From Debauchery to Awakening: Sobriety and Spiritual Growth with Linda Saslow

Welcome back to From the Ashes! This week, I’m joined by writer, meditation teacher, and yoga practitioner, Linda Saslow. Linda’s journey of resilience, self-discovery, and sobriety is a remarkable testament to the human spirit’s capacity to rise stronger from life’s challenges. In this episode, Linda shares the personal experiences and transformative events that shaped her book See You Zen, a fictionalized account inspired by her sober journey and spiritual awakening. We dive deep into her decision to embrace sobriety, the profound impact of meditation and community, and how these practices helped her navigate loss and grief. Linda also introduces us to her original "Lotus Meditation," a guided practice symbolizing spiritual growth and emergence from life’s murky waters into clarity and light. Whether you're seeking inspiration, tools for personal growth, or simply a heartfelt story of transformation, I hope you enjoy our conversation with Linda Saslow! About Our Guest Linda Saslow (née Roberts) is a native of Southern California, a writer, yoga practitioner, and meditation teacher. She holds a BA in World Arts and Cultures from UCLA and a Master of Professional Writing from USC. Linda’s journey to sobriety has shaped her life and inspired her book, See You Zen, a fictionalized reflection of her path to self-actualization. Passionate about healthy living, spirituality, and creativity, she resides in Long Beach, California, where she continues to write and teach. You can purchase her book See You Zen here. Key Moments [01:16] – Linda introduces her journey to sobriety and the life events that inspired See You Zen. [06:48] – Choosing sobriety: Linda reflects on the pivotal moments that led her to AA and her first sponsor. [14:06] – Meditation as a foundation for healing: How mindfulness has shaped Linda’s life and work. [27:10] – The power of community and support in sobriety and grief. [36:11] – Linda leads the "Lotus Meditation," a practice for emerging from life’s challenges into clarity and light. [43:54] – Current projects: Linda shares about her upcoming writings, including Near Nirvana and her humorous take on dating as a widow.   More about Valerie Beck & From the Ashes: Intrepid Wellness Website Instagram: @intrepidwellness.val YouTube: @intrepidwellness562 Join our E-mail List Are you ready to Evolve? Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "From the Ashes." My goal for From the Ashes is to inspire listeners to embrace their personal growth and evolution towards a fulfilling, vibrant life. If you are feeling the call to uplevel your life, then let's talk. Click here to book a 30-minute Evolve YOU session with Valerie. Looking forward to connecting! Join the Conversation Loving the show? Please leave a review and share this episode with your friends to help spread the word! Subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes of "From the Ashes," where every story ignites hope and healing. If you have any questions or thoughts about the episode, I would love for you to send them to me at [email protected].