Valerie (vimalasara) Mason-John

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Vimalasara (Valerie) Mason-John is the author of Detox Your Heart, Meditations for Emotional Trauma. She is trained by Dr Gabor Mate in Compassionate Inquiry CI, and works as a CI therapist, Mindfulness Practitioner, as well as a Recovery and Life Coach. She is the co-founder of the free recovery program Eight Step Recovery, based on the book, and co- founder of the online program, and 8 week program Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery. Ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Lineage, she has dedicated her life to the uplift of those suffering. She is an international public speaker and trainer in the field of Mindfulness approaches for addiction.

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Reviews

Javier

Sep 26, 2026

Her voice is awesome.

Fernanda PenaOrtiz

Sep 25, 2026

Amazing so healing

Denise

Sep 6, 2026

Excellent in every way. Especially those of us with several ACEs. (Adverse childhood experiences) Self kindness and compassion is the only way forward. We do this with changing our thinking. When I slow down my thoughts I can sometimes find the calm I’ve looked for my whole life. Feeling tone of neutral is now my continuing goal. šŸ„… Thank you, Valerie.

Jessica

Sep 6, 2026

Beautiful mediation, thank you. šŸ™šŸ¼

Nichole Hart

Aug 25, 2026

Thank you so much. This was so helpful, especially the very practical ways of applying Buddhist principles and thinking through the addictive cycle.

Rafiat Ahmed

Jul 28, 2026

A simple way to connect with one's breath. Thank you.

Miriam Hall

Jun 16, 2026

So supportive and cheerful!

Flossy

May 13, 2026

This really helped me let go of the frustration & anger I was carrying. My mind told me it was petty to hold this in my soul but I couldn't shake it, until I listened to this. Thank you šŸ™

Sierra

May 11, 2026

I listened to this meditation for the second time today. The first time was a few years ago when I truly began this journey. This experience was completely different: like a conversation with a trusted friend. I was able to see how far I’ve come by how I related to the meditation and self inquiries this time around. I cried. I released so much anger and resentment I’ve been carrying with me for decades. I placed my innate self back into my heart, remembering who I am at the core of my being with such tenderness and longing. I can be me again. I can be free. I have found peace. Even if just for a moment. Thank you. Much love always.

Bonnie Aulenbach

Apr 7, 2026

Amazing every time. Your meditation takes me so deep each time. It is profound and I thank you for helping me begin my day. Bonnie

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