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Spero Health Clinical Insights
In the United States over 20 million Americans ages 12 and older have substance use disorder, and since the year 2000 over 700,000 Americans have died from drug overdose. In this Spero Health Clinical Insights series, we take a deeper dive in some of the most common and complex clinical issues facing providers on the front lines working to fight the drug epidemic. To learn more about clinically effective ways of assisting this patient population tune in now.
Spero Health Clinical Insights
Meditation in Life and Recovery
Welcome to Episode 27 of the Spero Health Clinical Insights Podcast! In this episode, co-hosts David Hayden and Dave Hoerman come together for a calming, practical conversation on a powerful but often misunderstood tool in recovery: Meditation.
With years of experience practicing and teaching meditation and mindfulness, David and Dave walk us through how to simplify meditation, both for ourselves and the patients we serve. This episode breaks through the misconception that meditation has to be complicated or “done perfectly,” and instead introduces it as a flexible, approachable practice anyone can begin.
They explore what meditation truly is—a judgment-free space to build awareness, reduce distraction, and be present. You’ll hear how just a few minutes of mindful focus each day can help with emotional regulation, anxiety, self-awareness, and even managing cravings or triggers.
This is a perfect introduction for anyone curious about meditation, especially those in recovery or supporting others through it. Whether it’s focusing on the breath, observing thoughts without judgment, or simply learning to be still—meditation is a practice, not a performance—and it might just be the next step in your recovery journey.