Discover Our First Audiobook “When Things Fall Apart”

We’re thrilled to share something new with our ZenRiots community! For the very first time, we’re adding audiobooks to our library—and we’re starting with a true classic in Buddhist teaching: When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön. This book has been a source of comfort, clarity, and transformation for so many people, especially those on journeys of healing and recovery. Bringing it into audio format means you can experience its wisdom in a whole new way, whether you’re at home, commuting, or simply taking a quiet walk.

Our Very First Audiobook Has Just Arrived at ZenRiots

This launch is a milestone for ZenRiots—our very first audiobook! While we’ve always offered resources to support mindfulness, growth, and recovery, having an audiobook option creates a new layer of accessibility. Not everyone finds the time or energy to sit down and read, but listening on the go opens up another door to learning and healing.

Choosing When Things Fall Apart as our debut audiobook felt completely natural. This was one of the very first Buddhist books I encountered at the beginning of my own dharma journey, and it left a lasting impression. It spoke directly to the heart, meeting me where I was struggling, and offered a perspective that was deeply grounding. Bringing this book into audio format feels like a way of sharing that initial spark of transformation with more people.

We know that recovery—whether from personal hardships, addiction, or life’s many challenges—can be a messy, unpredictable process. Having a compassionate voice guiding you through tough reflections can be incredibly supportive. With this audiobook, we hope to offer something that feels like a steady hand on your shoulder, helping you find a little light even when things feel heavy.

Explore When Things Fall Apart in Audio Format

So what can you expect from listening to When Things Fall Apart? Pema Chödrön’s teachings invite us to stop resisting life’s difficulties and instead lean into them, using them as opportunities for awakening. In audio form, her words feel incredibly personal—almost like having a wise friend speaking softly, reminding you to breathe, to pause, and to see possibility even in pain.

Listening to the book allows for a different kind of absorption. Sometimes hearing teachings out loud makes them resonate in new ways, as if the message bypasses the mind’s endless chatter and lands directly in the heart. Whether you’re driving, walking, or resting at home, you can carry these lessons with you and let them unfold naturally.

For those in recovery especially, these teachings can feel like a balm. The book doesn’t sugarcoat difficulty or try to erase it, but instead teaches that our very struggles can be the ground for building resilience and compassion. Having that message spoken to you, rather than read silently, can make it feel even more alive—like the teachings are walking the journey alongside you.

We couldn’t be more excited to offer When Things Fall Apart as our first audiobook at ZenRiots. It marks the beginning of something bigger: a growing library of resources you can listen to, learn from, and draw strength from wherever you are. If you’ve never experienced this book before, we highly recommend giving it a listen—and if you have, approaching it in audio form might give you fresh insights. This is only the start, and we can’t wait to bring more soul-nourishing audiobooks your way. Here’s to walking the path together, one step—and one listen—at a time.