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TAM+ EP66 Beyond Survival Mode: Living Your Values Through Recovery’s Toughest Challenges
When life gets turned upside down in recovery, what keeps you moving forward? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane Oline and Eric Osterlind explore how reconnecting with your values can be the anchor you need when emotional pain threatens to...
Episode 330: From Faith to Fortune: Dean Patrick’s Journey Through Addiction, Cryptocurrency, and Zen Meditation
Raised with dreams of becoming a missionary, Dean Patrick's journey took an unexpected detour following a fateful encounter with cocaine in high school. This pivotal moment diverted him from a path of faith toward one of ambition and excess, eventually leading to...
TAM+ EP65 From Wounded to Whole: Nurturing Your Inner Child for Lasting Recovery
In this episode of The Addicted Mind, Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the powerful concept of the inner child. They explore how past traumas influence our present reactions and behaviors. Understanding and healing your inner child can lead to profound personal...
Episode 329: Decoding the Mysteries of the Brain: A Conversation with Neuroscientist Alex Korb
Ever felt like you’re stuck in a downward spiral of negative thoughts and emotions? Well, you’re not alone. Join us as we converse with the spectacular Alex Korb, eminent neuroscientist and author of ‘The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of...
TAM+ EP64 The Game of Recovery: Why Living Your Values Beats Hitting Goals
Imagine this: You're about to play the biggest game of your life when someone offers to just put the final score on the board—you win! No sweat, no struggle, no game. Would you take that deal? In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, hosts Duane and...
Episode 327: The Connection Cure: How Social Prescriptions Transform Health and Well-Being with Julia Hotz
Join us on an enlightening journey with award-winning author and journalist Julia Hotz, who shares her insights into the world of social prescribing. Julia's groundbreaking book, "The Connection Cure," reveals the transformative power of community activities like art...
TAM+ EP 62: The Alchemy of Suffering: Turning Life’s Pain into Wisdom
Have you ever experienced something so painful that you just wanted to erase it from your memory forever? Those "never again" moments that feel too heavy to carry? We all have them – whether it's a relapse, a toxic relationship, or a betrayal that left us wounded. In...
Episode 326 – Invitational Interventions – The ARISE model with Jack Bloomfield
Our guest on this episode of the Addicted Mind podcast is Jack Bloomfield, a specialist in the ARISE model of interventions. This model is an alternative to the “traditional” form of confrontational interventions created in the 1960s by Dr. Johnson. In this...
TAM+ EP 61: Family Roles in Addiction Recovery
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric dive deep into the unspoken roles that families often fall into, especially when dealing with addiction. They explore how these roles—like the hero, caretaker, scapegoat, mascot, and lost child—can perpetuate...
Episode 325: The Transformative Power of Forgiveness: Insights from Dr. Frederic Luskin and Lyndon Harris
Discover the profound insights of Dr. Frederic Luskin, renowned psychologist and director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project, as he unpacks the powerful role forgiveness plays in our lives. Alongside him, a former Episcopal priest Lyndon Harris shares his compelling...
TAM+ EP 60 Rewiring Your Recovery: The Power of a Growth Mindset
Have you ever thought, "I've tried recovery before and failed—why try again?" or "This is just who I am"? These beliefs might be the biggest barrier to lasting recovery. In this solo episode, licensed therapist Duane Osterlind shares how a growth mindset can transform...
Episode 324: Breaking Free from High-Functioning Codependency with Terri Cole
High-functioning codependency takes center stage as we welcome licensed psychotherapist and boundary expert Terri Cole to the Addicted Mind podcast. With a unique journey from a talent agent to a psychotherapist, Terri shares her personal experiences and insights from...
TAM+ Episode 59: Rewire Your Brain: The Power of Personal Mantras for Recovery
Imagine this: You're in the middle of a stressful moment. Your heart races, shame creeps in, and that familiar voice in your head starts up again: "I'm a failure. I'll never change." What if you could stop this spiral with just a few powerful words? In this...
Episode 323: Healing from Betrayal: Inner Child Work and Rediscovering Strength with Eddie Capparucci, Ph.D., LPC, C-CSAS, CPCS
Unlock the secret to healing from betrayal as Eddie Caparucci, a seasoned counselor, guides us through the transformative power of inner child work. Gain insights from Eddie as he unravels the intricate tapestry of trauma, betrayal, and recovery. Eddie’s latest book...
TAM Episode 58: Beyond Values: How Meaning Making Creates Lasting Change
What drives you forward when recovery gets tough? In this powerful follow-up to their episode on values, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the concept of "meaning making" – the essential fuel that powers your journey toward your most important goals....
