TAM+ EP92 Transform Your Story: The Hero’s Journey in Addiction Recovery
In this episode of "The Addicted Mind," Duane and Eric Osterlind explore the concept of the hero's journey and how it applies to addiction recovery. Drawing from Joseph Campbell's work on mythology, they discuss the three phases of the hero's journey—departure,...
Episode 357: Journey of Innovation and Healing: Jane Chen on Resilience, Burnout, and Saving Lives
Jane Chen, the visionary mind behind Embrace Global, shares her remarkable journey from a Stanford classroom to the heart of India, where her innovative spirit and unwavering dedication gave birth to a life-saving portable infant incubator. This episode unravels...
TAM+ EP 91 Healing Through Connection: Understanding Attachment in Recovery
Download: ATTACHMENT & RECOVERY worksheet In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric Osterlind delve into the concept of attachment and its critical role in recovery from addiction. They discuss the different types of attachment styles—secure,...
Episode 356: Sacrificial Helpers Syndrome with Katie Vernoy
In this episode, we talk about sacrificial helpers’ syndrome, great for people who are in the helper profession or volunteer helpers. Sacrificial help syndrome can be defined as people giving more than they have for the people they serve. Our guest today is Katie...
TAM+ EP 90 Beyond Quick Fixes: The Deeper Transformation of Second-Order Change
Download: FIRST-ORDER CHANGE VS. SECOND-ORDER CHANGE Are you making changes but feeling stuck in your recovery journey? It could be because you're focusing on first-order changes. These are the surface-level adjustments we make – quitting a substance, changing...
Episode 355: Overcoming Addiction: Dr. Scott Teitelbaum’s Journey of Resilience and Redemption
Dr. Scott Teitelbaum's world came crashing down when his addictions to marijuana, alcohol, cocaine, and gambling threatened not only his medical career but also his family life. As a former pediatrician who found himself battling these demons, Scott's story is one of...
TAM+ Episode 89: Rumination: I Can’t Get This Thought Out Of My Head
In this episode of TAM+, hosts Duane and Eric delve into the concept of rumination, shedding light on its impact and providing practical strategies to navigate it. They define rumination as repetitive thought patterns, often negative, that loop incessantly in our...
Episode 354: Unveiling the Risks: THC Addiction and the Impact of High-Potency Cannabis with Dr Mitrevolis
Dr. Gary Mitrevolis, a seasoned expert in addiction medicine, joins us for a critical conversation on cannabis and THC addiction, especially as we face the rising tide of high-potency THC products. With cannabis legalization expanding and THC concentrations soaring to...
TAM+ EP 88 More Than Just Not Using: What Does Thriving in Recovery Actually Look Like?
Worksheet: Your PERMA Recovery What if recovery isn't just about stopping the bad stuff, but actually building something incredible? For too long, we've thought of recovery as simply not using. We white-knuckle our way through each day, fighting urges and saying no...
Episode 353: Art Dielhenn’s Journey: From TV Director to Author and Coach, Finding Humor and Healing in Recovery
Art Dielhenn's journey from directing beloved TV classics like Sister Sister and Punky Brewster to becoming an author and career coach is nothing short of remarkable. Facing his own struggles with addiction, Art found recovery and shared his insights through two...
TAM+ EP 87 Uncovering Your Superpowers: Identifying and Using Character Strengths
Worksheet: Uncovering Your Superpowers What if you had superpowers you didn't even know existed? What if the very qualities that could transform your recovery have been hiding inside you all along? In this powerful episode, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind flip the...
Episode 352: Open MBSR and the Future of Mindfulness with Mo Edjlali
In this compelling episode, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Mo Edjlali, founder of The Mindful Leader and author of the groundbreaking book "Open MBSR: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - Reimagining the Future of Mindfulness." Mo sounds an important alarm about...
TAM+ EP 86 Unstuck & Unstoppable: Navigating Change with the Stages of Change Model
Worksheet: Stages of Change This episode dives into the Stages of Change Model, a powerful tool for understanding and navigating personal growth. Hosts Duane and Eric explore the six stages: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and...
Episode 351: Parallel Recovery: Transforming Family Dynamics in Addiction and Healing with Lisa Smith
When Lisa Smith's family was gripped by the terror of her son's addiction, they felt like mere spectators to a relentless storm. But through her groundbreaking concept of parallel recovery, they began to reclaim their roles as active participants in the healing...
TAM+ EP 85 Your Relapse Prevention Blueprint: Strategies for Staying on Track
Worksheet: Your Relapse Prevention Blueprint What if you could stop living in constant fear of relapse and start building real confidence in your recovery? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind reveal how to create...
