by Duane Osterlind | Feb 5, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Happiness, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Shame, Shame, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
What if the walls you built to protect yourself have become your prison? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric explore how sharing our authentic stories can break the chains of shame in recovery. They dive into why many people get...
by Duane Osterlind | Jan 30, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Control, Easy Steps, Goal Setting, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Perfectionism, self-compassion, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
In this episode of The Addicted Mind podcast, Eric and Duane dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of perfectionism and its profound impact on recovery journeys. They explore different dimensions of perfectionism, from self-imposed standards to societal...
by Duane Osterlind | Jan 16, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Brain, Easy Steps, Mental Health, Neuroscience, Rewiring The Brain, TAM+, Tips
Have you ever felt like your emotions or memories suddenly hijack your hard-earned progress in recovery? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Addicted Mind, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind delve deep into the world of triggers, those sneaky culprits that can...
by Duane | Jan 1, 2025 | accountability, Easy Steps, Relationships and Addiction, TAM+
Are you constantly saying “yes” to everyone else’s needs while your recovery takes a backseat? In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, host Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind dive deep into the four fundamental types of boundaries that...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 23, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Betrayal Trauma, codependency, Couples Therapy, Emotions, Health, Inner Child, Mental Health, Porn Addiction, Relationships and Addiction, Sex Addiction, Therapy, Trauma
When dealing with addiction, whether you’re addicted to alcohol, drugs, porn, food, or whatever it is, one of the most effective ways to achieve recovery is by going all the way back to your inner child and figuring out what triggers your pain points so you can...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 12, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction Awareness, Attachment, Easy Steps, Emotions, Love Addiction, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Secure Attachment Styles, TAM+, Therapy, Tips, Toxic, Toxic Relationships
Have you ever left a conversation feeling completely drained, questioning yourself, or worse – thinking about relapsing? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane Osterlind tackles the crucial but often overlooked aspect of...
