by Duane Osterlind | Dec 5, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Boundaries, Choices, Easy Steps, Emotions, Goal Setting, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, replaying that moment when you said “yes” but every fiber of your being was screaming “no”? In this transformative episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive deep...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 25, 2024 | Emotions, Health, Meditiation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition
Former advertising executive Pao Ortega once found herself trapped in a seemingly perfect life in New York City, at odds with the inner chaos of depression, anxiety, and burnout. During a pivotal moment of introspection, she made the courageous decision to face these...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 21, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Brain, criticism, Easy Steps, Emotions, Mindfulness, Recovery, TAM+, Therapy, Tips, Tools
Ever felt like feedback in your recovery journey hits you like a punch to the gut? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into why criticism can feel so painful during recovery and share...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 14, 2024 | Addiction, Easy Steps, Habits, Intrusive Thoughts, Mindfulness, Research, Rewiring The Brain, TAM+, Techniques
Ever wonder why two people can experience the exact same event but walk away with completely different emotions? In this fascinating episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the science of optimism and reveal how our...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 7, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Emotions, Family, Goal Setting, Mindfulness, self-compassion, Shame Compass, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
Have you ever noticed that after a slip in recovery, your thoughts immediately jump to “I’m worthless” or “I’m never going to get better”? These aren’t just random negative thoughts – they’re part of a powerful emotion...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 31, 2024 | accountability, Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Emotions, Goal Setting, Mental Health, Mindfulness, self-compassion, Shame, Tips
Are you your own worst enemy in recovery? This episode tackles the hidden barrier that keeps many people stuck in addiction – a harsh inner critic. Hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore how self-blame can sabotage recovery efforts and share research-backed...