by Duane Osterlind | May 6, 2024 | 12-step, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Intervention, Therapy, Tips, Tools, Values
Struggles with alcohol and depression are narratives many may find familiar, but not everyone’s story is a journey through the eye of the storm to a place of hope and healing. USMC veteran Jesse Carrajat, our esteemed guest, brings to light his...
by Duane Osterlind | May 1, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Emotions, Goal Setting, Mindfulness, Sober Living, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
Join hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind in this enlightening episode of “The Addicted Mind Plus,” where they explore the vital role of values in achieving a harmonious and fulfilling life. Understanding and defining your values is likened to setting a rudder...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 24, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Emotions, Goal Setting, Physical Recovery, Recovery, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
In this vital episode of “The Addicted Mind Plus,” Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the critical topic of relapse prevention and planning. They stress the importance of being proactive rather than reactive when it comes to maintaining sobriety. The duo...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 22, 2024 | Emotions, Recovery, Therapy, Trauma
Discover the transformative journey of overcoming addiction with Cesar Wurm, author of “The Powers of Addiction: Finding Freedom in Acceptance and Recovery.” This latest episode delves into Cesar’s raw and personal struggle with alcoholism, a battle...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 18, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Choices, Easy Steps, Goal Setting, Recovery, Second Order Change, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
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 routines – but they don’t address the root of...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 10, 2024 | Addiction, Easy Steps, Goal Setting, TAM+, Therapy, Tips, Tools
Join hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind as they explore the profound impact of internal dialogue on recovery and mental wellness in this insightful episode of the Addicted Mind Plus. Discover how the words we tell ourselves can either hinder or help our journey toward...