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...
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 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 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...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 23, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Easy Steps, Emotions, Goal Setting, Recovery, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
Ever wonder why showing your true self feels so terrifying, yet could be the very key to your healing? In this powerful episode, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore how embracing vulnerability, despite its discomfort, can become your greatest strength in recovery....
