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 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...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 21, 2024 | Addiction, Easy Steps, Emotions, Goal Setting, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
In this episode of “The Addicted Mind Plus,” hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the power of a curious mindset in recovery and emotional stability. They explore how curiosity can shift our nervous system from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest,...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 13, 2024 | Addiction, Goal Setting, TAM+, Tips, Tools
Today’s episode dives into the essential topics of goal setting and habit formation, especially focusing on how they can help break the cycle of addiction, anxiety, and depression. Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind guide us through understanding the critical...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 19, 2024 | Addiction, Goal Setting, Harm Reduction, Sobriety Curious, Therapy
Discover a more empathetic approach to addiction care with Ian McLoone, a therapist whose personal battle with substance use offers a unique and insightful perspective. Throughout this discussion, Ian brings forth the importance of understanding the complex humanity...