by Duane Osterlind | Sep 26, 2022 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment
Many people get through their day always having to do something. Whether that’s getting involved in your kid’s activities, running errands, or working – you do things every day to ignite your fire. Even when you work out, you think the harder, faster, or heavier it...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 19, 2022 | Addiction, Recovery, Trauma
Over the years, our society has normalized drinking. At almost every party or event, booze is a huge part of the celebration. No booze = no fun. But what if we could create a space where everyone can just have fun while still being their authentic self – minus the...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 12, 2022 | Addiction, LGBTQ, Mental Health, Sexuality
The LGBTQ community has long been underserved by the mental health care system as well as recovery supports, despite being an increasingly visible and sizable part of the general population. In part, this is due to the ongoing discrimination and prejudice that members...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 5, 2022 | Addiction, Recovery
On today’s episode, Duane speaks with Amy Liz Harrison, host of the Eternally Amy podcast and author of several amazing books “Eternally Expecting” and “Eternally Awkward.” Amy shares her story of struggling with alcohol, being a mom of...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 29, 2022 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health
Recovery from addiction doesn’t just stop there. People in recovery could still be struggling with depression. While addiction and depression are somewhat correlated, both of them should still be addressed individually. On this episode, Duane speaks with Amy Law and...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 22, 2022 | Addiction, Mental Health
The fear of abandonment is universal. The problem is – we try to medicate that feeling with whatever gives us instant gratification (drugs, alcohol, food, television, sleeping, social media, shopping, etc.) Whatever that looks like, addiction can stem from an...
