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 28, 2024 | accountability, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Author, Family, Parenting, Recovery
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, you are invited into the world of Rob Crowl and his mother, Katie Davis, as they delve into their experiences with addiction and recovery. Rob, an educator and writer, discusses his memoir “Please Don’t Rescue...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 14, 2024 | Addiction, Al-Anon, Family, Parenting, Recovery
Mark Rosman never imagined that his storytelling journey would include a chapter about his family’s battle with addiction. Known for directing charming family favorites like “A Cinderella Story” and “Life Size,” Mark opens up about the...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 23, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery Groups, Addiction Treatment, Community, Family, Intervention, Recovery, Therapy
Hear strategies to break the cycle of addiction and transform family dynamics in our latest episode featuring Jeff Jones, a seasoned professional counselor and family recovery coach. Jeff opens up about his personal journey and how it fuels his mission to help...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 21, 2024 | Addiction, Family, Therapy
Everyone has a level of healthy narcissism. We all see things through our lens to some degree. The narcissist, however, has pathological levels of self-involvement and he or she experiences fundamental developmental deficits early on in life. According to author and...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 1, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction, Easy Steps, Family, TAM+, Tips
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric dive deep into the unspoken roles that families often fall into, especially when dealing with addiction. They explore how these roles—like the hero, caretaker, scapegoat, mascot, and lost child—can perpetuate...
