by Duane Osterlind | Jan 9, 2023 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery Groups, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Mindfulness, Shame, Trauma
Addiction does not only impact the one addicted, it also affects their family and friends. It’s hard to see your loved one hurting and struggling. But you can’t help them heal with guilt and shame. There are tools and resources to help you help your loved one make a...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 28, 2022 | accountability, Addiction, Mental Health, Mindfulness
Recovery can be more challenging when we get caught in that spiral of addiction and narcissism. Somehow, you will have to get to the point where you just have to surrender to a higher power. On today’s episode, Duane speaks with recovery coach and leadership...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 24, 2022 | Addiction, Mindfulness, Shame
Change is possible. There is hope. You just need a roadmap toward that change. On today’s episode, Duane speaks with Lee LaMee, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who has a lot of wisdom and experience in the field of change. Lee talks about his...
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 | 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...
