by Duane Osterlind | Feb 5, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Happiness, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Shame, Shame, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
What if the walls you built to protect yourself have become your prison? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric explore how sharing our authentic stories can break the chains of shame in recovery. They dive into why many people get...
by Duane Osterlind | Jan 30, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Control, Easy Steps, Goal Setting, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Perfectionism, self-compassion, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
In this episode of The Addicted Mind podcast, Eric and Duane dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of perfectionism and its profound impact on recovery journeys. They explore different dimensions of perfectionism, from self-imposed standards to societal...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 19, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction, isolation, Isolation, Journaling, Mindfulness, Recovery, Self Disclosure Plan, self-disclosure, TAM+, Therapy
Ever feel like you’re carrying a secret that’s too heavy to share? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore why sharing our authentic stories is crucial for lasting recovery. They dive into how keeping...
by Duane | Dec 2, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, DBT, TAM+
Unpacking Primary vs. Secondary Emotions: A Path to Improved Mental Health Do you want to improve your emotional regulation and decision-making? I will be sharing the key to achieving greater emotional control and better choices. Learn the secret to enhancing your...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 25, 2024 | Emotions, Health, Meditiation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition
Former advertising executive Pao Ortega once found herself trapped in a seemingly perfect life in New York City, at odds with the inner chaos of depression, anxiety, and burnout. During a pivotal moment of introspection, she made the courageous decision to face these...
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...