by Duane Osterlind | Feb 21, 2024 | Depression, Easy Steps, Emotions, Recovery, Shame, Shame Compass, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
In this eye-opening episode, Duane and Eric dive into the often painful topic of shame and how it can trap us in cycles of addiction, anxiety, and self-criticism. They introduce the concept of the shame compass, a tool developed by Donald Nathanson in 1992, which...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 14, 2024 | Easy Steps, Intrusive Thoughts, TAM+, Tips
Today’s episode of Addicted Mind Plus is a game-changer for anyone feeling stuck in their journey toward sobriety. Hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive deep into the world of cognitive distortions – those tricky thought patterns that keep us from achieving...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 8, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Intrusive Thoughts, Mindfulness, Rumination, TAM+, Tips
In this episode of TAM+, hosts Duane and Eric delve into the concept of rumination, shedding light on its impact and providing practical strategies to navigate it. They define rumination as repetitive thought patterns, often negative, that loop incessantly in our...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 5, 2024 | Addiction, Author, Emotions, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction
Embark on a transformative journey with Jason VanRuler, a therapist who’s turned his own battles with trauma and addiction into a roadmap for healing. Together, Duane and Jason unravel the profound impact of rewriting our inner narratives, a process that Jason...
by Duane Osterlind | Jan 25, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Mindfulness, Recovery, Tips
Are you feeling stuck or uncertain about your next steps after achieving sobriety? In the latest episode of “The Addicted Mind Plus,” hosts Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind dive into this crucial yet often overlooked aspect of recovery. They explore four...
by Duane Osterlind | Jul 10, 2023 | Addiction, Author, Meditiation, Mindfulness, Shame, Spirituality
Episode 241: Triumph Over Trauma: A Warrior’s Journey of Redemption and Recovery with Nadia Davis Every day, we put on our armor and head out into the world, often unaware of the battle some are waging within. In today’s conversation, Duane sits down with...
