by Duane Osterlind | Mar 9, 2026 | Addiction, Addictive Behaviors, Healing, Healthy Relationship, Healthy Sex, hope, Love Addiction, Mental Health, Neuroscience, Recovery, Research, Sex Addiction, Sexuality, Shame, Shame, Shame Compass, Shame Gut
In this episode, Duane Osterlind sits down with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis, founder of the Center for Healthy Sex, to explore the complex relationship between shame, affect dysregulation, and addiction. Dr. Katehakis breaks down why shame isn’t just a “bad...
by Duane | Jan 15, 2026 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Emotional Triggers, Emotions, Shame, Shame, Uncategorized
Worksheet: Meet Your Shadow Have you ever done something and then wondered, “Who was that? That wasn’t me”? Maybe it was a relapse. A hurtful comment you didn’t mean to say. Or that familiar feeling of sabotaging yourself right when things were...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 1, 2025 | Addiction, Author, Emotions, Mental Health, Science, Shame, Shame, Therapy
Join us for an enriching conversation with Dr. Diana Hill, a leading voice in the world of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as she shares insights from her latest book, “Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most”. Dr. Hill...
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 | 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 31, 2024 | accountability, Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Emotions, Goal Setting, Mental Health, Mindfulness, self-compassion, Shame, Tips
Are you your own worst enemy in recovery? This episode tackles the hidden barrier that keeps many people stuck in addiction – a harsh inner critic. Hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore how self-blame can sabotage recovery efforts and share research-backed...
