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...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 16, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Community, Easy Steps, Isolation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Recovery, Shame, Shame, TAM+, Tips
!Imagine feeling so alone that you can’t even recognize yourself in the mirror. For many battling addiction, this isn’t just imagination—it’s their daily reality. In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 5, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Anxiety, Easy Steps, Emotions, Goal Setting, Intrusive Thoughts, Shame, TAM+, Tips
Ever felt like your emotions were driving you off a cliff? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into a powerful tool that could change the game for anyone in recovery or struggling...
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 | 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...
