by Duane Osterlind | Apr 24, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Emotions, Goal Setting, Physical Recovery, Recovery, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
In this vital episode of “The Addicted Mind Plus,” Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the critical topic of relapse prevention and planning. They stress the importance of being proactive rather than reactive when it comes to maintaining sobriety. The duo...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 22, 2024 | Emotions, Recovery, Therapy, Trauma
Discover the transformative journey of overcoming addiction with Cesar Wurm, author of “The Powers of Addiction: Finding Freedom in Acceptance and Recovery.” This latest episode delves into Cesar’s raw and personal struggle with alcoholism, a battle...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 18, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Choices, Easy Steps, Goal Setting, Recovery, Second Order Change, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
Are you making changes but feeling stuck in your recovery journey? It could be because you’re focusing on first-order changes. These are the surface-level adjustments we make – quitting a substance, changing routines – but they don’t address the root of...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 15, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Science, Therapy
When healing takes center stage, hope is never far behind. Dr. Mark Lasko joins Duane as they step into the conversation space with a heart full of empathy and a wealth of knowledge on the intricate dance of addiction treatment and recovery. Mark’s journey, touched by...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 11, 2024 | Abuse, Addiction, Eating Disorders, Family, Health, Recovery, Sexual Abuse, Trauma
The echoes of a troubled past can often linger long into our future, but for Kelly Wallace, they became the stepping stones toward a life of resilience and healing. As she recounts the harrowing experiences of childhood sexual abuse and the complex aftermath of...
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...
