by Duane Osterlind | May 20, 2024 | Addiction, Health, Mental Health, Spirituality, Sports, Therapy
When the cheering crowds and the stadium lights fade, what remains for a former NFL superstar? Dominique Easley’s meteoric rise to football fame was rivaled only by the depth of his personal struggles. From Staten Island to the heights of Super Bowl victory,...
by Duane Osterlind | May 15, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction, Easy Steps, Goal Setting, Recovery, Sober Living, TAM+, Therapy, Tips, Tools
In this episode of “The Addictive Mind Plus,” hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the transformative power of the Three Circle Plan, a vital tool for those battling both substance and behavioral addictions. They discuss the importance of defining sobriety,...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 29, 2024 | Addiction, Martial Arts, Sober Living, Techniques, Therapy
< [/et_pb_code] When life presented an unexpected challenge that shook the foundations of Eric’s world, it was the principles of martial arts that enabled him to regain stability. With this personal connection, Duane is delighted to introduce Eric Fisher, a...
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...