by Duane Osterlind | Feb 10, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction, Love Addiction, Love Addiction, Relationships and Addiction, Sex Addiction, Sexuality, Toxic Relationships, Women Addiction
Our guest on this episode of the Addicted Mind podcast is Lacy Bentley, a recovery mentor, and coach in the areas of love and sex addictions for women. At age 13, Lacy found herself consuming erotic novels and pornographic anime called hentai. She didn’t realize it...
by Duane | Jan 1, 2025 | accountability, Easy Steps, Relationships and Addiction, TAM+
Are you constantly saying “yes” to everyone else’s needs while your recovery takes a backseat? In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, host Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind dive deep into the four fundamental types of boundaries that...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 23, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Betrayal Trauma, codependency, Couples Therapy, Emotions, Health, Inner Child, Mental Health, Porn Addiction, Relationships and Addiction, Sex Addiction, Therapy, Trauma
When dealing with addiction, whether you’re addicted to alcohol, drugs, porn, food, or whatever it is, one of the most effective ways to achieve recovery is by going all the way back to your inner child and figuring out what triggers your pain points so you can...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 16, 2024 | 12-step, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Recovery Groups, Addiction Treatment, Author, codependency, Community, Poetry, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Sober Living
At the age of 15, Aaron Perra took his first drink, setting off a chain of events that would lead him through the tumultuous landscape of addiction and ultimately to the healing power of poetry. On the Addicted Mind Podcast, Aaron opens up about his struggles with...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 12, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction Awareness, Attachment, Easy Steps, Emotions, Love Addiction, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Secure Attachment Styles, TAM+, Therapy, Tips, Toxic, Toxic Relationships
Have you ever left a conversation feeling completely drained, questioning yourself, or worse – thinking about relapsing? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane Osterlind tackles the crucial but often overlooked aspect of...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 9, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries, Love Addiction, Mental Health, Mismatched Partnerships, Relationships and Addiction, Secure Attachment Styles, self-compassion, Therapy, Unhealthy Relationship Cycles, Women Addiction
Dr. Mary Crocker Cook graces our latest episode of the Addicted Mind Podcast, bringing her 35 years of expertise in therapy and addiction counseling. We tackle the intricate ties between attachment, addiction, and relationship patterns, particularly spotlighting the...