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 | May 8, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Goal Setting, TAM+, Therapy, Tips, Values
In this engaging episode of “The Addictive Mind Plus,” hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore the transformative concept of meaning-making. Following up on their previous discussion about values, this episode dives deeper into how understanding and...
by Duane Osterlind | May 6, 2024 | 12-step, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Intervention, Therapy, Tips, Tools, Values
Struggles with alcohol and depression are narratives many may find familiar, but not everyone’s story is a journey through the eye of the storm to a place of hope and healing. USMC veteran Jesse Carrajat, our esteemed guest, brings to light his...
by Duane Osterlind | May 1, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Emotions, Goal Setting, Mindfulness, Sober Living, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
Join hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind in this enlightening episode of “The Addicted Mind Plus,” where they explore the vital role of values in achieving a harmonious and fulfilling life. Understanding and defining your values is likened to setting a rudder...
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 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...