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TAM+ Episode 17 Harmonizing Life: The Art of Caring About What Truly Matters
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 on your...

Episode 281: Finding Balance and Resilience: The Martial Art of Recovery with Eric Fisher
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 certified counselor...

TAM+ Episode 16: Survival Skills for Sobriety: Creating a Relapse Prevention Plan
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 discusses how...

Episode 280: Conquering Dependency and Cultivating Vulnerability: Cesar Wurm’s Journey Beyond the Bottle
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 intensified by the...

TAM+ Episode 15: Beyond Quick Fixes: The Deeper Transformation of Second-Order Change
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 the problem....

TAM+ Episode 13: The Johari Window: How Self-Understanding Transforms Recovery and Relationships
In this exciting episode of Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the fascinating world of the Johari Window, a powerful tool for enhancing self-awareness and understanding in relationships. They explore how this simple yet profound model can...

Episode 278: Revolutionizing Love and Connection in the Digital Era with Topaz Adizes
Join us as Emmy award-winning writer and director Topaz Adizes unveils the art of creating deep, human connections through conversation. In this discussion, Duane sits down with Topaz who shares his journey with the documentary series {The And} – revealing how...

TAM+ Episode 12: Stuck at a Crossroads? The Only Four Choices You Really Have
Welcome to an eye-opening episode that could change how you face life's big moments. Today, we're exploring the idea that when you hit a tough spot, you actually only have four choices. Sounds simple, right? But it's a game-changer. Imagine feeling stuck, like you're...

Episode 277: Healing from Addiction by Embracing the Inner Child with Lacy Bentley & Heather Cronemiller
Struggling with love and sex addiction can feel like an isolating battle, but this recent conversation with Lacy Bentley and Heather Cronemiller casts a ray of hope on this often-shadowed topic. Lacy, a relationship and recovery coach, and Heather, a seasoned...

TAM+ Episode 11: Beyond Recovery: Cultivating Curiosity for Emotional Wellness
In this episode of "The Addicted Mind Plus," hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the power of a curious mindset in recovery and emotional stability. They explore how curiosity can shift our nervous system from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest, leading to less...

Episode 276 – If You Love Me: A Mother’s Journey Through Her Daughter’s Opioid Addiction with Maureen Cavanagh
Our guest on this episode of the Addicted Mind podcast is Maureen Cavanagh, author and founder of Magnolia New Beginnings. Maureen’s family had a long history of addiction, but since she was not personally prone to addiction, she thought that she knew the formula to...

TAM+ Episode 10: Stop Feeling Stuck: The Power of Goals and Habit Formation
Today's episode dives into the essential topics of goal setting and habit formation, especially focusing on how they can help break the cycle of addiction, anxiety, and depression. Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind guide us through understanding the critical role of...

Episode 275: Healing Through Writing and Recovery with Kelly Wallace
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...

TAM+ Episode 9: Embrace the Now: How Radically Accepting Reality Can Transform Your Life
In this eye-opening episode of TAM+, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the transformative concept of radical acceptance. They explore how embracing reality as it is—without avoidance or escape—can break the vicious cycle of addiction, anxiety, and depression....

Episode 274: Ketamine’s Role in Carving New Pathways to Hope with Derek DuChesne and Dr. Zaid Fadul
Struggling with mental health can feel like a solitary battle, but there's profound strength in shared experiences. In this episode, Duane speaks with Derek DuChesne and Dr. Zaid Fadul of Better U, a company that provides safe, affordable, clinically-guided at-home...