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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...

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...

TAM+ Episode 8: Calming the Chaos Within: Finding Peace Through Meditation
In this episode of "The Addicted Mind," hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the transformative world of mindfulness meditation and its incredible ability to combat rumination. If you've ever found yourself stuck in a loop of repetitive thoughts, replaying past...

Episode 273: Recovery on Stage: The Life-Changing Story of Lenny Bruce, Bill W. and Dr. Bob
In this episode of "The Addicted Mind" podcast, we dive into the inspiring world of Ronnie Marmo, a talented actor, director, and writer with a 25-year journey through addiction, recovery, and the arts. Ronnie opens up about his personal battle with addiction, finding...

TAM+ Episode 7: The Shame Compass: Navigating Out of Addiction and into Recovery
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...

Episode 272: Redefining Addiction Recovery with Ian McLoone
Discover a more empathetic approach to addiction care with Ian McLoone, a therapist whose personal battle with substance use offers a unique and insightful perspective. Throughout this discussion, Ian brings forth the importance of understanding the complex humanity...

TAM+ Episode 6: Unstuck Your Thoughts: 7 Cognitive Distortions Sabotaging Your Recovery
Today's episode of Addicted Mind Plus is a game-changer for anyone feeling stuck in their journey toward sobriety. Hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive deep into the world of cognitive distortions - those tricky thought patterns that keep us from achieving our fullest...

Episode 271: Life After Heroin – Chris Dreisbach’s Tale of Redemption and Aid
Discover resilience and hope as Chris Dreisbach takes us on his harrowing yet uplifting journey from heroin addiction to recovery and entrepreneurial triumph. His narrative illuminates the power of a compassionate justice system and the profound influence it had on...

TAM+ Episode 5: Rumination: I Can’t Get This Thought Out Of My Head
In this episode of TAM+, hosts Duane and Eric delve into the concept of rumination, shedding light on its impact and providing practical strategies to navigate it. They define rumination as repetitive thought patterns, often negative, that loop incessantly in our...

Episode 270: From Trauma’s Depths to Therapeutic Heights with Jason VanRuler
Embark on a transformative journey with Jason VanRuler, a therapist who's turned his own battles with trauma and addiction into a roadmap for healing. Together, Duane and Jason unravel the profound impact of rewriting our inner narratives, a process that Jason has not...