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TAM+ Episode 50: The 4 Essential Boundaries That Will Transform Your Recovery Journey
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 can revolutionize...
Episode 314 – Melting The Ice Cube – EMDR & Trauma with Kay Simmeth
On this episode of The Addicted Mind podcast, my guest is Kay Simmeth, a Marriage and Family Therapist certified in EMDR. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is a type of bilateral stimulation that activates both sides of the body and both sides of the...
Episode 313: REBROADCAST: How the Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual Addiction with Eddie Capparucci
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...
TAM+ Episode 49: Breaking Down Walls: The Healing Power of Self-Disclosure in Recovery
Ever feel like you're carrying a secret that's too heavy to share? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore why sharing our authentic stories is crucial for lasting recovery. They dive into how keeping parts of...
Episode 312: Resilience and Redemption in the Written Word with Aaron Perra
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...
TAM+48: Episode: Breaking Free: How Toxic Relationships Threaten Your Recovery
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 recovery:...
Episode 311: Fostering Secure Attachments with Dr. Mary Crocker Cook
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...
TAM+ Episode 47: Where You End and Healing Begins: Building Boundaries in Recovery
Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, replaying that moment when you said "yes" but every fiber of your being was screaming "no"? In this transformative episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive deep into one of recovery's...
310: Rebroadcast- How TMS Treats Addiction, Depression, & Other Mental Health Issues with Ben Spielberg
Depression sucks and it’s such a hard place to be. On the other hand, addiction used to be framed as this lack of moral character or willpower, and addiction, too, is a very hard place to be. But there's hope. On this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, Duane speaks...
TAM + Episode 46: Unpacking Primary vs. Secondary Emotions: A Path to Improved Mental Health
Unpacking Primary vs. Secondary Emotions: A Path to Improved Mental Health Do you want to improve your emotional regulation and decision-making? I will be sharing the key to achieving greater emotional control and better choices. Learn the secret to enhancing your...
Episode 209: Pao Ortega’s Journey of Healing Through Breathwork and Mind-Body Techniques
Former advertising executive Pao Ortega once found herself trapped in a seemingly perfect life in New York City, at odds with the inner chaos of depression, anxiety, and burnout. During a pivotal moment of introspection, she made the courageous decision to face these...
TAM+ Episode 45: Turn Criticism into Growth: Transforming Your Response to Criticism
Ever felt like feedback in your recovery journey hits you like a punch to the gut? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into why criticism can feel so painful during recovery and share...
Episode 308: Transforming Pain into Growth and Resilience with Arlina Allen
In this episode of the Addicted Mind Podcast, listeners are introduced to Arlina Allen, host of the One Day at a Time podcast, who shares her profound journey from addiction to recovery. At a pivotal moment during a Giants game in Oakland, Arlina recognized the...
TAM+ Episode 44: Unlocking Your Inner Optimist: How Your Attention Shapes Your Reality
Ever wonder why two people can experience the exact same event but walk away with completely different emotions? In this fascinating episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the science of optimism and reveal how our...
Episode 307: The Art of Recovery and Finding Purpose Beyond Addiction
Renowned behavioral neuroscientist Judy Grisel joins us for an eye-opening conversation on addiction and recovery. Judy shares her compelling journey from grappling with substance abuse as a young teenager to becoming a leading expert in addiction neuroscience. Her...
