TAM+ Episode 14: Unlocking Resilience: The Transformative Power of Self-Talk
Join hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind as they explore the profound impact of internal dialogue on recovery and mental wellness in this insightful episode of the Addicted Mind Plus. Discover how the words we tell ourselves can either hinder or help our journey toward...
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...
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...
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 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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...