TAM+ EP76 – The Power of Caring About The Right Things
Ever feel like you’re pouring your energy into the wrong things? You’re not alone. In this game-changing episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind tackle the secret to caring about the right things. They take a deep dive into how aligning your...
TAM+ EP75 Survival Skills For Sobriety: Create Your Recovery Plan Today
What if I told you that up to 90% of people with alcohol use disorder relapse within the first four years? Before you let that statistic discourage you, here's the game-changer: having a solid relapse prevention plan can dramatically shift those odds in your favor. In...
TAM+ EP74 Stuck in Survival Mode? The Link Between Trauma and Addiction
Do you feel like you're constantly on high alert, waiting for the next shoe to drop? Like your body is braced for impact even when there's no real danger around you? You're exhausted, on edge, and maybe you find yourself reaching for something—anything—to make it...
TAM+ EP73 From Stuck to Free: How Radical Acceptance Breaks the Addiction Cycle
Are you tired of being stuck in the same painful cycle? You know the one – where you can't deal with what's happening, you're angry at the world, and you keep hoping things will magically change. Maybe you're fighting with your spouse, holding grudges, or just feeling...
TAM+ EP72 From Shame to Science: Rewriting Your Addiction Story
Picture yourself staring in the mirror at 3 AM, promising yourself that tomorrow will be different, while that familiar voice whispers "you're weak" and "what's wrong with you?" If this sounds familiar, you need to hear this episode. Host Duane Osterlind delivers a...
TAM+ EP71 When Life Gets Overwhelming: The Only 4 Choices That Actually Matter
Have you ever felt completely stuck when facing a difficult situation? Like you're drowning in endless possibilities and can't find your way forward? You're not alone. Most of us get trapped in decision paralysis, overthinking every angle until we're more anxious than...
TAM+ EP70 Why You’re Not Moving Forward: 7 Sneaky Thoughts Holding You Back
Do you ever feel stuck, like something is silently holding you back from achieving your goals in recovery? You’re not alone. On today’s episode of Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind tackle a subject that hits close to home for many of us: those sneaky,...
TAM+ EP69 From FOMO to JOMO: How Letting Go Brings Unexpected Joy in Recovery
The Liberation of Letting Go: Finding Joy in What You Choose to Miss Have you ever felt that nagging anxiety when you miss a social gathering, decline an invitation, or don't immediately respond to a text? That feeling has a name—FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)—and it...
TAM+ EP68 Beyond Willpower: Busting Dangerous Myths About Addiction Recovery
Ever felt like recovery is a mountain that's just too steep to climb? You're not alone. In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind tackles the most damaging myths that keep people trapped in cycles of addiction and shame. Drawing...
Episode 332: Psychedelic Innovations in the Fight Against Addiction with Devin Effinger
After enduring the chaos of addiction and the devastation of personal loss, Dr. Devin Effinger emerged with a new perspective and a mission to explore the healing potential of neuroscience. At just 15, a traumatic brain injury set the stage for a tumultuous journey...