TAM+ Episode 34: Rest and Recover: Why Sleep is the Missing Piece in Your Recovery Journey
Are you feeling drained, irritable, and on edge, even though you're doing everything right in your recovery? The missing piece of your puzzle might be as simple as getting a good night's sleep. In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and...
TAM+ Episode 33: Beyond Shame and Stigma: The Life-Changing Power of Asking for Help
Have you ever felt like reaching out for help is a sign of weakness? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode of the Addicted Mind podcast, hosts Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind delve into the powerful impact of asking for help on the journey to recovery....
TAM+ Episode 32: From Emotional Chaos to Calm: Debunking Common Emotion Myths
Have you ever felt like your emotions are running the show, pushing and pulling you in directions you don’t want to go? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind dive deep into the world of emotion...
TAM+ Episode 30: Unmasking Family Roles: Breaking Free from Dysfunctional Cycles
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric dive deep into the unspoken roles that families often fall into, especially when dealing with addiction. They explore how these roles—like the hero, caretaker, scapegoat, mascot, and lost child—can perpetuate...
TAM+ Episode 29: Escaping The Happiness Trap: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Goals
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic goals and how they affect our well-being. Have you ever felt the high of achieving a big goal, only to have that happiness fade away? This...
TAM+ Episode 27: Celebrating the Little Things: How Micro Wins Drive Your Recovery Journey
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the importance of celebrating micro wins in the journey of recovery. They discuss how small victories, often overlooked, play a crucial role in maintaining motivation and building...
TAM+ Episode 26: From Wounded to Whole: Nurturing Your Inner Child for Lasting Recovery
In this episode of The Addicted Mind, Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the powerful concept of the inner child. They explore how past traumas influence our present reactions and behaviors. Understanding and healing your inner child can lead to profound personal...
TAM+ Episode 25: Happiness Unlocked: Exploring the Four Archetypes of Happiness in Recovery
In this enlightening episode of "The Addicted Mind," hosts Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind dive into the fascinating world of the four archetypes of happiness based on the work of Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. These archetypes offer a roadmap for understanding happiness and...
TAM+ Episode 24: Transform Your Story: The Hero’s Journey in Addiction Recovery
In this episode of "The Addicted Mind," Duane and Eric Osterlind explore the concept of the hero's journey and how it applies to addiction recovery. Drawing from Joseph Campbell's work on mythology, they discuss the three phases of the hero's journey—departure,...
TAM+ Episode 22: Unlocking the Impact of Childhood Trauma: The ACEs Study
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the groundbreaking ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study. This research revealed how childhood trauma significantly impacts mental, physical, and emotional health in adulthood. By...