by Duane Osterlind | Apr 18, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Choices, Easy Steps, Goal Setting, Recovery, Second Order Change, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
Are you making changes but feeling stuck in your recovery journey? It could be because you’re focusing on first-order changes. These are the surface-level adjustments we make – quitting a substance, changing routines – but they don’t address the root of...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 15, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Science, Therapy
When healing takes center stage, hope is never far behind. Dr. Mark Lasko joins Duane as they step into the conversation space with a heart full of empathy and a wealth of knowledge on the intricate dance of addiction treatment and recovery. Mark’s journey, touched by...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 10, 2024 | Addiction, Easy Steps, Goal Setting, TAM+, Therapy, Tips, Tools
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...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 3, 2024 | Emotions, Relationships and Addiction, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
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...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 1, 2024 | Addiction, Couples, Couples Therapy, Emotions, Mental Health, Therapy
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...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 28, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Choices, TAM+, Tips
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...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 25, 2024 | Addiction, Anxiety, Attachment, Love Addiction, Love Addiction, Sex Addiction, Therapy
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...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 21, 2024 | Addiction, Easy Steps, Emotions, Goal Setting, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
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,...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 18, 2024 | Addiction, Author, Drug Addiction, Family, opioids, Parenting
Our guest on this episode of the Addicted Mind podcast is Maureen Cavanagh, author and founder of Magnolia New Beginnings. Maureen’s family had a long history of addiction, but since she was not personally prone to addiction, she thought that she knew the formula to...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 13, 2024 | Addiction, Goal Setting, TAM+, Tips, Tools
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...
