by Duane Osterlind | Aug 12, 2024 | Addiction, Comedy, Recovery
Imagine finding your true calling amidst the chaos of addiction recovery. That’s exactly what happened to Patrick Holbert, a former TV producer who took a leap of faith and became a stand-up comedian. In this episode, Patrick shares his incredible journey of...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 8, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Intrusive Thoughts, Mindfulness
Welcome to the Addicted Mind podcast! Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m either a success or a complete failure”? This episode is for you. In this episode, we dive deep into the pervasive issue of black-and-white thinking, also known as...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 5, 2024 | Addiction, Grief & Loss, Mental Health, Sports
How do you manage the weight of expectation and the emotional toll of personal loss while thriving in the high-stakes world of professional football? Join us Duane as he sits down with Chris Hubbard, a celebrated NFL player and a fervent mental health advocate. From...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 1, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction, Easy Steps, Family, TAM+, Tips
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...
by Duane Osterlind | Jul 29, 2024 | Addiction, Emotions, Recovery
Can you imagine a life where alcohol isn’t the centerpiece of your social interactions? In this episode, Duane sits down with Veronica Valli, a recovery coach and psychotherapist, who challenges the deeply ingrained belief that a fulfilling life must include alcohol....
by Duane Osterlind | Jul 25, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Easy Steps, Goal Setting, Happiness, TAM+, Tips
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...
by Duane Osterlind | Jul 22, 2024 | 12-step, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Recovery, Sober Living, Spirituality, Therapy
What happens when the traditional 12-step recovery program doesn’t quite fit your belief system? Licensed marriage and family therapist Jeffrey Munn joins Duane to share his deeply personal journey through addiction and recovery, which led him to author...
by Duane Osterlind | Jul 18, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Goal Setting, Therapy, Tips
In this episode of The Addicted Mind PLUS, Eric and Duane dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of perfectionism and its profound impact on recovery journeys. They explore different dimensions of perfectionism, from self-imposed standards to societal expectations,...
by Duane Osterlind | Jul 15, 2024 | Addiction, Mental Health, Research, Therapy, Tools
We have a fantastic guest today. Dr. Tracy Zemansky is here to speak about the fascinating topic of psychological assessment, and how it can help you or your client on a journey of healing. What is a psychological assessment? It’s not what we typically see in...
by Duane Osterlind | Jul 11, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Goal Setting, Micro Wins, TAM+, Therapy, Tips, Trauma
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...
