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...
by Duane Osterlind | Jul 8, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Family, Grief & Loss, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Sports, Trauma
What happens when the people you trust the most hide a secret so devastating it changes the course of your life? Emmy Award-winning ESPN sideline reporter and former college gymnast Lauren Sisler joins us to share her heart-wrenching journey from unimaginable...
by Duane Osterlind | Jul 4, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Emotions, Goal Setting, Inner Child, Relationships and Addiction, TAM+, Tips
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...
by Duane Osterlind | Jul 1, 2024 | Addiction, Health, Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition
Have you ever wondered how nutrition could be the missing link in your journey to sobriety? Join Duane as he sits down with Dr. Brooke Scheller, a trailblazer in clinical nutrition and the founder of Functional Sobriety. Brooke shares her compelling journey to...
by Duane Osterlind | Jun 27, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Happiness, TAM+, Tips, Tools
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...
by Duane Osterlind | Jun 24, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Comedy, Drug Addiction, Theatre
Gregg Ostrin, the brilliant playwright behind “The Spy Who Went Into Rehab,” shares his incredible journey of recovery, maintaining sobriety since 1987, and how his personal experiences inspired his writing. Duane sits down with Gregg to discuss his...
by Duane Osterlind | Jun 20, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Goal Setting, Mental Health, TAM+, TAM+ Episode 24: Transform Your Story: The Hero’s Journey in Addiction Recovery, Therapy, Tips, Tools
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...