by Duane Osterlind | Mar 5, 2024 | Addiction, Ketamine, Mental Health, Therapy
Struggling with mental health can feel like a solitary battle, but there’s profound strength in shared experiences. In this episode, Duane speaks with Derek DuChesne and Dr. Zaid Fadul of Better U, a company that provides safe, affordable, clinically-guided...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 28, 2024 | Easy Steps, Meditiation, Rumination, TAM+, Tips
In this episode of “The Addicted Mind,” hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the transformative world of mindfulness meditation and its incredible ability to combat rumination. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a loop of repetitive thoughts,...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 21, 2024 | Depression, Easy Steps, Emotions, Recovery, Shame, Shame Compass, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
In this eye-opening episode, Duane and Eric dive into the often painful topic of shame and how it can trap us in cycles of addiction, anxiety, and self-criticism. They introduce the concept of the shame compass, a tool developed by Donald Nathanson in 1992, which...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 19, 2024 | Addiction, Goal Setting, Harm Reduction, Sobriety Curious, Therapy
Discover a more empathetic approach to addiction care with Ian McLoone, a therapist whose personal battle with substance use offers a unique and insightful perspective. Throughout this discussion, Ian brings forth the importance of understanding the complex humanity...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 8, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Intrusive Thoughts, Mindfulness, Rumination, TAM+, Tips
In this episode of TAM+, hosts Duane and Eric delve into the concept of rumination, shedding light on its impact and providing practical strategies to navigate it. They define rumination as repetitive thought patterns, often negative, that loop incessantly in our...
