by Duane Osterlind | May 22, 2023 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery Groups, Addiction Treatment, Spirituality
The journey from trauma to peace and acceptance involves an intermediate space of transition. During trauma, the body is in a hyper-vigilant state, leading to pain, hurt, and suffering. Moving away from trauma requires a shift towards something different...
by Duane Osterlind | May 15, 2023 | Addiction, Grief & Loss, Indentity, Mindfulness, Recovery, Shame
Trauma is something that no one would choose to go through, but it can also be an opportunity for personal growth and wisdom. We may all have different stories and personal circumstances, but often, the dynamics at play are very similar in terms of how we...
by Duane Osterlind | May 11, 2023 | Addiction, Film
Movies, as much as they’re entertaining, can also play a major role in addiction recovery. Films and movies tell us a lot about our humanity, and stories in films always follow a very familiar pattern – they’re all about transformation, a relatable theme...
by Duane Osterlind | May 1, 2023 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery Groups, Family, Parenting, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction
A lot of people who may be struggling with a family member that is in the throes of addiction think the person needs to go get help. But there’s this whole system that probably has to be addressed. In this episode, Duane and Dr. Brooke Keels discuss the...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 27, 2023 | Addiction
Have you ever heard of the phrase, “Boys make choices, men make decisions”? What’s the difference? On today’s episode, Duane speaks with Carlos Navarro, who has a 20-year entertainment career that spans from radio, television, and film, to commercials and video games....
