by Duane Osterlind | Oct 26, 2021 | Blog
If you think trauma only happens to people coming out of war or to those who have been sexually abused, you have to read to the end of this. Dr. Karol Darsa is the author of the book The Trauma Map: Five Steps to Reconnect With Yourself. She explains how trauma could...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 20, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Depression, Food Addiction, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Recovery, Therapy
On today’s episode, Duane speaks with Michelle Chalfant, host of The Adult Chair Podcast, about being our best selves by sitting in the adult chair and how our adult self can help us navigate all parts of our trauma, inner child, and ego. Michelle gives practical...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 14, 2021 | Blog
Have you heard of the parable of the two wolves? It’s a story about an old Cherokee teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil. He has...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 30, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery Groups, Addiction Treatment, Grief & Loss, Mental Health, Recovery, Trauma
On today’s episode, Duane talks with Charlie Gray about his journey of hope and resiliency through his toxic relationship with vodka and the one thing that allowed him to stay sober. In his memoir, At Least I’m Not The Frog: A Zany Memoir of Alcoholism & Recovery,...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 10, 2021 | Blog
People think recovery is about addiction and about the drug addict. However, recovery is about restoring souls. In his book Stop Hiding, Start Healing, Craig Brown explains that there are people who have had some painful experiences in the past where the pain...
