by Duane | Jul 2, 2026 | 12-step, accountability, Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Treatment, Addictive Behaviors, Depression, Emotional Well-being, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Health, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Self Disclosure Plan, TAM+
Ever feel like you’re carrying a secret that’s too heavy to share? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore why sharing our authentic stories is crucial for lasting recovery. They dive into how keeping...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 21, 2021 | Blog
Many of the addiction issues among adults are caused by unfavorable events and traumas that occurred in childhood and have not been resolved. Feelings of guilt, shame, and rage are left buried in the deep pit of emotions. When triggered, those feelings begin to show...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 13, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Mental Health, PTSD, Recovery, Trauma
On today’s episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, Duane talks with Justin B. Long about his journey through childhood trauma and how he tried to escape it through alcoholism. We discuss the traps of toxic masculinity, the idea that, as men, we can’t share our...