by Duane | Apr 9, 2025 | TAM+
Imagine this: You’re about to play the biggest game of your life when someone offers to just put the final score on the board—you win! No sweat, no struggle, no game. Would you take that deal? In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, hosts Duane...
by Duane | Mar 26, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, TAM+, Uncategorized
Have you ever experienced something so painful that you just wanted to erase it from your memory forever? Those “never again” moments that feel too heavy to carry? We all have them – whether it’s a relapse, a toxic relationship, or a betrayal that...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 20, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Family, Family Roles, Parenting, TAM+
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric dive deep into the unspoken roles that families often fall into, especially when dealing with addiction. They explore how these roles—like the hero, caretaker, scapegoat, mascot, and lost child—can perpetuate...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 6, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Brain, Easy Steps, Goal Setting, TAM+, Tips, Tools
Imagine this: You’re in the middle of a stressful moment. Your heart races, shame creeps in, and that familiar voice in your head starts up again: “I’m a failure. I’ll never change.” What if you could stop this spiral with just a...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 27, 2025 | Addiction, Change, Easy Steps, Habits, TAM+, Tips
What drives you forward when recovery gets tough? In this powerful follow-up to their episode on values, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the concept of “meaning making” – the essential fuel that powers your journey toward your most...
