by Duane | May 14, 2025 | Addiction, TAM+, Uncategorized
The Liberation of Letting Go: Finding Joy in What You Choose to Miss Have you ever felt that nagging anxiety when you miss a social gathering, decline an invitation, or don’t immediately respond to a text? That feeling has a name—FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)—and...
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...
