by Duane | Jan 1, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery Groups, Mental Health, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Shame, TAM+
Worksheet: Healing Power of Connection Ask people what the hardest part of addiction was, and they often won’t say the drugs or the alcohol. They’ll say the loneliness. Because addiction, at its core, is about isolation and shame. It’s that crushing...
by Duane | Dec 4, 2025 | Addiction, TAM+, Uncategorized
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the importance of celebrating micro wins in the journey of recovery. They discuss how small victories, often overlooked, play a crucial role in maintaining motivation and building...
by Duane | Nov 20, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Emotions, Uncategorized
Worksheet: Hope Building Blueprint What do you do when your hope tank is completely empty? When you’re going through the motions of recovery but deep down don’t believe things will ever really get better? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus,...
by Duane | Nov 14, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health, TAM+, Uncategorized
Worksheet: Growth & Gratitude Journal Prompts What if the experiences that broke you could also be the source of your greatest strengths? It’s a radical question, especially when you’re standing in the aftermath of addiction and trauma, surrounded by...
by Duane | Oct 16, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, TAM+, Uncategorized
Download: FIRST-ORDER CHANGE VS. SECOND-ORDER CHANGE Are you making changes but feeling stuck in your recovery journey? It could be because you’re focusing on first-order changes. These are the surface-level adjustments we make – quitting a substance, changing...
