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TAM+ EP79 Why Fighting Your Pain Might Be Making It Worse: The Power of Creative Hopelessness
What if everything you've been told about overcoming your struggles is backwards? What if the very act of fighting your anxiety, depression, addiction, or trauma is actually making it worse? In this powerful episode, Duane and Eric dive into one of the most...
344: Overcoming Addiction: Richard Taite’s Journey to Recovery and the Power of Personalized Treatment
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Richard Taite, a leading figure in addiction treatment who has transformed his own life and countless others. Richard takes us through his 25-year battle with addiction, highlighting moments of despair like homelessness, and...
TAM+ EP 78 Beyond Overwhelm: Staying Within Your Window of Tolerance
Stop Feeling Stuck: The Power of Goals and Habit Formation Today's episode dives into the essential topics of goal setting and habit formation, especially focusing on how they can help break the cycle of addiction, anxiety, and depression. Duane Osterlind and Eric...
TAM+ EP77 – The Power of Goals and Habit Formation
Stop Feeling Stuck: The Power of Goals and Habit Formation Today's episode dives into the essential topics of goal setting and habit formation, especially focusing on how they can help break the cycle of addiction, anxiety, and depression. Duane Osterlind and Eric...
Feeling Your Feelings and Being Okay With It with Justin B. Long
Today on The Addicted Mind Podcast, I sit down with Justin B. Long to explore a journey that will resonate deeply with so many of you listening. Justin opens his heart about childhood trauma and how alcohol became his desperate attempt to silence the pain that began...
TAM+ EP76 – The Power of Caring About The Right Things
Ever feel like you’re pouring your energy into the wrong things? You’re not alone. In this game-changing episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind tackle the secret to caring about the right things. They take a deep dive into how aligning your...
Episode 340: Exploring Ayahuasca: Bridging Western Psychology and Indigenous Medicine for Trauma and Addiction Recovery with Dr. Jeff McNairy
Join us on a transformative journey as we sit down with Dr. Jeff McNairy, the Chief Medical Officer at Rhythmia, who shares his compelling shift from traditional mental health practices to the world of alternative therapies. Inspired by Gerard Powell's remarkable...
TAM+ EP75 Survival Skills For Sobriety: Create Your Recovery Plan Today
What if I told you that up to 90% of people with alcohol use disorder relapse within the first four years? Before you let that statistic discourage you, here's the game-changer: having a solid relapse prevention plan can dramatically shift those odds in your favor. In...
Episode 339: Finding Hope: Gerard Bradbury’s Journey from Addiction to Awareness
Gerard Bradbury's life was once a tumultuous storm of anxiety and alcoholism, but today it stands as a beacon of hope and resilience. Gerard joins us to reveal his deeply personal journey chronicled in his memoir, "Tripping Over Myself: A Journey from Addiction and...
TAM+ EP74 Stuck in Survival Mode? The Link Between Trauma and Addiction
Do you feel like you're constantly on high alert, waiting for the next shoe to drop? Like your body is braced for impact even when there's no real danger around you? You're exhausted, on edge, and maybe you find yourself reaching for something—anything—to make it...
Episode 338: Transforming Grief Into Purpose: A Journey of Healing and Hope with Beau Williams
Duane is joined by Beau Williams, the author of "One Year With My Soulmate." We discuss the deeply personal and emotional process of navigating life after such profound loss. Beau courageously opens up about his late partner Melanie's struggles with unresolved trauma...
TAM+ EP73 From Stuck to Free: How Radical Acceptance Breaks the Addiction Cycle
Are you tired of being stuck in the same painful cycle? You know the one – where you can't deal with what's happening, you're angry at the world, and you keep hoping things will magically change. Maybe you're fighting with your spouse, holding grudges, or just feeling...
Episode 337: Redefining Freedom: Compassionate Rehabilitation in Women’s Prisons with Olivia Sproat
Years ago, Olivia Sproat stood at a crossroads. As a provisional psychologist and former counselor, she was drawn to a unique women's rehabilitation prison in Australia—a place where the focus on compassion and respect seemed to offer a glimmer of hope. Today, she...
TAM+ EP72 From Shame to Science: Rewriting Your Addiction Story
Picture yourself staring in the mirror at 3 AM, promising yourself that tomorrow will be different, while that familiar voice whispers "you're weak" and "what's wrong with you?" If this sounds familiar, you need to hear this episode. Host Duane Osterlind delivers a...
Episode 336: Dion DiMucci: A Journey of Recovery, Spiritual Awakening, and the Power of Mentorship
Legendary musician Dion DiMucci joins us to share his extraordinary journey of recovery and growth, shedding light on the transformative power of spirituality and mentorship. Known for timeless hits like "Runaround Sue" and "The Wanderer," Dion candidly discusses his...
