The Addicted Mind Podcast

Written by: Duane Osterlind LMFT
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  • "The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it. We're here to do more than just talk about addiction. We want to show you how to heal and recover. Our talks with experts and people who have beaten addiction give you important insights into how addiction affects the mind and how recovery can happen in many ways. Whether we're looking at new treatment ideas or sharing stories that inspire, "The Addicted Mind Podcast" is all about understanding the complex world of addiction recovery and showing that recovery is possible. If you or someone you care about is dealing with the challenges of addiction, let "The Addicted Mind Podcast" be your friend and guide. We aim to give you the knowledge you need, share stories that inspire you, and show you that the journey to recovery is worth it. Subscribe now to be part of a community focused on learning, healing, and changing for the better. Your journey to a healthier mind and life begins right here.
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Episodes
  • TAM+ Ep 57: The Power of Values: Your Guide to Authentic Recovery

    TAM+ Ep 57: The Power of Values: Your Guide to Authentic Recovery
    Feb 20 2025
    Are you feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or like you're living someone else's life? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive deep into how unclear values might be sabotaging your recovery and overall well-being. Like a rudder on a boat, your values guide you through life's challenges and decisions. Yet many people in recovery struggle because they haven't identified what truly matters to them. The hosts explore how living without clear values can lead to anxiety, depression, and that nagging feeling that something's missing. They share practical insights on how to discover your authentic values across different life areas - from relationships to career choices. Whether you're in recovery or simply seeking a more meaningful life, this episode offers concrete strategies for aligning your actions with what truly matters to you. Plus, listeners get access to a special worksheet to help them define their personal values and start making better decisions today. Download the worksheet: Building a Life & Recovery Guided by Your Values Worksheet Key Topics: The connection between undefined values and recovery struggles How misaligned values lead to anxiety, depression, and unfulfillment The importance of differentiating between personal values and "shoulds" from others How values change throughout different life stages and circumstances Using values as a decision-making tool in relationships and career choices The role of emotion regulation in living according to your values Practical strategies for defining values in different life domains Timestamps: [00:01:14] Values as a rudder: The importance of guidance in life [00:02:37] Why values need regular review and refinement [00:04:31] How undefined values impact mental health and recovery [00:06:00] Using values to make better decisions [00:09:35] Breaking down values into specific life categories [00:11:18] Practical examples of applying values to relationships [00:13:21] Access to free values worksheet and resources Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you. Follow and Review: We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: If you live in California and are looking for counseling or therapy please check out Novus Mindful Life Counseling and Recovery Center NovusMindfulLife.com We want to hear from you. Leave us a message or ask us a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/addictedmind Disclaimer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • 321: Building Hope and Community for Addiction Recovery with Caitlin Morrison

    321: Building Hope and Community for Addiction Recovery with Caitlin Morrison
    Feb 17 2025
    When Caitlin Morrison found herself facing the bittersweet task of continuing her brother Matthew Perry's legacy, she embraced it with a deep sense of purpose and resilience. On this episode of the Addicted Mind Podcast, Caitlin joins us to share her poignant journey of supporting a loved one through addiction and how it shaped her work at the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada. Through her story, we unravel the layers of hope, frustration, and the powerful drive to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction. We explore the intricate world of addiction treatment, emphasizing the necessity for extended care and the brain's lengthy healing process. We challenge the misconceptions around addiction by advocating for a perspective that treats it as a chronic disease, akin to diabetes or heart disease. With insights from Caitlin's experiences and Matthew's courageous openness about his struggles, we highlight the importance of long-term support and the role of compassion in recovery. In this episode, you will hear: Caitlin Morrison's journey continuing her brother Matthew Perry's legacy in addiction support. The role of the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada in advocating for long-term recovery. Addressing addiction as a chronic disease, similar to diabetes or heart disease. Importance of reducing stigma and embracing compassion in addiction recovery. The transformative impact of community-centric facilities like the Matthew Perry House in Ottawa. Matthew Perry's courageous openness about his struggles inspiring others to seek help. Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: matthewperryfoundation.ca Instagram: @mpfcanada NovusMindfulLife.com Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • TAM+ EP 56: Episode Why Letting Go of Addiction Feels Like Losing a Best Friend

    TAM+ EP 56: Episode Why Letting Go of Addiction Feels Like Losing a Best Friend
    Feb 13 2025
    Have you ever felt guilty for missing your addiction, even though you know it was destroying your life? You're not alone. In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric explore the often-overlooked emotional journey of grieving your addiction during recovery. They dive deep into why letting go of addiction can feel like losing a best friend – even when that friend was toxic. Using Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's famous five stages of grief as a framework, they explain why these feelings are completely normal and how to process them without shame. Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers vital insights into the complex emotional landscape of addiction recovery and provides practical tools for moving forward. Learn why missing your addiction doesn't make you weak – it makes you human. Download The Worksheet Key Topics • The five stages of grief in addiction recovery: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance • Why missing your addiction is a normal part of recovery • Understanding what you're really grieving (substance, rituals, identity) • How to process grief and loss in recovery without shame • The importance of community support during the grieving process • Practical strategies for moving through grief in recovery • Tools and resources for processing addiction-related grief Timestamps [00:01:06] Introduction to loss and grief in recovery [00:04:00] Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's five stages of grief explained [00:09:54] The dangerous bargaining stage in recovery [00:12:00] Understanding the depression stage [00:15:12] What we're really grieving in recovery [00:18:35] Healthy ways to process addiction-related grief [00:20:33] Resources and support options available Follow and Review: We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: If you live in California and are looking for counseling or therapy please check out Novus Mindful Life Counseling and Recovery Center NovusMindfulLife.com We want to hear from you. Leave us a message or ask us a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/addictedmind Disclaimer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins

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