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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Our guest on this episode of the Addicted Mind podcast is Lacy Bentley, a recovery mentor, and coach in the areas of love and sex addictions for women. At age 13, Lacy found herself consuming erotic novels and pornographic anime called hentai. She didn’t realize it until much later in life, but her involvement with those types of pornography had created an addiction to the fantasy that affected all of her relationships into adulthood. She developed a pattern of escape and avoidance related to any intense emotion – positive or negative – that was affecting her marriage and her relationship with her children as well.Once she realized her own issues, she realized that there had to be other women out there who were struggling as well, but no one was willing to talk about women having problems with pornography. Since so much of pornography involves the subjugation and abuse of women, there is a “girl code trauma” associated with women being aroused by the terrible things that are portrayed happening to other women.
Lacy has found in her work to help women find the freedom and recovery that they so desperately need that once a woman is willing to admit her addiction, she is usually all-in to do whatever needs to be done to heal. They need to go through a period of raw and unfiltered honesty about what has happened, then move past the shame that they have been living with for too long, and find their way to reconnecting with their partner healthily and intimately. One of the keys to a successful recovery is opening up and walking through your struggles with your partner, talking about what happened, what works, what doesn’t work, and so on.
Women who are struggling with love, sex, or porn addictions need to know that they are not alone. That they are worth recovery and that they have the right to be empowered to be themselves and have the courage to face their problems head-on. Lacy is a strong advocate of the concept of regaining your integrity because integrity is a big part of what is lost during an addiction.
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What if the walls you built to protect yourself have become your prison? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric explore how sharing our authentic stories can break the chains of shame in recovery. They dive into why many people get stuck in their recovery journey, despite doing "all the right things," and reveal how authentic sharing can be the missing piece. Drawing from both clinical experience and research by Brené Brown, they explain why shame thrives in silence and how connection can be the antidote. The hosts provide practical, actionable steps for those struggling to share their story, making this complex journey more manageable. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into the transformative power of authentic connection.
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Key Topics:
Understanding how shame creates isolation and perpetuates addictive behaviors
The role of authentic sharing in building shame resilience
How to identify and connect with safe people for sharing
Practical steps for beginning to share your story
The importance of self-compassion in the sharing process
Setting healthy boundaries while sharing your story
The connection between authentic sharing and sustained recovery
Timestamps:
[00:01:17] Introduction to shame and authentic sharing
[00:02:54] How silence keeps people stuck in addiction
[00:05:00] Discussion of Brené Brown's research on shame
[00:07:02] The dark room analogy for shame
[00:10:19] Practical steps for sharing your story
[00:12:17] Setting boundaries around sharing
[00:13:51] Resources and worksheet information
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Suzanne Jessee is with us today to talk about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). TMS is a relatively new treatment, at least in the United States, for individuals who are struggling with depression. Depression is often present in addiction and TMS is something that may help people that are struggling with addiction and treatment-resistant depression. Suzanne Jesse is the CEO and founder of Anew Era TMS in Huntington Beach, California. To start, Suzanne breaks down what TMS stands for. Transcranial means “beneath the cranium,” and magnetic stimulation means “stimulation using magnets.” The technology behind MRI magnets is used in TMS. But the big difference between TMS and MRI magnets is that the TMS magnetic technology creates a field of energy that is fairly intense that penetrates beneath the cranium into the brain. TMS focuses in on the mood center of the brain that is responsible for the depressive symptoms. That area is stimulated to wake up those neurons again so that they are able to fire efficiently and transmit the neurotransmitters across the synaptic gap more efficiently.
For patients that have tried psychotherapy, and medications, and they haven’t seen the results that they are looking for, TMS may be very beneficial. Even though TMS has been used in Europe and Asia for more than 20 years, it is now being used in the United States. This use is mainly due to TMS being approved by the FDA for depression, but it can also be used to treat conditions like PTSD, OCD, anxiety, smoking cessation. It has also been used to address issues like dementia and Alzheimers. This cutting-edge technology has so many different opportunities for treatment that weren’t available before TMS coming to the United States. TMS is completely noninvasive. Patients can drive themselves in, have a 45-minute treatment, and then drive themselves home. The only possible side effects are sometimes a mild headache. Suzanne encourages people to come in for a free consultation and see the equipment. Her team of psychiatrists will do an overall assessment to see if this type of treatment is appropriate for you.
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In this episode of The Addicted Mind podcast, Eric and Duane dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of perfectionism and its profound impact on recovery journeys. They explore different dimensions of perfectionism, from self-imposed standards to societal expectations, revealing how these can lead to self-criticism and hinder progress. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, they offer practical strategies for overcoming perfectionism, such as mindfulness, self-compassion, and seeking professional support. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has felt the weight of unattainable standards and seeks a path to greater peace and acceptance in their recovery.
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Key Topics:
Types of perfectionism: self-oriented, other-oriented, socially prescribed
Psychological impacts of perfectionism in recovery
Practical steps to combat perfectionistic tendencies
Connection between perfectionism and substance use disorders
Importance of mindfulness and self-compassion in recovery
Key Moments:
00:01:14 - Introduction to the topic of overcoming perfectionism in recovery
00:04:24 - Historical and psychological perspectives on perfectionism
00:09:00 - Link between perfectionism and substance use disorders
00:11:25 - Practical steps for fighting perfectionism
00:16:22 - Invitation to join the deep dive and community for support
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Join us for a fascinating exploration of the brain's potential with Dr. Trish Leigh, a cognitive neuroscientist and esteemed neurofeedback practitioner. Dr. Leigh shares her valuable insights on how neurofeedback can be harnessed to combat behavioral addictions such as internet addiction, social media addiction, and even porn addiction. She explains the science of brain mapping and how identifying electrical energy patterns can reveal the underlying issues of a "strained brain" due to the flood of dopamine. Her expertise paints a vivid picture of the transformative power of neurofeedback to restore emotional regulation and improve personal relationships.
We take an intriguing look at how neurofeedback functions as a mental workout, akin to exercising muscles, that boosts neuroplasticity and helps break free from rigid brain patterns often associated with addiction and erectile dysfunction. By engaging the brain in real-time activities, this approach can ease withdrawal symptoms and significantly reduce the craving for dopamine. The motivation derived from witnessing one's own brain improvement is highlighted as a powerful catalyst for change. Dr. Leigh emphasizes how this method can empower individuals to regain control and foster a healthier relationship with their own minds.
In this episode, you will hear:
Exploration of neurofeedback's role in treating behavioral addictions like porn, internet, and social media addiction.
Insights into brain mapping and identifying electrical energy patterns to address a "strained brain" due to excessive dopamine exposure.
Neurofeedback as a mental workout, enhancing neuroplasticity and reducing dopamine cravings.
Supernormal stimuli and the "narcissistic bubble" impacting the brain's reward system and emotional health.
Importance of detoxing from high-dopamine activities to reset pleasure pathways and improve mental wellness.
Neurofeedback as a tool for fostering real-life joy and balancing dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin.
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Ever feel like something's missing in your recovery journey, even after achieving sobriety? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into why finding purpose is crucial for long-term recovery success. Drawing from Viktor Frankl's groundbreaking work and real-world recovery experiences, they explore how purpose acts as a compass for sustained sobriety. The hosts break down practical steps for discovering your unique purpose, addressing common obstacles, and understanding why purpose isn't just a one-time discovery but an evolving journey. Whether you're new to recovery or have been sober for years, this episode offers actionable insights for building a life filled with meaning beyond just staying sober.
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Key Topics:
• Understanding the difference between goals and purpose in recovery
• The role of value exploration in discovering purpose
• How to identify patterns in your life that point to purpose
• Why purpose evolves and changes throughout recovery
• The importance of taking action before feeling motivated
• How community support aids in finding purpose
• Practical steps for building purpose in early recovery
Timestamps:
[00:01:10] Introduction to purpose in recovery
[00:06:00] Viktor Frankl's influence on recovery and purpose
[00:08:13] Why purpose isn't always a lightning bolt moment
[00:10:00] Value exploration as the first step
[00:11:52] Starting small while dreaming big
[00:13:34] Overcoming paralysis in finding purpose
[00:15:47] Resources and community support for finding purpose
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Dr. Judson Brewer, a pioneering neuroscientist and addiction specialist, takes us on an exploration of the human brain and its role in addiction and recovery. Dr. Brewer shares his personal journey from medical school to co-founding MindShift Recovery, where evidence-based programs challenge traditional treatments. Drawing from Buddhist psychology, he offers a fresh perspective on addictive behaviors, emphasizing the transformative power of understanding the brain's mechanisms to foster lasting change.
Curiosity emerges as a powerful force in changing habitual behaviors, offering an alternative to sheer willpower. Discover how paying attention to the real-time outcomes of habits like smoking or overeating can shift brain chemistry and leverage the orbitofrontal cortex to reassess reward values. Through mindful attention, individuals can become disenchanted with detrimental behaviors by viscerally experiencing past consequences and predicting future outcomes. This understanding helps reduce the likelihood of repeating undesirable actions, guiding individuals toward more informed and positive choices.
In this episode, you will hear:
Exploration of addiction and recovery through brain science with Dr. Judson Brewer.
Dr. Brewer's journey and the founding of MindShift Recovery.
Introduction to the concept of curiosity as a tool for changing addictive behaviors.
Analysis of the brain's orbitofrontal cortex in reassessing the reward value of habits.
Use of digital therapeutics and peer support in addiction recovery.
Disenchantment and resilience in behavior change.
Proactive strategies for reinforcing positive choices and well-being.
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Have you ever felt like your emotions or memories suddenly hijack your hard-earned progress in recovery? You're not alone! In this episode of The Addicted Mind, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind delve deep into the world of triggers, those sneaky culprits that can either strengthen or challenge our recovery journey.
Discover the four main categories of triggers: environmental, emotional, physical, and cognitive, and learn how to identify and navigate them effectively. Duane and Eric share the groundbreaking AWARE method, a powerful tool to help you accept, watch, act, repeat, and expect when facing triggers.
Plus, find out how to create your own trigger map and build a personalized response toolkit to transform your relationship with triggers from one of fear and reactivity to one of awareness and growth.
Tune in and gain the knowledge and skills to master your triggers and pave the way for lasting transformation!
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Key Takeaways
Understanding the four categories of triggers: environmental, emotional, physical, and cognitive.
The AWARE method: a powerful tool to manage triggers effectively.
Creating a trigger map to identify personal triggers and patterns.
Building a response toolkit with personalized strategies for each type of trigger.
Transforming your relationship with triggers from fear to awareness and growth.
Timestamps
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:02:55] What are triggers?
[00:04:49] The trigger gap
[00:07:19] Four categories of triggers
[00:11:38] The AWARE method
[00:14:13] Creating a trigger map
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Join us as we welcome Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher from Stanford University, an esteemed expert in adolescent health, who brings her wealth of knowledge to our conversation on the Addicted Mind Podcast. We focus on the heightened sensitivity of the adolescent brain to addiction, particularly when it comes to substances like nicotine and THC found in e-cigarettes and vaping. Dr. Halpern-Felsher shares her groundbreaking research and advocacy efforts, stressing the necessity of addressing these issues during this critical phase of brain development. Her insights empower teens to make informed decisions about their health and future.
Our discussion takes a close look at the complex web of factors influencing youth addiction, including the impact of stress, societal pressures, and the pervasive reach of social media. We delve into how these elements drive adolescents toward substance use as a coping mechanism, often facilitated by the enticing marketing of e-cigarettes. Despite being aware of the risks, many young people are drawn to these substances for the perceived relief they offer. We highlight the urgent need for proactive education and parental support to help teens navigate these challenges and understand the long-term implications of their choices.
In this episode, you will hear:
Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher discusses adolescent brain development and its vulnerability to addiction.
The influence of nicotine and THC on young minds through e-cigarettes and vaping.
The role of stress, societal pressures, and social media in driving youth addiction.
The deceptive marketing tactics of e-cigarette companies targeting young people.
Challenges and strategies for quitting nicotine, including the importance of supportive environments.
The concerning link between high THC usage, social media, and mental health issues like psychosis.
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Ever lie awake at night, desperately trying to force yourself to sleep, only to find yourself more awake than ever? This common experience reveals a fascinating paradox about control in our lives. In this transformative episode, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore why our attempts to control certain aspects of life often backfire, leading to increased anxiety and stress. Through compelling research and practical insights, they reveal how understanding the difference between what we can and cannot control becomes a gateway to peace and personal power.
Learn why accepting what we cannot control paradoxically leads to better outcomes and discover practical strategies for channeling your energy where it truly matters. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on personal control that can revolutionize your approach to relationships, recovery, and daily challenges.
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Key Topics:
• The paradox of control and its impact on mental well-being
• Understanding the three spheres of control: direct control, influence, and no control
• The science behind acceptance-based approaches to personal growth
• Practical strategies for redirecting energy toward what you can control
• The relationship between radical acceptance and emotional freedom
• How to develop wisdom in letting go without resignation
Key Timestamps:
[00:01:10] Introduction to the struggle with control
[00:04:11] Research study on sleep and thought suppression
[00:08:00] Explanation of the three spheres of control
[00:10:53] Identifying where you're spending energy unnecessarily
[00:12:21] Understanding radical acceptance
[00:13:44] Navigating the challenges of letting go
[00:14:18] Community resources and next steps
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Decima Davis once believed she had found a miracle in Kratom—a natural supplement that seemed to promise relief from her battles with opioid withdrawal. She wasn't alone in her hope; many, like Decima, were drawn to Kratom during the opioid crisis, fooled by its marketing as a safer alternative. But Decima's story took a different turn, and today, as the founder of the Quitting Kratom Support Organization, she reveals the hidden dangers of Kratom addiction. Her candid account sheds light on the physical and psychological toll of this unregulated substance while offering a beacon of hope and resilience to those in similar struggles.
Join us for an eye-opening conversation about the rise of Kratom in America and the misconceptions that have made it a popular yet perilous choice. We'll explore Decima's journey to sobriety, highlighting the critical role of community support, therapy, and self-work in overcoming addiction. Through her story, we emphasize the transformative power of recovery and the profound joy that lies in facing addiction head-on.
In this episode, you will hear:
Decima Davis's journey from Kratom addiction to advocacy
Misconceptions and hidden dangers of Kratom as an opioid alternative
Physical and psychological impacts of Kratom dependency
Importance of community support and therapy in recovery
Rise of Kratom use in America amid the opioid crisis
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Are you constantly saying "yes" to everyone else's needs while your recovery takes a backseat? In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, host Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind dive deep into the four fundamental types of boundaries that can revolutionize your recovery journey. Many people struggle with feeling selfish about setting boundaries, but as this episode reveals, boundaries aren't just about saying "no" – they're about creating a protective space where your healing can flourish.
The hosts break down each type of boundary – physical, emotional, intellectual, and time – providing practical examples and real-world applications. They explore how these boundaries work together to create a strong foundation for long-term recovery success. Whether you're dealing with maintaining sobriety, protecting your personal space, or managing relationships, this episode offers clear, actionable insights for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries.
The discussion includes practical tips for implementing these boundaries in daily life, along with strategies for overcoming the guilt that often accompanies boundary-setting. The hosts also share how joining a supportive community can help strengthen your boundary-setting skills and enhance your recovery journey.
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Key Topics
Understanding the difference between physical, emotional, intellectual, and time boundaries
Why setting boundaries isn't selfish and actually helps relationships flourish
How to protect your recovery space without feeling guilty
The importance of community support in maintaining boundaries
Practical steps for implementing boundaries in daily life
Timestamps
[00:00:54] Introduction to the four types of boundaries in recovery
[00:04:54] Exploring physical boundaries and personal space
[00:06:41] Understanding emotional boundaries and their importance
[00:09:00] Discussion of intellectual boundaries and respect
[00:11:44] Managing time boundaries in recovery
[00:14:15] Practical steps for implementing boundaries
[00:16:01] Community support and resources
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On this episode of The Addicted Mind podcast, my guest is Kay Simmeth, a Marriage and Family Therapist certified in EMDR. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is a type of bilateral stimulation that activates both sides of the body and both sides of the brain. This dual action process of tapping on the client’s knees back and forth, listening to music or sounds that alternate between headphones, or feeling vibrations in alternating hands, the frontal cortex and the amygdala are both activated, which allows the client to access the portion of the brain where the trauma is stored and then shift those negative beliefs or cognitions to positive beliefs.
Without being able to access both sides of the brain simultaneously, the client will just continue to feel the negative beliefs related to the trauma and not be able to go any further by consciously and logically thinking about the situation. Doing so through the 8-phase process of EMDR allows the client to “melt” the trauma so that they can still access the memory of the trauma, but the intensity of their emotions and reactions about the trauma become less immediate and significant. The trauma simply becomes an “event” in their lives rather than something that impacts everything they experience. Going through EMDR takes the emotional weight out of the memory in the present and frees the client up for a brighter future.
Kay uses EMDR with 98% of her patients and she has found that the changes her clients exhibit stick more than with other techniques. Through this type of adaptive information processing model, the length of time or number of sessions that the client needs to go through EMDR depends on the proximity, length, and depth of the trauma in their life, but all clients will see change along the way.
Kay’s advice to those experiencing trauma is to remember that they do not have to go through it alone and that there are plenty of resources for them to seek help.
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When dealing with addiction, whether you’re addicted to alcohol, drugs, porn, food, or whatever it is, one of the most effective ways to achieve recovery is by going all the way back to your inner child and figuring out what triggers your pain points so you can eventually take mindful action.
Author and licensed professional counselor, Eddie Capparucci, who specializes in the treatment of sex and pornography addiction, created the inner child recovery process to help people struggling with addiction.
A Vicious Cycle
When you start to feel that ugliness within you and you start to say how disgusting you are, that just keeps you in the cycle. You go back to your addiction in order to forget and not feel. And that’s the biggest problem.
One of the keys to dealing with sexual pornography addiction, or any addiction for that matter, is learning how to sit with that emotional pain, feel it, and understand that it’s not going to kill you no matter how uncomfortable it is.
The Impact of Childhood on Trauma
For instance, when you have a sense of abandonment, there’s fear that people or whoever you bring into your life, are not going to wind up staying, whether they discovered there’s something about you that’s unlovable, or they’re just not reliable people.
There is fear that lives underneath the surface that you try to protect yourself against that fear by keeping people at a distance. And so, you begin to build a wall even with people you become involved with romantically.
You’re not going to let them get close to you because if you do, you give them the power to hurt you by leaving. But then if you have a wall up and you don’t let them get that close to you, and if in the event they leave you, then it’s okay because you can always replace them.
The Inner Child Process
The inner child process allows people to go deeper so they can identify the emotional childhood pain points that are still being activated today. It provides insight and it helps men understand why they engage in their addictive behaviors. Then they’re able to stay one step ahead of their addiction by identifying the core emotional triggers that activate their inner child.
What are the nine different kinds of the inner child?
The Bored Child
The Unaffirmed Child
The Unnoticed Child
The Emotionally Void Child
The Lack-of-Control Child
The Entitled Child
The Inferior-Weak Child
The Stressed Child
The Sexually Early/Stimulated/Abused Child
In the inner child recovery process, they look at each kind to see which ones they identify with. By recognizing the childhood pain points, they would now understand the triggers that activate those pain points. Then the next step is mindfulness.
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Ever feel like you're carrying a secret that's too heavy to share? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore why sharing our authentic stories is crucial for lasting recovery. They dive into how keeping parts of ourselves hidden can actually deepen our isolation, while taking careful steps to share with trusted others can create profound healing. Drawing from the wisdom of pioneering psychotherapist Carl Rogers, they discuss how genuine connection and unconditional acceptance can transform recovery from a lonely journey into a shared path of growth. The hosts offer practical strategies for breaking down the walls of shame and secrecy, while emphasizing the importance of choosing safe people and spaces for self-disclosure. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights into building the authentic connections that make lasting change possible.
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Key Topics:
Understanding the relationship between isolation and addiction
The role of unconditional positive regard in healing
How to identify safe people for self-disclosure
Practical steps for sharing your story
The importance of starting small with vulnerability
Using journaling to explore sharing readiness
Creating a self-disclosure plan
Timestamps
[00:01:04] Introduction to self-disclosure and authentic connection
[00:02:00] The impact of keeping secrets in recovery
[00:04:08] Carl Rogers' insights on understanding and acceptance
[00:08:35] Practical steps for building vulnerability
[00:11:55] Understanding your comfort level with sharing
[00:13:21] Journaling prompts for self-reflection
[00:14:30] The power of community in recovery
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At the age of 15, Aaron Perra took his first drink, setting off a chain of events that would lead him through the tumultuous landscape of addiction and ultimately to the healing power of poetry. On the Addicted Mind Podcast, Aaron opens up about his struggles with identity, family rejection, and homelessness during his teenage years in Minneapolis. Each setback became a stepping stone, as he found sanctuary in a 12-step program and support from Minneapolis' Youth Links, which helped him pursue a career in cosmetology and discover his passion for poetry.
Aaron shares the heart-wrenching journey of battling meth addiction, the challenges of codependency, and how a heartfelt intervention by a dear friend became the catalyst for change in July 2022. His path to recovery was marked by a network of supportive individuals who provided the community and encouragement he needed to embrace sobriety. The turning point in Aaron's life illustrates the profound impact of genuine connection and unwavering support, reminding listeners of the pivotal role that community plays in overcoming adversity.
In this episode, you will hear:
Aaron Perra's journey from addiction to recovery through poetry
Struggles with identity, family rejection, and homelessness
Impact of a 12-step program and community support in recovery
Battle with meth addiction and the role of codependency
Poetry as a lifeline and creative outlet during recovery
Publication of "Triggers in Love" and the importance of community support
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Have you ever left a conversation feeling completely drained, questioning yourself, or worse – thinking about relapsing? You're not alone. In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane Osterlind tackles the crucial but often overlooked aspect of recovery: managing toxic relationships. Through a compelling case study of a woman six months into her sobriety journey, Osterlind reveals how seemingly supportive family members can unknowingly threaten our recovery with subtle comments and behaviors. He dives into the science behind how relationships affect our physical health, from our heart function to our immune system, and provides practical tools for identifying and managing toxic relationships in recovery. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into creating a healthier support system for long-term sobriety.
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Key Topics:
• Physical and emotional impacts of toxic relationships on recovery
• Scientific evidence linking relationship quality to physical health
• Signs of toxic relationships and how to identify them
• Three strategies for managing toxic relationships
• The importance of boundaries in recovery
• How to evaluate your current relationships
• Building a supportive network for recovery
Timestamps:
[00:01:24] Opening question about exhausting conversations and recovery
[00:02:15] Case study of client struggling with family relationships
[00:04:11] Science behind relationships and physical health
[00:06:39] How to identify toxic relationships
[00:09:32] Three main strategies for handling toxic relationships
[00:11:13] Practical exercise for evaluating relationships
[00:13:12] Resources and action steps for listeners
Episode Credits
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