TAM+ EP 100 Meeting Your Shadow: Understanding the Hidden Parts of Yourself

TAM+ EP 100 Meeting Your Shadow: Understanding the Hidden Parts of Yourself

Author: Duane Osterlind, LMFT January 15, 2026 Duration: 15:38
Meeting your shadow the parts of us that we don't want to look at

Hosted by licensed therapist Duane Osterlind, The Addicted Mind Podcast moves beyond simple discussions to explore the complex realities of addiction and recovery. Each episode blends compassionate conversation with practical insight, creating a resource that feels both supportive and actionable. You’ll hear from a range of voices, including specialists in the field and individuals who have personally navigated the path to recovery, sharing their stories and the strategies that made a difference. These conversations delve into how addiction shapes thoughts and behaviors, while also highlighting the many forms healing can take. The aim is to provide genuine understanding and tangible guidance for anyone touched by addiction, whether personally or through a loved one. By focusing on real-world experiences and relevant research, this podcast builds a bridge from struggle to possibility, emphasizing that recovery, while challenging, is a journey filled with hope. Tune in for honest dialogue that respects the difficulty of the process while illuminating the steps forward.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 101

The Addicted Mind Podcast
Podcast Episodes
233: How to Be an Emotional Badass with Nikki Eisenhauer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:28
*DISCLAIMER EXPLICIT CONTENT* Trauma is something that no one would choose to go through, but it can also be an opportunity for personal growth and wisdom. We may all have different stories and personal circumstances, bu…
Bonus Episode: Finding Addiction Recovery in Movies with Ted Perkins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:55
Movies, as much as they’re entertaining, can also play a major role in addiction recovery. Films and movies tell us a lot about our humanity, and stories in films always follow a very familiar pattern – they're all about…
231: The Role of Family in Addiction Treatment with Dr. Brooke Keels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:48
A lot of people who may be struggling with a family member that is in the throes of addiction think the person needs to go get help. But there's this whole system that probably has to be addressed. In this episode, Duane…
230: Stepping Out of Pain Through Resilience with Andrew E. Guy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:15
Life is going to throw curveballs at you, and that’s a given. The question is, how willing are you to withstand those? On today’s episode, Duane talks with Andrew E. Guy, the author of Work Your Words: Finding Your Pathw…
229: Treating Love Addiction with Dr. Cortney Warren [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:03
A lot of people go through an experience where they fall madly in love with someone, they crave them, and they want to be with them. There's this addictive nature of romantic love. And then for whatever reason, it doesn'…
227: Breaking Free from a Life Full of Falsehoods with Rio Timberlane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:11
If you're trying to move away from addiction and all the falsehoods, you have to start looking through that lens and replace them with axioms or self-evident truths. Once you’re in harmony with the world you live in, you…