"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.
Every Small Step Matters on Your Journey
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Hi Reader, Are you allowing yourself the grace to celebrate each small victory on your recovery path? Healing isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress. Think of recovery like planting a seed. At first, it might not look like much... But with consistent watering (aka self-care) and sunlight (support from your community), it grows. Some days, weeds (stress, triggers) might sneak in—that’s okay. Pull them out and keep tending to your garden. The truth? Every small step forward matters. Whether you showed up for therapy, caught yourself before spiraling into a negative thought, or simply got out of bed today, you’re nourishing the future you that’s waiting to thrive. Keep nurturing your growth, one day at a time. With hope and encouragement, Duane |
The Addicted Mind Podcast
"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.
Hi Reader, I’m excited to share a new episode of The Addicted Mind+ that’s particularly meaningful to me. Eric and I discuss something incredibly important: the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study. This groundbreaking research helps explain how difficult experiences in our early years—like abuse, neglect, or family challenges—can have a lasting impact on our mental and physical health as adults. In our conversation, we break down what the study found, discuss how to recognize the...
Hi Reader, I’ve got a really fascinating episode for you this week. I sat down with Brad Sorte, the co-founder of Sober Companion AI, to talk about how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape addiction recovery. Brad’s own journey from battling addiction to creating new tools for healing is nothing short of inspiring. In our conversation, Brad shares how AI can act as a 24-hour support system—not just for individuals in recovery, but for families too. From guiding parents through...
Hi Reader, What if the harshest critic you’ve ever faced lives right inside your own head? In our latest episode, Eric and I dive into that relentless inner voice that tells us we’re not good enough, we’ll never change, or that we always mess things up. But here’s the good news—you don’t have to believe that voice anymore. Using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we’ll show you how to challenge those thoughts, rewire your brain, and find a more balanced, compassionate way to talk...