"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.
Feeling Stuck? Discover How Radical Acceptance Can Help
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Hi Reader, Ever feel like you're caught in a painful cycle that you can’t break free from? Whether it’s addiction, anxiety, depression, or just feeling overwhelmed by life, I’ve been there too. Here’s the hard truth—we make the struggle worse by fighting reality. But I’ve got good news. There’s a way out, and it starts with something called radical acceptance. In our latest podcast episode, Eric and I break down this life-changing tool from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that’s helped people escape the addiction cycle for decades. We’ll walk you through three simple steps to start practicing today, share powerful statements to calm overwhelming emotions, and show how radical acceptance can lead to real change (without giving up). We even created a free worksheet to help you put these ideas into action. You can download it here: Worksheet Radical Acceptance.pdf Don’t stay stuck. Freedom starts with the first step. Warmly, 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, Have you ever felt like your body is on high alert, as if braced for an impact that never comes? Maybe you're exhausted from living in a state of fight-or-flight, always waiting for the next shoe to drop. And in those quiet, overwhelming moments, you might find yourself reaching for something to switch off the noise—a drink, a pill, a distraction. I want you to know two things right now: You’re not broken. And you’re definitely not alone. When we experience trauma, our brains can...
Hi Reader, I just released a truly moving episode of The Addicted Mind podcast that I think you'll connect with deeply. This week, I had the privilege of speaking with Beau Williams, author of One Year With My Soulmate. Beau shares his powerful and emotional story of navigating life after the heartbreaking loss of his partner, Melanie. From her struggles with unresolved trauma and dependency to his own transformative healing process in Bali, Beau opens up in a way that will resonate with...
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....