"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.
From Shame to Science: Rewriting Your Addiction Story
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Hi Reader, Picture those moments when you’ve promised yourself things would be different, only to face the same struggles again. If this resonates, our latest podcast episode was made for you. From Shame to Science is an eye-opening solo episode by Duane Osterlind that redefines how we understand addiction. Duane dismantles the harmful myth that addiction is a moral failing and replaces it with science-based insights on how addiction truly works. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll discover:
You’ll also hear groundbreaking research from leading experts like Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Nora Volkow, plus a free Reframing Your Addiction Story Worksheet to put the lessons into action immediately. If you’ve been searching for hope, understanding, and actionable tools, this is the episode that can change everything. We’re with you every step of the way, Duane Don't forget to download the worksheet: Worksheet Reframing Your Addiction Story.pdf |
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.
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