"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.
How to Care About the World Without Burning Out
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Hi Reader, Let’s talk about something many of us are feeling right now: The world can feel like a lot. News, headlines, updates. It’s constant. And while staying informed matters, too much input can leave you anxious, overwhelmed, or pulled off track in your recovery. Here’s the key: you can care about what’s happening without carrying all of it. Your nervous system wasn’t designed to process nonstop information. Especially the stressful kind. A few ways to stay grounded: In recovery and mental health, protecting your peace isn’t ignoring the world. It’s staying steady enough to live well in it. You don’t have to hold everything at once. Stay informed. Stay grounded. Stay well. With you, 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 stuck in recovery, like you are doing your best but keep falling into the same patterns? In this week’s episode of The Addicted Mind +, Eric and I talk about something that can really change the game in your mindset. Recovery is not just about willpower. It is about how you see yourself, your struggles, and your future. When that starts to shift, everything else can start to shift too. We walk through five simple mindset changes that can help you move forward....
Hi Reader, This week on The Addicted Mind, I talk with Jesse Crosson, and his story is one you will not forget. At 18, Jesse was sentenced to 32 years in prison. But what he found there was something unexpected. He found a path to freedom. We talk about how being forced to slow down and face his pain changed everything. Jesse shares how sitting in silence helped him stop running, how taking responsibility gave him a way forward, and how small daily actions helped him rebuild his life. One...
Hi Reader, Here’s a simple idea that can guide a lot of good decisions: Your future self is watching. Not in a scary way, more like a quiet reminder that today’s choices shape tomorrow’s experience. In recovery and mental health, it’s easy to focus on what feels good right now. But short-term relief doesn’t always lead to long-term peace. A helpful question to ask is:What would my tomorrow-self thank me for? It might be:• going to bed on time• reaching out instead of isolating• taking a walk...