🎙 New Episode Alert: Beyond Values and Into Lasting Change

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

What keeps you moving when the going gets tough?

Our latest episode, "Beyond Values: How Meaning Making Creates Lasting Change," dives deep into the concept of meaning-making as the driving force behind authentic transformation.

Hosts Duane and Eric explore how creating meaning, rather than waiting for it, can help you overcome obstacles, transform recovery, and build a fulfilling life aligned with what truly matters.

✨ What you’ll discover:

How values act as your compass and meaning as your engine
The role of meaning-making in combatting anxiety, depression, and addiction
Practical strategies to uncover your "supreme concerns" and incorporate them into your daily life

Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and listen to this empowering conversation now.

👉 "Beyond Values: How Meaning Making Creates Lasting Change,"

Wishing you connection and growth,

Duane, Eric, and The Addicted Mind Team

P.S. Don’t forget to download the free Creating Meaning Making Worksheet from the show notes to begin charting your own course to lasting change.

Worksheet Meaning Making.pdf

Early recovery can feel lonely—like stumbling through a dark room with no light. You’ve taken the first brave step, but now what? The world feels unfamiliar like it’s shifted beneath your feet. Maybe you’re struggling with depression, hopelessness, or the sense that something’s missing.

You’re not alone. Many of us have been where you are now, feeling lost and unsure of what’s next. That’s why the Addicted Mind Plus community is here—to help you find purpose, direction, and connection. Recovery isn’t easy, but together, it’s possible. Join us today—there’s a brighter path ahead, and you don’t have to walk it alone.

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