"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.
New Episode: Stuck in all-or-nothing thinking? Let’s talk about the gray
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Hi Reader, Have you ever noticed how easy it is to fall into thinking like, “I’m either crushing it or I’ve completely failed”? If that sounds familiar, this week’s episode is for you. On the latest episode of The Addicted Mind, Eric and I dig into black-and-white thinking—and how it can quietly mess with your emotions and your recovery. We talk about why this mindset shows up so often, and how learning to think in shades of gray can make things feel more steady and manageable. We also share some practical tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), including simple mindfulness ideas and ways to challenge extreme thoughts when they pop up. And yes, there’s a downloadable worksheet in the show notes if you want to practice this on your own. Recovery isn’t about being perfect. It’s about learning to hold more than one truth at the same time. I hope this episode helps with that. More to come, |
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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