"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.
Rebuild After Betrayal: Join The Shame To Resilience Workshop
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Hi Reader, If you’ve betrayed your relationship and have tried everything—individual therapy, couples therapy, 12-step programs, or community support—but still feel stuck, this workshop is here to help. The Shame to Resilience 10-Week Workshop is designed to guide you in rebuilding and healing your relationship after betrayal and in moving past the shame that keeps it stuck. Sign up now and join us on February 11th at 4:00 PM PST and take the first step toward meaningful change. If you have been thinking of joining, now is the best time. https://workshop.shametoresilience.com/ This workshop offers a supportive and compassionate space for men committed to rebuilding their relationships after betrayal. Healing is possible. Be part of our next cohort and take the first step toward restoration. Warmly, Duane, Eric & the STR Team |
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 emotions are calling the shots? Like they push you into reactions you didn’t really choose? If so, you’re definitely not alone. In this new episode of The Addicted Mind +, Eric and I talk about some of the biggest myths people believe about emotions — and how those myths can actually make things harder in recovery. We break down why emotions feel so intense sometimes and share practical ways to respond instead of react. We also talk about how...
Hi Reader, Here’s something people don’t talk about enough in recovery and mental health: Real progress is usually quiet. It doesn’t always feel inspiring. It often looks ordinary — getting enough sleep, keeping a routine, saying no, showing up when you don’t feel like it. We expect healing to feel dramatic. But most growth is subtle. Your brain is learning safety. Your nervous system is stabilizing. And stability can feel… kind of boring. That’s actually a good sign. Chaos is loud. Crisis is...
Hi Reader, This week on The Addicted Mind, I talk with Early Brunner, founder of Recovery Demystified. Early shares their journey of addiction and recovery as a queer, autistic person—and why traditional recovery spaces didn’t always feel like home. We explore the idea of “micro-recovery,” using neuroscience, self-compassion, and small daily changes to build lasting sobriety. Early explains why willpower alone isn’t enough, how the brain plays a huge role in addiction, and why recovery needs...