"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.
Why Fighting Your Pain Might Be Making It Worse
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Hi Reader, It’s Duane here. We just dropped a new podcast episode, and I really think it’s one of the most important ones Eric and I have done. What if all the ways you’ve tried to deal with anxiety, depression, addiction, or trauma are actually keeping you stuck? In this episode, my guest Eric and I talk about something called creative hopelessness. I know—it sounds heavy, but it’s not about giving up on life. It’s about letting go of the exhausting fight to control how you feel all the time. We dive into a simple framework from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), called "DOTS"—Distraction, Opting Out, Thinking, and Substances—and how they might be holding you back. If you’ve done all the therapy, read all the books, tried all the apps, and still feel stuck... this is for you. It's time to stop fighting your feelings and start building a life that truly matters to you. Thanks for being here, |
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, I’m excited to share a new episode of The Addicted Mind+ that’s particularly meaningful to me. Eric and I discuss something incredibly important: the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study. This groundbreaking research helps explain how difficult experiences in our early years—like abuse, neglect, or family challenges—can have a lasting impact on our mental and physical health as adults. In our conversation, we break down what the study found, discuss how to recognize the...
Hi Reader, I’ve got a really fascinating episode for you this week. I sat down with Brad Sorte, the co-founder of Sober Companion AI, to talk about how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape addiction recovery. Brad’s own journey from battling addiction to creating new tools for healing is nothing short of inspiring. In our conversation, Brad shares how AI can act as a 24-hour support system—not just for individuals in recovery, but for families too. From guiding parents through...
Hi Reader, What if the harshest critic you’ve ever faced lives right inside your own head? In our latest episode, Eric and I dive into that relentless inner voice that tells us we’re not good enough, we’ll never change, or that we always mess things up. But here’s the good news—you don’t have to believe that voice anymore. Using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we’ll show you how to challenge those thoughts, rewire your brain, and find a more balanced, compassionate way to talk...