Hi Reader, This week on The Addicted Mind Podcast, I had a really thoughtful conversation with Swami Revati, a Hindu monk with over 15 years of monastic experience. We talked about spirituality, psychology, and what it actually means to find lasting happiness. Swami Revati shares how Eastern spirituality looks at life as a “science of the self”—learning who you are at your core and building a steady inner source of peace that doesn’t depend on what’s happening around you. We also explore how...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Let’s talk about a simple emotional check-in that can save you a lot of stress: Is this mine, or someone else’s? Most of us absorb other people’s moods without even noticing — a tense coworker, a frustrated partner, the stranger at the grocery store sighing like it’s an Olympic sport. Before we know it, we’re carrying feelings that didn’t even start with us. This question helps you pause and sort things out.If it is yours, great — you can deal with it.If it belongs to someone else,...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This week on The Addicted Mind Podcast, I’m talking with Dr. Meena Mirhom and Jasmine Kenney about a topic so many parents and caregivers worry about—how to talk to teens about drugs and mental health in a way that actually works. We dig into the CDC’s Free Mind Campaign, which gives teens and parents simple, non-judgmental tools to start real conversations. They share why teens are turning to substances to cope, what’s happening with today’s drug trends, and why listening without...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This week on The Addicted Mind +, Eric and I dig into something that often gets overlooked in recovery: micro wins. These are the tiny victories—like taking a short walk, showing up to a meeting, or jotting down one sentence in your journal—that quietly keep you moving forward. The truth is, the little things matter a lot more than we give them credit for. When you notice and celebrate those small steps, your mindset shifts. You start building momentum, confidence, and resilience...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Let’s talk mornings — specifically, how to make them less chaotic and more supportive of your recovery. I call it the Morning Bookend Habit: a simple 3-minute routine that tells your brain, “Hey, we’re doing today on purpose.” Here’s how it works:Minute 1: Take a few slow breaths. Nothing fancy — just a moment to land in your body before the world starts shouting.Minute 2: Check in with yourself. What’s one feeling you’re bringing into today — and one intention you want to...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This week on The Addicted Mind Podcast, I sat down with Jaime W. Vinck, President of Meadows Behavioral Health and a licensed professional counselor with two decades of experience. We talked about her new book, The Rehab Playbook, and how it breaks down the fear, stigma, and mystery that keep so many people from getting the help they need. Jaime shares why she wrote the book, what really happens inside quality treatment programs, and why rehab isn’t anything like the scary versions...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Since it’s a holiday week for some, I wanted to share one simple mental-health task that can make family time a lot easier: Do a quick “expectation detox.” That just means letting go of the picture-perfect version of how the holidays should go—and deciding on the one thing that actually matters to you this week. Maybe it’s staying calm. Maybe it’s staying sober. Maybe it’s enjoying one real moment with someone you care about. Write down your one thing. Keep it small and doable....
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I’m excited to share a new podcast episode with Liz Friedman, CEO and Co-founder of GPS Group Peer Support. Liz opens up about her own mental health crisis after childbirth and how it inspired her to build a model of peer support that’s grounded in connection, authenticity, and shared lived experience. We talk about what makes peer support so powerful—how saying “I’ve been through hard things, and I believe you can get through yours too” can break through isolation and shame in...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If you've betrayed trust, you know the weight of guilt and shame can feel isolating. It’s hard to know how to fix what’s been broken. But you don’t have to walk this path alone. I want to invite you to our 10-week "Shame to Resilience" workshop, designed specifically for men ready to do the work of healing. The next workshop starts on Wednesday, December 3rd, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM PST. This isn't about quick fixes; it's a guided process to help you understand the impact of your...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read