Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
190: Living on the Other Side of Addiction with Dana Golden
190: Living on the Other Side of Addiction with Dana Golden
190: Living on the Other Side of Addiction with Dana Golden
Friday 20th July 2001
Dana Golden discusses living with addiction, setting boundaries, and finding freedom in this episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast'.
39 minutes
Empowering
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Overview:
Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Dana Golden's Journey: Finding Freedom Beyond Addiction
You’ve just got to learn how to pick up and move on... Growing up, Dana's...
Imagine living with a partner who struggles with addiction. Now, imagine growing up in a family where addiction is the norm. That's Dana Golden's story, and in this episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', she shares her remarkable journey to finding freedom and self-empowerment. Host Duane Osterlind sits down with Dana, a certified recovery and family addiction coach, to discuss her life on the other side of addiction.
From dealing with her father's process addictions to navigating her ex-husband's substance use, Dana's life has been a whirlwind of challenges and revelations. She opens up about the maladaptive behaviors she learned early on and how they influenced her adult relationships. Dana reveals how she reached a breaking point, tired of being sick and tired, and realized her recovery journey was about advocating for herself and celebrating her independence.
Through candid anecdotes, Dana highlights the importance of setting boundaries in relationships with addicts. She explains how loved ones often make addicts comfortable by not establishing clear limits, and why setting these boundaries is crucial, albeit difficult and emotionally taxing. Dana's work with families focuses on creating 'bottom lines' that encourage addicts to seek treatment. One of the most compelling aspects of Dana's story is her transformation from feeling dependent on a man to becoming a strong, independent woman.
She credits her recovery to surrounding herself with other strong women and leading by example for her daughters. Dana also emphasizes the healing power of storytelling, sharing how her partner's journey from prison to sobriety inspired her to tell their story to help others. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about the impact of addiction on loved ones, the journey to recovery, and the strength found in self-discovery.
It's a must-listen for anyone dealing with addiction or supporting someone who is. Tune in to hear Dana Golden's wisdom and experience on 'The Addicted Mind Podcast'.