Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Episode 353: Art Dielhann's Journey: From TV Director to Author and Coach, Finding Humor and Healing in Recovery
Episode 353: Art Dielhann's Journey: From TV Director to Author and Coach, Finding Humor and Healing in Recovery
Episode 353: Art Dielhann's Journey: From TV Director to Author and Coach, Finding Humor and Healing in Recovery
Monday 29th September 2025
Art Dielhann shares his journey from TV director to author, finding humour and healing in addiction recovery.
42 minutes
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Recovery doesn't have to be a sombre process; laughter can be healing.
- Art Dielhann's books use humour and cartoons to address heavy topics.
- Family members are often affected by one person's addiction.
- Aphorisms can offer simple truths and wisdom for better thinking.
- Reaching out for support is crucial in overcoming addiction.
If people are laughing, they're usually not killing each other.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Art Dielhann's journey from directing TV classics like Sister Sister to becoming an author and career coach is nothing short of fascinating.
Having faced his own battles with addiction, Art found solace in recovery and turned his experiences into two insightful books, "Get Out of Your Head, It's a Mess in There" and "Addiction is a Family Disease." Art shares how the pandemic motivated him to write, blending humour with serious topics to make them more digestible. Featuring lively cartoons by Clemmy McWilliam-Le Busque, Art's books illustrate the chaotic yet relatable inner workings of the mind.
With his unique perspective, Art reshapes the conversation around healing, proving that recovery can be both effective and enjoyable when laughter is involved. So, if you're looking for a light-hearted yet profound take on addiction recovery, Art's story might just be what you need. Ever wondered how humour can transform the recovery process?