Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
TAM+ EP 88 More Than Just Not Using: What Does Thriving in Recovery Actually Look Like?
TAM+ EP 88 More Than Just Not Using: What Does Thriving in Recovery Actually Look Like?
TAM+ EP 88 More Than Just Not Using: What Does Thriving in Recovery Actually Look Like?
Thursday 2nd October 2025
Explore how recovery can be more than just sobriety with Duane and Eric as they introduce the PERMA model for a thriving life.
19 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Motivational
Transformative
About this podcast
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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Episode Overview
- Recovery should focus on building a joyful and meaningful life.
- The PERMA model provides a framework for thriving in recovery.
- Post-traumatic growth can lead to positive psychological changes.
- Identify one element of thriving to focus on in your recovery journey.
- Take small, manageable steps to incorporate positive changes.
"Recovery isn't just about the absence of a negative, but the presence of a profound positive."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this enlightening episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind challenge the traditional view of recovery by introducing the science of thriving. They explore the revolutionary concept that recovery isn't just about abstaining from substances but is about building a life filled with joy, meaning, and accomplishment. This episode dives into the PERMA model developed by Dr.
Martin Seligman, which stands for Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. Each element offers a roadmap to a flourishing life in recovery. The conversation is packed with practical advice on how to shift from merely surviving to truly thriving. By focusing on positive psychology, Duane and Eric encourage listeners to move beyond the 'dry drunk' state and embrace a life that is not only sober but also fulfilling and vibrant.
They discuss the concept of post-traumatic growth, highlighting how overcoming addiction can lead to profound positive changes. Listeners are encouraged to take small, manageable steps towards building a thriving life by identifying one element of the PERMA model that resonates with them and making tiny changes to incorporate it into their daily routine. This episode is a refreshing take on recovery, moving away from a focus on deprivation to one of inspiration and growth.
Are you ready to redefine what recovery means to you?