Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
TAM+ EP 98 You Can't Do This Alone: Building Your Recovery Tribe
TAM+ EP 98 You Can't Do This Alone: Building Your Recovery Tribe
TAM+ EP 98 You Can't Do This Alone: Building Your Recovery Tribe
Thursday 1st January 2026
Explore how community and connection can combat loneliness in addiction recovery on The Addicted Mind Podcast.
15 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Supportive
Encouraging
Healing
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
- Building a 'recovery tribe' is crucial for long-term success.
- Community helps combat loneliness and isolation in recovery.
- Active listening can foster deeper connections.
- Shared experiences reduce shame and promote healing.
- Identify one potential connection point to start building your network.
"The opposite of addiction is not sobriety; the opposite of addiction is connection."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? The Addicted Mind Podcast tackles this very question in their latest episode, 'You Can't Do This Alone: Building Your Recovery Tribe.' Hosts Duane and Eric Osterlund dive into the heart of addiction, which is often not just about the substances, but the crushing loneliness that accompanies it. The episode is a heartfelt discussion on how isolation and shame are significant barriers to recovery and how community can be the antidote.
Duane and Eric explore the idea that recovery isn't a solo journey. They emphasise that building a 'recovery tribe' is crucial for long-term success. The hosts share personal anecdotes and expert insights, shedding light on how connection with others can be the medicine that combats loneliness. They discuss the importance of active listening and suggest practical steps for those hesitant to reach out, like identifying one potential connection point or practising active listening in conversations.
Listeners are encouraged to consider how they can start building their support network. Whether it's through mutual aid groups like AA or a simple coffee date with a friend, these connections provide accountability and shared experiences that reduce shame and promote healing.
As Johan Hari famously said, "The opposite of addiction is not sobriety; the opposite of addiction is connection." So, if you're on a recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode might just offer the encouragement needed to take that next step. Remember, you don't have to do this alone.