Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
TAM+ Episode 89: Rumination: I Can’t Get This Thought Out Of My Head
TAM+ Episode 89: Rumination: I Can’t Get This Thought Out Of My Head
TAM+ Episode 89: Rumination: I Can’t Get This Thought Out Of My Head
Thursday 9th October 2025
Join Duane and Eric as they explore rumination, offering humourous insights and practical strategies to manage repetitive thought patterns.
20 minutes
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Episode Overview
- Acknowledge and greet intrusive thoughts instead of avoiding them.
- Use mindfulness to stay present and reduce rumination.
- Engage in activities that require full attention to break thought cycles.
- Understand the difference between reflection and rumination.
- Use cognitive behavioural therapy techniques for managing thoughts.
"If rumination was an Olympic sport, I would have a gold medal in it."
How do people cope with the challenges of staying sober? The latest episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, featuring hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind, takes a humorous yet insightful look at rumination—a mental habit that can feel like a broken record playing in your mind. If you’ve ever caught yourself replaying a situation over and over, you're not alone.
Duane and Eric explore different types of rumination, from brooding to intrusive thoughts, and how these can spiral into anxiety and depression if left unchecked. The duo shares practical advice on breaking free from these repetitive thoughts. They discuss the importance of mindfulness and the power of acknowledging these thoughts rather than avoiding them. Eric shares his personal struggles with rumination, joking that he'd win a gold medal if it were an Olympic sport.
Meanwhile, Duane offers a silver medal-worthy perspective, emphasising the need for compassion towards oneself. Listeners are introduced to techniques like mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and engaging in activities that demand full attention to counteract rumination. Whether it's surfing or solving a Sudoku puzzle, the key is finding what works to break the cycle. The episode is a blend of personal anecdotes and professional insights, offering a relatable and informative take on a common mental health challenge.
By embracing these strategies, anyone struggling with rumination can find a way to manage their thoughts and improve their mental well-being. So, next time you're stuck in a thought loop, remember: greet it, acknowledge it, and let it float away like a leaf on a river. How do you plan to tackle your next bout of rumination?