272: Redefining Addiction Recovery with Ian McLoone
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
4.7 • 655 Ratings
🗓️ 19 February 2024
⏱️ 45 minutes
🧾️ Download transcript
Summary
Discover a more empathetic approach to addiction care with Ian McLoone, a therapist whose personal battle with substance use offers a unique and insightful perspective. Throughout this discussion, Ian brings forth the importance of understanding the complex humanity behind addiction, advocating for personalized treatment plans that go beyond the traditional one-size-fits-all mentality.
Ian shares the promise of harm reduction strategies for those not ready to take on full rehabilitation, and the role that therapists like Ian play in guiding individuals towards a healthier, substance-independent existence. By focusing on the individual's journey and the need for connection, this episode promises to reshape your views on the healing process and the resilience of those fighting addiction.
Ian also unpacks the sober-curious movement, addressing the alarming statistic that a mere fraction of those with substance use disorders seek help, and he sheds light on how therapists can offer realistic support. The power and potential of support groups in nurturing recovery cannot be understated, given the innate human need for community and connection. Listen in to hear a heartfelt exchange that underscores the transformative potential of empathy in the realm of addiction treatment.
In this episode, you will hear:
- Exploring harm reduction and addiction therapy
- Benefits of addiction Psychotherapy
- The authenticity of personal goal-setting
- Groups in addiction recovery
Follow and Review:
We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.
Supporting Resources:
Episode Credits
If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcript
Click on a timestamp to play from that location
| 0:00.0 | Hello, everyone. Welcome to another episode of the Addictive Mind podcast. |
| 0:10.1 | My name is Dwayne Austerland. I'm your host. And we are on to another episode. |
| 0:16.2 | Today, my guest is Ian McLune. He is a clinical counselor and alcohol and drug counselor that has been |
| 0:23.4 | helping people and their relationship with substances his entire career. He works with |
| 0:28.5 | individuals and families and he's passionate about supporting therapists in treating addiction as |
| 0:34.3 | well. Ian is also a member of community faculty at the University of Minnesota's |
| 0:40.1 | Integrated Behavior Health Clinical Counseling Program. And today we're going to talk about |
| 0:46.4 | compassionate care for individuals struggling with substance use disorder and how therapists can take a harm reduction approach |
| 0:58.2 | to help everyone who is struggling with addiction. Maybe some people that aren't ready to go to rehab |
| 1:05.7 | or don't need to go to rehab or people who want to define what recovery is for them themselves, what that looks like |
| 1:12.9 | and how this treatment model helps people find support, get around the stigma of addiction |
| 1:18.8 | and get people into a place where they can change their life for the better. |
| 1:24.7 | So I think you'll get a lot out of this episode. |
| 1:26.5 | I really enjoy talking to Ian. And if you're get a lot out of this episode. I really enjoyed talking to Ian. |
| 1:28.3 | And if you're getting a lot out of the Addicted Mind podcast, please rate and review us |
| 1:32.9 | in iTunes or wherever you get your podcast. |
| 1:34.8 | That would be great. |
| 1:35.5 | It really does help the podcast get found. |
| 1:37.8 | And click the subscribe button. |
| 1:39.8 | Also, you can join our Facebook group. |
| 1:42.1 | Go to Facebook and type in the Addicted Mind podcast and click join and continue the conversation online. |
| 1:49.0 | All right, everyone, enjoy this episode. |
... |
Please login to see the full transcript.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Duane Osterlind, LMFT, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.
Generated transcripts are the property of Duane Osterlind, LMFT and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.