TAM+ 21 Stability Routine for Early Recovery: Transforming Chaos into a Safe Daily Routine
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
4.7 • 655 Ratings
🗓️ 31 May 2024
⏱️ 16 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind explore the transformative power of routines in recovery. They discuss how establishing a daily routine can bring stability to the chaotic early and mid-stages of recovery, and how it can even benefit long-term wellness. By setting a routine, individuals can reduce anxiety, improve sleep cycles, and create a positive structure that supports their goals. The hosts also debunk common myths about routines and provide practical tips to overcome roadblocks. Whether you’re just starting your recovery journey or looking to strengthen your long-term stability, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice.
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Key Topics
- Importance of setting a daily routine in recovery
- Debunking myths about routines being boring and rigid
- Simple steps to start a routine and keep it flexible
- Addressing roadblocks like negative self-talk and burnout
- The role of accountability in maintaining a routine
Key Moments
1. [00:01:00] - Introduction to the topic of routines in recovery
2. [00:02:00] - Definition and benefits of a routine
3. [00:03:29] - The importance of a morning routine
4. [00:05:30] - Debunking myths about routines
5. [00:08:56] - Flexibility and simplicity in routines
6. [00:11:00] - Overcoming roadblocks in setting routines
7. [00:13:47] - The importance of accountability
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Addicted Mind Plus, the podcast where recovery, mental health, and wellness take the front seat. |
| 0:07.3 | I'm Dwayne Austerland, and joining me is my co-host, Eric Osterland, known for his insightful work on the Stuck Brain podcast. |
| 0:14.3 | In each episode, we'll dive into actionable, small steps to help those in recovery journey further along the path to wellness. |
| 0:22.3 | Our conversations are designed to be concise, typically around 15 minutes, though we may |
| 0:27.0 | occasionally delve deeper when the topic demands it. Our goal to provide you with practical |
| 0:32.0 | advice grounded in real experiences and expert insights to empower your recovery journey. |
| 0:38.6 | So whether you're on a break, on a walk, or just taking a moment for yourself, |
| 0:42.3 | join us as we explore the many facets of recovery and mental health, |
| 0:46.4 | one small step at a time. |
| 0:48.4 | This is The Addicted Mind Plus, where your journey to wellness gets an extra boost. |
| 0:53.1 | So let's get started. |
| 0:56.0 | All right, everyone. Welcome to the Addicted Mind Plus. |
| 0:59.0 | I'm with my co-host, Eric Ostrelin from the Stuck Brain podcast. |
| 1:04.0 | Hello, I'm glad to be here. |
| 1:05.0 | I'm excited about this topic today. |
| 1:07.0 | Yeah, this is definitely in your Hill House. |
| 1:10.0 | I have learned a lot from you about it, |
| 1:11.6 | so I'm excited you're going to talk about it. We're going to talk about how you can take one |
| 1:15.2 | small step that might have a great bang for your buck, and that is setting a routine and |
| 1:20.1 | getting out of the chaos scene in early to mid recovery. A lot of times our life is pretty chaotic. |
| 1:26.4 | It's kind of crazy, and a routine can go a long |
| 1:30.2 | way in bringing stability. So this is what we're going to talk about today. What setting a good |
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