TAM+ Ep 35: Breaking the Emotional Rollercoaster: How 'Checking the Facts' Can Transform Your Recovery
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
4.8 • 621 Ratings
🗓️ 5 September 2024
⏱️ 18 minutes
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Summary
Ever felt like your emotions were driving you off a cliff? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into a powerful tool that could change the game for anyone in recovery or struggling with mental health: the "Check the Facts" technique from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Imagine being able to hit the pause button on those overwhelming feelings that seem to come out of nowhere. That's exactly what this episode teaches you to do. Duane and Eric break down a simple six-step process that helps you untangle your thoughts from your emotions, giving you the power to make better choices in tough moments.
But this isn't just about calming down. It's about fundamentally changing how you respond to the world around you. Whether you're dealing with addiction, anxiety, or just life's everyday challenges, this episode offers a practical skill that you can start using right away.
The hosts share real-world examples and explain how this technique can help prevent relapse, improve relationships, and bring more balance to your life. They also discuss the science behind why this works and how you can practice it to make it second nature.
If you've ever felt at the mercy of your emotions or made decisions you later regretted, this episode is a must-listen. It's not about ignoring your feelings, but about understanding them better so you can respond in a way that aligns with your true goals and values.
Tune in to learn how to check the facts and take back control of your emotional responses. Your future self will thank you!
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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. |
| 0:38.7 | 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, one small step at a time. |
| 0:48.4 | This is The Addicted Mind Plus, where your journey to wellness gets an extra boost. |
| 0:53.2 | So let's get started. |
| 0:55.5 | Hello, everyone. Welcome back to another episode of The Addicted Mind. Plus, I think we got a really good topic today. |
| 1:01.3 | Eric, what do you think about it? This topic is extremely important. I think it will help move the |
| 1:07.1 | needle for your recovery. Or just mental health in general. Absolutely. So today, |
| 1:12.8 | we're diving deep into a topic that might change the way you handle some of the toughest moments |
| 1:18.2 | in your recovery journey. Now, I want to start this episode with a simple but powerful question. |
| 1:24.1 | How many times have you found yourself reacting to a situation only to realize later that |
| 1:30.4 | your reaction was way out of proportion? Maybe you were overwhelmed by anger, fear, or shame. |
| 1:37.5 | Maybe you made a decision that you regretted just a few minutes or a few seconds later. And if |
| 1:43.4 | that sounds familiar, you're definitely not alone. |
| 1:46.0 | So what we thought we would do is talk about a DBT exercise that I like called Check the Facts. |
| 1:54.9 | It's a skill that's not just about calming down, but about fundamentally changing how you respond to the world around you. And I |
| 2:03.1 | really found this as a tool that can be a game changer in your recovery and in managing your |
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