TAM+ EP80 The Johari Window: How Self-Understanding Transforms Recovery and Relationships
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
4.8 • 621 Ratings
🗓️ 7 August 2025
⏱️ 16 minutes
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Summary
In this exciting episode of Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the fascinating world of the Johari Window, a powerful tool for enhancing self-awareness and understanding in relationships. They explore how this simple yet profound model can illuminate the various aspects of ourselves—what we know, what we don't know, and what others see in us. From discussing how to navigate personal blind spots to the significance of revealing hidden strengths, this episode is packed with insights on improving communication, recovery, and personal growth. Whether you're on a quest for self-discovery or aiming to deepen your connections with others, this episode offers valuable strategies to expand your open area, embracing both the visible and hidden parts of your identity.
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Key Topics:
- The basics and importance of the Johari Window in self-awareness.
- Strategies for exploring and expanding the open area of the Johari Window.
- The role of recovery communities in identifying and addressing blind spots.
- The impact of self-awareness on personal growth and recovery.
- How to safely navigate the hidden and unknown areas of ourselves.
Key Moments:
- - [00:00:00] Introduction to the episode and significance of the Johari Window.
- - [00:01:34] Explanation of how self-awareness affects decision-making and relationships.
- - [00:02:46] The Johari Window as a tool for recovery and growth.
- - [00:03:46] Detailed breakdown of each quadrant in the Johari Window.
- - [00:07:29] Discussing the hidden area and its impact on personal and relational dynamics.
- - [00:11:03] Exploration of the unknown quadrant and its mysteries.
- - [00:14:06] Conclusion and resources for applying the Johari Window to one's life.
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| 0:55.0 | Welcome to the Addicted Mind Plus, the podcast where recovery, mental health, and wellness take the front seat. |
| 1:01.1 | I'm Dwayne Austerland and joining me is my co-host, Eric Osterland, known for his insightful work on the Stuck Brain podcast. |
| 1:08.5 | In each episode, we'll dive into actionable small steps to help those |
| 1:12.6 | in recovery journey further along the path to wellness. Our conversations are designed to be |
| 1:17.8 | concise, typically around 15 minutes, though we may occasionally delve deeper when the topic |
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| 1:32.4 | So whether you're on a break, on a walk, or just taking a moment for yourself, join us as we explore the many facets of recovery and mental health one small step at a time. |
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