The Addicted Mind Podcast

TAM+ Ep 57: The Power of Values: Your Guide to Authentic Recovery


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Are you feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or like you're living someone else's life? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive deep into how unclear values might be sabotaging your recovery and overall well-being. Like a rudder on a boat, your values guide you through life's challenges and decisions. Yet many people in recovery struggle because they haven't identified what truly matters to them.

The hosts explore how living without clear values can lead to anxiety, depression, and that nagging feeling that something's missing. They share practical insights on how to discover your authentic values across different life areas - from relationships to career choices. Whether you're in recovery or simply seeking a more meaningful life, this episode offers concrete strategies for aligning your actions with what truly matters to you. Plus, listeners get access to a special worksheet to help them define their personal values and start making better decisions today.


Download the worksheet: Building a Life & Recovery Guided by Your Values Worksheet


Key Topics:
  • The connection between undefined values and recovery struggles
  • How misaligned values lead to anxiety, depression, and unfulfillment
  • The importance of differentiating between personal values and "shoulds" from others
  • How values change throughout different life stages and circumstances
  • Using values as a decision-making tool in relationships and career choices
  • The role of emotion regulation in living according to your values
  • Practical strategies for defining values in different life domains
  • Timestamps: 

    [00:01:14] Values as a rudder: The importance of guidance in life 

    [00:02:37] Why values need regular review and refinement 

    [00:04:31] How undefined values impact mental health and recovery 

    [00:06:00] Using values to make better decisions [00:09:35] Breaking down values into specific life categories 

    [00:11:18] Practical examples of applying values to relationships 

    [00:13:21] Access to free values worksheet and resources


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