{"podcast":{"title":"The Addicted Mind Podcast","slug":"the-addicted-mind-podcast-444279","podcast_index_feed_id":444279,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/the-addicted-mind","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/the-addicted-mind","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/dd/ac/a7/38/ddaca738-b186-42db-a080-47f391390bde/afe90945cf697f161594043b48ab8bc1b5e4dc05c0a3d762bc1a08710ecf72408e72e99de0bdefad948634d00d26a6e2cbc1b1519fc8f76bd72b204aa7cf290a.jpeg","author":"Duane Osterlind, LMFT","episode_count":504,"summary":"\"The Addicted Mind Podcast\" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it. We're here to do more than just talk about addiction. We want to show you how to heal and recover. Our talks with experts and people who have beaten addiction give you important insights into how addiction affects the mind and how recovery can happen in many ways. Whether we're looking at new treatment ideas or sharing stories that inspire, \"The Addicted Mind Podcast\" is all about understanding the complex world of addiction recovery and showing that recovery is possible. If you or someone you care about is dealing with the challenges of addiction, let \"The Addicted Mind Podcast\" be your friend and guide. We aim to give you the knowledge you need, share stories that inspire you, and show you that the journey to recovery is worth it. Subscribe now to be part of a community focused on learning, healing, and changing for the better. Your journey to a healthier mind and life begins right here.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T20:20:01.494829+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-addicted-mind-podcast-444279"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 372: Why Success Isn’t Enough: Becoming Trigger-Proof and Healing the Fawn Response with Nima Rahmany","slug":"episode-372-why-success-isn-t-enough-becoming-trigger-proof-and-healing-the-fawn-response-with-nima-rahmany","published_at":"2026-02-16T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-addicted-mind-podcast-444279/episode-372-why-success-isn-t-enough-becoming-trigger-proof-and-healing-the-fawn-response-with-nima-rahmany","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-addicted-mind-podcast-444279","url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/21acef7a-1655-4870-8b13-1b0aad4b68da.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/21acef7a-1655-4870-8b13-1b0aad4b68da.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"In this episode of  The Addicted Mind , Duane speaks with  Nima Rahmany , a former chiropractor turned emotional health educator. Nima shares his profound journey from \"success on paper\" to a total relational breakdown that forced him to confront his own deep-seated patterns of anxious attachment and fawning. They dive deep into the concept of becoming  \"trigger-proof,\"  the hidden cost of people-pleasing, and why \"shame alchemization\" is the secret to a truly authentic life. Whether you are struggling with addiction, burnout, or toxic relationship cycles, this episode offers a roadmap for moving from unconscious reactivity to conscious leadership.   Key Topics & Chapters [01:32] The Wake-Up Call: Nima Rahmany discusses how a crisis in his personal life and a brush with the legal system forced him to look past his professional success and address his defensive reactivity. [03:54] The Cost of Fawning:  A breakdown of the \"Fawn\" response—how suppressing your truth to appease others creates a \"bottomless pit\" of resentment and physical inflammation. [10:14] Defining the Fawn Response: Nima provides a powerful analogy of how children learn to appease \"predators\" (caregivers) to survive, and how that evolves into a destructive adult relationship strategy. [14:41] Somatic Impact:  Exploring the link between unresolved emotional wounds, fawning, and chronic physical issues like autoimmune diseases and inflammation. [21:00] Loving the Shadow:  Why true self-love isn't about liking your \"best\" parts, but about \"unshaming\" the parts of yourself you’ve tried to kill off or hide. [27:12] Success vs. Intimacy:  Why high-achieving entrepreneurs often crush it in business but fail in relationships, and how the \"push energy\" of suc…","meta_description":"In this episode of The Addicted Mind , Duane speaks with Nima Rahmany , a former chiropractor turned emotional health educator. 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