{"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 373: Grieving the \"Lover\": Navigating Chaos with the Satir Model of Change with Steve Buckby","slug":"episode-373-grieving-the-lover-navigating-chaos-with-the-satir-model-of-change-with-steve-buckby","published_at":"2026-02-23T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-addicted-mind-podcast-444279/episode-373-grieving-the-lover-navigating-chaos-with-the-satir-model-of-change-with-steve-buckby","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-addicted-mind-podcast-444279","url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/186ec0a5-53a4-4593-b40b-8a5f19d65592.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/186ec0a5-53a4-4593-b40b-8a5f19d65592.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"In this episode of The Addicted Mind , we dive deep into the world of experiential therapy with Steve Buckby , a seasoned therapist with over 50 years of experience. Steve shares his profound insights into the Virginia Satir Model and how its principles of change, the \"Mandala,\" and the \"Iceberg\" can be powerful tools for those struggling with addiction. We explore the idea of addiction as a \"lover\" that must be grieved, the necessity of walking through chaos to find a new status quo, and why the relationship between therapist and client is a collaborative journey of human-to-human connection. Key Takeaways The Process of Change: Change isn’t a straight line; it requires moving from a familiar (even if painful) status quo, through a \"foreign element\" that sparks chaos, and finally into a new, healthier balance. Addiction as a \"Lover\": Recovery often involves a grieving process similar to the stages of grief described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. Letting go of a substance is often like losing a significant, albeit toxic, relationship. The Satir Mandala: Understanding the physical, intellectual, emotional, sensual, interactional, nutritional, contextual, and spiritual dimensions of ourselves to find true balance. Vulnerability & Connection: Addiction thrives in isolation. Healing begins when we take the risk to be \"real\" and vulnerable within a supportive community or therapeutic relationship. Education as Empowerment: Understanding the physiology of addiction helps separate the person from the \"ism,\" reducing shame and fostering self-forgiveness. Understanding the Satir Model Steve explains that human beings naturally seek a Status Quo . In addiction, that status quo is the cycle of use. 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