TAM+ EP 18 From Values to Action: Unlocking Meaning in Every Moment

In this engaging episode of "The Addictive Mind Plus," hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore the transformative concept of meaning-making. Following up on their previous discussion about values, this episode dives deeper into how understanding and aligning with our deepest values can energize our life's journey. The hosts discuss practical strategies from dialectical behavior therapy and insights from Thomas Marra to illustrate how individuals can reshape their lives around what truly matters. Whether you're battling addictions, anxiety, or just seeking deeper fulfillment, this episode offers valuable insights into overcoming life's psychological hurdles through intentional living. Download: THE CREATING MEANING MAKING WORKSHEET Key Topics Integration of Values and Meaning: How values serve as a compass and meaning provides the momentum. Role of Meaning in Mental Health: Exploring its impact on recovery, anxiety, and depression. Strategies for Meaning Making: Practical approaches to integrate meaningful actions into daily life. Challenges to Meaning Making: Common obstacles like fear and disapproval, and how to navigate them. Empowerment through Meaning: Using meaning making to lead a more intentional and satisfying life. Timestamps [00:01:00] Introduction to Meaning Making [00:02:00] How Meaning and Values Interact [00:05:00] Meaning in Relation to Mental Health (Addiction and Depression) [00:08:00] Practical Strategies for Applying Meaning [00:10:00] Discussing Supreme Concerns and Everyday Integration [00:13:00] Overcoming Obstacles in Meaning Making [00:15:00] Conclusion and Resources Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple ‘+’ in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: If you live in California and are looking for counseling or therapy please check out Novus Mindful Life Counseling and Recovery Center NovusMindfulLife.com We want to hear from you. Leave us a message or ask us a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/addictedmind Disclaimer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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