Duane Osterlind, LMFT

The Addicted Mind Podcast

Duane Osterlind, LMFT

  • 122: Miracles of Recovery with Harriet Hunter

122: Miracles of Recovery with Harriet Hunter

Thursday 18th March 2021

Discover how journaling helped Harriet Hunter heal from addiction and trauma on The Addicted Mind Podcast. Gain insights and practical advice for recovery.
41 minutes
Empowering
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Hopeful
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The Addicted Mind Podcast
Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Healing Through Words: Harriet Hunter on the Power of Journaling

Journaling is a way of speaking to yourself with love and compassion, and that's what we need when we're in a place of healing.
Ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions and turned to substances for relief? Harriet Hunter knows that feeling all too well. In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, hosted by therapist Duane Osterlind, Harriet shares her journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the transformative power of journaling. Harriet's story is one of incredible resilience. Facing childhood hardships and a tumultuous relationship with her daughter, she found solace in writing.
Through journaling, she was able to process her emotions, gain perspective, and ultimately find a path to sobriety. But Harriet's story doesn't end there. She has taken her experiences and turned them into a mission to help others, particularly women in prison, by teaching them the same powerful tool that helped her heal. This episode isn't just about Harriet's personal journey; it's a testament to the broader impact of journaling in recovery.
Whether you're struggling with addiction, trauma, or simply looking for a new way to cope with life's challenges, Harriet's insights offer a beacon of hope and practical advice. Tune in to hear her compelling story and learn how you can start your own healing journey through the simple act of putting pen to paper.