Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
131: Relationships Made Easy with Abby Medcalf
131: Relationships Made Easy with Abby Medcalf
131: Relationships Made Easy with Abby Medcalf
Tuesday 25th May 2021
Abby Medcalf joins Duane Osterlind on The Addicted Mind Podcast to discuss her journey from addiction recovery to relationship counseling.
47 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Encouraging
Hopeful
Engaging
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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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Get the buttons here!Abby Medcalf on Transforming Addiction Recovery into Relationship Wisdom
We want to get out of the pain, we go all the way over here, but our body doesn't follow us and then it doesn't work, because this is a body sensation, this is a physical, emotional, affective change that we're looking for.
Ever wondered how someone can turn a struggle with addiction into a career of helping others? Abby Medcalf's story is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Abby, a psychologist, author, and podcast host, to explore her journey from heroin addiction to becoming a relationship expert. Abby's path wasn't easy. She managed to hide her addiction for years while maintaining a functional life.
But it was her recovery journey that led her to discover her true calling: helping people build better relationships. With over 30 years of experience, Abby has become a sought-after speaker and consultant for major organizations like Google and Apple. She shares key insights from her best-selling book, 'Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won't Do A Thing', focusing on the importance of taking personal responsibility for one's emotions.
Abby's positive energy is contagious as she discusses the role of gratitude and stress management in fostering meaningful connections. Through her personal experiences, she illustrates that your past doesn't have to dictate your future. Tune in to learn practical tips for improving your relationships and finding joy in everyday life.