In this episode of "The Addicted Mind Plus," hosts Duane and Eric Osterlund dive into the power of a curious mindset in recovery and emotional stability. They explore how curiosity can shift our nervous system from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest, leading to less stress and more emotional resilience. The discussion covers the simple yet profound ways asking questions about ourselves and the world can open up new possibilities and foster a fulfilling life. By embracing curiosity, we can improve memory, creativity, and even our ability to age well, while developing the grit necessary for recovery. Whether you're struggling with recovery or seeking a more satisfying life, this episode offers actionable insights and encouragement to start asking more questions and embracing the unknown.\n\nGet The Online Course: The Curiosity Blueprint for Addiction Recovery: How to Harness Your Curiosity and Achieve Emotional Stability in 5 Easy Steps\n\nhttps://addictedmind.mysamcart.com/checkout/the-curiosity-blueprint?coupon=tam11\n\nKey Topics:\n- The role of curiosity in shifting the nervous system toward wellness\n- How curiosity can lead to less stress and more emotional resilience\n- The relationship between a curious mindset, grit, and successful recovery\n- Overcoming myths and challenges in cultivating curiosity\n- Practical steps to foster curiosity for improved mental health and recovery\n\nKey Moments:\n- [00:00] Introduction to the episode's focus on curiosity in recovery\n- [02:04] Explanation of curiosity and its impact on the nervous system\n- [04:24] The benefits of curiosity for emotional and mental wellness\n- [07:37] The association between curiosity, grit, and recovery success\n- [09:43] Overcoming challenges and embracing emotional vulnerability through curiosity\n- [11:55] Debunking myths about curiosity and its importance\n- [14:30] Closing thoughts and resources for further exploration\n\n\nGet The Online Course: The Curiosity Blueprint for Addiction Recovery: How to Harness Your Curiosity and Achieve Emotional Stability in 5 Easy Steps\n\nFollow and Review:\nWe\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\u2019t yet. Click that purple \u2018+\u2019 in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on\xa0Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d 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.\nSupporting Resources:\nIf you live in California and are looking for counseling or therapy please check out\xa0Novus Mindful Life Counseling and Recovery Center\nNovusMindfulLife.com\nWe want to hear from you. Leave us a message or ask us a question:\xa0https://www.speakpipe.com/addictedmind\nDisclaimer\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices