by Duane Osterlind | Jan 20, 2025 | Addiction, Addictive Behaviors, Change, Habits, Health, Mental Health, Neuroscience, Science
Dr. Judson Brewer, a pioneering neuroscientist and addiction specialist, takes us on an exploration of the human brain and its role in addiction and recovery. Dr. Brewer shares his personal journey from medical school to co-founding MindShift Recovery, where...
by Duane Osterlind | Jan 16, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Brain, Easy Steps, Mental Health, Neuroscience, Rewiring The Brain, TAM+, Tips
Have you ever felt like your emotions or memories suddenly hijack your hard-earned progress in recovery? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Addicted Mind, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind delve deep into the world of triggers, those sneaky culprits that can...
by Duane Osterlind | Jan 13, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Drug Addiction, e-cigarettes, Health, Medical Treatment, Mental Health, nicotine, psychosis, Recovery, Teens, Therapy, vaping
Join us as we welcome Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher from Stanford University, an esteemed expert in adolescent health, who brings her wealth of knowledge to our conversation on the Addicted Mind Podcast. We focus on the heightened sensitivity of the adolescent brain to...
by Duane Osterlind | Jan 9, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Control, TAM+
Ever lie awake at night, desperately trying to force yourself to sleep, only to find yourself more awake than ever? This common experience reveals a fascinating paradox about control in our lives. In this transformative episode, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlund explore...
by Duane Osterlind | Jan 7, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, opioids, Recovery, Therapy
Decima Davis once believed she had found a miracle in Kratom—a natural supplement that seemed to promise relief from her battles with opioid withdrawal. She wasn’t alone in her hope; many, like Decima, were drawn to Kratom during the opioid crisis, fooled by its...
by Duane | Jan 1, 2025 | accountability, Easy Steps, Relationships and Addiction, TAM+
Are you constantly saying “yes” to everyone else’s needs while your recovery takes a backseat? In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, host Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind dive deep into the four fundamental types of boundaries that...
