by Duane Osterlind | Dec 16, 2024 | 12-step, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Recovery Groups, Addiction Treatment, Author, codependency, Community, Poetry, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Sober Living
At the age of 15, Aaron Perra took his first drink, setting off a chain of events that would lead him through the tumultuous landscape of addiction and ultimately to the healing power of poetry. On the Addicted Mind Podcast, Aaron opens up about his struggles with...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 23, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery Groups, Addiction Treatment, Community, Family, Intervention, Recovery, Therapy
Hear strategies to break the cycle of addiction and transform family dynamics in our latest episode featuring Jeff Jones, a seasoned professional counselor and family recovery coach. Jeff opens up about his personal journey and how it fuels his mission to help...
by Duane Osterlind | Jun 17, 2024 | accountability, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Recovery Groups, Goal Setting, Health, Health, Sex Addiction, Tools
Can high achievers truly recover from hidden addictions without sacrificing their success? Join Duane for a compelling conversation with Roland Cochrun, founder of the Successful Addict, as he reveals his journey and the unique challenges faced by high...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 26, 2024 | 12-step, Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Recovery Groups, History, Theatre
In this episode of “The Addicted Mind” podcast, we dive into the inspiring world of Ronnie Marmo, a talented actor, director, and writer with a 25-year journey through addiction, recovery, and the arts. Ronnie opens up about his personal battle with...
by Duane Osterlind | May 22, 2023 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery Groups, Addiction Treatment, Spirituality
The journey from trauma to peace and acceptance involves an intermediate space of transition. During trauma, the body is in a hyper-vigilant state, leading to pain, hurt, and suffering. Moving away from trauma requires a shift towards something different...
by Duane Osterlind | May 1, 2023 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery Groups, Family, Parenting, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction
A lot of people who may be struggling with a family member that is in the throes of addiction think the person needs to go get help. But there’s this whole system that probably has to be addressed. In this episode, Duane and Dr. Brooke Keels discuss the...