by Duane Osterlind | Jan 26, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Treatment, Healing, Medical Treatment, Neuroscience, Recovery, Science
Today, let’s journey through the realms of neuroscience, addiction research, and the promising future of treatment strategies for substance use disorders. On this episode, Duane speaks with Dr. Paul Kenny, a distinguished figure in neuroscience and addiction research....
by Duane | Jan 15, 2026 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Emotional Triggers, Emotions, Shame, Shame, Uncategorized
Worksheet: Meet Your Shadow Have you ever done something and then wondered, “Who was that? That wasn’t me”? Maybe it was a relapse. A hurtful comment you didn’t mean to say. Or that familiar feeling of sabotaging yourself right when things were...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 22, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Recovery Groups, Addiction Treatment, Pawnee Nation, Recovery, Recovery Centers
Duane Osterlind sits down with Doug Leech, founder of Ascension Recovery Services, to discuss the monumental challenge of expanding high-quality addiction treatment to “treatment deserts”—specifically rural areas and tribal lands. Doug shares his...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 24, 2025 | Addiction Recovery Groups, Addiction Treatment, Therapy
In this episode, host Duane Osterlind speaks with Liz Friedman, CEO and Co-founder of GPS Group Peer Support, about the vital role of peer support and group modalities in addressing the widespread mental health crisis. Liz shares her personal journey into the work,...
by Duane | Nov 20, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Emotions, Uncategorized
Worksheet: Hope Building Blueprint What do you do when your hope tank is completely empty? When you’re going through the motions of recovery but deep down don’t believe things will ever really get better? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus,...
by Duane | Nov 14, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health, TAM+, Uncategorized
Worksheet: Growth & Gratitude Journal Prompts What if the experiences that broke you could also be the source of your greatest strengths? It’s a radical question, especially when you’re standing in the aftermath of addiction and trauma, surrounded by...
