by Duane Osterlind | Aug 11, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Treatment, Health, Healthcare, Healthcare, Medicine, Recovery
Melody Glenn, an addiction and emergency medicine physician with a flair for creative writing, joins Duane to share insights from her upcoming book, “Mother of Methadone: A Doctor’s Quest, a Forgotten History, and a Modern Day Crisis.” Together, they...
by Duane | Aug 7, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Addictive Behaviors, Uncategorized
In this exciting episode of Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the fascinating world of the Johari Window, a powerful tool for enhancing self-awareness and understanding in relationships. They explore how this simple yet profound model can...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 4, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Recovery, technology
Facing the relentless grip of meth addiction and the imminent threat of prison, Dr. Adi Jaffe’s life seemed destined for darkness. Yet, from this adversity emerged a transformative story of resilience and redemption. Dr. Jaffe now stands as a guiding light for...
by Duane Osterlind | Jul 28, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Healthcare, Recovery, Therapy
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Richard Taite, a leading figure in addiction treatment who has transformed his own life and countless others. Richard takes us through his 25-year battle with addiction, highlighting moments of despair like homelessness, and...
by Duane | Jul 14, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Uncategorized
Today on The Addicted Mind Podcast, I sit down with Justin B. Long to explore a journey that will resonate deeply with so many of you listening. Justin opens his heart about childhood trauma and how alcohol became his desperate attempt to silence the pain that began...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 28, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Depression, Eating Disorders, Perfectionism, Recovery, self-compassion, Trauma
Growing up, Sam Thomas faced the harsh realities of bullying, leading him to battle bulimia in his teenage years. This challenge was only the beginning of a tumultuous journey through addiction and recovery, marked by a critical diagnosis of complex PTSD. As we sit...
