by Duane Osterlind | Oct 5, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Cutlure, Environment, Recovery, Stigma
Maybe you’ve watched someone you love do something that makes no sense, something that’s clearly hurting them and everyone around them, and you’ve asked, “Why would anyone choose this?” Or maybe you’ve asked that question...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 14, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Adult child and their addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Healthcare, Medical Treatment, Parenting, Recovery, Research
In this episode of The Addicted Mind, host Duane Osterlind is joined by Joanna Conti, founder of Conquer Addiction and the Vista Research Group. Driven by her personal journey navigating her daughter’s severe alcohol addiction, Joanna set out to solve a major...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 7, 2026 | actor, Addiction, Change, Drug Addiction, Intrusive Thoughts, Recovery, Relapse, Vulnerability
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind speaks with actor, playwright, and recovery advocate Ned Van Zandt. Ned shares his life story—from an exotic childhood traveling the world to studying under Olympia Dukakis and working alongside...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 31, 2026 | Addiction, Anxiety, Brain, neuroplasticity, Neuroscience, Pain Management, Rewiring The Brain, Science, Trauma
In this episode of The Addicted Mind, host Duane Osterlind speaks with orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. David Hanscom about his book, Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind. They explore the deep physiological connection between chronic pain, anxiety, and addiction,...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 17, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addictive Behaviors, Eating Disorders
The more we learn about the addicted mind, the more we uncover the deep connections between trauma, mental health disorders, and addiction. Today, we’re taking this exploration personal, guided by the experiences of Janet Whitney—a Licensed Family and Marriage...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 10, 2026 | Addiction, AI, Healthcare, immediate help during critical moments, Recovery, Recovery Centers, Techniques, technology, text-based re-engagement tools
In this episode, host Duane Osterlind sits down with David Sichel —entrepreneur, founder of Blue Shirt Media, and creator of Sober Transport. David shares his personal journey through addiction, multiple relapses, and long-term recovery, alongside how those...
