by Duane Osterlind | Dec 1, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery Groups, Author, Community, Healing, hope, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Therapy
In this episode, host Duane Osterlind speaks with Jaime W. Vinck MC, LPC , President of Meadows Behavioral Health and a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience in the treatment industry. They discuss her book, The Rehab Playbook, which aims to...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 3, 2025 | Addiction, Author, Recovery, self-compassion
Journalist Sam Quinones, renowned for his deeply impactful books Dreamland and The Least of Us about the opioid and synthetic drug crises, returns to The Addicted Mind with a profoundly different, yet connected, story. In this episode, Sam and host Duane Osterlind...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 29, 2025 | Addiction, Author, Recovery, Television
Art Dielhenn’s journey from directing beloved TV classics like Sister Sister and Punky Brewster to becoming an author and career coach is nothing short of remarkable. Facing his own struggles with addiction, Art found recovery and shared his insights through two...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 15, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Recovery Groups, Author, Community, Emotions, Family, Parenting, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction
When Lisa Smith’s family was gripped by the terror of her son’s addiction, they felt like mere spectators to a relentless storm. But through her groundbreaking concept of parallel recovery, they began to reclaim their roles as active participants in the...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 1, 2025 | Addiction, Author, Emotions, Mental Health, Science, Shame, Shame, Therapy
Join us for an enriching conversation with Dr. Diana Hill, a leading voice in the world of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as she shares insights from her latest book, “Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most”. Dr. Hill...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 18, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Author, marriage, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Unhealthy Relationship Cycles
Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje’s story is one that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced the hidden struggles of addiction. Imagine maintaining a successful career while secretly battling high-functioning alcoholism. Melissa opens up about her journey from...
