Episode 375: Shame in the Gut: The Neurobiology of Affect Dysregulation and Addiction with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis

Episode 375: Shame in the Gut: The Neurobiology of Affect Dysregulation and Addiction with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis

by | Mar 9, 2026 | Addiction, Addictive Behaviors, Healing, Healthy Relationship, Healthy Sex, hope, Love Addiction, Mental Health, Neuroscience, Recovery, Research, Sex Addiction, Sexuality, Shame, Shame, Shame Compass, Shame Gut

In this episode, Duane Osterlind sits down with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis, founder of the Center for Healthy Sex, to explore the complex relationship between shame, affect dysregulation, and addiction. Dr. Katehakis breaks down why shame isn’t just a “bad...
Episode 323: Healing from Betrayal: Inner Child Work and Rediscovering Strength with Eddie Capparucci, Ph.D., LPC, C-CSAS, CPCS

Episode 323: Healing from Betrayal: Inner Child Work and Rediscovering Strength with Eddie Capparucci, Ph.D., LPC, C-CSAS, CPCS

by | Mar 3, 2025 | Addiction, Addictive Behaviors, Betrayal Trauma, Boundaries, Emotional Triggers, Emotions, Healthy Relationship, Infidelity, Inner Child, Love Addiction, Mental Health, Relationships and Addiction, Sex Addiction, Therapy, Toxic Relationships, Trauma, Trust, Unhealthy Relationship Cycles

Unlock the secret to healing from betrayal as Eddie Caparucci, a seasoned counselor, guides us through the transformative power of inner child work. Gain insights from Eddie as he unravels the intricate tapestry of trauma, betrayal, and recovery. Eddie’s latest book...
Episode 311: Fostering Secure Attachments with Dr. Mary Crocker Cook

Episode 311: Fostering Secure Attachments with Dr. Mary Crocker Cook

by | Dec 9, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries, Love Addiction, Mental Health, Mismatched Partnerships, Relationships and Addiction, Secure Attachment Styles, self-compassion, Therapy, Unhealthy Relationship Cycles, Women Addiction

Dr. Mary Crocker Cook graces our latest episode of the Addicted Mind Podcast, bringing her 35 years of expertise in therapy and addiction counseling. We tackle the intricate ties between attachment, addiction, and relationship patterns, particularly spotlighting the...