by Duane Osterlind | May 12, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Family, Mental Health, PSA, The Harris Project, Trauma
After facing the unimaginable heartbreak of losing a child, Stephanie Marquesano transformed her grief into a powerful mission to advocate for individuals battling co-occurring disorders. Her son Harris’s struggle with mental health and substance use inspired...
by Duane Osterlind | May 6, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Brain, Change, Neuroscience, Recovery, Rewiring The Brain, Science, Trauma
After enduring the chaos of addiction and the devastation of personal loss, Dr. Devin Effinger emerged with a new perspective and a mission to explore the healing potential of neuroscience. At just 15, a traumatic brain injury set the stage for a tumultuous journey...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 21, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Meditiation, Recovery, Spirituality
Raised with dreams of becoming a missionary, Dean Patrick’s journey took an unexpected detour following a fateful encounter with cocaine in high school. This pivotal moment diverted him from a path of faith toward one of ambition and excess, eventually leading...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 7, 2025 | 12-step, Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, CBT, DBT, Recovery, Therapy
On this episode of the Addicted Mind podcast, our guest is Tom Horvath, founder of Practical Recovery and co-founder of Smart Recovery. Smart Recovery is a non-12-step approach to addictive behavior problems that provides an alternative to programs like Alcoholics...
by Duane | Mar 26, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, TAM+, Uncategorized
Have you ever experienced something so painful that you just wanted to erase it from your memory forever? Those “never again” moments that feel too heavy to carry? We all have them – whether it’s a relapse, a toxic relationship, or a betrayal that...
by Duane | Mar 12, 2025 | Addiction, TAM+
Have you ever thought, “I’ve tried recovery before and failed—why try again?” or “This is just who I am”? These beliefs might be the biggest barrier to lasting recovery. In this solo episode, licensed therapist Duane Osterlind shares how...
