by Duane Osterlind | Jan 1, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Author, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction
Embark on a powerful journey with Marci Hopkins, renowned TV host and recovery expert, as she shares the raw and transformative story of her battle with alcoholism and her road to clarity and purpose. With eight years of sobriety under her belt, Marci talks candidly...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 25, 2023 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, workplace
Unlock the secrets to transforming your business into a haven for employee well-being with insights from Cheryl Brown-Merriwether, a trailblazer in marrying corporate HR with addiction recovery education. As we navigate the post-pandemic world, Cheryl lays out the...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 11, 2023 | 12-step, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Author, Joseph Campbell’, Joseph Campbell’, Spirituality
In a world grappling with addiction, every pathway to recovery is sacred. As we navigate the tumultuous terrain of our own recovery, we find solace and strength in shared stories. Such as this journey of transformation and discovery by Dr. Michael Gordon, author of...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 27, 2023 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Healthcare, Legal Regulation, opioids, Suboxone treatment
What if the solution to America’s opioid crisis is right under our noses, but fear and misinformation are keeping it out of reach? In today’s episode, Duane speaks with Dr. Arun Gupta, a primary care physician and addiction doctor, and they tackle the question...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 13, 2023 | Addiction, Author, Grief & Loss, opioids, Research, Science
Do we truly understand substance use disorder? How can we dismantle the barriers to treatment? Join this latest episode with Duane as he interviews Susan Herrick and Dr. Arun Gupta tackle the stark realities of substance use disorder. Susan, a mother turned advocate,...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 9, 2023 | Addiction, Author, Neuroscience, Science
: Why is addiction so hard to control? Does that mean addiction can’t be treated? On today’s episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, Duane talks to Dr. Paul Kaloostian. Dr. Paul Kaloostian is a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles as well as an author. His books include The...