by Duane Osterlind | Jul 8, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Family, Grief & Loss, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Sports, Trauma
What happens when the people you trust the most hide a secret so devastating it changes the course of your life? Emmy Award-winning ESPN sideline reporter and former college gymnast Lauren Sisler joins us to share her heart-wrenching journey from unimaginable...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 18, 2024 | Addiction, Author, Drug Addiction, Family, opioids, Parenting
Our guest on this episode of the Addicted Mind podcast is Maureen Cavanagh, author and founder of Magnolia New Beginnings. Maureen’s family had a long history of addiction, but since she was not personally prone to addiction, she thought that she knew the formula to...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 11, 2024 | Abuse, Addiction, Eating Disorders, Family, Health, Recovery, Sexual Abuse, Trauma
The echoes of a troubled past can often linger long into our future, but for Kelly Wallace, they became the stepping stones toward a life of resilience and healing. As she recounts the harrowing experiences of childhood sexual abuse and the complex aftermath of...
by Duane Osterlind | Jan 8, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Health, Healthcare, Medical Treatment, Parenting, Pregnancy, Women Addiction
Patients with substance use disorder have every right to be pregnant and have children as much as anyone else. Some people look at it as being irresponsible but who are we to judge? In fact, our guest today explains how certain medications for substance use disorders...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 2, 2023 | Addiction, Family
As we navigate the trials and tribulations of life, it’s essential to remember that we’re not alone. Like many of us, our guest for this episode, Elizabeth Cirrito, has journeyed through the dark tunnels of addiction, grief, and trauma. However, even in...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 2, 2023 | Addiction, Author, Family, Grief & Loss, Mental Health
Can we navigate the turbulent waters of personal loss and addiction using the compass of ‘Conscious Bravery’? Meet Pamela Brinker, a psychotherapist of 32 years, who has had a firsthand experience with these channeling circumstances. Pamela generously...
