by Duane Osterlind | Mar 16, 2026 | Easy Steps, Emotional Well-being, Emotions, Family, Family Roles, Healing, hope, Identity, Isolation, marriage, Masculinity, Perfectionism, Recovery, self-compassion, Success, Tools, Toxic Masculinity, Trust, Unhealthy Relationship Cycles, Vulnerability, workplace
In this episode, Duane Osterlind sits down with Mitchell Osmond, founder of Dad Nation, to discuss the unique challenges faced by career-driven men. Mitchell shares his powerful personal journey from the brink of divorce, $100,000 in debt, and substance struggle to a...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 6, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Brain, Easy Steps, Goal Setting, TAM+, Tips, Tools
Imagine this: You’re in the middle of a stressful moment. Your heart races, shame creeps in, and that familiar voice in your head starts up again: “I’m a failure. I’ll never change.” What if you could stop this spiral with just a...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 20, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Emotions, Habits, TAM+, Therapy, Tips, Tools, Values
Are you feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or like you’re living someone else’s life? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive deep into how unclear values might be sabotaging your recovery and overall well-being....
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 21, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Brain, criticism, Easy Steps, Emotions, Mindfulness, Recovery, TAM+, Therapy, Tips, Tools
Ever felt like feedback in your recovery journey hits you like a punch to the gut? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into why criticism can feel so painful during recovery and share...
by Duane Osterlind | Jul 15, 2024 | Addiction, Mental Health, Research, Therapy, Tools
We have a fantastic guest today. Dr. Tracy Zemansky is here to speak about the fascinating topic of psychological assessment, and how it can help you or your client on a journey of healing. What is a psychological assessment? It’s not what we typically see in...
by Duane Osterlind | Jun 27, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Happiness, TAM+, Tips, Tools
In this enlightening episode of “The Addicted Mind,” hosts Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind dive into the fascinating world of the four archetypes of happiness based on the work of Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. These archetypes offer a roadmap for understanding...
