by Duane | Oct 9, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, TAM+, Uncategorized
In this episode of TAM+, hosts Duane and Eric delve into the concept of rumination, shedding light on its impact and providing practical strategies to navigate it. They define rumination as repetitive thought patterns, often negative, that loop incessantly in our...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 1, 2025 | Addiction, Author, Emotions, Mental Health, Science, Shame, Shame, Therapy
Join us for an enriching conversation with Dr. Diana Hill, a leading voice in the world of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as she shares insights from her latest book, “Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most”. Dr. Hill...
by Duane | Aug 28, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addictive Behaviors, Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health, Uncategorized
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the groundbreaking ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study. This research revealed how childhood trauma significantly impacts mental, physical, and emotional health in adulthood. By...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 26, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Healing, Healthcare, Mental Health, Recovery, technology
Brad Sorte, co-founder of Sober Companion AI, shares his remarkable journey from battling addiction to harnessing the power of AI to transform recovery processes. With nearly two decades of experience under his belt, Brad provides insights into how AI is making...
by Duane Osterlind | Jun 30, 2025 | Addiction, Healing, hope, Medicine, Mental Health, Trauma, Western Psychology
Join us on a transformative journey as we sit down with Dr. Jeff McNairy, the Chief Medical Officer at Rhythmia, who shares his compelling shift from traditional mental health practices to the world of alternative therapies. Inspired by Gerard Powell’s...
by Duane Osterlind | May 19, 2025 | Addiction, Addictive Behaviors, Gambling Addiction, Gambling Addiction, Mental Health, Military, Recovery
Mark Lucia, Director of Programming at the KindBridge Research Institute, brings his exceptional experience from being a special forces medic to mastering public health and behavioral health program design. Join us as we uncover the systemic barriers that hinder...