by Duane Osterlind | Jun 17, 2024 | accountability, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Recovery Groups, Goal Setting, Health, Health, Sex Addiction, Tools
Can high achievers truly recover from hidden addictions without sacrificing their success? Join Duane for a compelling conversation with Roland Cochrun, founder of the Successful Addict, as he reveals his journey and the unique challenges faced by high...
by Duane Osterlind | May 22, 2024 | Addiction, Emotions, Grief & Loss, Mental Health, Mindfulness, TAM+, Therapy
In this episode of The Addicted Mind, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore the profound connection between grief and addiction recovery. Using Elizabeth Kübler-Ross’s five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—they discuss how...
by Duane Osterlind | May 20, 2024 | Addiction, Health, Mental Health, Spirituality, Sports, Therapy
When the cheering crowds and the stadium lights fade, what remains for a former NFL superstar? Dominique Easley’s meteoric rise to football fame was rivaled only by the depth of his personal struggles. From Staten Island to the heights of Super Bowl victory,...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 1, 2024 | Addiction, Couples, Couples Therapy, Emotions, Mental Health, Therapy
Join us as Emmy award-winning writer and director Topaz Adizes unveils the art of creating deep, human connections through conversation. In this discussion, Duane sits down with Topaz who shares his journey with the documentary series {The And} – revealing how...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 5, 2024 | Addiction, Ketamine, Mental Health, Therapy
Struggling with mental health can feel like a solitary battle, but there’s profound strength in shared experiences. In this episode, Duane speaks with Derek DuChesne and Dr. Zaid Fadul of Better U, a company that provides safe, affordable, clinically-guided...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 21, 2024 | Depression, Easy Steps, Emotions, Recovery, Shame, Shame Compass, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
In this eye-opening episode, Duane and Eric dive into the often painful topic of shame and how it can trap us in cycles of addiction, anxiety, and self-criticism. They introduce the concept of the shame compass, a tool developed by Donald Nathanson in 1992, which...
