by Duane Osterlind | May 21, 2026 | accountability, Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Recovery Groups, Addiction Treatment, Depression, Forgiveness, Health, Healthcare, Indentity, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Recovery, Recovery Centers, Success, Uncategorized
Ever wonder why two people can experience the exact same event but walk away with completely different emotions? In this fascinating episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the science of optimism and reveal how our...
by Duane | May 7, 2026 | Forgiveness, Recovery, Shame, Shame, TAM+, Uncategorized
Have you ever noticed that after a slip in recovery, your thoughts immediately jump to “I’m worthless” or “I’m never going to get better”? These aren’t just random negative thoughts – they’re part of a powerful emotion...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 27, 2026 | Betrayal Trauma, Boundaries, Brain, Couples, Couples Therapy, Emotional Well-being, Healing, Healthy Relationship, Love Addiction, Neuroscience, Pornography Addiction, Relationships and Addiction, Rewiring The Brain, Science, Secret Basement, Secure Attachment Styles, Sex Addiction, Shame, Shame Compass, Therapy, Trauma, Trust, Unhealthy Relationship Cycles
This episode features a deep dive into the complex neurobiology of betrayal with Dr. Stan Tatkin, the developer of PACT (A Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy). Hosted by Duane Osterlind, the conversation explores why betrayal feels like an existential threat,...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 9, 2026 | Addiction, Addictive Behaviors, Healing, Healthy Relationship, Healthy Sex, hope, Love Addiction, Mental Health, Neuroscience, Recovery, Research, Sex Addiction, Sexuality, Shame, Shame, Shame Compass, Shame Gut
In this episode, Duane Osterlind sits down with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis, founder of the Center for Healthy Sex, to explore the complex relationship between shame, affect dysregulation, and addiction. Dr. Katehakis breaks down why shame isn’t just a “bad...
by Duane | Jan 15, 2026 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Emotional Triggers, Emotions, Shame, Shame, Uncategorized
Worksheet: Meet Your Shadow Have you ever done something and then wondered, “Who was that? That wasn’t me”? Maybe it was a relapse. A hurtful comment you didn’t mean to say. Or that familiar feeling of sabotaging yourself right when things were...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 22, 2025 | Addiction, Meditiation, Mindfulness
In this compelling episode, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Mo Edjlali, founder of The Mindful Leader and author of the groundbreaking book “Open MBSR: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction – Reimagining the Future of Mindfulness.” Mo sounds an...
