by Duane Osterlind | Sep 7, 2026 | actor, Addiction, Change, Drug Addiction, Intrusive Thoughts, Recovery, Relapse, Vulnerability
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind speaks with actor, playwright, and recovery advocate Ned Van Zandt. Ned shares his life story—from an exotic childhood traveling the world to studying under Olympia Dukakis and working alongside...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 14, 2024 | Addiction, Easy Steps, Habits, Intrusive Thoughts, Mindfulness, Research, Rewiring The Brain, TAM+, Techniques
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 Osterlind | Sep 5, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Anxiety, Easy Steps, Emotions, Goal Setting, Intrusive Thoughts, Shame, TAM+, Tips
Ever felt like your emotions were driving you off a cliff? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into a powerful tool that could change the game for anyone in recovery or struggling...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 8, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Intrusive Thoughts, Mindfulness
Welcome to the Addicted Mind podcast! Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m either a success or a complete failure”? This episode is for you. In this episode, we dive deep into the pervasive issue of black-and-white thinking, also known as...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 14, 2024 | Easy Steps, Intrusive Thoughts, TAM+, Tips
Today’s episode of Addicted Mind Plus is a game-changer for anyone feeling stuck in their journey toward sobriety. Hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive deep into the world of cognitive distortions – those tricky thought patterns that keep us from achieving...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 8, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Easy Steps, Intrusive Thoughts, Mindfulness, Rumination, TAM+, Tips
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...
