by Duane Osterlind | May 27, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Healing, Healthcare, Kratom, Medical Treatment, neuroplasticity, Neuroscience, Opioid treatment centers, opioids, Recovery, Recovery Centers, Rewiring The Brain
In this episode, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai, a dual-trained internist, psychiatrist, and addiction medicine specialist with over 25 years of clinical experience. Together, they dive deep into a rising public health concern—Kratom and...
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 Osterlind | May 11, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Healing, Health, Healthcare, Medical Treatment, Research
In this episode, Duane Osterlind talks with Nawal Roy, the visionary behind Holmusk, the world’s largest clinical data platform for mental health. After a successful career in finance, Nawal pivoted to healthcare, driven by the realization that mental health is one of...
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 | Apr 23, 2026 | Addiction, Recovery, self-addiction, TAM+
Are you your own worst enemy in recovery? This episode tackles the hidden barrier that keeps many people stuck in addiction – a harsh inner critic. Hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore how self-blame can sabotage recovery efforts and share research-backed...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 25, 2026 | Addiction, Community, Freeing the Mind, Prison, Recovery, Rehabilitation
This is a powerful episode featuring Jesse Crosson, author of The Best Part of Prison and founder of the Second Chancer Foundation. Jesse shares his incredible journey from being an 18-year-old sentenced to 32 years in prison to becoming a leading voice in restorative...
