Episode 375: Shame in the Gut: The Neurobiology of Affect Dysregulation and Addiction with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis

Episode 375: Shame in the Gut: The Neurobiology of Affect Dysregulation and Addiction with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis

by | 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...
TAM+ EP67 The Four Archetypes of Happiness

TAM+ EP67 The Four Archetypes of Happiness

by | Apr 30, 2025 | Happiness, Research, TAM+

In this enlightening episode of “The Addicted Mind,” hosts Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind dive into the fascinating world of the four archetypes of happiness based on the work of Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. These archetypes offer a roadmap for understanding...
Episode 325: The Transformative Power of Forgiveness: Insights from Dr. Frederic Luskin and Lyndon Harris

Episode 325: The Transformative Power of Forgiveness: Insights from Dr. Frederic Luskin and Lyndon Harris

by | Mar 17, 2025 | Addiction, Change, Emotional Well-being, Emotions, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Research, Science, Therapy

Discover the profound insights of Dr. Frederic Luskin, renowned psychologist and director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project, as he unpacks the powerful role forgiveness plays in our lives. Alongside him, a former Episcopal priest Lyndon Harris shares his compelling...