by Duane Osterlind | Sep 15, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Recovery Groups, Author, Community, Emotions, Family, Family Roles, Parenting, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction
When Lisa Smith’s family was gripped by the terror of her son’s addiction, they felt like mere spectators to a relentless storm. But through her groundbreaking concept of parallel recovery, they began to reclaim their roles as active participants in the...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 18, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Author, marriage, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Unhealthy Relationship Cycles
Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje’s story is one that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced the hidden struggles of addiction. Imagine maintaining a successful career while secretly battling high-functioning alcoholism. Melissa opens up about her journey from...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 10, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Boundaries, codependency, Couples, Healthy Relationship, High-Functioning Codependency, Mental Health, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Therapy
High-functioning codependency takes center stage as we welcome licensed psychotherapist and boundary expert Terri Cole to the Addicted Mind podcast. With a unique journey from a talent agent to a psychotherapist, Terri shares her personal experiences and insights from...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 3, 2025 | Addiction, Addictive Behaviors, Betrayal Trauma, Boundaries, Emotional Triggers, Emotions, Healthy Relationship, Infidelity, Inner Child, Love Addiction, Mental Health, Relationships and Addiction, Sex Addiction, Therapy, Toxic Relationships, Trauma, Trust, Unhealthy Relationship Cycles
Unlock the secret to healing from betrayal as Eddie Caparucci, a seasoned counselor, guides us through the transformative power of inner child work. Gain insights from Eddie as he unravels the intricate tapestry of trauma, betrayal, and recovery. Eddie’s latest book...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 24, 2025 | accountability, Addiction, Boundaries, Mindfulness, Relationships and Addiction, Rumination, self-addiction, Therapy
Growing up amidst the chaos of a turbulent family life in Detroit, Dwayne Barnes discovered a lifeline in the form of creative expression. His journey from a tumultuous childhood to the bright lights of Hollywood is nothing short of remarkable. During our...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 10, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction, Love Addiction, Love Addiction, Relationships and Addiction, Sex Addiction, Sexuality, Toxic Relationships, Women Addiction
Our guest on this episode of the Addicted Mind podcast is Lacy Bentley, a recovery mentor, and coach in the areas of love and sex addictions for women. At age 13, Lacy found herself consuming erotic novels and pornographic anime called hentai. She didn’t realize it...
