by Duane Osterlind | Feb 19, 2026 | Burnout, Easy Steps, Emotional Triggers, Emotions, Fawn Response, Therapy, Toxic Relationships
In this episode of The Addicted Mind, Duane speaks with Dr. Nima Rahmani, a former chiropractor turned emotional health educator. Dr. Nima shares his profound journey from “success on paper” to a total relational breakdown that forced him to confront his...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 10, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Goal Setting, Healing, hope, Identity, Micro Wins, Neuroscience, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Science, Tips
In this episode, Duane speaks with Early Brunner, the founder of Recovery Demystified. Early shares their powerful journey of navigating addiction as a queer, neurodivergent (autistic) person growing up in a small town. They discuss why traditional recovery models...
by Duane | Jan 8, 2026 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Habits, Mental Health, Recovery, TAM+, Values
Download: INTRINSIC VS. EXTRINSIC GOALS In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic goals and how they affect our well-being. Have you ever felt the high of achieving a big goal, only to...
by Duane | Jan 1, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery Groups, Mental Health, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Shame, TAM+
Worksheet: Healing Power of Connection Ask people what the hardest part of addiction was, and they often won’t say the drugs or the alcohol. They’ll say the loneliness. Because addiction, at its core, is about isolation and shame. It’s that crushing...
by Duane | Dec 18, 2025 | Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, TAM+
Worksheet: Drawing Your Lines Boundaries Imagine living in a house with no walls, no doors, and no fences. Anyone could walk in at any time—tracking mud on your carpet, eating your food, or sleeping on your couch without asking. You’d feel exposed, anxious, and...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 15, 2025 | Happiness, Healing, Hinduism, hope, Meditiation, Mental Health, Spirituality
In this episode, Duane Osterlind sits down with Swami Revati, a Hindu monk with over 15 years of monastic experience. Together, they explore the intersection of Eastern spirituality, modern psychology, and the human search for lasting fulfillment. Swami Revati shares...
