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 18, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Healing, Masculinity, Off-grid living, Resilience, Sober Living, soldier, Toxic Masculinity, veteran, War
In this episode of The Addicted Mind, host Duane Osterlind sits down with author, veteran, and off-grid farmer Robert “Bob” Stark. Bob shares his powerful journey of overcoming an 18-year battle with substance abuse, transitioning back to civilian life...
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 Osterlind | Apr 27, 2026 | Betrayal Trauma, Boundaries, Brain, Couples, Couples Therapy, Emotional Well-being, Healing, Healthy Relationship, Love Addiction, Neuroscience, Pornography Addiction, Relationships and Addiction, Rewiring The Brain, Science, Secret Basement, Secure Attachment Styles, Sex Addiction, Shame, Shame Compass, Therapy, Trauma, Trust, Unhealthy Relationship Cycles
This episode features a deep dive into the complex neurobiology of betrayal with Dr. Stan Tatkin, the developer of PACT (A Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy). Hosted by Duane Osterlind, the conversation explores why betrayal feels like an existential threat,...
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 16, 2026 | Easy Steps, Emotional Well-being, Emotions, Family, Family Roles, Healing, hope, Identity, Isolation, marriage, Masculinity, Perfectionism, Recovery, self-compassion, Success, Tools, Toxic Masculinity, Trust, Unhealthy Relationship Cycles, Vulnerability, workplace
In this episode, Duane Osterlind sits down with Mitchell Osmond, founder of Dad Nation, to discuss the unique challenges faced by career-driven men. Mitchell shares his powerful personal journey from the brink of divorce, $100,000 in debt, and substance struggle to a...
