by Duane Osterlind | Apr 14, 2025 | Addiction, Brain, Change, Depression, Habits, Neuroscience, Science
Ever felt like you’re stuck in a downward spiral of negative thoughts and emotions? Well, you’re not alone. Join us as we converse with the spectacular Alex Korb, eminent neuroscientist and author of ‘The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 2, 2025 | Addiction, Anxiety, Change, Depression, Easy Steps, Emotional Triggers, Emotional Well-being, Emotions, Grief & Loss, Habits, Happiness, Health, Therapy
Have you ever felt anxiety, grief, or shame bubbling up and immediately reached for your phone, a drink, or a distraction? That instinct to push away painful feelings is completely normal – but what if that very avoidance is keeping you trapped in unhealthy patterns?...
by Duane Osterlind | 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...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 27, 2025 | Addiction, Change, Easy Steps, Habits, TAM+, Tips
What drives you forward when recovery gets tough? In this powerful follow-up to their episode on values, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the concept of “meaning making” – the essential fuel that powers your journey toward your most...
by Duane Osterlind | Jan 20, 2025 | Addiction, Addictive Behaviors, Change, Habits, Health, Mental Health, Neuroscience, Science
Dr. Judson Brewer, a pioneering neuroscientist and addiction specialist, takes us on an exploration of the human brain and its role in addiction and recovery. Dr. Brewer shares his personal journey from medical school to co-founding MindShift Recovery, where...
