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 Osterlind | Oct 27, 2025 | Burnout, Change, Health, Perfectionism, Resilience, Sacrifices, self-compassion, vulnerability
Jane Chen, the visionary mind behind Embrace Global, shares her remarkable journey from a Stanford classroom to the heart of India, where her innovative spirit and unwavering dedication gave birth to a life-saving portable infant incubator. This episode unravels...
by Duane | May 21, 2025 | Addiction, Addictive Behaviors, Change, Easy Steps, Habits, TAM+, Therapy
Do you ever feel stuck, like something is silently holding you back from achieving your goals in recovery? You’re not alone. On today’s episode of Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind tackle a subject that hits close to home for many of us: those sneaky,...
by Duane Osterlind | May 6, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Brain, Change, Neuroscience, Recovery, Rewiring The Brain, Science, Trauma
After enduring the chaos of addiction and the devastation of personal loss, Dr. Devin Effinger emerged with a new perspective and a mission to explore the healing potential of neuroscience. At just 15, a traumatic brain injury set the stage for a tumultuous journey...
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?...
