by Duane Osterlind | Jun 29, 2026 | Addiction, Brain, Burnout, Change, Choices, Control, Goal Setting, Habits, Health, Mental Health, Perfectionism, Tools, Values
In this episode, Duane welcomes back Eric Zimmer, host of The One You Feed podcast, behavior coach, and author of the new book, How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life. Eric shares his profound journey from...
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...
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 Osterlind | Apr 28, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Depression, Eating Disorders, Perfectionism, Recovery, self-compassion, Trauma
Growing up, Sam Thomas faced the harsh realities of bullying, leading him to battle bulimia in his teenage years. This challenge was only the beginning of a tumultuous journey through addiction and recovery, marked by a critical diagnosis of complex PTSD. As we sit...
by Duane Osterlind | Jan 30, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Control, Easy Steps, Goal Setting, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Perfectionism, self-compassion, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
In this episode of The Addicted Mind podcast, Eric and Duane dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of perfectionism and its profound impact on recovery journeys. They explore different dimensions of perfectionism, from self-imposed standards to societal...
