by Duane Osterlind | May 21, 2026 | accountability, Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Recovery Groups, Addiction Treatment, Depression, Forgiveness, Health, Healthcare, Indentity, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Recovery, Recovery Centers, Success, Uncategorized
Ever wonder why two people can experience the exact same event but walk away with completely different emotions? In this fascinating episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the science of optimism and reveal how our...
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 | May 11, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Healing, Health, Healthcare, Medical Treatment, Research
In this episode, Duane Osterlind talks with Nawal Roy, the visionary behind Holmusk, the world’s largest clinical data platform for mental health. After a successful career in finance, Nawal pivoted to healthcare, driven by the realization that mental health is one of...
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 Osterlind | Mar 25, 2026 | Addiction, Community, Freeing the Mind, Prison, Recovery, Rehabilitation
This is a powerful episode featuring Jesse Crosson, author of The Best Part of Prison and founder of the Second Chancer Foundation. Jesse shares his incredible journey from being an 18-year-old sentenced to 32 years in prison to becoming a leading voice in restorative...