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Empower Your Recovery Journey with Expert Insights

Join us as we delve into the complexities of addiction and recovery, offering you the tools and understanding needed to transform your life.

Meet the Voice Behind The Addicted Mind

Welcome to The Addicted Mind Podcast, your trusted resource for navigating the complexities of addiction and recovery. Hosted by Duane Osterlind, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience, the podcast blends professional expertise with heartfelt compassion. Drawing from his own recovery and career in therapy, Duane creates a space where listeners can access evidence-based strategies and insights, offering guidance to those facing the challenges of addiction.

Each episode focuses on practical tools, expert discussions, and uplifting stories to encourage personal healing and growth. Whether you’re on your recovery path, supporting a loved one, or seeking to understand addiction on a deeper level, The Addicted Mind provides the knowledge and community you need to break free from the cycle of addiction and move toward a brighter, healthier future.

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Quick Courses To Help You Along Your Healing Journey

Personalized Therapy Sessions

Engage in one-on-one therapy sessions tailored to your unique needs, helping you uncover the root causes of addiction and develop effective coping strategies.

Online Support Groups

Join our community of peers who understand your journey, offering support and shared experiences in a safe, virtual environment.

Educational Workshops

Participate in workshops designed to educate and empower you with the latest research and techniques in addiction recovery.

Family Counseling

Strengthen family bonds and improve communication through counseling sessions that address the impact of addiction on loved ones.

What Our Listeners Say

“The Addicted Mind Podcast has been a game-changer for me. The insights and expert advice have truly helped me understand my journey to recovery.”

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“Every episode is filled with compassion and knowledge. It’s like having a support group in my pocket.”

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Recovering Addict

“I recommend this podcast to anyone seeking clarity and support. It’s been a beacon of hope in my recovery process.”

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Essential Recovery Resources

Understanding Addiction: A Comprehensive Guide

Top 10 Books on Addiction Recovery

Online Support Groups for Recovery

Mindfulness Practices for Healing

Nutrition Tips for a Healthier Recovery

Exercise and Recovery: Building a New Routine

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Therapy Options: Finding the Right Fit

Meditation Techniques for Stress Relief

Financial Planning During Recovery

Creating a Sober Living Environment

Relapse Prevention Strategies

Building a Support Network

Journaling for Self-Reflection

Understanding Triggers and How to Manage Them

The Role of Family in Recovery

Exploring Holistic Treatment Approaches

Navigating Legal Issues in Recovery

Volunteer Opportunities to Give Back

Latest Podcast Episode: A Journey to Sobriety

TAM+ EP 85 Your Relapse Prevention Blueprint: Strategies for Staying on Track

Worksheet: Your Relapse Prevention Blueprint What if you could stop living in constant fear of relapse and start building real confidence in your recovery? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind reveal how to create...

Episode 350: Understanding the Biomarkers of Addiction with Dr. Evelyn Higgins

If you found out earlier on in your youth that you actually have a genetic propensity toward addiction, would you have made decisions a lot differently? Addiction is a bio-psycho-social model, but we don’t really look at the biology part of it. Sometimes, we have to...

TAM+ EP 84 Riding the Wave: How to Survive Your Most Overwhelming Moments Without Making Them Worse

Picture this: Your heart is pounding so hard you can hear it in your ears. Your vision starts to tunnel. A wave of pure panic or white-hot anger is washing over every nerve in your body, and all you can think about is doing something—anything—to make it stop. We've...

Episode 349: Wise Effort: Embracing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Dr. Diana Hill

Join us for an enriching conversation with Dr. Diana Hill, a leading voice in the world of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as she shares insights from her latest book, "Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most". Dr. Hill leads us on...

TAM+ EP 83 Unlocking the Impact of Childhood Trauma: The ACEs Study

In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the groundbreaking ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study. This research revealed how childhood trauma significantly impacts mental, physical, and emotional health in adulthood. By...

Episode 348: Transforming Addiction Recovery: Harnessing AI for Personal and Family Support with Brad Sorte

Brad Sorte, co-founder of Sober Companion AI, shares his remarkable journey from battling addiction to harnessing the power of AI to transform recovery processes. With nearly two decades of experience under his belt, Brad provides insights into how AI is making...

TAM+ EP82 Putting Your Inner Critic on Trial: Rewiring Your Brain’s Negative Voice

What if the harshest critic you've ever known lives inside your own head? That relentless voice telling you you're not good enough, you'll never change, you always mess things up – it's been running the show for far too long. In this eye-opening episode, hosts Duane...

Episode 347: From Denial to Recovery: Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje’s Journey Through High-Functioning Alcoholism and Healing

Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje’s story is one that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced the hidden struggles of addiction. Imagine maintaining a successful career while secretly battling high-functioning alcoholism. Melissa opens up about her journey from...

TAM+ EP81 ANTs in Your Brain: The Secret to Breaking Free From Negative Thinking

Have you ever felt like your mind was invaded by a constant stream of tiny, negative whispers? Like there's an army of ants crawling through your head, each one carrying a toxic message that you're not good enough, you can't handle it, or you're going to fail? In this...

Episode 346: Revolutionizing Addiction Treatment: Insights from ‘Mother of Methadone’ with Dr. Melody Glenn

Melody Glenn, an addiction and emergency medicine physician with a flair for creative writing, joins Duane to share insights from her upcoming book, "Mother of Methadone: A Doctor's Quest, a Forgotten History, and a Modern Day Crisis." Together, they unpack the legacy...
Episode 347: From Denial to Recovery: Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje’s Journey Through High-Functioning Alcoholism and Healing

Episode 347: From Denial to Recovery: Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje’s Journey Through High-Functioning Alcoholism and Healing

Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje’s story is one that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced the hidden struggles of addiction. Imagine maintaining a successful career while secretly battling high-functioning alcoholism. Melissa opens up about her journey from...

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