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Episode 334: Breaking the Stigma: Confronting Gambling Addiction in the Military with Mark Lucia
Mark Lucia, Director of Programming at the KindBridge Research Institute, brings his exceptional experience from being a special forces medic to mastering public health and behavioral health program design. Join us as we uncover the systemic barriers that hinder...
TAM+ EP69 From FOMO to JOMO: How Letting Go Brings Unexpected Joy in Recovery
The Liberation of Letting Go: Finding Joy in What You Choose to Miss Have you ever felt that nagging anxiety when you miss a social gathering, decline an invitation, or don't immediately respond to a text? That feeling has a name—FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)—and it...
Episode 333: Changing Minds and Lives in Co-Occurring Disorder Recovery with Stephanie Marquesano
After facing the unimaginable heartbreak of losing a child, Stephanie Marquesano transformed her grief into a powerful mission to advocate for individuals battling co-occurring disorders. Her son Harris's struggle with mental health and substance use inspired the...
TAM+ EP68 Beyond Willpower: Busting Dangerous Myths About Addiction Recovery
Ever felt like recovery is a mountain that's just too steep to climb? You're not alone. In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind tackles the most damaging myths that keep people trapped in cycles of addiction and shame. Drawing...
Episode 332: Psychedelic Innovations in the Fight Against Addiction with Devin Effinger
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...
Episode 331: Overcoming Trauma and Addiction: Sam Thomas’s Journey of Resilience and Healing
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...
TAM+ EP66 Beyond Survival Mode: Living Your Values Through Recovery’s Toughest Challenges
When life gets turned upside down in recovery, what keeps you moving forward? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane Oline and Eric Osterlind explore how reconnecting with your values can be the anchor you need when emotional pain threatens to...
Episode 330: From Faith to Fortune: Dean Patrick’s Journey Through Addiction, Cryptocurrency, and Zen Meditation
Raised with dreams of becoming a missionary, Dean Patrick's journey took an unexpected detour following a fateful encounter with cocaine in high school. This pivotal moment diverted him from a path of faith toward one of ambition and excess, eventually leading to...
Episode 329: Decoding the Mysteries of the Brain: A Conversation with Neuroscientist Alex Korb
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...
Episode 328 – Practical Recovery & SMART Recovery with Tom Horvath
On this episode of the Addicted Mind podcast, our guest is Tom Horvath, founder of Practical Recovery and co-founder of Smart Recovery. Smart Recovery is a non-12-step approach to addictive behavior problems that provides an alternative to programs like Alcoholics...
TAM+ EP63: The Paradox of Pain: Why Avoiding Emotions Makes Them Stronger
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?...
Episode 327: The Connection Cure: How Social Prescriptions Transform Health and Well-Being with Julia Hotz
Join us on an enlightening journey with award-winning author and journalist Julia Hotz, who shares her insights into the world of social prescribing. Julia's groundbreaking book, "The Connection Cure," reveals the transformative power of community activities like art...
TAM+ EP 62: The Alchemy of Suffering: Turning Life’s Pain into Wisdom
Have you ever experienced something so painful that you just wanted to erase it from your memory forever? Those "never again" moments that feel too heavy to carry? We all have them – whether it's a relapse, a toxic relationship, or a betrayal that left us wounded. In...
Episode 326 – Invitational Interventions – The ARISE model with Jack Bloomfield
Our guest on this episode of the Addicted Mind podcast is Jack Bloomfield, a specialist in the ARISE model of interventions. This model is an alternative to the “traditional” form of confrontational interventions created in the 1960s by Dr. Johnson. In this...
TAM+ EP 61: Family Roles in Addiction Recovery
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric dive deep into the unspoken roles that families often fall into, especially when dealing with addiction. They explore how these roles—like the hero, caretaker, scapegoat, mascot, and lost child—can perpetuate...
