by Duane Osterlind | Nov 27, 2023 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Healthcare, Legal Regulation, opioids, Suboxone treatment
What if the solution to America’s opioid crisis is right under our noses, but fear and misinformation are keeping it out of reach? In today’s episode, Duane speaks with Dr. Arun Gupta, a primary care physician and addiction doctor, and they tackle the question...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 20, 2023 | Addiction, Pornography Addiction, Sex Addiction
Are you ready to challenge your preconceived notions about addiction? What if we told you that addiction is not just about behavior, but it significantly impacts one’s identity? See addiction in a whole new light after listening to Duane’s conversation with Dr....
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 13, 2023 | Addiction, Author, Grief & Loss, opioids, Research, Science
Do we truly understand substance use disorder? How can we dismantle the barriers to treatment? Join this latest episode with Duane as he interviews Susan Herrick and Dr. Arun Gupta tackle the stark realities of substance use disorder. Susan, a mother turned advocate,...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 6, 2023 | Addiction
When you’re grappling with life’s toughest struggles, it can be incredibly hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Our guest, Halima Anderson, knows this all too well. As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), Halima faced the challenges of alcohol...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 29, 2023 | Somatic Therapy, Therapy, Trauma
Are you hesitant to confront the unseen impacts of sexual trauma? Are you unsure about how to navigate sexual health and reclaim your pleasure? Armed with insights from Dr. Holly Richmond, a somatic psychotherapist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 23, 2023 | Addiction, Physical Recovery, Recovery, Woodworking
Have you ever wondered how a person can turn adversity into triumph, and then use their victory to uplift others? Today’s guest, Randall Bowman, has an incredible story of resilience that you cannot miss. An Indigenous business owner, woodworker, and a living...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 16, 2023 | Addiction, Athlete, Health, Vegan
What does it take to overcome life’s grueling trials? On today’s episode, Duane sits down with Todd Crandell, an elite athlete and founder of Racing for Recovery, who transformed his life’s trajectory by battling and conquering addiction. Discover the...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 9, 2023 | Addiction, Author, Neuroscience, Science
: Why is addiction so hard to control? Does that mean addiction can’t be treated? On today’s episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, Duane talks to Dr. Paul Kaloostian. Dr. Paul Kaloostian is a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles as well as an author. His books include The...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 2, 2023 | Addiction, Family
As we navigate the trials and tribulations of life, it’s essential to remember that we’re not alone. Like many of us, our guest for this episode, Elizabeth Cirrito, has journeyed through the dark tunnels of addiction, grief, and trauma. However, even in...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 25, 2023 | Addiction, Depression, Mental Health, Therapy
The fear of abandonment is universal. The problem is – we try to medicate that feeling with whatever gives us instant gratification (drugs, alcohol, food, television, sleeping, social media, shopping, etc.) Whatever that looks like, addiction can stem from an...
