by Duane | Nov 15, 2017 | Addiction, Drug Addiction, Mental Health
We are discussing a new immersive VR experience that’s teaching teenagers about addiction. Elvar Sig has transformed personal tragedy into an innovative and generous project, a tool to build awareness and generate conversations. He shares how addiction has been a...
by Duane | Nov 9, 2017 | Addiction, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Sex Addiction
In this episode, we talk with Tony Ramynke about attachment, empathy, and early childhood experiences. He tells us why early childhood experiences are the root cause bringing people into therapy, and what this means for the process. The therapist’s job is to attune...
by Duane | May 14, 2025 | Addiction, TAM+, Uncategorized
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...
by Duane | May 7, 2025 | TAM+
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....
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 20, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Family, Family Roles, Parenting, TAM+
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...
