by Duane Osterlind | Oct 27, 2025 | Burnout, Change, Health, Perfectionism, Resilience, Sacrifices, self-compassion, vulnerability
Jane Chen, the visionary mind behind Embrace Global, shares her remarkable journey from a Stanford classroom to the heart of India, where her innovative spirit and unwavering dedication gave birth to a life-saving portable infant incubator. This episode unravels...
by Duane Osterlind | Jun 23, 2025 | Alcohol Addiction, Bullying, Healing, hope, Medical Treatment, Recovery, Trauma, Vulnerability
Gerard Bradbury’s life was once a tumultuous storm of anxiety and alcoholism, but today it stands as a beacon of hope and resilience. Gerard joins us to reveal his deeply personal journey chronicled in his memoir, “Tripping Over Myself: A Journey from...
by Duane Osterlind | Jun 2, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction, Musician, Recovery, Rock N'Roll
Legendary musician Dion DiMucci joins us to share his extraordinary journey of recovery and growth, shedding light on the transformative power of spirituality and mentorship. Known for timeless hits like “Runaround Sue” and “The Wanderer,” Dion...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 28, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Depression, Eating Disorders, Perfectionism, Recovery, self-compassion, Trauma
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...
by Duane | Apr 23, 2025 | TAM+, Uncategorized
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...