by Duane Osterlind | Aug 31, 2026 | Addiction, Anxiety, Brain, neuroplasticity, Neuroscience, Pain Management, Rewiring The Brain, Science, Trauma
In this episode of The Addicted Mind, host Duane Osterlind speaks with orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. David Hanscom about his book, Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind. They explore the deep physiological connection between chronic pain, anxiety, and addiction,...
by Duane | May 7, 2026 | Forgiveness, Recovery, Shame, Shame, TAM+, Uncategorized
Have you ever noticed that after a slip in recovery, your thoughts immediately jump to “I’m worthless” or “I’m never going to get better”? These aren’t just random negative thoughts – they’re part of a powerful emotion...
by Duane | Apr 23, 2026 | Addiction, Recovery, self-addiction, TAM+
Are you your own worst enemy in recovery? This episode tackles the hidden barrier that keeps many people stuck in addiction – a harsh inner critic. Hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore how self-blame can sabotage recovery efforts and share research-backed...
by Duane | Mar 26, 2026 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, self-addiction
Download: 5 Crucial Mindset Shifts for Addiction Recovery Worksheet. Ever felt like you’re stuck in a never-ending battle with addiction? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode of Addictive Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 25, 2026 | Addiction, Community, Freeing the Mind, Prison, Recovery, Rehabilitation
This is a powerful episode featuring Jesse Crosson, author of The Best Part of Prison and founder of the Second Chancer Foundation. Jesse shares his incredible journey from being an 18-year-old sentenced to 32 years in prison to becoming a leading voice in restorative...