by Duane | Nov 14, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health, TAM+, Uncategorized
Worksheet: Growth & Gratitude Journal Prompts What if the experiences that broke you could also be the source of your greatest strengths? It’s a radical question, especially when you’re standing in the aftermath of addiction and trauma, surrounded by...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 10, 2025 | Addiction, criminal Justice, drug courts
Host Duane Osterlind welcomes Dr. John Gallagher, an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Alvernia University, a licensed clinical social worker, and a licensed clinical addiction counselor. Dr. Gallagher brings 25 years of experience working with...
by Duane | Nov 6, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, TAM+, Uncategorized
In this episode of The Addicted Mind, Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the powerful concept of the inner child. They explore how past traumas influence our present reactions and behaviors. Understanding and healing your inner child can lead to profound personal...
by Duane | Oct 30, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, TAM+, TAM+ Episode 24: Transform Your Story: The Hero’s Journey in Addiction Recovery
In this episode of “The Addicted Mind,” Duane and Eric Osterlind explore the concept of the hero’s journey and how it applies to addiction recovery. Drawing from Joseph Campbell’s work on mythology, they discuss the three phases of the...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 20, 2025 | Emotional Well-being, Healing, Healthcare, Mental Health, Therapy
In this episode, we talk about sacrificial helpers’ syndrome, great for people who are in the helper profession or volunteer helpers. Sacrificial help syndrome can be defined as people giving more than they have for the people they serve. Our guest today is Katie...
