by Duane Osterlind | Mar 9, 2026 | Addiction, Addictive Behaviors, Healing, Healthy Relationship, Healthy Sex, hope, Love Addiction, Mental Health, Neuroscience, Recovery, Research, Sex Addiction, Sexuality, Shame, Shame, Shame Compass, Shame Gut
In this episode, Duane Osterlind sits down with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis, founder of the Center for Healthy Sex, to explore the complex relationship between shame, affect dysregulation, and addiction. Dr. Katehakis breaks down why shame isn’t just a “bad...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 3, 2026 | Addiction, Anxiety, Recovery
In this episode, Duane Osterlind sits down with Dr. Rachel Docekal to discuss the shifting landscape of youth addiction and mental health. With over 40 years of history, the Hanley Foundation is moving beyond the “Just Say No” era into...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 10, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Goal Setting, Healing, hope, Identity, Micro Wins, Neuroscience, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Science, Tips
In this episode, Duane speaks with Early Brunner, the founder of Recovery Demystified. Early shares their powerful journey of navigating addiction as a queer, neurodivergent (autistic) person growing up in a small town. They discuss why traditional recovery models...
by Duane | Jan 29, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness
Download: OVERCOMING BLACK OR WHITE THINKING WORKSHEET Welcome to the Addicted Mind podcast! Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m either a success or a complete failure”? This episode is for you. In this episode, we dive deep into the...
by Duane Osterlind | Jan 26, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Treatment, Healing, Medical Treatment, Neuroscience, Recovery, Science
Today, let’s journey through the realms of neuroscience, addiction research, and the promising future of treatment strategies for substance use disorders. On this episode, Duane speaks with Dr. Paul Kenny, a distinguished figure in neuroscience and addiction research....
