by Duane Osterlind | Dec 29, 2025 | Grief & Loss, Healing, hope, Mental Health, Recovery
In this deeply moving episode of The Addicted Mind, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Burton Fischler, author of The Gift: Trauma to Triumph. Burton shares a harrowing personal journey marked by unimaginable loss—the murder of his wife, Barbara, at the hands...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 22, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Recovery Groups, Addiction Treatment, Pawnee Nation, Recovery, Recovery Centers
Duane Osterlind sits down with Doug Leech, founder of Ascension Recovery Services, to discuss the monumental challenge of expanding high-quality addiction treatment to “treatment deserts”—specifically rural areas and tribal lands. Doug shares his...
by Duane | Dec 18, 2025 | Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, TAM+
Worksheet: Drawing Your Lines Boundaries Imagine living in a house with no walls, no doors, and no fences. Anyone could walk in at any time—tracking mud on your carpet, eating your food, or sleeping on your couch without asking. You’d feel exposed, anxious, and...
by Duane Osterlind | Dec 8, 2025 | Addiction Awareness, Athlete, CDC, Freeing the Mind, hope, Recovery, Teens
This episode of the Addicted Minds podcast features a critical discussion on the escalating crisis of teen addiction and mental health, highlighting the vital work of the Free Mind Campaign. Host Duane Osterlind speaks with Jasmine Kenney from the CDC’s Division...
by Duane | Dec 4, 2025 | Addiction, TAM+, Uncategorized
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into the importance of celebrating micro wins in the journey of recovery. They discuss how small victories, often overlooked, play a crucial role in maintaining motivation and building...
