by Duane Osterlind | Aug 18, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Author, marriage, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Unhealthy Relationship Cycles
Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje’s story is one that resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced the hidden struggles of addiction. Imagine maintaining a successful career while secretly battling high-functioning alcoholism. Melissa opens up about her journey from...
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 | Apr 2, 2025 | Addiction, Emotional Well-being, Health, Healthcare, Mental Health, The Connection Cure
Join us on an enlightening journey with award-winning author and journalist Julia Hotz, who shares her insights into the world of social prescribing. Julia’s groundbreaking book, “The Connection Cure,” reveals the transformative power of community...
by Duane Osterlind | Mar 24, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery Groups, Family, Family Roles, Mental Health, Parenting, Recovery, Sex Addiction, Therapy
Our guest on this episode of the Addicted Mind podcast is Jack Bloomfield, a specialist in the ARISE model of interventions. This model is an alternative to the “traditional” form of confrontational interventions created in the 1960s by Dr. Johnson. In this...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 17, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Treatment, Family, Healthcare, Matthew Perry, Recovery
When Caitlin Morrison found herself facing the bittersweet task of continuing her brother Matthew Perry’s legacy, she embraced it with a deep sense of purpose and resilience. On this episode of the Addicted Mind Podcast, Caitlin joins us to share her...