by Duane Osterlind | Apr 6, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Emotional Triggers, Emotions, Inner Child, Mental Health, smoking, Western Psychology
In this episode of The Addicted Mind, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Dr. Judy Rosenberg, founder of the Psychological Healing Center, to dive deep into the psychology of smoking addiction. Dr. Rosenberg shares her journey from the early days of aversion therapy...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 21, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Meditiation, Recovery, Spirituality
Raised with dreams of becoming a missionary, Dean Patrick’s journey took an unexpected detour following a fateful encounter with cocaine in high school. This pivotal moment diverted him from a path of faith toward one of ambition and excess, eventually leading...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 5, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Anxiety, Easy Steps, Emotions, Goal Setting, Intrusive Thoughts, Shame, TAM+, Tips
Ever felt like your emotions were driving you off a cliff? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind dive into a powerful tool that could change the game for anyone in recovery or struggling...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 2, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness
When Nick Padlo hit rock bottom, he never expected that a serene meditation garden would be the catalyst for a profound transformation. As a West Point graduate and Army combat veteran, Nick’s journey through addiction and mental health struggles led him...
by Duane Osterlind | May 30, 2024 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Addiction, Easy Steps, TAM+, Therapy, Tips
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind explore the transformative power of routines in recovery. They discuss how establishing a daily routine can bring stability to the chaotic early and mid-stages of recovery, and how it...
