by Duane Osterlind | Jul 28, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Healthcare, Recovery, Therapy
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Richard Taite, a leading figure in addiction treatment who has transformed his own life and countless others. Richard takes us through his 25-year battle with addiction, highlighting moments of despair like homelessness, and...
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 | Jun 16, 2025 | Addiction, Author, Grief & Loss, Healing, hope
Duane is joined by Beau Williams, the author of “One Year With My Soulmate.” We discuss the deeply personal and emotional process of navigating life after such profound loss. Beau courageously opens up about his late partner Melanie’s struggles with...
by Duane Osterlind | Jun 9, 2025 | Addiction Recovery Groups, Prison, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Women Addiction, Women's Prisons
Years ago, Olivia Sproat stood at a crossroads. As a provisional psychologist and former counselor, she was drawn to a unique women’s rehabilitation prison in Australia—a place where the focus on compassion and respect seemed to offer a glimmer of hope. Today,...
by Duane Osterlind | May 27, 2025 | Addiction, Addictive Behaviors, Author, Brain, Science
Mike Long, the brilliant physicist-turned-writer and co-author of “The Molecule of More,” joins us for a riveting conversation on the Addicted Mind Podcast. Together, we dissect the fascinating world of dopamine and its powerful influence over our behavior...
