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...
by Duane Osterlind | May 12, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Family, Mental Health, PSA, The Harris Project, Trauma
After facing the unimaginable heartbreak of losing a child, Stephanie Marquesano transformed her grief into a powerful mission to advocate for individuals battling co-occurring disorders. Her son Harris’s struggle with mental health and substance use inspired...
by Duane Osterlind | May 6, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Brain, Change, Neuroscience, Recovery, Rewiring The Brain, Science, Trauma
After enduring the chaos of addiction and the devastation of personal loss, Dr. Devin Effinger emerged with a new perspective and a mission to explore the healing potential of neuroscience. At just 15, a traumatic brain injury set the stage for a tumultuous journey...
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 | Apr 7, 2025 | 12-step, Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, CBT, DBT, Recovery, Therapy
On this episode of the Addicted Mind podcast, our guest is Tom Horvath, founder of Practical Recovery and co-founder of Smart Recovery. Smart Recovery is a non-12-step approach to addictive behavior problems that provides an alternative to programs like Alcoholics...
