by Duane Osterlind | Feb 8, 2022 | Blog
The zero-tolerance that the system has put in place on their war on drugs is an antithesis of the help people need. When really, the goal is to get people in life, not just in a consistent loop of use. According to Dr. Benjamin Boyce, author of Dr. Junkie: One...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 7, 2022 | 12-step, Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Grief & Loss, Mental Health, Recovery, Therapy, Trauma
On this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, Duane speaks with Serge Prengel, the author of The Proactive Twelve Steps for Mindful Recovery. They dive deep into the process of change and this concept of the virtuous cycle that creates a positive feedback loop in our...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 2, 2021 | Blog
Jan Winhall, the author of Treating Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model, explains how our nervous system influences our behavioral choices as well as how we perceive the world and our situations by walking us through the world of the Polyvagal...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 19, 2021 | Blog
We cannot overstate the impact this pandemic has had on our health care providers. When you think about all the stress and pressures these frontliners are going through day in and day out, you can see how a lot of aspects are playing in that are leading to clinical...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 18, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Betrayal Trauma, Couples, Depression, Grief & Loss, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Recovery, Trauma
On today’s episode, Duane speaks with Dr. Karol Darsa about how to recognize trauma as well as some of the first steps you need to take to deal with trauma. Karol is the author of the book, The Trauma Map: Five Steps to Reconnect With Yourself. She dives deep into how...
