by Duane | Apr 9, 2025 | TAM+
Imagine this: You’re about to play the biggest game of your life when someone offers to just put the final score on the board—you win! No sweat, no struggle, no game. Would you take that deal? In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, hosts Duane...
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 | Mar 20, 2025 | Addicted Mind Plus, Addiction, Family, Family Roles, Parenting, TAM+
In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric dive deep into the unspoken roles that families often fall into, especially when dealing with addiction. They explore how these roles—like the hero, caretaker, scapegoat, mascot, and lost child—can perpetuate...
by Duane | Mar 12, 2025 | Addiction, TAM+
Have you ever thought, “I’ve tried recovery before and failed—why try again?” or “This is just who I am”? These beliefs might be the biggest barrier to lasting recovery. In this solo episode, licensed therapist Duane Osterlind shares how...
