by Duane Osterlind | Sep 8, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Bio Markers, DNA, Medical Treatment, Recovery, Science
If you found out earlier on in your youth that you actually have a genetic propensity toward addiction, would you have made decisions a lot differently? Addiction is a bio-psycho-social model, but we don’t really look at the biology part of it. Sometimes, we have to...
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 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 | Jan 27, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addictive Behaviors, Brain, Mental Health, Neuroscience, Porn Addiction, Pornography Addiction, Recovery, Rewiring The Brain, Science, Sex Addiction, Social Media
Join us for a fascinating exploration of the brain’s potential with Dr. Trish Leigh, a cognitive neuroscientist and esteemed neurofeedback practitioner. Dr. Leigh shares her valuable insights on how neurofeedback can be harnessed to combat behavioral addictions...
by Duane Osterlind | Nov 11, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Addictive Behaviors, Neuroscience, Recovery, Therapy
Renowned behavioral neuroscientist Judy Grisel joins us for an eye-opening conversation on addiction and recovery. Judy shares her compelling journey from grappling with substance abuse as a young teenager to becoming a leading expert in addiction neuroscience. Her...
