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The Addicted Mind Podcast

Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Mental Health
Addiction Recovery
Addiction
Recovery
Trauma
Shame
Community Support
Mindfulness
Self-Compassion
Therapy
Emotional Regulation
Personal Growth
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Positive Psychology
Addiction Treatment
Family Dynamics
Resilience
Substance Use Disorder
Neuroplasticity
Sobriety

"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.

We're here to do more than just talk about addiction.

We want to show you how to heal and recover.

Our talks with experts and people who have beaten addiction give you important insights into how addiction af... more

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Latest Episodes

Would you have made different decisions if you’d known, early in life, that you had a genetic propensity toward addiction? Dr. Evelyn Higgins asks that question, and it opens up a bigger one: what changes when we look at the biological side of addict... more

This is a rebroadcast of Episode 90 with Julie L. Hall, a conversation originally released on The Addicted Mind.

Maybe you grew up in a home where your feelings didn’t seem to have a place. Everything seemed to orbit around one parent’s moods and ne... more

Content note: This episode includes discussion of childhood abuse, domestic violence, and a suicidal crisis. If you’re struggling, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7.

For so many of us, staying ... more

Maybe someone you love is starting treatment for opioid use disorder and their doctor mentioned buprenorphine, or a monthly shot, and you're thinking, Wait... isn't that swapping one opioid for another? Or maybe you're the one struggling, and the ide... more

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Recent Guests

Julie L. Hall
Educational writer, poet, journalist and author of The Narcissist in Your Life
Episode: Episode 398: Recognizing the Patterns of a Narcissistic Parent with Julie L. Hall (Rebroadcast)
Rich Dunning
Medical-device executive, author, and father in recovery.
First Language Foundation
Episode: Episode 397: Breaking the Silence of Childhood Trauma and Addiction with Rich Dunning
Nick Casale
Pharmacist with 15 years of experience in addiction medicine and opioid use disorder
Episode: Episode 396: Buprenorphine, Fentanyl and the Opioid Crisis: What Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Really Does with Nick Casale, PharmD
Maria Cichosz
Critical Drug Studies Scholar and novelist
Victoria College at the University of Toronto
Episode: Episode 395: How Culture Shapes the Way We See Addiction: Stigma, Willpower and Why Environment Matters with Dr. Maria Cichosz
Joanna Conti
Founder of Vista Research Group and Co-founder of Conquer Addiction
Vista Research Group; Conquer Addiction
Episode: Episode 394: The 90-Day Benchmark: What 100,000 Patients Teach Us About Lasting Sobriety Joanna Conti
Ned Van Zandt
Actor, playwright, in long-term recovery
(Various acting roles; creator of Lost in Del Valley)
Episode: Episode 393: Lost in Del Valle: How Actor Ned Van Zandt Turned His Darkest Days Into Redemption
David Hanscom
Former orthopedic spine surgeon and author
Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind (Book); backincontrol.com
Episode: Episode 392: Beyond the Trauma Anchor: How Neuroplasticity Rewires Pain and Anxiety with Dr. David Hanscom
Dr. Frank Spinelli
Physician, trauma-informed coach, author of The Shame Compass
ReFrame (trauma-informed coaching)
Episode: Episode 391: Using Shame as a Compass for Healing with Dr. Frank Spinelli
Janet Whitney
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; author of Facing Your Fears and Following Your Dreams
JanetWhitneyMFT (website: janetwhitneymft.com)
Episode: Episode 390: Healing in the Shadows: A Mother’s Journey Through Eating Disorders, Addiction, and Recovery with Janet Whitney

Hosts

Duane Osterlind
Host with a focus on addiction recovery, bridging personal experience with outreach and education.
Eric Osterlind
Co-host providing behavioral coaching perspectives and recovery insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Great for Students

    This Podcast, is my favorite; hands down. It’s a great resource for students of social work, CASAC, and mental health. It’s so insightful, educational, and informative. I recommend listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The.Mrs.Shaw
    United States4 months ago
  • Outstanding!!

    I’m very thankful that I came across this podcast. Every episode I’ve listened to has provided me with so much useful information and encouragement. My very favorite episode is ‘How a little becomes a LOT’ (by Eric Zimmer). I’m a big fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lotsameows
    United States4 months ago
  • Hit the nail on the head!

    Thank you for breaking it down and explaining exactly how I feel as a betrayed partner. I am getting my power back.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R—M--G
    United States6 months ago
  • Saved my life

    This podcast and the hosts I think helped save my life. In a time when I didn’t know where to start I came here. It has got me through so many tough times and provided me tools and resources to help my own mental health and recovery from addiction. This work that you do is a gift to the world and I’m thankful for that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L!st3n3r
    United States9 months ago
  • Understanding Addiction

    Duane is passionate about helping people understand addiction! He also models what it looks like to show incredible love and compassion and understanding while also describing what firm boundaries and self-care looks like. Listening to these episodes is like taking a class on understanding addiction with real life examples. Most importantly, I think it helps people realize that we are not alone and that we ALL have struggles. Duane is helping to build a community that can help heal addictions... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Solarch
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise practical tools and worksheets for recovery.
Guests are experts with lived experience, offering hopeful, science-backed guidance.
The show is commended for compassionate, non-judgmental approaches to addiction and trauma.

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Episode 398: Recognizing the Patterns of a Narcissistic Parent with Julie L. Hall (Rebroadcast)
Q: What would we see if there was a child and a narcissistic parent?
Hall describes a family organized around the parent's needs, with children adapting to avoid criticism or attack. Children may be cast as a favored golden child or a blamed scapegoat, and their own needs and independence can be neglected.
Episode 398: Recognizing the Patterns of a Narcissistic Parent with Julie L. Hall (Rebroadcast)
Q: What does narcissism mean, and what does it mean to call someone narcissistic?
Hall says narcissistic behaviors such as arrogance and superiority can mask vulnerability, shame and worthlessness. She describes narcissism as a defensive coping structure that may develop early in life.
Episode 396: Buprenorphine, Fentanyl and the Opioid Crisis: What Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Really Does with Nick Casale, PharmD
Q: What is some of the data you're finding out about these medications, especially around how these drugs work in treatment and what evidence shows their use is important?
Casale cites low treatment rates and overdose deaths, describes evidence that buprenorphine treatment supports recovery, and says real-world data show fewer non-fatal overdoses among treated patients. He also discusses reduced infection risks and the benefits of ongoing treatment.
Episode 396: Buprenorphine, Fentanyl and the Opioid Crisis: What Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Really Does with Nick Casale, PharmD
Q: Can you give us a basic description of buprenorphine so that we know what this is?
Casale describes buprenorphine as a partial opioid agonist that binds to the same receptors as other opioids, helping ease withdrawal and cravings while blocking other opioids from binding.
Episode 397: Breaking the Silence of Childhood Trauma and Addiction with Rich Dunning
Q: What would you want someone who is stuck in that space to know?
Dunning says the past does not have to define a person, life is precious, and taking responsibility for today and asking for help can change the future.

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The show centers on understanding addiction, recovery, and the science and life practices that support long-term change. Across episodes, listeners hear personal recovery stories, clinical insights, and practical frameworks—from neuroplasticity and data-driven care to boundaries, self-disclosure, and gender-specific treatment. A notable strength is pairing expert perspectives with accessible, actionable tools (worksheets, exercises, and real-world resources) while weaving in caregiving, trauma, and recovery journey narratives. A recurring theme is translating research into compassionate, effective approaches that help individuals, families, and professionals navigate the path to healthier minds and lives.

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1. Julie L. Hall
2. Rich Dunning
3. Nick Casale
4. Maria Cichosz
5. Joanna Conti
6. Ned Van Zandt
7. David Hanscom
8. Dr. Frank Spinelli

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