
"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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 511 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & FitnessMedicine | |||

The more we learn about the addicted mind, the more we uncover the deep connections between trauma, mental health disorders, and addiction. Today, we’re taking this exploration personal, guided by the experiences of Janet Whitney—a Licensed Family an... more
In this episode, host Duane Osterlind sits down with David Sichel —entrepreneur, founder of Blue Shirt Media, and creator of Sober Transport. David shares his personal journey through addiction, multiple relapses, and long-term recovery, alongside ho... more
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Are you constantly saying "yes" to everyone else's needs while your recovery takes a backseat? In this eye-opening episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, host Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind dive deep ... more
In this powerful episode of The Addictive Mind, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Christian Struthers to discuss his incredible journey from an ego-driven lifestyle of addiction to surviving a catastrophic, near-fatal car accident. Christian shares... more
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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!
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!
Thank you for breaking it down and explaining exactly how I feel as a betrayed partner. I am getting my power back.
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.
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
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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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Recent guests on The Addicted Mind Podcast include:
1. David Sichel
2. Christian Struthers
3. Dr. Brody Miller
4. Eric Zimmer
5. Adina Silvestri
6. Muhamad Aly Rifai
7. Robert Stark
8. Nawal Roy
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