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The Addicted Mind Podcast

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

"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

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

Download: The 4 Essential Boundaries Worksheet

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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Recent Guests

David Sichel
Founder of Blue Shirt Media, AI call answering platform for addiction treatment centers
Blue Shirt Media
Episode: Episode 389: Bridging the Recovery Gap: How AI is Transforming Treatment Admissions with David Sichel
Christian Struthers
Motivational speaker, recovery advocate, founder of Dog Dash 3K
Dog Dash 3K
Episode: Episode 388: The Power of "I Get To": Surviving a 130 MPH Crash and Finding Purpose with Christian Struthers
Dr. Brody Miller
Author of Brain Rescue; co-creator of Addiction Rescue program
Brain Rescue / Addiction Rescue
Episode: Episode 387:Brain Rescue: Rewiring the Addictive Mind Through Neuroplasticity with Dr. Brody Miller
Eric Zimmer
Host of The One You Feed podcast; behavioral coach; author of How a Little Becomes a Lot
The One You Feed / author
Episode: Episode 386: How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes with Eric Zimmer
Adina Silvestri
Founder of Life Cycle Counseling; specializes in helping women with addiction
Life Cycle Counseling
Episode: Episode 385: Tend and Befriend Women and Addiction Treatment with Adina Silvestri
Muhamad Aly Rifai
Board-certified psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist; author of Hijacked Mind, How Addiction Rewires the Soul
Addiction treatment center; Hijacked Mind author
Episode: Episode 384: The Hijacked Mind: The Truth About Kratom, 7-OH, and How Addiction Rewires the Soul with Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai
Robert Stark
Husband, father, author, and farmer living off the grid in rural Alaska
Author of War Flower and Just Like a Soldier
Episode: Episode 383: War Flower: Sobriety, Self-Compassion, and Off-Grid Healing with Robert Stark
Nawal Roy
Founder and CEO of Holmusk
Holmusk
Episode: Episode 382: Revolutionizing Recovery: Using Data to Speed Up Healing With Nawal Roy
Stan Tatkin
Clinician, researcher, developer of PACT
PACT Institute
Episode: Episode 381: The Neurobiology of Betrayal: Why Trust Shatters and How to Rebuild with Dr. Stan Tatkin

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 Statesa month 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 States2 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 States4 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 States6 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 States10 months 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 388: The Power of "I Get To": Surviving a 130 MPH Crash and Finding Purpose with Christian Struthers
Q: What role did Millie the dog play in your recovery?
Millie served as a constant source of motivation and a symbol of care and responsibility, eventually inspiring the Dog Dash events and his deeper commitment to helping others and giving back to animal shelters.
Episode 388: The Power of "I Get To": Surviving a 130 MPH Crash and Finding Purpose with Christian Struthers
Q: So how did this start to evolve here and what happened?
Christian describes a trajectory from college partying and perfect external success to escalating risk, culminating in the 2016 crash; he credits a turning moment with the nurse's philosophy—You get to do this—that reframed his recovery and led to his current mission with Dog Dash 3K.
Episode 378: Decoding the Smoke: The Hidden Psychology of Smoking and Addictive Personalities with Dr. Judy Rosenberg
Q: What should someone do if they relapse?
Acknowledge relapse as a cue to recalibrate, reflect on the cause, and use destination disgust to realign with the goal of fulfillment rather than temporary relief.
Episode 378: Decoding the Smoke: The Hidden Psychology of Smoking and Addictive Personalities with Dr. Judy Rosenberg
Q: What is the Be the Cause Mind Map and how does it help with smoking?
The Mind Map maps childhood wounds to current behaviors, showing how addiction masks deeper issues and offering a path from wounds to health through a paradigm shift and healing.
Episode 378: Decoding the Smoke: The Hidden Psychology of Smoking and Addictive Personalities with Dr. Judy Rosenberg
Q: What topic will you be discussing today?
We will explore smoking as an addiction rooted in emotional wounds and the hole in the soul, and how a Mind Map framework can guide lasting change.

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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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