"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 affects the mind and how recovery can happen in many ways. Whether we're looking at new treatment ideas or sharing stories that inspire, "The Addicted Mind Podcast" is all about understanding the complex world of addiction recovery and showing that recovery is possible. If you or someone you care about is dealing with the challenges of addiction, let "The Addicted Mind Podcast" be your friend and guide. We aim to give you the knowledge you need, share stories that inspire you, and show you that the journey to recovery is worth it. Subscribe now to be part of a community focused on learning, healing, and changing for the better. Your journey to a healthier mind and life begins right here.
What this show covers
addiction recoverytraumasobrietyrecoveryaddictionneuroplasticityshameself-acceptanceenvironmentharm reductionstigmafamily supportevidence-based caretreatment outcomesrelapse
What listeners will find here
Addiction beyond willpower: how culture, trauma, and environment shape the story
Addiction is the focus here, but not as a simple matter of choice or brain chemistry alone. Duane and Dr. Maria Cichosz explore how cultural narratives, trauma, environment, and stigma shape the way people understand addiction and respond to it.
Why 90 days of addiction care can double the odds of recovery
Addiction treatment outcomes take center stage as Joanna Conti explains what data from more than 100,000 patients says about lasting sobriety. The episode connects one family’s painful search for help with a broader push for verified results, real-time monitoring, and longer engagement in care.
An actor’s fall from the Chelsea Hotel to jail—and the recovery that finally stuck
Addiction, relapse, and recovery drive this conversation with actor and playwright Ned Van Zandt. He traces a life that moved from early success and New York excess to arrest, jail, treatment in Hawaii, and a service-centered sobriety that reshaped both his work and purpose.
Can calming your nervous system change pain, anxiety, and addiction?
Chronic pain, anxiety, and addiction are explored as connected expressions of an overactivated nervous system. Duane Osterlind and Dr. David Hanscom discuss why symptom-focused fixes often fall short and how neuroplasticity-based practices may support lasting healing.
Can shame become a guide instead of a life sentence?
Trauma, addiction, and shame take center stage as Duane Osterlind talks with Dr. Frank Spinelli about the wounds beneath compulsive behavior. The episode explores how shame differs from guilt and offers practical tools for turning shame into information that supports healing.
Episodes
TAM+ EP 113 The 4 Essential Boundaries That Will Transform Your Recovery Journey
17 Jul 2026 · 15 min
TAM+ EP 112 Breaking Down Walls: The Healing Power of Self-Disclosure in Recovery
2 Jul 2026 · 16 min
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