Episode 392: Beyond the Trauma Anchor: How Neuroplasticity Rewires Pain and Anxiety with Dr. David Hanscom

Episode 392: Beyond the Trauma Anchor: How Neuroplasticity Rewires Pain and Anxiety with Dr. David Hanscom

  In this episode of The Addicted Mind, host Duane Osterlind speaks with orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. David Hanscom about his book, Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind. They explore the deep physiological connection between chronic pain, anxiety, and addiction,...
Episode 384: The Hijacked Mind: The Truth About Kratom, 7-OH, and How Addiction Rewires the Soul with Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai

Episode 384: The Hijacked Mind: The Truth About Kratom, 7-OH, and How Addiction Rewires the Soul with Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai

In this episode, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai, a dual-trained internist, psychiatrist, and addiction medicine specialist with over 25 years of clinical experience. Together, they dive deep into a rising public health concern—Kratom and...
Episode 381: The Neurobiology of Betrayal: Why Trust Shatters and How to Rebuild with Dr. Stan Tatkin

Episode 381: The Neurobiology of Betrayal: Why Trust Shatters and How to Rebuild with Dr. Stan Tatkin

This episode features a deep dive into the complex neurobiology of betrayal with Dr. Stan Tatkin, the developer of PACT (A Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy). Hosted by Duane Osterlind, the conversation explores why betrayal feels like an existential threat,...
Episode 375: Shame in the Gut: The Neurobiology of Affect Dysregulation and Addiction with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis

Episode 375: Shame in the Gut: The Neurobiology of Affect Dysregulation and Addiction with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis

In this episode, Duane Osterlind sits down with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis, founder of the Center for Healthy Sex, to explore the complex relationship between shame, affect dysregulation, and addiction. Dr. Katehakis breaks down why shame isn’t just a “bad...
Episode 371: Neurodivergence, Identity, and the Science of Micro-Recovery with Early Brunner

Episode 371: Neurodivergence, Identity, and the Science of Micro-Recovery with Early Brunner

In this episode, Duane speaks with Early Brunner, the founder of Recovery Demystified. Early shares their powerful journey of navigating addiction as a queer, neurodivergent (autistic) person growing up in a small town. They discuss why traditional recovery models...