In this episode, Duane Osterlind sits down with Dr. Rachel Docekal to discuss the shifting landscape of youth addiction and mental health. With over 40 years of history, the Hanley Foundation is moving beyond the "Just Say No" era into evidence-based prevention that addresses the root causes of use: isolation, digital addiction, and the mental health fallout ... Show More
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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 feeling" but a survival-ba ... Show More
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Episode 373: Grieving the "Lover": Navigating Chaos with the Satir Model of Change with Steve Buckby
In this episode of The Addicted Mind, we dive deep into the world of experiential therapy with Steve Buckby, a seasoned therapist with over 50 years of experience. Steve shares his profound insights into the Virginia Satir Model and how its principles of change, the "Mandala," an ... Show More
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When Unwanted Thoughts Hijack Your Peace: Therapy for Overthinking
Feeling like your brain just won’t shut up? You’re not imagining it. In this episode of Take Out Therapy, we’re diving into the relentless stream of automatic thoughts—the mental chatter that keeps empathic high achievers locked in self-judgment, overthinking, and emotional overl ... Show More
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3615: Benefits of Mindfulness by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Emotional Health
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3615: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores how mindfulness can transform emotional health, boost physical resilience, and deepen our ... Show More
11m 8s