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How Can a Porn/Sex Addict in Recovery, most effectively project His Authenticity and Higher Self?
How Can a Porn/Sex Addict in Recovery, most effectively project His Authenticity and Higher Self?
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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Sep 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In Episode 194, Mark and Steve respond to what may be the most brief situation and question ever submitted to PBSE. It comes from a sex addict trying to reconcile with his partner. Here's his submission—"How can I reconcile my infidelity and my care for women’s rights? My wife says that I’m lying to myself, but I feel like I do care about #metoo. Like, wtf???"In this episode, Mark and Steve get raw and real about HOW a porn/sex addict in recovery can most effectively project his authenticity and higher self to his partner. First, Mark and Steve talk about "obstacles"—Obstacles:- Lack of trust- Lack of empathy- Caught in victim mode- Lack of accountability for the past or future commitments- Unwillingness to collaborate- Lack of shame resiliency- Ego Defense Mechanisms (Pride, stubbornness, machismo, ego)- Incorrect paradigms surrounding sexuality, connection, etc. (PLUG FOR D2C)- Addict/Survival Resistance mentalityThen they talk about the "solutions"—Solutions:- Actively seeking and developing trust-building experiences- An openness to other paradigms and ways of doing things (input from a spouse, therapist, group members, friends, etc)- Practicing and growing in active account-ability and response-ability- Developing vulnerability and mindfulness- Practicing & developing self-worth and confidence- Sobriety- Consistent follow-through and change in working to fix cultural and cognitive distortions regarding sexuality, connection, etcLearn more about Mark and Steve's revolutionary online porn/sexual addiction recovery and betrayal trauma healing program—"Dare to Connect!" You have live access to Mark and Steve in 3 one-hour sessions every week—addicts, spouses and couples! And live support groups on weekends, facilitated by Mark and Steve! To try a free, 2-week trial, visit—daretoconnectnow.comFind out more about Steve Moore at: Ascension CounselingLearn more about Mark Kastleman at: Reclaim Counseling Services
Released:
Sep 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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