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The Psychology of Porn: An Interview on Lust, Misogyny, & Sexual Addiction Recovery

Posted on March 13, 2018 by

Last week I had the privilege of interviewing Andrew Bauman, the author of the new book The Psychology of Porn. In our conversation we explored topics in his book including lust, objectification, misogyny, and a “pornographic style of relating.” This short, insightful video is valuable … Continue reading →

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Fighting Lust With Love: How to Honor, Not Objectify (VLOG)

Posted on October 26, 2017 by

Lust is my drug of choice. This has been true for me since adolescence. It helped me cope with life’s challenges but in the end brought many more. Now that I’m in recovery, fighting lust is a daily ideal. Some … Continue reading →

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Angry Birds & Killer Bees (How to Talk to Children About Sex)

Posted on September 15, 2017 by

Talking to kids about sex is an essential, yet difficult task for all parents. What complicates this challenge further is the advancement of technology and the early exposure to pornography that is rampant in our day and age. Last year I … Continue reading →

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Stories of Trauma & Sex Addiction – 2 Podcasts

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

Often those of us in recovery have survived a trauma-filled past. Whether it’s in the form of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, our past pains have a long-term impact on our lives and relationships (click here for more info). This … Continue reading →

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The Healing Power of Accountability – VLOG

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

Accountability is an essential part of a successful recovery plan and yet so many people resist implementing it. Check out my recent vlog where I share about my experience with accountability and why it is such a powerful modality for healing. –Forest … Continue reading →

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Mastery in Recovery

Posted on December 1, 2016 by

In my upcoming book “Life After Lust: Stories & Strategies for Sex & Pornography Addiction Recovery” I emphasize the importance of mastery in recovery. For those seeking long-term change, I invite you to listen to the following podcast on “Mastering the Plateau” … Continue reading →

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Out of Our Pain Comes Our Purpose

Posted on August 16, 2016 by

Over a decade ago I checked into a treatment program hoping to heal from a serious sexual addiction. A transformed life was Plan A. Plan B was a secret plot to escape to Las Vegas and drown myself in addictive self-destruction. My contingency … Continue reading →

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A Lesson from the Olympics: Don’t Give Up

Posted on August 4, 2016 by

As the world prepares for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, we anticipate many memorable moments. We look back on past records broken and heroic stories, wondering what we will soon witness. One historic story that brings me to tears … Continue reading →

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Love, Sex, Porn, & Addiction Discussion Group (Online & Free)

Posted on July 29, 2016 by

I recently became of aware of some online resources for sexual addicts. First, the website called InTheRooms.com provides many free online 12-Step meetings such as Sexaholics Anonymous, Sex Addicts Anonymous, Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous, Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families, … Continue reading →

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Permission to Rest

Posted on July 15, 2016 by

As a person in recovery, I find it very hard to give myself the rest and relaxation I need. What comes naturally for me is overcommitment and overachievement. I too often prioritize productivity over caring for myself responsibly. I know I … Continue reading →

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