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The Psychology of Porn: An Interview on Lust, Misogyny, & Sexual Addiction Recovery
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
Posted in Addiction, Anti-Porn Movement, Recovery, Sexual Addiction
Tagged addiction, life after lust, psychology of porn, recovery
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Fighting Lust With Love: How to Honor, Not Objectify (VLOG)
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
Posted in Addiction, Female Sexual Addiction, Recovery, Sexual Addiction
Tagged addiction, lust, recovery
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Stories of Trauma & Sex Addiction – 2 Podcasts
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
Posted in Addiction, Recovery, Sexual Addiction, Shame, trauma
Tagged addiction, trauma
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Mastery in Recovery
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
Out of Our Pain Comes Our Purpose
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
Posted in Addiction
Tagged addiction, hope, inspiration, pornography, purpose, recovery, sexual addiction
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A Lesson from the Olympics: Don’t Give Up
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
Posted in Addiction, Change, Inspiration, Partner of Sexual Addict, Recovery, Sexual Addiction
Tagged 2016, addiction, Derek Redmond, Olympics, perseverance, recovery, Rio
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Love, Sex, Porn, & Addiction Discussion Group (Online & Free)
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
Posted in Addiction, Change, Partner of Sexual Addict, Recovery, Sexual Addiction
Tagged addiction, meeting, pornography, recovery, sexual addiction
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Permission to Rest
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
Posted in Addiction, Partner of Sexual Addict, Recovery, Self-care, Self-Compassion, Sexual Addiction
Tagged addiction, recovery, rest
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