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Tag Archives: recovery
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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Benedict Interview: Every Child at Risk of Early Exposure to Pornography
In my recent interview with Dr Allan Hedburg, he asked what type of home and what type of child were most vulnerable to pornography. My answer may surprise you. I shared what I wholeheartedly believe, that “every home and … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Children, Parents, Recovery, Sexual Addiction, Teens
Tagged children, parent, pornograph, protecting, recovery
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How to Know if a Sex Addict is Really in Recovery (A Podcast Interview)
Partners of sex addicts are on heart-breaking and hard journey. One of the many challenges they face is seeking emotional safety within their relationship, which is a difficult skill to master. In many cases, an addict will make promises of … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Partner of Sexual Addict, Recovery, Sexual Addiction, trauma
Tagged betrayal, partner, recovery, trauma
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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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Finding Calm in the Chaos: Facing Fires, Storms, and Suffering
I’ll admit, this week’s been a tough one for me. With friends and family facing unpredictable fires, I have felt concerned and helpless. This morning as I sought my own inner peace amidst these circumstances, I realized I have something … Continue reading
The Ethics of Sex: Fresno Bee Article & Radio Interview
This week I had two great opportunities to share my professional and personal perspectives on the local radio and newspaper. I’m grateful for these opportunities and and would love to share them with you. If you’ve read my book Life … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-Porn Movement, Recovery, Sexual Addiction
Tagged alignment, Fresno Bee, life after lust, LifeSTAR, porn addiction, recovery, trevor carey
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Hustler, Hefner, & Ethical Sex in Recovery
Today I finished writing an important piece called The Recovering Addict’s Guide to Ethical Sex: Hefner and Hustler Had it Half Right. This article invites readers to live in alignment with their sexual and moral values and to stand against … Continue reading
What My Partner is Worth
Essential Mindset #13 in Life After Lust (2017). From the chapter “What My Wife is Worth.” Share if you agree. –Forest Benedict, LMFT, SATP, Clinical Director of LifeSTAR of the Central Valley and author of Life After Lust. If you benefited from this … Continue reading
Repeat This and Recover
PLEASE SHARE IF YOU AGREE –Forest Benedict, LMFT, SATP, Clinical Director of LifeSTAR of the Central Valley and author of Life After Lust. If you benefited from this article, please “follow” us on this blog and on Twitter, “like” us on Facebook, and SHARE this … Continue reading
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