Sex Addiction #1: What Does Recovery Require?

In this first series in the Brainfood for the Good Life Podcast, Dr. Paul Schmidt helps us understand and apply the 30 Best Tips for Recovery from Sex Addiction that he has developed after 40 years working as a psychologist-life coach.

[0:54] Meet Dr. Schmidt--our guide to full, fast recovery from sexual addiction--both online and in his office

[2:52] Tip #1: Discover and take responsibility for your unique plan for healing

[3:32] Tip #2: Explore what God’s Word says about the effects of sexual problems (and the healing process)

[4:09] Tip #3: Ask yourself, Where did this addiction come from?

[5:03] Tip #4: Understand the addictive nature and power of the Internet

[7:28] Tip #5: Identify the different dangerous sexual behaviors (and recognize which you engage in)

[8:20] Tip #6: Learn the “helps” that actually harm recovery from sexual addiction

[9:09] Tip #7: Realize your family can’t take responsibility for your recovery

[9:55] What Dr. Schmidt says spouses should (and shouldn’t) do to help their recovering spouse

[10:38] Tip #8: Feel your guilt instead of blaming your spouse

[12:06] Tip #9: Learn how to recognize the symptoms of any addiction

[13:03] Tip #10: Choose and coordinate your own recovery team