Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE
255 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 112 ratingsTwo sex addicts in long-term successful recovery are ALSO world-class mental health professionals who specialize in porn and sex addiction recovery. Drawing on 40 years of combined personal and professional experience, Mark and Steve get RAW and REAL about HOW to overcome addiction, heal betrayal trauma and save your marriage. If you're struggling with addiction—we get it. Recovery is hard. We've been there. We'll help you take the fight to your addiction like never before. If you're married to an addict—we KNOW what it's like to nearly destroy a marriage! We'll help you understand the world of your husband's addiction and begin healing your betrayal trauma, regardless of what he decides to do. You don't have to stay stuck. You don't have to keep suffering. We've made all the mistakes so you don't have to. Take back your life. Take back your marriage. Let's do this together! This is the PBSE podcast.
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Episodes
What is "Betrayal Trauma"—Part Two—Symptoms and Healing
February 04, 2020 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBThis episode is for women suffering from betrayal trauma AND their husbands who truly want to understand them. What are the symptoms of Betrayal Trauma? What are the feelings and words in your head and heart? Betrayal Trauma has a massive impact on a woman’s sense of self-worth: · Personal inadequacy (physical, emotional and sexual)—“I’ll never be enough!” · Insecurity—in the marriage and other relationsips · Spiritual damage—“Why would God let this happen.” The “f...
What is "Betrayal Trauma"—Part Two
February 04, 2020 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThis episode is for women suffering from betrayal trauma AND their husbands who truly want to understand them. What are the symptoms of Betrayal Trauma? What are the feelings and words in your head and heart? Betrayal Trauma has a massive impact on a woman’s sense of self-worth: · Personal inadequacy (physical, emotional and sexual)—“I’ll never be enough!” · Insecurity—in the marriage and other relationsips · Spiritual damage—“Why would God let this happen.” The “f...
What is "Betrayal Trauma"—Part One
January 28, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBWhen a spouse finds out about her husband's infidelity through porn use, an affair or other sexual behaviors, a flood of emotions can come rushing in—shock, confusion, anger, fear, inadequacy, anxiety, depression and many more. All of this is part of what is known as "Betrayal Trauma." In this episode, Mark and Steve talk raw and real about Betrayal Trauma— You are NOT going crazy! The roller coaster ride of emotions you're feeling is normal. Whatever you're feeling is OK for you. No one...
Porn—Stress Reliever or Stress Inducer?
January 14, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBA recent article in a popular publication claimed that "porn is the perfect stress reducer." In this episode, Mark and Steve get raw and personal about their experience. In the "short-term" porn is a "drug," an escape and gives a perceived "sense of control" over one's life. Porn gives a temporary feeling of self worth, connection and satisfaction. In the "long-term," after the escape of porn is over, the SAME challenges and stressors return--with a vengeance! Stress increases as feeling...
What is Porn and What is Not? It Might Not Be What You Think!
January 14, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBThere's a big debate about what is pornographic and what is not. In this episode, Mark and Steve talk raw and real about how defining "porn"—it's less about what's being taken in, and more about the impact it's having on the viewer and others. To the brain "meaning" is everything! It's all about your INTENTIONS. Parts vs. People Something to be consumed vs. someone to be valued Emotional isolation and disconnection What to DO: Use mindfulness journaling to assess your levels of fantas...