Latest Overcome sex addiction Podcast Episodes
Why are Sexual Boundaries Critical for a truly "Connected Coupleship"?
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - April 11, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsOnce an addict starts into recovery and his partner begins her journey of healing betrayal trauma, a couple should immediately look at the difficult but essential work of SETTING BOUNDARIES. Why? Because the most connected relationships are BOUNDARIED RELATIONSHIPS! The first priority is to se...
As a Partner in Betrayal Trauma, I Feel Resentment Toward my Addict Partner. How do I Manage this?!
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - April 04, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsIn episode 169, Mark and Steve address a very raw and real scenario and question from the partner of a porn/sex addict. As a partner trying to heal from Betrayal Trauma, she feels a lot of resentment toward her addict partner who is in recovery and she wants to know HOW to process through these ...
How a lifetime of “Communication Trauma” can prevent “Healthy Connection” in the Here and Now.
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - March 28, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsWe have all suffered from "communication trauma" in our life experiences! This can too easily get in the way and/or sabotage healthy communication and connection in our current relationships. Here's how a PBSE listener expressed the challenge she is having with her partner who is an addict in re...
The “Fallacy of Fairness”—Why I Cannot Stand Up For Myself with my Partner
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - March 21, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsIn this episode, Mark & Steve address a PBSE listener's question about WHY she has trouble standing her ground, having a voice, speaking her truth and holding boundaries with her porn/sex addict partner. She is suffering from a very common "thinking error" known as the "fallacy of fairness." ...
W/hat Does a Formal, Full “Disclosure” Look Like?
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - March 14, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsIn this episode, Mark and Steve review what is an often mismanaged or overlooked “critical” part of porn/sex addiction recovery and betrayal trauma healing—the “Formal Disclosure Process.” - How NOT to do a disclosure: go-it-alone; “wing it;” engage in “staggered disclosures;” etc. - How ...
What Does a Formal, Full “Disclosure” Look Like?
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - March 14, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsIn this episode, Mark and Steve review what is an often mismanaged or overlooked “critical” part of porn/sex addiction recovery and betrayal trauma healing—the “Formal Disclosure Process.” - How NOT to do a disclosure: go-it-alone; “wing it;” engage in “staggered disclosures;” etc. - How ...
Having Trouble with “Couples Check-ins”? Give this a Shot.
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - March 07, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsWhat is a "Couples Check-in" and WHY is it so ESSENTIAL to your relationship success? What are the BARRIERS to the Couples Check-in? How to use the "Core Couples Check-in" format to succeed when all else fails! Learn more about Mark and Steve's revolutionary online porn/sexual addic...
When it comes to boundaries and consequences in recovery and healing, what is “my side of the street vs. his"?
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - February 28, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsIn this episode, Mark and Steve address what can often be a confusing topic for couples—when it comes to recovery, healing, boundaries and consequences, what is my side of the street vs. his side of the street? How do I know when I've crossed the line? Here's a question sent in by a PBSE listen...
Is all this “Recovery & Healing Crap” really Worth it? Hope for Couples.
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - February 21, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsRecovery from Porn/Sex Addiction and healing from Betrayal Trauma are HUGE commitments, take a long time and are HARD work. It can be easy in the early to mid stages of that journey to wonder if success is really possible and if all this "crap" we're going through is really worth it! In this e...
Stop Focusing on your "Addiction Symptoms” and Get to your Core Issues!
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - February 14, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsToo often, those struggling with porn/sex addiction focus primarily on their outward addiction behaviors--the "symptoms" of addiction. Many believe, "Once I get sober, I'll be good to go." While sobriety is crucially important, it is NOT "recovery." If an addict is unwilling to look beyond the a...
Is there any “Good” to be Learned from Sex Addiction Behaviors and Betrayal Trauma?
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - February 07, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsIn this episode, Mark & Steve respond to a painful situation sent in by a PBSE listener. Her spouse was caught in an affair, which uncovered 6 years of multiple affairs and other sex addiction behaviors. Her addict spouse has been in dedicated recovery for some time now and in that process he ha...
My Partner has a Slip with Porn and I go Online to See What He was Looking at! How do I Stop this Painful Behavior?
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - January 31, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsIn this episode, Mark & Steve address a very common "painful" behavior that the partners of porn addicts can often engage in. A PBSE listener sent in a description of her situation: her boyfriend is currently in recovery for porn addiction and making a lot of great progress. Like nearly all add...
If I Don’t Get Angry/Intense When My Partner Slips/Relapses, He Becomes Complacent! How Do I Find a Healthy Balance?
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - January 24, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsA PBSE listener describes a situation that many partners of addicts face. Here's how she describes it. See if you can relate— My partner has been in recovery for only 3 months now and it was then that I found out about all of the disclosure of his addiction. He has had 2 relapses since then and...
What if I Marry an Addict in Recovery and Down the Road He Stops Choosing Recovery? Is there a “Safe Zone” to Prevent This?
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - January 17, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsThis episode is in response to a situation shared with us by a PBSE listener. She is currently engaged to a guy in his mind twenties who has struggled with porn addiction since age 9 or 10 and other more severe forms of sexual addiction in later years. He IS in active recovery; seeing a therapis...
How do I Forgive Myself after Betraying my Wife for 18 Years?!
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - January 10, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsHere's a raw, heart-felt submission from a PBSE listener— Hello Mark and Steve, I am a recovering porn addict and the grateful husband of the listener whose question about foreboding joy you answered in episode 107, “How Can I Ever Dare to Trust Him Again?” If you have time, I would be grateful...
After Our Long Addiction and Betrayal History, We Now Live Like “Married Singles.” How Can We Get the “Chemistry & Spark” Back?
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - January 03, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsIn this episode, Mark and Steve address a "couple's issue" that is unfortunately all-too-common: In the wake of addiction and betrayal trauma, the relationship grows stale, becomes ambivalent and indifferent—it feels like the spark and chemistry are very low or even gone. Here's how one PBSE l...
Is 2023 already “Ruined” Due to His Destructive Sexual Behaviors over all the other years?!
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - December 27, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsAs we look at moving into a new year, many addicts in recovery and spouses healing from betrayal trauma, wonder if their year and experience will ever be "normal" again. Will they ever be able to go to the beach or a BBQ or pool party ever again without one or both being triggered? Can we watch ...
How to be the proactive “Architect” of your Holidays and 2023—as opposed to the same old “Reactive Firefighter.”
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - December 20, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsIf we're not mindful and proactive, addiction and betrayal trauma can turn our Holidays into constant "fires" that we run around putting out. Instead, how can we become the proactive "architects" of our Holidays and of 2023? Learn more about Mark and Steve's revolutionary online porn/sexual ad...
Does it Take a “Catastrophe” to Break Out of Addiction? And, Should I Disclose to My Partner?
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - December 13, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsWe recently received a VERY raw, vulnerable and transparent communication from one of our PBSE listeners who is struggling with porn addiction and has some very pointed questions. Here are some excerpts of what he sent us— I have been battling with porn and sex addiction off and on for the bett...
How to Raise Sexually Healthy Kids and Help Those Already Struggling
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - December 06, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsMark & Steve rarely address issues with kids and teens on PBSE podcast. However, two PBSE listeners submitted questions in this area. One is in addiction recovery and wants to know HOW to help his three young children (one more on the way) grow up to be sexually healthy adults who are not "set u...
How to Raise Sexually Healthy Kids and Help Those Already Struggling
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - December 06, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsMark & Steve rarely address issues with kids and teens on PBSE podcast. However, two PBSE listeners submitted questions in this area. One is in addiction recovery and wants to know HOW to help his three young children (one more on the way) grow up to be sexually healthy adults who are not "set u...
Now that I know about my addict partner’s past sexual behaviors, I don’t want to have sex with him!
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - November 29, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsThis PBSE episode comes from a very bold, but authentic situation and question from one of our listeners— I am a betrayed spouse and just listened to Episode 37, “I’m not Sexually Attracted to my Partner.” I was so hoping you would also be dealing with the betrayed spouse’s feelings of not bein...
Now that I know about my addict partner’s past sexual behaviors, I don’t want to have sex with him!
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - November 29, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsThis PBSE episode comes from a very bold, but authentic situation and question from one of our listeners— I am a betrayed spouse and just listened to Episode 37, “I’m not Sexually Attracted to my Partner.” I was so hoping you would also be dealing with the betrayed spouse’s feelings of not bein...
What Can You Do When Your Partner Will Not Acknowledge They Have a Porn Problem?
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - November 22, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsIn episode 150, Mark & Steve tackle a situation submitted by a PBSE listener— Her partner of 3 years came forward and admitted to her that he's been hiding his porn use from her their entire relationship. He was humble, willing and indicated that he would get help and do whatever it takes to br...
What Can You Do When Your Partner Will Not Acknowledge They Have a Porn Problem?
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - November 22, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsIn episode 150, Mark & Steve tackle a situation submitted by a PBSE listener— Her partner of 3 years came forward and admitted to her that he's been hiding his porn use from her their entire relationship. He was humble, willing and indicated that he would get help and do whatever it takes to br...
As a Porn/Sex Addict in Recovery, HOW do I Let Go of Deep Feelings of Shame & Unworthiness?
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - November 15, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsIn episode 149, Mark & Steve reach out to an addict in recovery who expressed some very deep feelings and meaning questions— Hi Mark and Steve, I love your podcast and have learned a ton from your experiences! Thank you for all that you do for the SA recovery community! I'm a betraying partner ...
As a Porn/Sex Addict in Recovery, HOW do I Let Go of Deep Feelings of Shame & Unworthiness?
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - November 15, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsIn episode 149, Mark & Steve reach out to an addict in recovery who expressed some very deep feelings and meaning questions— Hi Mark and Steve, I love your podcast and have learned a ton from your experiences! Thank you for all that you do for the SA recovery community! I'm a betraying partner ...
Steve's Lessons Learned in Successful Recovery!
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - November 08, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsThis is a special podcast and the first of its kind here at PBSE. In this episode, PBSE Co-Founder Steve Moore, goes “solo” and talks raw and real about how, in October, he celebrated 8 years of total sobriety from porn and sex addiction! Steve shares the incredible recovery lessons he’s learned...
My Addict Spouse Can’t Help His Bad Behaviors Because He is “Powerless”—Right?
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - November 01, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsIn this episode, Mark & Steve respond to a spouse's heart-felt description of the EXTREMELY traumatizing situation with her addict partner. Her words JUMPED out at Mark & Steve and they have a LOT to say to her and her partner!!! Here are the words she sent in to PBSE— I have been married to m...
Because of Trauma from my Addict Partner, I'm Seeing the World Through "His Hyper-sexualized Lens"!
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE - October 25, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsIn this episode, Mark and Steve address a very unfortunate, but all-too-common challenge for the partners of porn/sex addicts. Here's how a PBSE listener describes her extreme difficulty with this issue— I feel like I now understand, to a maybe uncomfortable degree, what’s going on in his head ...
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