Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow do I Stop Comparing Myself to Porn and His Sexual Fantasies?
Episode 177
In Episode 177, Mark and Steve address a very heart-felt question sent in by a PBSE listener—
"My partner recently came clean to me about porn addicti…
3 years ago
If “Sex is Optional,” How can a Couple Possibly Stay Connected?!
Episode 176
In this episode Mark and Steve address a super common question—if "sex is optional" in a relationship, then how can a couple possibly stay connected?…
3 years, 1 month ago
How Can We Avoid the Traps and Pitfalls of Addiction Recovery and Betrayal Trauma Healing?
Episode 175
Episode 175 finds Steve and his wife on vacation on the island of Hilo in Hawaii. Hilo is the site of an actual "active" volcano. While there, they o…
3 years, 1 month ago
What Keeps us Stuck in Addiction and What Does “Real” Recovery Look Like?
Episode 174
The partners of sex/porn addicts can find it difficult or near impossible to discern whether or not their partner is still "stuck in addiction" or in…
3 years, 1 month ago
What Happens When we “Weaponize” What Could be “Healthy Boundaries”?
Episode 173
Healthy Boundaries are CRITICAL to our individual happiness and authenticity—AND—to our connection as a couple. But when we're not experienced with s…
3 years, 1 month ago
“Normal Human Attraction” vs. “Toxic/Betraying Lust”?
Episode 172
In Episode 172, Mark and Steve tackle a topic that is extremely difficult, triggering and traumatizing for the partners of porn/sex addicts and even …
3 years, 2 months ago
What can I do about “Random ED Symptoms” in Sexual Intimacy with my Partner?!
Episode 171
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a VERY common challenge among those struggling with porn/sex addiction AND also common for addicts in recovery. The disc…
3 years, 2 months ago
Why are Sexual Boundaries Critical for a truly "Connected Coupleship"?
Episode 170
Once an addict starts into recovery and his partner begins her journey of healing betrayal trauma, a couple should immediately look at the difficult …
3 years, 2 months ago
As a Partner in Betrayal Trauma, I Feel Resentment Toward my Addict Partner. How do I Manage this?!
Episode 169
In 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 f…
3 years, 2 months ago
How a lifetime of “Communication Trauma” can prevent “Healthy Connection” in the Here and Now.
Episode 168
We have all suffered from "communication trauma" in our life experiences! This can too easily get in the way and/or sabotage healthy communication an…
3 years, 2 months ago