Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMy Addict Spouse Can’t Help His Bad Behaviors Because He is “Powerless”—Right?
Episode 147
In this episode, Mark & Steve respond to a spouse's heart-felt description of the EXTREMELY traumatizing situation with her addict partner. Her words…
3 years, 7 months ago
Because of Trauma from my Addict Partner, I'm Seeing the World Through "His Hyper-sexualized Lens"!
Episode 146
In 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 list…
3 years, 8 months ago
What Role Can/Should a “Polygraph” Play in a Porn/Sex Addict’s “Disclosure” to a Partner?
Episode 145
In this episode, Mark & Steve respond to a PBSE listener's questions about "polygraphs" and their role in Disclosure to a partner—
Hi Mark & Steve, I …
3 years, 8 months ago
Are the Sexual Practices in Your Relationship “Safe”? How Can You Know?
Episode 144
In this episode, Mark & Steve address a very difficult and painful situation and questions submitted by a PBSE listener. Her spouse has engaged in se…
3 years, 8 months ago
I was just “blind-sided” by the shocking details of my husband’s sex addiction! Now what!
Episode 143
I this episode, Mark and Steve respond to a spouse who sent in a CRAZY HARD situation she is facing! Her courage, authenticity and wisdom are very im…
3 years, 8 months ago
My Husband Acts “Sexually Anorexic”—What Can I Do?!
Episode 142
A PBSE listener sent in a very raw and vulnerable situation and question. Here's what she said—
I've heard the term "sexual anorexia" and this descri…
3 years, 8 months ago
Basic Recovery/Healing Tools, Part Three: Building Your Support System
Episode 141
The Problem—
- RECOVERY/HEALING NEVER WORKS IN A VACUUM!
- Isolation, in all of its forms, decreases safety, encourages avoidance, feeds addiction and …
3 years, 9 months ago
Basic Recovery/Healing Tools, Part Two: The Couples Check-in
Episode 140
The Problem—
- Addicts: lack of skillset in connecting; inability to regulate emotional states; lacking insight/empathy into the reality of others; co…
3 years, 9 months ago
Basic Recovery/Healing Tools, Part One: The Power of Journaling
Episode 139
The problem—
Addicts—tuned out; numbed out; in-denial; lack emotional “wholeness” skills; the opposite of mindfulness is the state of compulsion/add…
3 years, 9 months ago
Let's Talk "Fetishes"!
Episode 138
In this episode, Mark and Steve tackle a series of questions sent in by a PBSE listener. She and her partner are in good, solid recovery with a thera…
3 years, 9 months ago