Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMy Partner Claims He “No longer notices women.” Is that possible?
Episode 137
In this episode Mark and Steve take on an issue that is more common than you might think. A PBSE listener wrote in about her partner who claims that …
3 years, 10 months ago
Is It Simply "Sex Addiction," or Something More?—Examining the Nuances & Roots of Addiction Behaviors.
Episode 136
In this episode, Mark and Steve tackle a VERY important issue—examining the nuances and roots of addiction behaviors. This is in response to a PBSE l…
3 years, 10 months ago
How do “Family of Origin” Issues Impact your Addiction, Recovery and Marriage Relationship?
Episode 135
In response to a PBSE Listener's situation and question, Mark and Steve share some raw and real thoughts and feelings from their own "families of ori…
3 years, 10 months ago
Now that my partner is in recovery, what should our “sexual norms” look like as a Couple?
Episode 134
In this episode, Mark and Steve respond to a scenario and question from a PBSE listener—
"Since my husband and I have gotten into recovery I struggle …
3 years, 10 months ago
It’s Been a Long Time Since I Looked at Porn–Am I Cured? Do I Still Need “Recovery Work”?
Episode 133
A PBSE listener writes in about her spouse who has been porn-free for over ten years. Yet, there are still many areas of his personal life and their …
3 years, 10 months ago
Would my Spouse Still be an Addict if He had Married Someone Else?
Episode 132
In this episode, Mark and Steve speak from the heart to a PBSE listener whose addict spouse passed away and now she finds herself wrestling with some…
3 years, 11 months ago
What if my Addict Partner DEMANDS Sex so He can Stay Sober?
Episode 131
In this episode, Mark and Steve directly address a spouse's extremely difficult situation. Here's a small excerpt from the message she sent to PBSE—
H…
3 years, 11 months ago
How “Sex” can be used as an “Intimacy Substitute.”
Episode 130
In this episode, Mark and Steve speak directly to a PBSE listener's in-depth question about sex being used as a substitute for true intimacy—
"I love …
3 years, 11 months ago
Recovery and Healing ARE Possible—Here's HOW to be Successful!
Episode 129
Porn/sex addiction recovery and healing from betrayal trauma can be SO confusing, frustrating and even come to the place of hopelessness!
In this epi…
3 years, 11 months ago
The “Abuse Cycle” Par Two—The Impact of Abuse on Betrayal Trauma and Healing
Episode 128
In Episode 127, Mark and Steve addressed the "Abuse Cycle" and its effects on addicts in recovery. In this episode, they talk directly to the partner…
4 years ago