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Episode 67
In Episode 66, Mark and Steve explored the walls an addict spouse often throws up in defense against his betrayal-trauma-suffering spouse beginning t…
5 years, 2 months ago
The WALL Between Conflict and Connection
Episode 66
A BIG part of beginning to heal a marriage marred by pornography addiction, is for the addict spouse to provide a SAFE space for the betrayed spouse …
5 years, 2 months ago
How Can a Struggling Couple Come Out of "Relationship Limbo"?
Episode 65
In this episode, Mark and Steve respond to a recent email from a listener—
“I’d like to know how is it that your wives were willing and able to stay i…
5 years, 2 months ago
Can I Ever Go Back to Porn?
Episode 64
In this episode, Mark and Steve openly address a common issue they faced in their own recoveries, and one they see often with their clients—"Can I ev…
5 years, 2 months ago
What it Takes to SUCCEED in Recovery and Healing!
Episode 63
In this episode, Mark and Steve give listeners a window into what they've learned from their own recoveries and what they've experienced over many ye…
5 years, 3 months ago
Defining "Slips" and "Relapses"
Episode 62
When a couple is working together through addiction recovery and healing betrayal trauma, it can be VERY difficult to understand the differences betw…
5 years, 3 months ago
Where is the line between “loving” someone and “trusting” them?
Episode 61
In this episode, Mark and Steve address a PBSE listener's heart-felt dilemma. After discovering her spouse's addiction to porn and feeling the intens…
5 years, 3 months ago
Spiritual Safety and Sexual Intimacy: You Can Have Both!
Episode 60
In this episode, Mark and Steve address a questions submitted by a listener—
"Can you discuss the dynamic of being the spouse of an addict who is not …
5 years, 3 months ago
Is it "OK" to "Offend" Your Partner?
Episode 59
In this episode, Mark and Steve address some very poignant questions submitted by a listener:
"What do you do when the proof is in the pudding that yo…
5 years, 4 months ago
Great! He’s in Recovery . . . but What is He Thinking?
Episode 58
In this episode, Mark and Steve address a recent question by a listener—a very honest, legitimate, excellent question—
"Hi there, my recovering spouse…
5 years, 4 months ago