Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDating in Recovery with Kim Litton
Episode 197
Dating in recovery can feel overwhelming—especially when rigid “plans” feel like homework or too much pressure. In this heartfelt discussion, we expl…
1 year ago
Phases of Recovery in Sex Addiction: Moving Beyond “I Can’t” Into Integrity and Healing
Episode 196
In this episode, Allan Katz offers a clear and compassionate map for navigating the phases of sex addiction recovery—not just through abstinence, but…
1 year ago
Pushing My Partner to Have Sex: with Allan Katz
Episode 195
What happens when sexual addiction doesn’t just take place outside the relationship—but inside it, too? In this conversation, Allan Katz explores how…
1 year ago
“I’m Doing the Work—Why Isn’t She?” Navigating Disconnection in Recovery
Episode 194
In this deep-dive April Mailbag episode, the hosts tackle a heartfelt email from a listener in recovery who’s doing everything “right”—meetings, ther…
1 year ago
When She Shuts Down: How Addicts Can Keep Showing Up with Empathy
Episode 193
What should you do when your partner won’t engage, even after you've committed to recovery? In this April Mailbag episode, the hosts discuss the emot…
1 year ago
Why Isn't My Partner Loving Me? A Hard Look at Partner's Reactions to A Recovering Addict
Episode 192
In this thought-provoking April Mailbag episode, the hosts unpack a listener's email that dives into the painful space between recovery and reconnect…
1 year, 1 month ago
Understanding Kink: Healthy Expression or Hidden Addiction? -- Dr. Stefanie Carnes Explains
Episode 191
Kink. Fetishes. BDSM. Are they expressions of healthy sexuality—or signs of addiction and unresolved trauma? In this powerful and nuanced conversatio…
1 year, 1 month ago
When Kink and Sex Addiction Recovery Collide – Dr. Stefanie Carnes
Episode 190
What happens when non-traditional sexual behavior, recovery, and relationship dynamics intersect? In this 3.5-minute deep dive, Dr. Stefanie Carnes e…
1 year, 1 month ago
Kink or Addiction? How to Tell the Difference: Dr. Stefanie Carnes Explains
Episode 189
Is kinky sexual behaviors a healthy sexual expression or a sign of addiction?
In just 2.5 minutes, Dr. Stefanie Carnes unpacks the critical differe…
1 year, 1 month ago
When Is the Right Time to Make Amends?
Episode 188
Is there a "right" time to make amends in sex addiction recovery? What if the person in recovery isn’t following the 12-step model—or isn’t “there ye…
1 year, 1 month ago