#86 – Beware of Boredom When we are porn and sex addicts, boredom is not our friend. It provides a dangerous lid over our emotions that separates us from them. The result is a rudderless existence where we don’t know how we feel and...

#85 – Addiction Interactions ReDux Sex and porn addiction are a handful in and of themselves. But, the truth is that for some of us they’re just the tip of the iceberg. It is not unusual clients to approach me with more than one addiction. The...

#84 – Are Depression and Inflammation Within the Body Related? It’s important that we respect the links between mind and body wherever they exist for we are one integrated being. Research suggests that depression can actually cause physiological...

#83 – Can Gay Men Be Sex Addicts? It’s a question that is both vexing and relevant to the discussion of sex addiction. How do we distinguish between sexual liberation and problematic sexual behavior? The answer is to focus on the individual at...

#82 – When You’re at Risk of Relapsing Do I watch porn again or not? Do I call the sex worker or not? There’s a crucial moment after a period of abstinence when we have to decide if we’re going to fall back into addiction or carry on with a...

#81 – Harnessing Your Strengths All-too-often we allow our perceived weaknesses to dominate our views of ourselves and our recovery plans from addiction. A much wiser plan would integrated our strengths into our recovery. Our strengths are...

#80 – The Complexities of Love What is love? It certainly isn’t straightforward. It has many types. Is it necessary for our happiness? Love is a profound topic that deserves a conversation. What are the complexities of love? Find out…on this...

#79 – Creating the Future You Wish Is it even possible? How do we get to the place we’ve always wanted in our lives? For many listeners, this means ridding oneself of damaging addictive behaviors. But, when constructing our dream futures, it’s...

#78 – The Goal is an Integrated Life Healthy lives are not extreme but balanced. But, what are the key components? In this podcast, we take a look at how Mind, Body, Nutrition, and Social Connection come together to support healthy life change. Find...

#77 – Should Change Be Incremental - or All-at-once? It’s a question that comes up often in the field of addiction. Cold turkey or gradual reduction? In many ways, this question represents a false choice. All-at-once changes, can only be...