When addressing unwanted sexual behavior or any level of sexual brokenness, the language of "addiction" is difficult to accept. What is it that makes something an addiction? What makes it a sexual addiction? To help us understand sexual addiction and its impact,  we talk to Dr. Adrian Hickmon, a therapist and the founder of Capstone Treatment Center. We discuss the criteria of an "addiction," why sexual addiction is so damaging, how trauma factors in, how it damages relationships, and what recovery from this addiction looks like. We also get to hear stories from Adrian's clinical work at Capstone.RESOURCESFull Episode Video (YouTube) Capstone Treatment Center (Adrian's organization) The Urge (Carl Erik Fisher's book) Don't Call It Love (Dr. Patrick Carnes' book) IITAP Certifications (PSAP & CSAT)
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281 - The Impact Of Sexual Addiction (w/ Dr. Adrian Hickmon)

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Summer months bring so much fun and excitement. But for those who are on the recovery journey, summer brings its own set of challenges. Warm weather means less clothing. This means more opportunities for temptations and triggers. On today’s episode, we talk about why summer can be so challenging, what we can do to be prepared for this season, and what it looks like to stay healthy!RESOURCESFull Episode Video (YouTube)
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362 - Staying Healthy For The Summer

Addiction can be challenging to wrap our head around. What is addiction? How did this happen? Why me? Robert Vander Meer is on the podcast today to discuss the image and behavior of a cyclone and how this metaphor is helpful in understanding how and why addiction shows up in our life. RESOURCESFull Episode Video (YouTube) Bob Newhart “Stop It” Video Cyclone of Addiction (from Pillar Six, Lesson One of Seven Pillars of Freedom) Pure Desire Groups Pure Desire Counseling FASTER Scale Three Circles Tool Escape Plan Recovery Action Plan
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361 - The Cyclone Of Addiction

Matt Dobschuetz, host of Porn Free Radio and founder of Recovered Man, is back on the show today!  Today, we talk about edging—non-relapse behaviors that follow our addictive patterns. We talk about what qualifies as edging, how to become more aware of any edging behaviors, the importance of check-ins with our community or group, and how to address these behaviors when we see them.RESOURCESFull Episode Video (YouTube) Pure Desire Groups Three Circles FASTER Scale Porn Free Radio Recovered Man Seven Pillars Of Freedom The Compassionate Warrior Unraveled
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360 - Edging In Recovery

Helping the next generation is not only about teaching what NOT TO DO. It also includes teaching them what TO DO.  On today’s episode, we’re joined by Barb Winters, founder of HopefulMom.net and author of Sexpectations.  Barb talks us through her experience in helping her children break free of pornography addiction and equipping them with the tools they need for healthy relationships. Barb speaks from her personal experience: as a parent not knowing where to start and now an expert in the area of equipping parents to help their kids.RESOURCESFull Episode Video (YouTube) Sexpectations (Barb’s Book) Barb’s Website
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359 - Helping Next Gen Navigate Healthy Relationships w/ Barb Winters

It’s here—a NEW group resource for single women! What does it look like to live sexually healthy as a single woman? Today, authors Heather Kolb and Ashley Jameson join us to talk through our new resource for single women, Authentically You. They talk through who is the target audience, what makes Authentically You unique, the differences between this new resource and other resources we have for women, and much more! RESOURCESFull Episode Video (YouTube) Behind the Mask (Recovery Resource for Student Women) Unraveled (Recovery Resource for Married Women) Authentically You (Recovery Resource for Single/Unmarried Women) GET STARTED Free eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal Trauma Free eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From Porn Schedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling Consultation Join A Pure Desire Online Group   SOCIALS Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on X (Twitter)
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281 - The Impact Of Sexual Addiction (w/ Dr. Adrian Hickmon)

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