In this episode of In the Circle, Kari Kwinn provides a groundbreaking perspective on codependency from the vantage point of a person in a relationship with a sex addict. It’s about overcoming shame, the loneliness of anonymity, and the nuanced dynamics of recovery from co-sex addiction.

Kari Kwinn is an anthropologist by training and a seasoned observer of human interaction, once described by a client as “an air-traffic controller for human experience.” Her work centers on understanding group dynamics and offering the right language, structure, or copy to help people navigate complex situations with clarity.

Kari is fascinated by how humans, as sentient organisms, use language to move through systems built on mechanical infrastructure. Kari’s first book, Better Boundaries, equips readers with practical tools for handling difficult conversations and invites a deeper look at what makes collaboration not just possible, but powerful.

This discussion covers the different ways in which sex addiction manifests and what we can do to overcome it. 

Tommy Discusses:

• A unique perspective on codependency
• Practical communication tools
• Destigmatizing sex addiction and codependency
• Overcoming shame 

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