Beyond the Facade with Choose Recovery Services

19: Myths of Sexual Addiction - Part 1


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Today is the first of a three-part series all about common myths and misconceptions about sexual addiction. Listen in as Luke is a guest on Amie Woolsey and Alana Gordon’s Choose To Be podcast. 

Together they explore misconceptions about sobriety, the impact of acting-in behaviors, and the complexities of healing for both addicts and betrayed partners. 

This discussion provides essential information for anyone navigating the challenges of addiction and healing in relationships.

Watch the episode on YouTube HERE.

Listen to learn:

  • The difference between sobriety and true recovery

  • What “acting-in” behaviors are

  • The distinction between high sex drive and sexual addiction

  • Why hating your sexuality is counterproductive to recovery

  • Referenced in this episode:

    • Lust’s Roots in Trauma - Beyond the Facade podcast episode

    • Subscribe to Amie and Alana’s Choose To Be podcast

    • Chapters

      • 02:39 Discussion on Sex Addiction

      • 04:35 Myth: Sobriety is Just Not Acting Out

      • 12:07 Myth: Abstaining from Sex Cures Addiction

      • 15:55 Myth: More Sex Solves the Problem

      • 18:32 Embracing Healthy Sexuality

      • 20:22 The Journey of Healing and Recovery

      • 33:06 Myth: Acts of Service Don’t Heal Emotional Wounds

      • Coming Up!

        • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive led by Alana and Luke Gordon designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Sept 18th-20th, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

        • Connect With Us:

          • Learn more about Luke here

          • Schedule a complimentary consultation with Luke here.

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          • Wanting more? Choose Recovery Services offers many courses specifically for men:

            • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

            • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

            • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

            • Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

            • Additional Resources from Choose Recovery Services:

              • Choose To Be Podcast - This podcast focuses on helping women heal from infidelity and betrayal trauma.

                • Healing Hearts - 15-week self-paced course for individuals and couples to complete. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

                • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

                • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

                • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

                • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.


                • Learn more and register for courses at chooserecoveryservices.com

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