In this powerful episode of Grey Matter Live, Leighton Grey KC sits down with prolific author and world-renowned psychologist Dr. Doug Weiss. Together, they dive deep into the silent epidemics affecting marriages and individuals today: sexual addiction, pornography, and the often-overlooked "intimacy anorexia".
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Dr. Weiss shares his incredible personal testimony—from a childhood marked by abuse and addiction to a life of total freedom in Christ. He provides clinical and spiritual insights into how the digital age is fueling a rise in addiction and offers a roadmap for recovery for both individuals and their partners.
Key Topics Discussed:
✅ The Power of Testimony: Dr. Doug's journey from foster care and foster homes to clinical practice.
✅ The Rising Tide of Addiction: How AI, social media, and video games are changing the landscape of pornography.
✅ Intimacy Anorexia: Defining the active withholding of spiritual, emotional, and physical intimacy in marriage.
✅ Partner Betrayal Trauma: Understanding the PTSD-like symptoms experienced by spouses.
✅ The Skill of Forgiveness: Why forgiveness is a "superpower" that allows us to walk in the Spirit instead of being ruled by emotions.
✅ Emotional Fitness: How being emotionally fit allows you to experience the Holy Spirit more deeply.
Resources:
Official Website: drdougweiss.com
Intimacy Anorexia Resources: intimacyanorexia.com
Counseling: Heart to Heart Counseling Center
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