Sex is easy to joke about. It’s much harder to talk about honestly.

In this episode, Taylor and Pete are joined by trauma specialist Latina Griffin, LCSW, to unpack what’s really underneath sexual behavior — attachment, shame, betrayal, control, and recovery.

They discuss:

• Whether sex is actually a “need”
• Why sexual betrayal cuts so deeply
• The difference between addiction and compulsive behavior
• How pornography affects intimacy
• What gaslighting really means
• What recovery from infidelity actually looks like
• Why attachment, not orgasm, is the core issue

This isn’t a shock-value conversation. It’s an adult one.

If you’ve ever wondered why sexual betrayal feels like psychological devastation, or how couples rebuild after it, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways

• Sex itself isn’t the core issue. Attachment and safety are.
• Betrayal trauma mirrors PTSD symptoms.
• Shame fuels compulsive behavior.
• Pornography becomes damaging when it replaces connection.
• You cannot rebuild trust without over-communication and consistency.
• Recovery takes time, and usually longer than people expect.

Guest

Latina Griffin, LCSW
Trauma specialist focusing on betrayal trauma and compulsive sexual behaviors.

Books & Resources Mentioned

• Facing the Shadows – Patrick Carnes
• Going Deeper – Eddie Capparucci
• The Betrayal Bind – Michelle Mays
• Sexhelp.com
• Relay app (recovery support tool)

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