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Jorge and Doug discuss some practical steps for starting the recovery and healing process, if you were “just found out”.  This is a common question of men looking for resources for someone recently discovered for their acting out.   

This episode is designed to be a guide to start their process of finding help and provide some simple resources to getting started.  So if you are a minister, a friend, or a counselor who gets this question a lot, feel free to pass this episode along. 

It is important to remember that you are not alone.  This is a difficult process and a difficult journey that was made by years of bad decisions and sin.  This episode hoping can be one of the first steps in finding freedom for the first time.  There is hope, and we want that for all men who are currently struggling. 

Please email us for more information.  [email protected] 

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Bonus Episode 19 –Powerless

Truly accepting my powerlessness began recovery for me. With that acceptance came my understanding that keeping my sins secret only kept me powerless.

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Doug discusses how he defines “lust” and how that affects his outlook in recovery. He discusses how the devil works by taking our eyes off of the gifts God has given us.

Doug seeks to help listeners see the importance of honoring God in our actions and with our focus…that lust dissipates as we act in line with the gifts provided just for us.

In you need more information or help, please email us at [email protected]

We would love to hear from you!

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Owning your actions and the hurt that you caused others is a very difficult and necessary step in recovery from any addiction.  In sex addiction recovery, we have a lot of people, identities, companies, and institutions that we have directly and indirectly caused harm.

Jorge and Doug discuss practical ways to set up Step 8 to be successful and enlightening. It is a step that can help us grow in developing empathy and grace.

Listen in to learn more, and please email us at [email protected] for more information.

We would love to hear from you!

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Doug interviews Caleb to hear about the redemption of his story and the clarity that came from recovery practices.

They discuss the ups and downs of recovery and the process over perfection concept.

Caleb’s testimony is a powerful message of the power of God in our lives. Listen to finds ways to utilize community to help you in your recovery.

Email us at [email protected] for more information…thank you for listening!

The book mentioned in this podcast can be found by following the link below:

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Doug interviews Caleb to discuss his journey through addiction.

He discusses his early family life as well as his introduction to pornography and acting out template.

He discusses family patterns, low points, and the darkness of his addiction.

Check out Part B for the rest of the story to hear how Caleb found recovery.

Email us at [email protected] for more information…thank you for listening!

The book mentioned in this podcast can be found by following the link below:

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Episode 58. Community Response, Motorcycles, and Poetry – Random Thoughts on Sex Addiction Recovery

Doug talks about some different aspects of sex addiction recovery and trusting God in the process.  He has two recordings from a listener that shared his thoughts/responses to a recent episode as well.

Doug talks about how to utilize your right brain in recovery as well to help us learn to get in touch with our emotions better.

Please email us at [email protected] for more information or to share your thoughts.  Also visit castimonia.org/podcast for information about the show as well as materials discussed on different episodes.

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Bonus Episode 18 – This Counseling Stuff Works

My recovery has many components. Meetings, accountability, working the steps, reaching out to others, and …counseling?

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Doug discusses the elements of community as they relate to recovery. We are stronger together, and there are elements of recovery that can only happen when we walk through them together.

Please visit castimonia.org/podcasts for more information or links to the books referenced. As always, email us at [email protected] with any questions and/or comments!

Thanks for listening!

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Emotional wounds affect all of us.

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