How do “Family of Origin” Issues Impact your Addiction, Recovery and Marriage Relationship?
In response to a PBSE Listener's situation and question, Mark and Steve share some raw and real thoughts and feelings from their own "families of origin." Here an excerpt from what the PBSE listener ...
9 Aug 202223min
Now that my partner is in recovery, what should our “sexual norms” look like as a Couple?
In this episode, Mark and Steve respond to a scenario and question from a PBSE listener— "Since my husband and I have gotten into recovery I struggle with still feeling like we are supposed to be hav...
2 Aug 202225min
It’s Been a Long Time Since I Looked at Porn–Am I Cured? Do I Still Need “Recovery Work”?
A PBSE listener writes in about her spouse who has been porn-free for over ten years. Yet, there are still many areas of his personal life and their relationship where there is room for growth and imp...
26 Jul 202228min
Would my Spouse Still be an Addict if He had Married Someone Else?
In this episode, Mark and Steve speak from the heart to a PBSE listener whose addict spouse passed away and now she finds herself wrestling with some horrific "what-ifs." Here's the honest and courag...
19 Jul 202228min
What if my Addict Partner DEMANDS Sex so He can Stay Sober?
In this episode, Mark and Steve directly address a spouse's extremely difficult situation. Here's a small excerpt from the message she sent to PBSE— He has been an off and on again porn user through ...
12 Jul 202222min
How “Sex” can be used as an “Intimacy Substitute.”
In this episode, Mark and Steve speak directly to a PBSE listener's in-depth question about sex being used as a substitute for true intimacy— "I love your podcast. I'd love to make a podcast topic re...
5 Jul 202222min
Recovery and Healing ARE Possible—Here's HOW to be Successful!
Porn/sex addiction recovery and healing from betrayal trauma can be SO confusing, frustrating and even come to the place of hopelessness! In this episode Mark and Steve give you a view into their ow...
28 Jun 202226min
The “Abuse Cycle” Par Two—The Impact of Abuse on Betrayal Trauma and Healing
In Episode 127, Mark and Steve addressed the "Abuse Cycle" and its effects on addicts in recovery. In this episode, they talk directly to the partners of addicts. How does the Abuse Cycle impact partn...
21 Jun 202231min
