Category: Sexual Addiction
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🎙️ New Podcast Interview: Porn is Not the Problem on the Divorcing Religion Podcast
Discover Forest Benedict’s powerful new interview on the Divorcing Religion podcast: “Porn is Not the Problem.” Explore porn addiction myths, ethical porn, Internal Family Systems, and healing from religious trauma and sexual shame in this honest, hopeful conversation.
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The F-Word Was Father’s Day: A Poem of Reclamation
A healing poem about reclaiming Father’s Day from trauma through self-love, fatherhood, and inner reparenting. A tribute to self-fathering and growth.
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Now Offering Professional Consultation for Therapists & Helping Professionals
If you’re a therapist, coach, or mental health professional looking for support, clarity, or direction, I’m excited to share something new with you. After years of walking through the personal and professional terrain of healing, learning, and unlearning, I’ve officially opened up professional consultation offerings—and my brand-new Professional Consultation page is now live. Whether you’re navigating complex cases, burnout,…
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Ditching 12-Step Dogma: Science-Based Recovery That Actually Works
Uncover the truth about 12-step programs and why they rely on pseudoscience rather than evidence-based recovery. Learn how outdated dogma can hold people back and discover science-backed alternatives that actually work for overcoming addiction.
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Lust Without Limits: Embracing Passion with Awareness
In my last post, Lust is Liberating, I explored how embracing our desires can be a powerful act of self-acceptance and personal freedom. Lust, when approached with awareness and authenticity, can enhance our relationships, deepen pleasure, and empower us to own our sexuality. But what happens when lust operates without intentionality? When it becomes an…
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My Going Inside Podcast Interview: Religious Trauma, Sex Addiction, Masculinity, & IFS
Explore healing and authenticity in the latest Going Inside Podcast episode with Forest Benedict. Dive into religious trauma, sex addiction recovery, toxic masculinity, and the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS). A must-listen for anyone seeking freedom and self-connection.
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What Do You Want to Read? Should We Dig Deeper or Break New Ground?
Discover meaningful topics that matter most to you. Explore personal growth, childhood trauma, codependency, IFS, ADHD, religious trauma, and more in this reflective blog post. Share your thoughts and help shape the conversation.
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Hating Addiction Won’t Heal It: An IFS Perspective
Healing addiction requires understanding and compassion, not hate. Discover how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy offers a unique approach to addiction by addressing the underlying pain with curiosity and self-love. Learn more from my recent podcast interview on the power of IFS and how it can lead to lasting healing.
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Pay Attention to Your Pain (It’s Worth It)
We are great at running from our pain. Distracting. Numbing. Scrolling. Working. Doing. Intellectualizing. Researching. Analyzing. Avoiding. Critiquing. Judging. But none of those strategies give our pain what it needs from us. Our pain needs someone to pay attention. Gentleness. Compassion. Listening. Care. Comfort. Connection. Presence. Attunement. Love. May we all take the time to pay…
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How to Finally Be Free
Discover how true freedom comes from healing deep emotional pain, not avoiding it. In this post, explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can help you release past wounds, let go of shame, and reconnect with your authentic self. Learn how to build a new, empowering relationship with yourself and live the life you’ve always…