Beyond Sexual Brokenness - Real Time Stories of Recovery

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This episode features an in-depth conversation with a certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT). Topics covered include the impact of pornography addiction, the challenges of maintaining long-term sobriety, the effect on personal integrity, and the influence of the wounded inner child, among other related issues.
Key Barriers to Sustainable Sobriety:

• Unstructured Programs and Misunderstanding of Effort Required: Lack of a clear, organized plan and insufficient awareness of the commitment needed for lasting recovery.
• Incomplete or Absent Initial Steps: Failing to fully engage with the first steps of the 12-step program, including confronting the truth and avoiding superficial approaches.
• Isolation and Reluctance to Surrender Control: Attempting recovery alone and not fully relinquishing control or seeking support from others.

This episode is sponsored by Relay, the #1 program for finding lasting freedom from addiction. With Relay, you’ll rewire your brain through daily, guided exercises and the power of a supportive community. Ready to start your journey? It’s just 1 dollar a day! Visit joinrelay.app or click the link in the show notes to get started. And don’t forget to use promo code BSB20 for 20% off your membership.

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The journey of sexual sobriety can be filled with lots of unknowns and learning. In this episode we discuss what it is like to be over 100 days and the things we have discovered about ourselves and our journey.
A few topics we discuss:

• The power and challenges of sobriety days as a metric in recovery
• Changing self-perception and behavior
• Handling emotions and pain in a healthier way
• The weight of the past during recovery
• The importance of self-care and boundaries

This episode is sponsored by Relay, the #1 program for finding lasting freedom from addiction. With Relay, you’ll rewire your brain through daily, guided exercises and the power of a supportive community. Ready to start your journey? It’s just 1 dollar a day! Visit joinrelay.app or click the link in the show notes to get started. And don’t forget to use promo code BSB20 for 20% off your membership.

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Establishing strong accountability relationships are critical to your recovery journey. In this episode we explore the need to lean into honesty with close relationships and the power of sharing your story and struggles openly.

• What does true accountability look like in recovery?
• How does personal accountability differ from groups or therapy?
• How and where to start?

This two-part episode focuses on how we came about the programs that have worked for us for the last 3 months of sobriety. Listen to our success and failure stories to help you pick a program that works for you.

This episode is sponsored by Relay, the #1 program for finding lasting freedom from addiction. With Relay, you’ll rewire your brain through daily, guided exercises and the power of a supportive community. Ready to start your journey? It’s just 1 dollar a day! Visit joinrelay.app or click the link in the show notes to get started. And don’t forget to use promo code BSB20 for 20% off your membership.

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Day one of recovery marks the courageous first step towards a life of healing and liberation. It's a pivotal moment filled with both vulnerability and strength, where one bravely confronts their demons and acknowledges the need for change.

• A day full of fear but also a glimmer of hope.
• A day of reflection, acceptance, and commitment.
• A day incredibly difficult to relive, yet important to remember.

Join us as we relive our first day of recovery and hope to share an uplifting perspective on what to take away from an important and difficult start of the journey.

This episode is sponsored by Relay, the #1 program for finding lasting freedom from addiction. With Relay, you’ll rewire your brain through daily, guided exercises and the power of a supportive community. Ready to start your journey? It’s just 1 dollar a day! Visit joinrelay.app or click the link in the show notes to get started. And don’t forget to use promo code BSB20 for 20% off your membership.

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The holiday season can be especially tough for those in recovery, often bringing up feelings of loneliness, stress, and the pressure of unrealistic expectations. With love, family, and tradition at the forefront of every movie, song, and gathering, how do we stay sober and true to ourselves?

In this episode, we hear from two guests with different lengths of sobriety: one early in his journey, and the other with 890 days of sobriety under his belt. Together, they share their struggles, insights, and strategies for navigating the complexities of the holidays while staying sober.

Some key takeaways from our discussion:

• "Through my work with my therapist, I’ve realized that my use of pornography had little to do with sex. It was more about how I managed stress and pain in my life."
• "The holidays disrupt my routine, and that can be tricky."
• "How much of the holiday pressure is cultural, family-imposed, or self-imposed?"
• "I use the Relay app to track six things I do every day, whether it’s December 24th or any other day."
• "I hate the holidays — the expectations, the pressure, and the family dynamics."
• "I’m choosing not to spend the night at my parent’s house."
• "You can’t control everything that happens during the holidays, but you can control your response if you prepare."
• "Get out of the house and don’t isolate yourself."

Tune in to hear honest reflections and practical advice for navigating sobriety during the holiday season.

This episode is sponsored by Relay, the #1 program for finding lasting freedom from addiction. With Relay, you’ll rewire your brain through daily, guided exercises and the power of a supportive community. Ready to start your journey? It’s just 1 dollar a day! Visit joinrelay.app or click the link in the show notes to get started. And don’t forget to use promo code BSB20 for 20% off your membership.

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