Pathway to Recovery
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Pathway to Recovery is an S.A. Lifeline Foundation podcast featuring hosts Tara McCausland and Justin B. We have conversations with experts and individuals who understand the pathway to healing from sexual addiction and betrayal trauma because we believe that recovering individuals leads to the healing of families.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Pathway to Recovery episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Pathway to Recovery for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Pathway to Recovery episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Step 7 - Life Keeps on Life-ing w/ Kahi W
Pathway to Recovery
11/19/24 • 52 min
In this episode of the 'Pathway to Recovery Podcast,' hosted by Justin B., the discussion centers on step seven of the 12-step recovery program, featuring Kahi W., a betrayed spouse of a sexual addict. Kahi shares her personal journey of the support she found in SAL 12-step meetings since 2012, and the vital role these meetings play in her healing process. The conversation delves into humility, the importance of community support, and the continuous action required for recovery, emphasizing the significance of acknowledging both strengths and defects, and offering them to a higher power. Kahi provides practical advice and shares personal experiences highlighting the daily practice of surrender and trusting in a greater power to manage life's challenges.
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The Drama Triangle and Navigating Communication after Sexual Betrayal w/ Dorothy Maryon
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03/05/24 • 45 min
In this special episode of the Pathway to Recovery podcast, we hear from therapist Dorothy Maryon who presented on post-disclosure communication for the SAL 12-Step Men's Online Workshop. Dorothy delves into the drama triangle—a concept explaining common unhealthy communication patterns that hinder relationship repair. She discusses strategies for breaking free from these patterns by understanding attachment and trauma. Additionally, Dorothy discusses the difference between 'drama' and 'trauma' and highlights the importance of partners recognizing and responding to betrayal trauma sensitively and constructively to establish safety.
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Finding Quality Education to Aid in Recovery from Sex Addiction & Trauma w/ Geoff Steurer
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10/03/23 • 36 min
This week Tara talks with licensed marriage and family counselor, author and podcaster Geoff Steurer. Part of the recovery puzzle for both pornography addiction and betrayal truama is to find quality education and therapy. How does one go about this? How do you know what sort of sources to trust? Tara and Geoff discuss these issues as well as timelines for healing and if there is such a thing as a "quick fix" in recovery.
Connect with Geoff at https://www.geoffsteurer.com/.
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The Importance of Rigorous Honesty in Recovery w/ John H
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09/19/23 • 41 min
John H is a recovering sex addict with more than 3 years sobriety and member of SAL 12-Step. In this conversation with Justin B, he discusses the miracles and benefits of rigorous honesty in recovery after many years of continuous dishonesty. We discuss the SAL Recovery Puzzle with the emphasis on rigorous honesty.
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2023 S.A. Lifeline Conference Q&A Panel - Part 1
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09/14/23 • 29 min
In this special Q&A episode, we share a portion of the Q&A Panel Discussion from our 2023 S.A. Lifeline Conference. Here are the questions answered in this segment:
-What resources do you recommend for an individual in recovery who wants to understand how best to support their betrayed spouse?
-I have four adult daughters. Who have been affected by divorce and the effects of my addiction. What would you recommend I do to help them heal from the trauma I have caused?
-Should a full restoration of trust from the betrayed be expected?
-As you begin your journey to recovery, how do you deal with overwhelming feelings of shame and worthlessness?
- What traditions or hacks have you been doing in your family that make it easy and comfortable to talk about healthy sexuality?
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Leveraging Rigorous Honesty and Prosocial Shame in Addiction Recovery w/ Anna Lembke
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09/05/23 • 37 min
Join Tara in this fascinating episode as she talks with Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation. Learn how addiction works in the brain and how to keep the balance between pleasure and pain on an even keel. Anna discusses how rigorous honesty helps heal relationships and strengthens the brain. People who practice "strict" sobriety tend to have a better chance of recovery. And can the right type of shame actually help? Listen to find out more.
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Q&A - Why do addicts lie and why is rigorous honesty key to recovery?
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08/29/23 • 16 min
Today is another Q & A with our hosts, Tara McCausland and Justin B.
Most addicts lie about their behaviors because they think it will protect themselves and not hurt others around them. Justin discusses how he eventually recognized the error in his thinking and how honesty has improved his relationships. They talk about how dishonesty is one of the most hurtful things for a betrayed partner.
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Developing a Willing Heart in Recovery as a Betrayed Partner w/ Jill Manning
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08/01/23 • 56 min
Host Tara McCausland speaks with betrayal trauma expert, Dr. Jill Manning, about how a betrayed partner can apply the recovery puzzle pieces of a willing heart, honesty, humility, accountability, commitment, and seeking spiritual connection to facilitate healing. As a betrayed spouse, it is easy to feel like a victim of our addicted partner's behavior and believe recovery work is theirs to do, not ours. While this is understandable, Jill and Tara discuss why some partners might struggle with this and how staying in that mindset can stifle growth. Jill discusses how betrayed partners can move out of a victim mindset to a willingness to step on and stay on the recovery path to experience true, long-term healing.
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The Recovery Puzzle: A Willing Heart w/ Irvin S
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07/18/23 • 40 min
Justin B. has an insightful conversation with Irvin S, a sex addict living in recovery, about his experiences with obtaining, applying, and maintaining a willing heart to heal his family. We review the SA Lifeline Recovery Puzzle and discuss how a willing heart must include the following: Humility, Rigorous Honesty, Accountability, Commitment, and Seeking Spiritual Connection. Irvin shares some miraculous and touching stories of the healing and connection that becoming willing to do and live the principles of 12 Step recovery have had in his family.
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Step 8 - Healing Families Through Willingness w/ Jon I
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12/17/24 • 43 min
In this Pathway to Recovery episode, Jon I. shares his journey of addiction, hitting rock bottom, and ultimately finding healing through the 12-step process of SAL 12-Step. He discusses the process of working up to and including Step 8, which involves creating a list of people harmed and becoming willing to make amends. Jon describes how the real struggle wasn't making the list but finding the willingness to forgive those who hurt him, including himself. Through prayer and the support of his sponsor and fellow members, Jon learned to soften his heart and confront past resentments, which led to significant personal transformation. His recovery process wasn't linear, as he relapsed once, but ultimately, it was through humbling himself, staying committed to the program, and seeking connection with others that he achieved long-term sobriety and healing.
Jon’s recovery journey extended beyond personal transformation; it also deeply impacted his family. After a relapse, Jon faced the threat of losing his marriage and family. The SAL 12 Step tagline of "Recovering Individuals - Healing Families" is very prominently testified of throughout this conversation. He emphasizes the importance of connection in recovery, particularly through reaching out to others, as this was a lifeline for him. His story highlights that recovery is an ongoing process requiring vulnerability, humility, and consistent action. Jon’s closing message is one of hope and encouragement, urging both newcomers and long-time members to stay engaged, keep working the program, and lean on the support of the community: “Keep coming back. It works if you work it, so work it. You are worth it.”
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FAQ
How many episodes does Pathway to Recovery have?
Pathway to Recovery currently has 69 episodes available.
What topics does Pathway to Recovery cover?
The podcast is about Infidelity, Health & Fitness, Healing, Addiction Recovery, Mental Health, Marriage Help, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Pathway to Recovery?
The episode title '2023 S.A. Lifeline Conference Q&A Panel - Part 2' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Pathway to Recovery?
The average episode length on Pathway to Recovery is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of Pathway to Recovery released?
Episodes of Pathway to Recovery are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Pathway to Recovery?
The first episode of Pathway to Recovery was released on May 1, 2023.
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