📬 Mailbag Question: ""I'm convinced my husband is a sex addict, but he won’t admit it. When I confront him, he denies everything—even things I’ve seen myself. Gaslighting and rage ...have become the norm. How can I encourage him to open up? I want to work on this because I love him.""
In this episode, we unpack this listener's question about managing a partner’s denial and gaslighting, especially when it involves addiction concerns. We discuss the importance of setting boundaries, effective ways to communicate, and the essential steps to take for your own mental health. Remember, seeking counseling and personal support can be empowering when facing difficult relationship dynamics like these.
Tune in to hear our thoughts, and let us know what advice you would offer in a similar situation.
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Convinced Husband Is A Sex Addict - What Do I Do?
📬 Mailbag Question: ""I'm convinced my husband is a sex addict, but he won’t admit it. When I confront him, he denies everything—even things I’ve seen myself. Gaslighting and rage have become the norm. How can I encourage him to open up? I want to work on this because I love him.""
In this episode, we unpack this listener's question about managing a partner’s denial and gaslighting, especially when it involves addiction concerns. We discuss the importance of setting boundaries, effective ways to communicate, and the essential steps to take for your own mental health. Remember, seeking counseling and personal support can be empowering when facing difficult relationship dynamics like these.
Tune in to hear our thoughts, and let us know what advice you would offer in a similar situation.
📬 Mailbag Question: ""I'm convinced my husband is a sex addict, but he won’t admit it. When I confront him, he denies everything—even things I’ve seen myself. Gaslighting and rage ...have become the norm. How can I encourage him to open up? I want to work on this because I love him.""
In this episode, we unpack this listener's question about managing a partner’s denial and gaslighting, especially when it involves addiction concerns. We discuss the importance of setting boundaries, effective ways to communicate, and the essential steps to take for your own mental health. Remember, seeking counseling and personal support can be empowering when facing difficult relationship dynamics like these.
Tune in to hear our thoughts, and let us know what advice you would offer in a similar situation.
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Dr Patrick Carnes, father of sex addiction, speaks
Dr. Carnes, who first identified sex addiction, shares...
Throughout this engaging discussion, Dr. Carnes shares his journey of pioneering sex addiction treatment and delves into the scientific understanding of addiction as it relates to both adults and children. He reflects on decades of doing therapy and conducting research on sex addiction but all addictions and his view of the future
Tune in to hear insights on how addiction impacts younger generations, the role of technology, and why understanding sex addiction is more relevant than ever.
Dr. Carnes, who first identified sex addiction, shares...
Throughout this engaging discussion, Dr. Carnes shares his journey of pioneering sex addiction treatment and delves into the scientific understanding of addiction as ...it relates to both adults and children. He reflects on decades of doing therapy and conducting research on sex addiction but all addictions and his view of the future
Tune in to hear insights on how addiction impacts younger generations, the role of technology, and why understanding sex addiction is more relevant than ever.
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Technology in Families causing sex addiction? 2014 turning point for children in America.
Whether it's scrolling through our phones or getting lost in a digital world, fubbing can distance us from real connections with family and friends. This experience is common across families today, where parents and children alike may find themselves disconnected due to screen time.
As we look deeper, the shift in our culture from in-person to online interactions has impacted social development and even academic achievement. This shift is clear when comparing how kids and families used to connect through shared activities versus today’s digital distractions. By understanding fubbing, we can start to reshape these connections and make intentional choices in our relationships.
👉 Don’t miss out on this eye-opening conversation! Stay tuned for our full episode with Dr.Patrick Carnes.
Whether it's scrolling through our phones or getting lost in a digital world, fubbing can distance us from real connections with family and friends. This experience is common across families ...today, where parents and children alike may find themselves disconnected due to screen time.
As we look deeper, the shift in our culture from in-person to online interactions has impacted social development and even academic achievement. This shift is clear when comparing how kids and families used to connect through shared activities versus today’s digital distractions. By understanding fubbing, we can start to reshape these connections and make intentional choices in our relationships.
👉 Don’t miss out on this eye-opening conversation! Stay tuned for our full episode with Dr.Patrick Carnes.
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Addiction in Children with Patrick Carnes: Gaming, Internet & Porn
When we think of childhood illnesses, we often think of physical issues like heart disease or cancer. But addiction is affecting children in significant ways, and the evidence is growing. Around the world, researchers are finding that young people are being exposed to multiple addictive influences—gaming, the internet, and explicit content—at an alarming rate.
Every hour, hundreds of children are exposed to explicit content online, with about a third of them potentially facing lifelong struggles. In this video, we’ll explore these findings, real-world implications, and the challenges schools are facing in managing digital devices and content post-pandemic.
👉 Don’t miss this important conversation. Stay tuned for our full episode with Dr.Patrick Carnes.
When we think of childhood illnesses, we often think of physical issues like heart disease or cancer. But addiction is affecting children in significant ways, and the evidence is growing. ...Around the world, researchers are finding that young people are being exposed to multiple addictive influences—gaming, the internet, and explicit content—at an alarming rate.
Every hour, hundreds of children are exposed to explicit content online, with about a third of them potentially facing lifelong struggles. In this video, we’ll explore these findings, real-world implications, and the challenges schools are facing in managing digital devices and content post-pandemic.
👉 Don’t miss this important conversation. Stay tuned for our full episode with Dr.Patrick Carnes.
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Exploring Psychedelics for Trauma Healing: Psilocybin and Beyond with Dr. Dan Such
In this episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships, hosts Wendy Conquest, Dan Drake, and Tim Stein dive deep into the world of psychedelics, specifically psilocybin. We are joined by Dr. Dan Such, a psilocybin facilitator and consultant, who shares his experience working at psilocybin retreat centers and guiding clients through this transformative process.
The conversation touches on the recent decriminalization of psilocybin in Colorado and the potential benefits of psilocybin for trauma healing, personal growth, and other forms of neuroplasticity. Dr. Dan Such explains the differences between microdosing and macro dosing, emphasizing the profound impact larger doses can have on emotional healing and rewiring the brain. This episode provides insight into the therapeutic use of #psychedelics, the potential for healing trauma in new ways, and the importance of careful preparation and integration when considering these treatments.
In this episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships, hosts Wendy Conquest, Dan Drake, and Tim Stein dive deep into the world of psychedelics, specifically psilocybin. We are joined ...by Dr. Dan Such, a psilocybin facilitator and consultant, who shares his experience working at psilocybin retreat centers and guiding clients through this transformative process.
The conversation touches on the recent decriminalization of psilocybin in Colorado and the potential benefits of psilocybin for trauma healing, personal growth, and other forms of neuroplasticity. Dr. Dan Such explains the differences between microdosing and macro dosing, emphasizing the profound impact larger doses can have on emotional healing and rewiring the brain. This episode provides insight into the therapeutic use of #psychedelics, the potential for healing trauma in new ways, and the importance of careful preparation and integration when considering these treatments.
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How Can We Reach Global Audiences in the Digital Age?
How Can We Reach Global Audiences in the Digital Age?
In a world where sex addiction affects people across continents, how do we effectively reach out to those from different cultures and languages? With inquiries coming from Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, it's clear that the need for support is universal.
Podcasts and blogs have given us a powerful platform to connect with a global audience. Listen to our podcast to explore how you can leverage these tools to reach a global audience and make a difference:
https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsonsexaddictio968
How Can We Reach Global Audiences in the Digital Age?
In a world where sex addiction affects people across continents, how do we effectively reach out to those from different cultures ...and languages? With inquiries coming from Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, it's clear that the need for support is universal.
Podcasts and blogs have given us a powerful platform to connect with a global audience. Listen to our podcast to explore how you can leverage these tools to reach a global audience and make a difference: https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsonsexaddictio968
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Navigating the Ethics and Safety of Psychedelic Retreats with Dr. Dan Such
In this episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships, we dive into the growing popularity of psychedelic retreats, discussing both the potential benefits and critical considerations. Our guest highlights concerns about unethical practices in some retreat centers where clinical oversight is lacking and boundaries may be violated.
We explore how to properly vet a retreat center, including speaking with past participants, researching the staff-to-guest ratio, and assessing the center's reputation. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of doing your own emotional work before embarking on a psychedelic journey, ensuring that the experience complements an ongoing healing process rather than serving as a "quick fix."
In this episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships, we dive into the growing popularity of psychedelic retreats, discussing both the potential benefits and critical considerations. Our guest highlights ...concerns about unethical practices in some retreat centers where clinical oversight is lacking and boundaries may be violated.
We explore how to properly vet a retreat center, including speaking with past participants, researching the staff-to-guest ratio, and assessing the center's reputation. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of doing your own emotional work before embarking on a psychedelic journey, ensuring that the experience complements an ongoing healing process rather than serving as a "quick fix."
Stay tuned for the full episode with Dr.Dan Such.
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Exploring Psychedelic-Assisted Healing: Microdosing and Trauma Recovery With Dr. Dan Such
In this episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships, we talk about the growing interest in psychedelic-assisted healing, specifically microdosing and its impact on trauma recovery. Our guest Dr. Dan Such shares their experience working with clients who have microdosed and attended ayahuasca retreats, highlighting the lasting benefits observed in their mental health and emotional well-being.
We explore how psychedelic experiences can help break through old patterns, stabilize emotional gains, and create long-lasting healing, even when conventional treatments reach a plateau. Join us for an enlightening conversation on how alternative treatments like psilocybin and ayahuasca are shaping new pathways for trauma recovery. Stay tuned for the full episode with Dr.Dan Such.
In this episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships, we talk about the growing interest in psychedelic-assisted healing, specifically microdosing and its impact on trauma recovery. Our guest Dr. ...Dan Such shares their experience working with clients who have microdosed and attended ayahuasca retreats, highlighting the lasting benefits observed in their mental health and emotional well-being.
We explore how psychedelic experiences can help break through old patterns, stabilize emotional gains, and create long-lasting healing, even when conventional treatments reach a plateau. Join us for an enlightening conversation on how alternative treatments like psilocybin and ayahuasca are shaping new pathways for trauma recovery. Stay tuned for the full episode with Dr.Dan Such.
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Are Unresolved Issues Affecting Your Mental Space?
Are Unresolved Issues Affecting Your Mental Space?
How our minds work and how this is affected by our new world of technology.
Tune into our podcast channel to discover strategies for managing unresolved issues and reclaiming your mental space:
https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsonsexaddictio968
Are Unresolved Issues Affecting Your Mental Space?
How our minds work and how this is affected by our new world of technology.
Tune into our podcast channel to discover strategies for managing ...unresolved issues and reclaiming your mental space: https://www.youtube.com/@conversationsonsexaddictio968
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Women in Love Addiction Recovery: A Conversation with Dr. Janie Lacy
Welcome to another episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships with Tim Stein, Judy Vitone, and Wendy Conquest. In this special episode, we are thrilled to have Dr. Janie Lacy as our guest. Janie is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) who has done extensive work with women in recovery from love addiction. She also founded the Women Redeemed program, helping women reclaim their lives from unhealthy relationship patterns.
We dive deep into love addiction, women's recovery, and how Janie's approach has changed the lives of countless women. Learn about the challenges women face in seeking help and how Janie’s experience and insights can be a beacon for those struggling.
Welcome to another episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships with Tim Stein, Judy Vitone, and Wendy Conquest. In this special episode, we are thrilled to have Dr. Janie ...Lacy as our guest. Janie is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) who has done extensive work with women in recovery from love addiction. She also founded the Women Redeemed program, helping women reclaim their lives from unhealthy relationship patterns.
We dive deep into love addiction, women's recovery, and how Janie's approach has changed the lives of countless women. Learn about the challenges women face in seeking help and how Janie’s experience and insights can be a beacon for those struggling.
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Will Future Generations View Our Socialization Practices as Backwards?
Will Future Generations View Our Socialization Practices as Backwards?
It’s interesting to ponder whether, in a few generations, people will look back and view our heavy reliance on online social interactions as outdated or even problematic.
As AI continues to evolve, how will these changes further shape our social landscape? Will future generations question our choices, or will they see them as a natural progression of our digital age?
👉 Join the conversation on our podcast channel as we explore these thought-provoking questions and envision what the future might hold:
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Will Future Generations View Our Socialization Practices as Backwards?
It’s interesting to ponder whether, in a few generations, people will look back and view our heavy reliance on online social interactions ...as outdated or even problematic.
As AI continues to evolve, how will these changes further shape our social landscape? Will future generations question our choices, or will they see them as a natural progression of our digital age?
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Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships: Why Leaving Is So Hard? With Dr. Janie Lacy
Are you stuck in a toxic relationship that feels like an emotional roller coaster? In this video, we explore the common signs and patterns of toxic relationships, including the push-pull dynamic, obsessive attachment, and the constant drama that keeps you hooked. Whether you're finding it difficult to leave or hiding your relationship struggles from friends, you're not alone. We break down these experiences in a relatable way, helping you understand the emotional and psychological reasons behind your attachment. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/2miVBeD7nKA
Are you stuck in a toxic relationship that feels like an emotional roller coaster? In this video, we explore the common signs and patterns of toxic relationships, including the push-pull ...dynamic, obsessive attachment, and the constant drama that keeps you hooked. Whether you're finding it difficult to leave or hiding your relationship struggles from friends, you're not alone. We break down these experiences in a relatable way, helping you understand the emotional and psychological reasons behind your attachment. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/2miVBeD7nKA
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