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How Can I Share my Authentic Feelings when my Addict Partner Reacts with Depression, Anxiety and/or Shame?
In Episode 226, a PBSE listener asks a very common question about her interactions with her porn/sex addicted partner: Hello, I just...
mbkastleman
Apr 30, 20243 min read
Can Porn/Sex Addicts be Habitual Liars—even about Small Stuff—and How Can They Stop?
Episode 225 comes from a heart-felt submission by the partner of a porn/sex addict. She reports that he is in solid, serious recovery,...
mbkastleman
Apr 23, 20242 min read
Are My Sexual Behaviors a Problem?
And finally, this is the other original PBSE Podcast that was missing from our PBSE Podcast Blog—Episode 9: When it comes to sexual...
mbkastleman
Apr 20, 20241 min read
What is Betrayal Trauma—Part Three—Setting Sexual Boundaries
This is our original PBSE Podcast Episode 5 that has been missing from the PBSE Podcast blog— In order for a porn addict to move into...
mbkastleman
Apr 20, 20241 min read
What is "Betrayal Trauma"—Part Two—Symptoms and Healing
Here is the original Episode 4 from the PBSE podcast that has been missing here on our PBSE Podcast Blog— This episode is for women...
mbkastleman
Apr 20, 20241 min read
What is "Betrayal Trauma"—Part One
One of our amazing PBSE listeners, who is also a long-time Dare to Connect subscriber, brought to our attention that four of some of our...
mbkastleman
Apr 20, 20241 min read
Should We Consider a “Sex Fast”? And IF so, HOW do we NOT become “Disconnected” in the Process?
In Episode 224, Mark & Steve discuss a topic that many couples face—the addict in recovery is trying to stay sober from his use of porn...
mbkastleman
Apr 16, 20242 min read
Now that my Sex/Porn Addiction is Out in the Open, my Betrayed Partner is Lashing Out! How do we Navigate this?!
In episode 223, Mark & Steve address a submission by a PBSE listener who is in long-term recovery from his porn and sex addiction. At the...
mbkastleman
Apr 9, 20243 min read
Both Partners Have a Porn Addiction History. One is Pursuing Real Recovery and the other Refuses to do so; Now What?
In episode 222 of the PBSE podcast, hosts Mark and Steve delve into a deeply personal and challenging topic after receiving a unique...
mbkastleman
Apr 2, 20242 min read
How Can "Love" and "Attraction" Evolve Through Disclosure and the Recovery/Healing Process?
Episode 221 comes in response to the heart-felt submission by a PBSE listener struggling after the disclosure of her porn and sex...
mbkastleman
Mar 26, 20242 min read
How Can my Family & Friends Support Me & My Partner in Recovery? How Much Should We Share & with Whom?
In Episode 220, Mark & Steve talk about a challenge in porn/sex addiction and betrayal trauma healing that is all about a "third...
mbkastleman
Mar 19, 20242 min read
I Have Habitually, Continually Lied to My Partner! Is There Any Hope for Me and Us?
In Episode 219, Mark & Steve get super passionate in addressing a heart-felt, yet tragic submission from a PBSE listener. Here's what he...
mbkastleman
Mar 12, 20243 min read
As an Addict, are you “Weaponizing your Weaknesses” as a Reason to NOT Commit to and Live “Real” Recovery?
In Episode 218, we address two similar questions that we received from partners who are in betrayal trauma healing as a result of their...
mbkastleman
Mar 5, 20242 min read
After Deeply Betraying Her, How do I Help my Partner Feel Truly “Chosen” Again?
We want to thank a courageous partner for submitting the situation and question for Episode 217. Here's what she shared— Hi Mark and...
mbkastleman
Feb 27, 20242 min read
Is this Coupleship Issue a Dual Sex Addiction? Or Something More?
Episode 216 is in response to a very courageous, transparent submission by a parter who is seeking to heal from the betrayal of a...
mbkastleman
Feb 20, 20242 min read
What Came First—His Emotional Disconnectedness or His Addiction?
In Episode 215, a PBSE listener asks some very-often-wondered-about questions regarding addiction and related mental, emotional and...
mbkastleman
Feb 13, 20241 min read
My Partner’s Porn Addiction Ruined Our Sex Life! Can/Should We Seek a Total “Sexual Reset”?
In Episode 214, Mark and Steve respond to a PBSE listener who finds herself in a very challenging situation. After several years of...
mbkastleman
Feb 6, 20242 min read
Am I Just Too Insecure and Sensitive About What He Does in His “Private Time”?
In Episode 213, Mark and Steve tackle a very heart-felt and all-too-common situation submitted by a PBSE listener who is suffering under...
mbkastleman
Jan 30, 20242 min read
“Healthy, Connecting Sexual Dynamic”? You Be the Judge.
In episode 212, Mark and Steve respond to a tragic situation submitted by a PBSE listener. As opposed to a structured podcast, Mark &...
mbkastleman
Jan 23, 20242 min read
Can He Ever “See” Me Physically & Sexually like He does His Porn Fantasies?
Episode 211 is in response to a very raw and heart-felt submission by a PBSE listener. She is about to turn 40, is married to a guy who...
mbkastleman
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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