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Is There a Correlation Between ADHD & Porn/Sex Addiction? Can You Cope with Both Collaboratively?
In Episode 210, Mark & Steve address an issue that comes up often in porn/sex addiction recovery and betrayal trauma healing—the...
mbkastleman
Jan 9, 20242 min read
You Get to Decide What Level of Intimacy You Want in Your Relationship.
Episode 209 is in response to a very complex, awkward, embarrassing, infuriating and painful situation submitted by the partner of a...
mbkastleman
Jan 2, 20242 min read
Can “Emotional Cheating” be Worse Than Sexual Betrayal?
This episode (#208) is in response to a very vulnerable and heart-felt submission by a PBSE listener. Here's her situation— "You may have...
mbkastleman
Dec 26, 20232 min read
How Do My Partner and I Successfully Navigate a “Therapeutic Separation”? How Do We Do This Well?
In Episode 207, Mark & Steve address a situation and concern sent in by a PBSE listener who finds herself in a very painful, difficult...
mbkastleman
Dec 19, 20232 min read
The More I Learn About My Partner's Betrayal, the Less I Want to Have Sex! Where Do We Go From Here?
We know that the title to Episode 206 is hard-hitting! But, this is very close to a "quote" from a PBSE listener who is a partner in...
mbkastleman
Dec 12, 20232 min read
What is the Betrayed Partner’s Responsibility in Rebuilding a Relationship?
In Episode 205, Mark and Steve tackle a VERY sensitive, but crucial topic. This episode comes in response to a porn/sex addict in...
mbkastleman
Dec 5, 20232 min read
How to have a Healthy Couples Dialogue in Tackling Sexually Triggering Topics
In Episode 204, Mark & Steve take on what is often a very difficult topic for couples—talking openly, authentically and non-defensively...
mbkastleman
Nov 28, 20232 min read
How Can an Addict and Partner Stay “Safe” During Holiday Trips and Vacations?
In episode 203, Mark and Steve tackle an issue that is often extremely challenging for both the individual who is in recovery from...
mbkastleman
Nov 21, 20231 min read
I Have Been Betrayed by So Many Men! What Steps Can I Take Going Forward to NOT be Hurt Again?!
Episode 202 is in response to a deeply traumatic situation and heartfelt questions sent in by a PBSE listener. For over 40 years, this...
mbkastleman
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Why do Betrayed Partners Feel Unsafe? What does it take to Feel Safe Again & Why is this Critical?
In episode 201, Mark and Steve address a very genuine and vulnerable cry for help from a woman who was severely betrayed by her husband....
mbkastleman
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Episode 200!!! What Does it Mean to “Dare” in Your Relationship?
This is PBSE's 200th episode! We (Mark & Steve) want to express our deepest appreciation to all of our PBSE listeners in more than 185...
mbkastleman
Oct 31, 20231 min read
You Can Rewire Your Subconscious Mind—and Break Out of Porn/Sex Addiction!
In Episode 199, Steve is on the road traveling so Mark is flying solo on the PBSE podcast. Everyday we think, talk and act on...
mbkastleman
Oct 24, 20232 min read
SPECIAL EPISODE! For My Recovery & My Partner’s Healing—How Can I Stop “Scanning in Public”?
Episode 198 is a very special episode! You will notice that this episode is much longer than what is typical for PBSE. That's because...
mbkastleman
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Sick & Tired of the Roller Coaster Ride of Porn/Sex Addiction? Simple Tools to Start Breaking Free.
After years or decades of feeling stuck in the endless "addiction cycle," it can be easy to become weighed down in hopelessness and the...
mbkastleman
Oct 10, 20231 min read
My Spouse “Fooled” Me and Everyone in Our Family for Years! Now I Can’t Stand to Even Look at Him!
Episode 196 is in response to a very raw and painful situation shared by the spouse of a porn/sex addict. Here's what she had to say— "Hi...
mbkastleman
Oct 3, 20232 min read
What is the Difference Between “Codependence” and Authentic Feelings & Boundaries?
There is an old, antiquated psychology model that is unfortunately still referenced by too many people out there regarding how porn/sex...
mbkastleman
Sep 26, 20232 min read
How Can a Porn/Sex Addict in Recovery, most effectively project His Authenticity and Higher Self?
In Episode 194, Mark and Steve respond to what may be the most brief situation and question ever submitted to PBSE. It comes from a sex...
mbkastleman
Sep 19, 20232 min read
What is “His” Role and “Her” Role in Rebuilding Trust?
In Episode #193, Mark & Steve talk passionately about a super-crucial part of addiction recovery and betrayal trauma healing—rebuilding...
mbkastleman
Sep 12, 20233 min read
Should I Marry My Porn-Addicted Fiancé or Move On?
We KNOW this is a VERY intense episode title! We decided to tackle this topic because it was submitted by a PBSE listener who is engaged...
mbkastleman
Sep 5, 20232 min read
What Happens when Porn Use/Sex Addiction is Blamed on the so-called “Inadequacies” of a Partner?
In Episode 191, Mark and Steve take on what is an extremely difficult and painful topic for the partners of porn/sex addicts. This...
mbkastleman
Aug 29, 20232 min read
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