Podcasts about compulsive

Psychological flexibility transforms how we mother and mature. I welcome psychologist Jill Stoddard to explore how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help women navigate anxiety, stress, and the challenges of parenting with more significant presence and authenticity.• Understanding psychological flexibility as being present, being open to internal experiences, and making value-aligned choices.• Learning that values are how we appear in life—not feelings, outcomes, or others' behaviors.• Recognizing avoidance patterns: The Doer, The Hider, The Compulsive, The Thinker, and The Otherer.• Practicing mindful willingness through simple exercises like changing hand positions or breathing techniques.• Breaking the cycle of resistance with the mantra: "This is uncomfortable, but it's just a feeling. It is not dangerous; it is temporary, and I can handle it."• Distinguishing between acceptance of internal experiences (ACT) and radical acceptance of external reality (DBT).• Finding ways to apply ACT principles during challenging parenting moments with young children.Take the quiz to discover your avoidance pattern at jillstoddard.com/quizzes and explore Jill's books "Be Mighty" and "Impostor No More" for guided exercises on developing psychological flexibility.Be sure to check out Jill's "Two-Minute Tips" on Substack.Support the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online coaching center and meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the "Overcoming Hurtful Words" Study Guide PDF: BECOMING EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Learn more about my books and work: Janell Rardon Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International

Simone Besana aka O.P.S. is an Italian DJ/producer, with an unbridled passion for Italian and House sounds that flow between the Cosmic and the Futuristic, between the Baroque and the Classical.By definition a DANDY DREAMER DJ. Compulsive researcher of sounds, records and rarities.He has collaborated with many of the most important Italian clubbing realities, with an eye always turned abroad.DJs always looking for new sounds and sounds from the past that contribute to making each set unique.His eclectic sound ranges from the warm tones of Disco / ITALO to the darker ones of electronics.Support the showDisco Pastrami: Your Dance Music Sandwich! One Episode every 2 weeks, with new Editor's choices and 40 min guestmix from our music scene :)

This week's episode confirms we're a nation of fibbers!Marks jaw is on the floor hearing about fabricated kidnappings, a helicopter rescue and a bullet ridden coffin at an IRA funeral.If you would like to be a part of the show, send your voice notes to @mehiganmark on Instagram. Nothing is off limits!Join my Patreon here:https://www.patreon.com/Markmehigan

Life is not easy, and we actually make it harder if we imagine we can sashay through it effortlessly. But we can also make life more difficult than it needs to be by imagining that the path forward is steeper than it really is. In this post I explore the effect of "Mountain Mirage," its causes and its cures. 

Send us a textSeason 2, Episode 37It's British summertime at long last and what a great week this has been for sunshine.Today we have another special guest Jessica Baker who suffers from an Eating Disorder, Jessica now in her mid fifties has been struggling with this since she was nine years old.Jessica tells us open and honestly how she has coped with this eating disorder over the years telling us her highs and lows, yo-yoing with her weight made it difficult at times to cope with her appearance, and how she felt inside.Jessica is still today struggling with her illness today but does have the benefit of a very strong will and has come to terms with her illness and learnt how to manage her illness by understanding the situation she finds herself in.Listen to this remarkable storey and learn sometimes what you see on the outside is very different sometimes to what is going on the inside of a person.There are several types of eating disorders. The most common are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and other specified feeding and eating disorder (OSFED).Behavioral symptoms of eating disorders may include:Restrictive eating.Eating a lot in a short amount of time.Avoiding food or certain foods.Forced vomiting after meals or laxative misuse.Compulsive exercising after meals.Frequent bathroom breaks after eating.Withdrawing from friends or social activities.Trauma, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mental health issues can increase the likelihood of an eating disorder. Dieting and starvation. Frequent dieting is a risk factor for an eating disorder, especially with weight that is constantly going up and down when getting on and off new diets.Help and details for those suffering with eating disorders can found by visiting the website Beat (formerly Eating Disorders Association) https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/#HeartTransplant#eatingdisorder#RareCondition#HealthJourney#LifeChangingDiagnosis#MentalHealth#Vulnerability#SelfCompassion#PostTraumaticGrowth#MedicalMiracle#BBCSports#Inspiration#Cardiology#Surgery#Podcast#Healthcare#HeartHealth#MedicalBreakthrough#EmotionalJourney#SupportSystem#HealthcareHeroes#PatientStories#CardiologyCare#MedicalJourney#LifeLessons#MentalWellness#HealthAwareness#InspirationalTalk#LivingWithIllness#RareDiseaseAwareness#SharingIsCaring#MedicalSupport#BBCReporter#HeartDisease#PodcastInterview#HealthTalk#Empowerment#Wellbeing#HealthPodcast#DNACheck out our new website at www.whostomanddick.comCheck out our website at www.whostomanddick.com

Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss lying. (3:15) Lying is not a joke, Christ never lied. We all need to tell the truth and know the truth that is Christ (3:41) April Fool's Day done in the right sense is good thing, we just don’t want to scare or hurt someone by lying. (5:39) Peter denied Christ and lied. What might tempt us to not tell the truth. (5:58) St. Thomas Moore remained silent during his trial and so did Jesus. Thomas Moore did not deny his love for the Church or his live for the king. Silence can be a way of not denying the truth and avoiding being overly defensive. (10:54) Part of avoiding lying is to avoid over emphasizing our opinion of someone online and on social media even if it is true (11:15) Social media raises the potential to hurt and confuse people so we must be on guard. (13:06) Lying puts up roadblocks to true reconciliation (19:46) the Antibiotic of lying is mercy (22:17) Break 1 (24:00) Henry - I have a problem with lying. Compulsive lying. I will take stuff and stretch the excuse. My mom always finds out. (28:40) Jim Gaffigan (31:46) Tonya - My husband has a gambling problem. He says everybody lies and everybody tries to con everybody. Is everybody really that way? I don't believe that. (39:01) Break 2 (40:31) Scott - My brother and I were in a feud. I read 1 John 4-20 and that turned it all around for me. We're doing great now and are reconciled. (46:32) Al - My husband and lying. I can't trust him anymore. I ask him if he's lying, but I know he is. It's coming so easy and it's breaking my heart.

Compulsive exercise is not joyful. It has become a weary, punishing ‘should' to endure despite injury and bone-weary exhaustion. You cannot stop. Your sanity depends on completing the next workout and achieving your step count. It's rigid and time robbing of precious life moments. You rely on exercise to earn your meals and to give you permission to eat. It is a distraction from difficult emotions. It's intricately linked to weight control and body image. It's more than psychological. When you are restricting your food intake, the brain chemical, leptin is significantly reduced. This drives the urge to be active and move. It's a survival mechanism in human beings which would have kept us alive in scarce times gone by. Activity can be happening in different forms. You may be openly and deliberately engaging in activities such as gym sessions or swimming. Or you may have become secretive in increasing your exercise through additional pacing around the house, when no-one is there. Or standing for long periods rather than comfortably sitting down. Or you may have joined more than one gym so you can do extra sessions without prompting concern from staff. You may feel confused about the healthiness of your exercise. In a world that praises constant movement and screams forcefully about the fear of eating too much, you may well be validated for your extreme regime, viewed as ‘the fit person', as others do not understand your internal torture and compulsion. In this episode, I explore signs that your relationship with movement may be unhealthy with practical steps for change. I hope that you find it helpful.   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia  https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html  

Living like no-one is watching is a rewarding but somewhat risky approach to life. While not caring what others think can allow us to be authentic, it may also put us in harms way, or lead us to hurt others. This episode explores how to be real in a realistic way. 

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Poppy Watson about compulsive reward-seeking behavior, commonly seen in drug or gambling addiction, but also in more subtle forms that influence our everyday actions and habits. The research interests of Dr Poppy Watson lie at the intersection of motivation, attention and choice behaviour. A fundamental question in human psychology is whether we are totally in control of the choices we make and the extent to which we rely on environmental cues to guide our decisions. She is interested in the conflict that arises between our ‘good intentions’ (for example to eat healthily or avoid alcohol) and our innate tendency to be attracted by things that signal reward such as the McDonald’s golden M or the beer logo. She uses methods such as eye tracking and neuroimaging to examine this interplay between biased cognitions and habits on the one hand and explicit motivation on the other. She tries to understand the mechanisms that contribute to unwanted patterns of behaviour in both healthy and clinical populations. She is also involved in intervention projects (to improve treatment outcomes for patients and measuring the efficacy of these interventions) and is interested more generally in health psychology and behaviour change. Episode link at https://neshnikolic.com/podcast/poppy-watsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Compulsive exercise is not joyful. It has become a weary, punishing ‘should' to endure despite injury and bone-weary exhaustion. You cannot stop. Your sanity depends on completing the next workout and achieving your step count. It's rigid and time robbing of precious life moments. You rely on exercise to earn your meals and to give you permission to eat. It is a distraction from difficult emotions. It's intricately linked to weight control and body image. It's more than psychological. When you are restricting your food intake, the brain chemical, leptin is significantly reduced. This drives the urge to be active and move. It's a survival mechanism in human beings which would have kept us alive in scarce times gone by. Activity can be happening in different forms. You may be openly and deliberately engaging in activities such as gym sessions or swimming. Or you may have become secretive in increasing your exercise through additional pacing around the house, when no-one is there. Or standing for long periods rather than comfortably sitting down. Or you may have joined more than one gym so you can do extra sessions without prompting concern from staff. You may feel confused about the healthiness of your exercise. In a world that praises constant movement and screams forcefully about the fear of eating too much, you may well be validated for your extreme regime, viewed as ‘the fit person', as others do not understand your internal torture and compulsion. In this episode, I explore how to recognise that you are struggling and with practical tips to break free and improve your relationship with activity. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsor: - Fueling for Recovery: https://fuelingforrecovery.com/   Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia  https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html  

It might feel right at times to be all fired up and plowing through a messy house as if it were about to be condemned as inhabitable by the town, fixing errors in a discombobulated spreadsheet like your life depended on it, or planning every detail of your daughter's 10th birthday party so that she's guaranteed a spot on the social registry. But if you can't turn that fire down, you're going to burn up and burn out. I mean this physically and medically. Engaging in urgency on a regular basis will take it's toll on your physical health. Join me in this episode as we look at the effects of obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior on your physical well-being, and what you can do about it. 

Contact Welcomed HereThis link is to the video we discussed today - of physicist Frederico Faggan's insight and experience with Reality: https://vimeo.com/703130979Our discussion is not about the infertility of mass-debation or coming to new echoes of chronic thoughtless terms but conceding Life's terms are currently in perfect order and place. That what is happening as it happens is very different than asking why, where, when, what, and how things happening could or should possibly be happening.  Witnessing something happen and then thinking it is unbelievable is an indication of how flimsy belief is since it is a product of thought; that is so flexible as to allow us to misuse it in our experience and then blame and abuse others for what they think with little or no reluctance at all.  That IT IS, is stable As IT IS, since what is not in question is certain, having no doubt. Pain monitors what is wrong - to misread its cues is to ask for and receive more troubling news. Functional literacy accurately reads our body language - assigning feelings to how and what we are thinking about what is happening - not who we are but what and how we utilize thought; as something we do.  We cannot be what we do any more than we become a foot arm or leg by thinking about them. We do not struggle with Life, Love, or Reality - we struggle with what we think about IT, and whether we like or dislike what we think.We Know We Know. We Are Aware We Are Aware. We Are as We Are. Reality is unlimited and never changes. The idea that how and what we think creates reality suggests otherwise. Acting on backward thoughts leads to behaviors that are out of order. Anxious and systemic disorders reflect this impossible attempt to reverse the Laws of the universe that govern nature's order. Disease is the lack of ease created and maintained by such twisted mental acrobatics. Principles affirm our indivisible nature. Sharing principles affirms and confirms our indivisibility. We can choose desperation or Inspiration. Absolute Intelligence is our Knowing nature. Ignoring what is happening produces unintelligible ignorance - not reality.contact@mentalobsession.com

It's human nature to have standards and to compare, but this tendency can go rogue and unleash harsh judgments on others—with results completely contrary to the original intentions. I have found it helpful to explore what triggers our judgment and to see what impact it has on the other person and ourselves as well. If we can learn to identify our motivations, acknowledge our shadow, try to understand what others go through and look at the impact judging has, we will be better equipped when we are tempted to judge others. 

Mariona M (SX/SO 9w1 973) is a language activist in Catalonia. In the first phase of this conversation, we explore her complex relationship with crying to process emotional backlog, and how her type's pattern of reaching for deeper self-understanding in order to soothe herself can, ironically, create more inner turbulence. In the second phase, we ground ourselves, and Mariona's essence as an SX 9 comes through. Enjoy. Mariona's Link Treehttps://linktr.ee/marionamiretlanguages Browse Interviews by Type & Instinct https://www.theenneagramschool.com/enneagram-interviews-and-panels The Enneagram Schoolhttps://www.theenneagramschool.com/ Master the Enneagram (Online Course)https://www.theenneagramschool.com/intro-enneagram-course Timestamps 00:38 - Intro 03:56 - Self-preservation blind interview set-up 05:51 - Personal process 'is precious', "I am my own home now" 08:24 - Taking self-responsibility for stress, experiencing exhaustion, being sensitive 10:35 - 'The base is always a fragility', crying as a helpful workout 18:18 - Type 9 absorption, sexual instinct need for a discharge 21:56 - Pain "wanting" to be experienced 25:17 - Reaching catharsis, expressing 'messages' of feeling and truths 28:51 - Being a channel for personal discoveries 33:54 - The 'Snow Globe' Effect, living in fantasy rather than enacting it in reality 40:22 - Settling the snow globe of the interview 47:44 - Type 3 attached to conversation productivity, 7 fix flipping tables, Mariona sings from a book 53:38 - Seduction/hooking or flirting with life 57:25 - Demanding/needing attention, sharing openly and being oneself 1:01:37 - Being seduced by creative spontaneity 1:06:16 - Taking ownership of qualities that shine 1:08:27 - Reflection and coming to a close 1:11:41 - Outro --- Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Coma-Media: https://pixabay.com/users/coma-media-24399569/ Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/ --- #enneagram #enneagramtypes #enneagram9

Contact Welcomed HereThis link is to the video we discussed today -  of physicist Frederico Faggan's insight and experience with Reality: https://vimeo.com/703130979Our discussion is not about the infertility of mass-debation or creating new echo chambers of chronic thoughtless terms but conceding Life's terms are currently in perfect order and place. That what is happening as it happens is very different than asking why, where, when, what, and how things happening could or should be happening.  Witnessing something happen and then thinking it is unbelievable is an indication of how flimsy belief is since it is a product of thought; that is so flexible as to allow us to misuse it in our experience and then blame and abuse others for what they think with little or no reluctance at all.  That IT IS, is stable As IT IS, since what is not in question is certain, having no doubt. Pain monitors what is wrong - to misread its cues is to ask for and receive more troubling news. Functional literacy accurately reads our body language - assigning feelings to how and what we are thinking about what is happening - not who we are but what and how we utilize thought; as something we do.  We cannot be what we do any more than we become a foot arm or leg by thinking about them. We do not struggle with Life, Love, or Reality - we struggle with what we think about IT, and whether we like or dislike what we think.  We Know We Know. We Are Aware We Are Aware. We Are as We Are. Reality is unlimited and never changes. The idea that how and what we think creates reality suggests otherwise. Acting on backward thoughts leads to behaviors that are out of order. Anxious and systemic disorders reflect this impossible attempt to reverse the Laws of the universe that govern nature's order. Disease is the lack of ease created and maintained by such twisted mental acrobatics. Principles affirm our indivisible nature. Sharing principles affirms and confirms our indivisibility. We can choose desperation or Inspiration. Absolute Intelligence is our Knowing nature. Ignoring what is happening produces unintelligible ignorance - not reality.contact@mentalobsession.com

Today's guest Ashley Jameson works as a Certified Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional and is passionate about partnering with churches to help individuals break free from addiction and shame, build healthy intimacy, and embrace the life God has for them through her work with Pure Desire Ministries. She shares with listeners about how her personal experiences with teen pregnancy, s*x and love addiction, and betrayal trauma have inspired her work now. Above all, she wants listeners to know that there is hope and healing with this kind of addiction is possible whoever you are and wherever you've been. If you'd like to learn more, Ashley is also a contributing author to Unraveled, Betrayal & Beyond, and Authentically You and co-hosts the podcast UnFiltered: Real Talk About Sex & Love where she and co-host Heather have candid, no-judgment conversations about sex, relationships, and healing. You can also email groups@puredesire.com to get started on your own journey towards healing today.

Contact Welcomed HereTo think things can't or shouldn't be happening is to think wrongly about all that is happening. Whether what is happening should be happening is irrelevant to the fact That it is always happening as it is happening Now Where We Are. Start here and the variables of what you'd like to have happen will be stabilized by the certainty of everything happening. Mistaking, misappropriating, and misusing thoughts lead to misguided actions - and the vain claim we "had nothing to do with it". Our discussion is not about the infertility of mass-debation or coming to new echoes of chronic thoughtless terms but conceding Life's terms are currently in perfect order and place. That what is happening is happening is very different than asking why, where, when, what, and how things happening could or should possibly be happening.  Witnessing something happen and then thinking it is unbelievable is an indication of how flimsy belief is since it is a product of thought; that is so flexible as to allow us to misuse it in our experience and then blame and abuse others for what they think with little or no reluctance at all.  That IT IS, is stable As IT IS, since what is not in question is certain, having no doubt. Pain monitors what is wrong - to misread its cues is to ask for and receive more troubling news. Functional literacy accurately reads our body language - assigning feelings to how and what we are thinking about what is happening - not who we are but what and how we utilize thought; as something we do.  We cannot be what we do any more than we become a foot arm or leg by thinking about them. We do not struggle with Life, Love, or Reality - we struggle with what we think about IT, and whether we like or dislike what we think.  We Know We Know. We Are Aware We Are Aware. We Are as We Are. Reality is unlimited and never changes. The idea that how and what we think creates reality suggests otherwise. Acting on backward thoughts leads to behaviors that are out of order. Anxious and systemic disorders reflect this impossible attempt to reverse the Laws of the universe that govern nature's order. Disease is the lack of ease created and maintained by such twisted mental acrobatics. Principles affirm our indivisible nature. Sharing principles affirms and confirms our indivisibility. We can choose desperation or Inspiration. Absolute Intelligence is our Knowing nature. Ignoring what is happening produces unintelligible ignorance - not reality.contact@mentalobsession.com

Compulsive hoarding syndrome is a condition that affects 11 million Americans.

While I find parts of the Tao Te Ching baffling, exasperating and mystifying, Lao Tzu's encouragement to accept things as they are still conveys an attitude toward life that I find to be a good counterpoint to my driven nature. Since Taoist wisdom can be especially useful to people who are compulsive, perfectionist, and obsessive, I thought it might be helpful for me to share how this enduring and poetic book has helped me.

Contact Welcomed HereWord of mouth spreads the word; Speak up, Speak out. David Foster Wallace once said: "There is actually no such thing as atheism, the only choice we get is what to worship.  In a society that chases money, power, fame, and beauty, there are worse gods than longevity."Talk is cheap since there is a lot of it. Nutritious food for thought nourishes all life-form's capacity through mental health.  We can stabilize our thoughts naturally or choose to destabilize them unnaturally. Nature is natural - no surprise.   Greed, spite, envy, fear, and hatred are natural byproducts of obsessive thinking, which is not healthy or actual human nature but implied and supposed.   Our discussion is simple: Try, Rely, and Apply. There is no belief, faith, hope, or conclusion in consideration. Any difference between doubt and certainty or desperation and inspiration is determined by how well or poorly thoughts are aligned with all that exists and all that is happening, which includes all that we are doing - NOW.  Nowhere is NOW-HERE. There is no time like the present since there is no time to like or dislike Presently. Omniscience, Omnipotence, and Omnipresence cannot be dislodged, misplaced, or replaced by thoughts of time or space. Here We Are: wholly, completely, and without exception or negotiation even while we can freely choose to think otherwise and thus feel unwise, and useless. Intuition is knowledge beyond reason, which means Knowing is not thought-based. Intuition is Wisdom that Is All Knowing Ever Present Inspiration. Essence is essential and thus The Source of All That Are seamlessly melded with All That Is NOW. Our discussion is not about infertile mass-debating or coming to new echoes of chronic thoughtless terms but conceding Life's terms are currently in perfect order and place. That this is happening is very different than asking why, where, when, what, and how things happen.  That IT IS, is stable As IT IS, since what is not in question has no doubt. Pain monitors what is wrong - to misread its cues is to ask for and receive more troubling news. We Know We Know.We Know We Know. We Are Aware We Are Aware. We Are as We Are. Reality is unlimited and never changes. The idea that how and what we think creates reality suggests otherwise. Acting on backward thoughts leads to behaviors that are out of order. Anxious and systemic disorders reflect this impossible attempt to reverse the Laws of the universe that govern nature's order. Disease is the lack of ease created and maintained by such twisted mental acrobatics. Principles affirm our indivisible nature. Sharing principles affirms and confirms our indivisibility. We can choose desperation or Inspiration. Absolute Intelligence is our Knowing nature. Ignoring what is happening produces unintelligible ignorance - not reality.contact@mentalobsession.com

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In this engaging conversation, Terri Cole and Keresse Thompson discuss the nuances of high functioning codependency, its impact on relationships, and the importance of setting boundaries. Terri shares her journey from a talent agent to a psychotherapist, emphasizing the transformative power of therapy. They explore common myths surrounding codependency, how to identify over-functioning behaviors, and the significance of asking the right questions in relationships. The discussion highlights the importance of compassion and holding space for others without trying to control or fix their problems. In this conversation, Terri Cole and Keresse Thompson explore the complexities of high functioning codependence, its roots in family dynamics, and the challenges faced in relationships, particularly with narcissistic partners. They discuss the emotional toll of over-responsibility, the importance of vulnerability, and the journey towards empowerment and self-acceptance. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-awareness and the courage to make changes in one's life to foster healthier relationships and personal growth.takeawaysHigh functioning codependency is about being overly invested in others' outcomes.Resentment can serve as a guide to identify where boundaries are needed.It's important to ask others how they want to be supported.Many capable individuals struggle with codependency without realizing it.Setting boundaries is essential for maintaining personal peace.Compulsive caring can lead to burnout and resentment.Asking expansive questions fosters deeper connections.Therapy can empower individuals to change their life narratives.Authenticity in relationships is crucial for emotional well-being.Recognizing one's own needs is vital in helping others. High functioning codependents often feel responsible for others' well-being.Hyper-independence can hinder vulnerability and connection.Family dynamics play a significant role in shaping codependent behaviors.Narcissists often attract high functioning codependents due to their complementary needs.Self-awareness is crucial in breaking the cycle of codependence.Burnout and health issues are common consequences of codependency.Parentified daughters often bear unrealistic emotional responsibilities.Empowerment comes from recognizing one's own needs and boundaries.Disappointment is a natural part of asserting oneself in relationships.Change is possible with the right guidance and support.titlesChapters00:00Introduction and Book Launch Excitement05:45Terri Cole's Journey to Therapy12:08Myths and Misunderstandings of Codependency18:01Resentment as a Guide to Boundaries24:09Holding Space and Compassion in Relationships32:23The Impact of Family Dynamics44:36The Costs of High Functioning Codependence53:39Empowerment and Taking Control of Your LifeTo get in touch with Terri:https://www.terricole.comBuy Terri's book here “Too Much”https://hfcbook.com/If you like this podcast please leave me a review and rate!For more info on my services such as Therapy, Coaching and Tarot readings please visit my website at www.therapeutichealingbyreese.comFollow me on Instagram!https://instagram.com/_keresse_?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow me on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/TherapeuticHealingByReese/

Contact Welcomed HereTalk is cheap since there is a lot of it. Nutritious food for thought nourishes our lifeform's capacity through mental health.  We can stabilize our thoughts naturally or choose to destabilize them unnaturally. Nature is natural - and no surprise.   Greed, spite, envy, fear and hatred are the nature of obsessive thinking, which is not healthy human nature.   Our discussion is simple : Try, Rely, and Apply. There is no belief, faith, hope or conclusion in consideration. Any difference between doubt and certainty or desperation and inspiration is determined by how well or poorly thoughts are aligned with all that exists and all that is happening, which includes all that we are doing - NOW.  Nowhere is NOW-HERE. There is no time like the present since there is no time to like or dislike Presently. Omniscience, Omnipotence, and Omnipresence cannot be dislodged, misplaced, or replaced by thoughts of time or space. Here We Are: wholly, completely, and without exception or negotiation even while we can freely choose to think otherwise and thus feel unwise, and useless. Intuition is knowledge beyond reason, which means Knowing is not thought-based. Intuition is Wisdom that Is All Knowing Ever Present Inspiration. Essence is essential and thus The Source of All That Are seamlessly melded with All That Is NOW. Our discussion is not about infertile mass-debating or coming to new echoes of chronic thoughtless terms but conceding Life's terms are currently in perfect order and place. That this is happening is very different than asking why, where, when, what, and how things happen.  That IT IS, is stable As IT IS, since what is not in question has no doubt. Pain monitors what is wrong - to misread its cues is to ask for and receive more troubling news. We Know We Know. We Are Aware We Are Aware. We Are as We Are. Reality is unlimited and never changes. The idea that how and what we think creates reality suggests otherwise. Acting on backward thoughts leads to behaviors that are out of order. Anxious and systemic disorders reflect this impossible attempt to reverse the Laws of the universe that govern nature's order. Disease is the lack of ease created and maintained by such twisted mental acrobatics. Principles affirm our indivisible nature. Sharing principles affirms and confirms our indivisibility. We can choose desperation or Inspiration. Absolute Intelligence is our Knowing nature. Ignoring what is happening produces unintelligible ignorance - not reality.contact@mentalobsession.com

Marcus Kain is an eating disorder-informed nutrition coach. In this interview, he opens up about his personal, decades-long experience with eating disorders, compulsive exercise behaviours, and body image issues. He also shares what helped him change his mindset around fitness and forge his path towards recovery. Links and resources: Connect with Marcus on Instagram @strongnotstarving: https://www.instagram.com/strongnotstarving/  Check out his podcast: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/podcast  Subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@strongnotstarving  Sign up for one on one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠ Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: ⁠http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/⁠ Visit my website: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com⁠ Sign up for my free newsletter: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglist⁠ Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on retraining your mindset for long-term fat loss success: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignup⁠

People with compulsive and obsessive tendencies tend to hold on to things—money, objects, time and ideas. We imagine that these things we hold on to make us more secure. But too often they bring us more stress than security. Some of the things we hold on to constitute our identity and worth. These are sacred cows in the worst sense—traits that we feel we can't question much less let go of. And these cows are a heavy burden to carry. We'll start with a story from the Buddha, explore scarcity mindset, and talk about two examples of women struggling with their sacred cows. Finally, we'll discuss how letting go of sacred cows can lead to more fulfillment.  lMB8tObSEfl1xD1abKMe

Is ok for Christians to think about the afterlife, judgment or end times, or is that an OCD thing? How do you work through compulsive apologizing….with God….with other people? How do you work through panic attacks when you are becoming an empty nester? Is it ok for me to model or become a social media […]

One way to free ourselves from unhealthy compulsive behavior is to understand our motivations, what drives and actually controls us. While we're all unique, there are ancient and common patterns that underlie the roles we take on in life such as mother, father, warrior, healer, savior, priest, jester, caretaker and leader. These patterns are known as archetypes, and they're illustrated in myths and symbols. These patterns exert a magnetic influence that can give us intuitive guidance and energy to help us do what we need to do. Or they can drag us into a perpetual rut of expectations and despair. Heroic energy can flow freely like water, or be frozen and rigid like ice. 

Questions welcome : hereMOD episodes have no shelf-life or expiration date.  Our focus is principled so each episode reflects the immediate peace and stability of our Ever-Present Knowing Awareness that clarifies conflicted impressions manifest by the instability and hyper-reactivity of obsessive thoughts purely induced, “imagined reality”.  The not wanting of any problem equals the amount we think of it as a problem. Things we think shouldn't be happening equals the lack of attention and interest we have and so pay dearly by avoiding what there is to learn. Asking for what we want and have - then beg for answers - admits the desire to avoid, distract, deny and react to the windfall of information inherent in what is actually happening including the trouble we asked for. Denial like any lie denies itself revealing the actual lack of any basis such thoughts have - in Reality. To think of such thoughts as reality is to begin the crusade of imagining there is no other reality. Feeling alone is not an accident - it is a co-incidence of thoughtlessness. Nothing really is something orZero would not survive turning Some things into no thing.This applies to thoughts that matter.  No thought and no body Has control over us that We don't freely concede Truth is still true even if no one believes it A lie is still a lie even if everyone believes it Buddha…..”the ‘lightness of being' warned us that life allows us no revisions or second drafts, and this could be ‘unbearable', but it could also be liberating.”Milan KunderaThinking about thinking itself is thought centered - not our self. Thought centeredness generates more thinking not Reality as Truth. Think about IT. We Know We Know. We Are Aware We Are Aware. We Are as We Are. Reality is unlimited and never changes. The idea that how and what we think creates reality suggests otherwise. Acting on backward thoughts leads to behaviors that are out of order. Anxious and systemic disorders reflect this impossible attempt to reverse the Laws of the universe that govern nature's order. Disease is the lack of ease created and maintained by such twisted mental acrobatics. Principles affirm our indivisible nature. Sharing principles affirms and confirms our indivisibility. We can choose desperation or Inspiration. Absolute Intelligence is our Knowing nature. Ignoring what is happening produces unintelligible ignorance - not reality.contact@mentalobsession.com

Happy 2025, everyone, and welcome to the first episode of the new year! This year for 2025, I am not just making a list of tasks to check off but am also envisioning the life I want by December 31st, 2025! Inspired by my business coach, I am focusing on creating a vision rather than just tasks. It's a lot like planning a trip in that you need to know where you're headed before mapping out the route!Tune in as I share how reflecting on this year made me realize that it is truly a pivotal one, reminding me of setting my vision for 2020 despite COVID-19 uncertainties. It is really about deciding whether to let life happen or actively shape it.I also talk about a couple of books that have really shaped my thinking - The Good-Enough Life by Avram Alpert and The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter - books that have both caused me to question our pursuit of more (more money, more stuff) and the comfort that shelters us from real challenges. Is more truly better, or does it just bring more problems?I explore the philosophy of living a "good enough" life and confronting the comfort that might be holding us back, and I also introduce you to my word for 2025: curiosity. Inspired by Brian Grazer's new book, I am truly embracing curiosity as a way to break free from my comfort zone and the lies that fear tends to create. This mindset shift is about being open to new experiences, even if they challenge or scare me.I really hope that you will join me for this episode of the show as I share my journey of setting a vision for 2025, pushing past comfort, and embracing curiosity! This episode is about self-reflection, growth, and figuring out how to live a life that's not just comfortable but meaningful!Time Stamps:[1:17] - I created a list of tasks for 2025 but ultimately focused on my end-of-year vision.[4:32] - Reflecting on big life decisions, I have realized the need to shape my vision for 2025.[7:13] - I contemplate whether to enjoy my current life or reinvest for future growth[9:54] - Modern conveniences contribute to a sheltered, under-challenged lifestyle.[11:41] - Listen as I question if comfort in life and business has led to a lack of challenges.[12:26] - Compulsive activity often distracts from addressing real issues in life.[14:01] - I discuss how life becomes a never-ending checklist, and satisfaction remains elusive as desires grow.[15:17] - Embracing curiosity and moving beyond your comfort zone help form the vision for a meaningful life.[17:14] - Fear comes before experience which limits growth by lowering the threshold for what constitutes a problem.[18:11] - Disrupting one's comfort zone and embracing curiosity are so important for growth.[22:40] - I close by arguing that success requires accepting failure and overcoming obstacles that are rooted in fear and lies.Resources:The Accidental Leader - Websiteyournarketing.cobo@yourmarketingco.comBo McDonald on LinkedInAvram Alpert - The Good-Enough LifeMichael Easter - The Comfort CrisisBrian Grazer & Charles Fishman - A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life

Self control does have some benefits for relationships. But it also has dangers. If your self-restraint keeps you from expressing positive and intimate feelings, it may leave your partner feeling disconnected and unloved, which doesn't encourage them to express their feelings either, and then things start to go downhill quickly. But if you can be more intentional in using your self control to actually express more, the relationship is more likely to thrive.  

Questions welcome : hereMOD episodes have no shelf-life or expiration date.  Our focus is principled so each episode reflects the immediate peace and stability of our Ever-Present Knowing Awareness that clarifies conflicted impressions manifest by the instability and hyper-reactivity of obsessive thoughts purely induced, “imagined reality”.  When sleepwalking seems normal it is still an altered dysfunctional state of thinking's use that causes our functional incapacity and consequential sense of worthlessness reflecting the devaluation of our culpability. Think of the description of a (cancer) cell below as identical to the ego / false self that only appears or seems to exist in thought, stuck in a supposed cell of thought, thinking of itself; written by Dr. Zach Bush: “A single cell forgets its voice and ceases to speak to its neighbors, loses its sense of belonging, and mistakes isolation for survival. Convinced it must act alone, it begins to hoard resources, reproducing without harmony, building a community of disconnection we call a tumor. Cancer, then, is not simply a disease—it is a story about miscommunication, about what happens when any living thing loses its place in the greater whole. Step back, and it's hard not to see the same pattern unfolding around us. We are a species untethered.  Cities rise while ecosystems crumble.  Communities fracture. We pour our time and attention into screens, constructing intricate digital lives while our real connections wither. Somewhere along the way, like that single cell, we've forgotten our voice in the chorus. But every breakdown carries within it the seeds of breakthrough. A cell losing its way reveals how essential communication and connection truly are. A human culture consumed by disconnection offers a chance to rediscover what we've left behind—not just repair, but evolution.Cancer asks something of us that extends beyond the body. It's a reminder to stop asking, “How do we fight this?” and start asking, “What is this teaching us?” Healing is not war. It's collaboration. And every layer of life—biological, personal, planetary—thrives not in isolation but in relationships. So where do we begin? Not with grand gestures or perfect solutions, but by re-learning the language of life. The language of reciprocity. Of listening. Of asking, not what we can take, but what we can contribute. It begins with small acts: tending the soil beneath our feet, noticing the quiet patterns within us, and allowing space for connection to unfold—with ourselves, with one another, and with the world around us.A cancer cell doesn't know it's disconnected. It just survives. But we are capable of something greater. We can notice. We can choose. We can change. This is not the story of a disease; it is the story of our moment in evolution. Cancer, then, is not simply a disease—it is a story about miscommunication, about what happens when any living thing loses its place in the greater whole. Step back, and it's hard not to see the same pattern unfolding."We Know We Know. We Are Aware We Are Aware. We Are as We Are. Reality is unlimited and never changes. The idea that how and what we think creates reality suggests otherwise. Acting on backward thoughts leads to behaviors that are out of order. Anxious and systemic disorders reflect this impossible attempt to reverse the Laws of the universe that govern nature's order. Disease is the lack of ease created and maintained by such twisted mental acrobatics. Principles affirm our indivisible nature. Sharing principles affirms and confirms our indivisibility. We can choose desperation or Inspiration. Absolute Intelligence is our Knowing nature. Ignoring what is happening produces unintelligible ignorance - not reality.contact@mentalobsession.com

Is it time to reimagine sexuality as something sacred and awe-inspiring rather than just a biological function? Join me as I share my personal journey of overcoming compulsive sexual behaviors and addiction by embracing sex as a profound mystery. Influenced by Western civilization and purity culture, our perceptions of sex have often been marred by shame and guilt. Together, we'll explore how honoring sexual attraction can lead to personal growth and a richer understanding of ourselves. Discover how redefining sex beyond societal constraints has been transformative in my life, and how it can be for you too.We dive into cultivating sexual energy with sensitivity and mindfulness, moving beyond the relentless pursuit of novelty. Inspired by Thomas Moore's "The Soul of Sex" and insights from Alexey Welsh, we'll discuss the power of engaging deeply with erotic energy rather than seeking intensity. Hear about four enlightening discoveries that have reshaped my view on sexuality, offering an invitation for listeners to reflect and perhaps find new perspectives on this intimate aspect of life. Whether it's the subtle sensations akin to a meditative practice or understanding the pitfalls of intensity, this episode promises a mindful journey through the nuances of erotic energy.⬇️⬇️⬇️Watch this episode and many more on my Youtube channel!

Adam works with a client to help them release the need to compulsively clean and check on the cleaning within their home. Adam uses various techniques and metaphors to no longer reward anxiety by cleaning or checking and doing it only when they are calm so the payoff is personal pride rather than relief.  Adam's course Hypnotic Wealth can be found here: https://www.adamcox.co.uk/hypnotic-wealth.html  Coming Soon - The Hypnotists's Secret Circle: Adam will soon be launching a new low-cost membership to access his entire hypnosis archive without the intro, outro, and explanation and an exclusive community only for members. In the meantime you can secure a free sleep download here: https://tr.ee/MCuZqKPnEg  Adam Cox is one of the world's most innovative hypnotists and is known for being the hypnotherapist of choice for Celebrities, CEO's and even Royalty. To book a free 30-minute consultation call to consider working with Adam go to: https://go.oncehub.com/AdamCox Adam's rates for hypnotherapy in pounds and US dollars are here: https://www.adamcox.co.uk/hypnotherapist.html  You can contact Adam at adam@adamcox.co.uk Further information on Adam is here: https://linktr.ee/AdamCoxOfficial  Tags: Adam Cox, the hypnotist, NLP, asmr, hypnosis, hypnotherapy, hypnotist, stress, sleep, worry, meditation, guided meditation, hypnotism, anxiety, hypnosis for abundance, hypnosis for business success, hypnosis to feel enthusiastic about life, hypnosis for compulsive cleaning, 

Pervasive misconceptions about what OCD is may have stood in the way of making progress towards better treating the condition. Keeping your room tidy is not necessarily a sign that you have a psychiatric condition, despite what someone might claim in passing. Now, new theories about the way this anxiety disorder affects the brain are leading to new possibilities with regards to helping people who don't see an improvement from current gold standard therapies. James Tytko explores... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I'm talking about your money personality type and why it matters. According to Ken Honda, author of Happy Money, there are 7 distinct personality types.  Yesterday, I talked about the most difficult money personality types…the compulsives. Compulsive spenders, savers, and money makers. All challenging to overcome some of the common and destructive pitfalls of the compulsive types.  Today I want to turn to a money personality that's a bit more subtle.

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I'm talking about your money personality type and why it matters.  According to Ken Honda, author of Happy Money, there are 7 distinct personality types. Honda has spent years researching the intersection of psychology & money. It's important to remember that you may see overlap with yourself and the different personality types. The important thing is to recognize which personality types most closely resemble your own, so you can better understand your own relationship with money.  Today, I am actually going to talk about 3 money personalities - the compulsives.

Todayyy we talk about when starting something new or starting over gets frustrating. When we feel our efforts are amounting to nothing it can get discouraging :( but believe in good things to come!! We also talk briefly about when you put people in a box and how that is doing an injustice to others and yourself.We answer a listener question about how to deal with a Compulsive liar!!!Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!

Jason Stanley is a social research scientist focusing on field research and clinical trials on obesity. His focus is to teach the obese to understand and heal that unrelenting urge to eat when not hungry and continue eating far past full. We call that urge the Food Monster. His job is bringing Freedom from your personal Food Monster. 3 Top Tips  1. The weight loss industry focuses on the fixing the symptom of weight without dealing with the cause of obesity.  2. The root cause of Obesity is compulsive eating triggered by a patterning in the brain.  3. With the proper therapy, the root cause can be healed. However, without addressing the root cause through Havening or EMDR style therapy, the root cause will remain and obesity will return. Social Media www.nevergaintheweightback.com

Both pornography & sexual addiction are very challenging issues for couples. There can be real communication challenges because porn use & sex addiction can make communication about intimacy and sexual preferences impossible. Individuals may find it difficult to discuss their feelings or concerns openly, fearing judgment or rejection. Shame makes this difficult to admit, even to therapists.

Sitting still and watching their breathe may be the last thing most driven, perfectionist, and obsessive-compulsive people want to do. But it might be one of the most helpful things they can do. The benefits of mindfulness meditation for just about everyone have been well documented. In this post I'll explore some of the particular benefits for people who feel a constant need to fix, produce and resolve.  

Hi friends! In this episode, I answer more of your questions! We dive into healing compulsive movement, healing self image, acne struggles, and more! So thankful for you and I hope you enjoy

Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) is a condition that can profoundly impact individuals' lives, relationships, and mental health. In this course, join addiction psychiatry expert Dr. Kenneth Paul Rosenberg, MD as he delves into the complexities of treating CSBD, exploring its unique challenges and treatment approaches. Through an engaging conversation, you'll gain insights into the nuances between high sexual drive, compulsive behaviors, and addiction. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with practical tools and insights to better support clients with compulsive sexual behaviors, understand co-occurring disorders, and navigate the challenges these individuals face in their personal relationships. Learning objectives:  Identify the criteria for diagnosing Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD). Describe the appropriate assessment protocols for identifying CSBD in clinical settings. Identify effective, evidence-based treatment options, including psychotherapy, medication, and support groups.   Click here to access the slides Dr. Rosenberg reviews at the end of the discussion: https://drive.google.com/file/d/117OCINm3f2gxSLH4gqanPQKPQubu_c6L/view?usp=drive_link   If you'd like to obtain continuing education as a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or therapist you can purchase a one-year subscription to Psych Hub's training center. Once signed up, you'll have access to earn CEs for this and every Therapy Cafe episode, plus access to our existing library of over 120 evidence-based practice continuing education courses created by expert clinicians. Go to psychhub.com/signup for more information.  Learn more about Dr. Rosenberg's work at: https://uppereasthealth.com/about   

Today on The Faithful & True Podcast, listen as Dr. Greg Miller and Randy Evert welcome Dr. Josh Moon M.A., M.Div., Ph.D and Russ Smidt BCC /FLCA/MD (Retired) to the program to share about our brand new workbook...Hope & Healing For Compulsive Sexual Behavior: A Guide Toward Sexual Integrity. Listen as they share what it was like to craft the workbook from time-tested principles of recovery and new insights from neuroscience and other areas of study. The Laaser Legacy Foundation:   - https://laaserlegacy.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages.Send us a text

This week on Disordered we're starting with the assertion that all anxiety disorders are obsessive and compulsive in at least some way. Then we make our way through all the "usual suspects" Panic disorder Health anxiety Social anxiety GAD OCD (obviously) We're looking at the obsessional components of each anxiety flavor, and the corresponding common compulsions or rituals designed to easy anxiety and discomfort. If you're worried because you think you have one type of anxiety ... and also OCD ... don't worry. While the usual "we're all a little OCD" thing is really awful and should be banned forever, within the context of anxiety disorders there are always obsessive and compulsive tendencies at play. Also, shout out to selective mutism, which is officially an anxiety disorder according to the DSM-5 but has never been mentioned on this podcast before. Spoiler alert: neither Drew nor Josh had anything constructive to say in that moment because neither has any experience with that presentation. Sorry, selective mutism. --- Disordered Roundtables are here. Think of it as "Disordered Live", a way for members of our audience to spend time with us in an intimate virtual setting (attendance is limited) to engage in real time sharing and discussion on specific anxiety disorder and recovery topics. To be notified when new Disordered Roundtable sessions are scheduled, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit our homepage and get on our mailing list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Worry and Rumination Explained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. The workshop takes a deep dive into the mechanics of worrying and ruminating, offering some helpful ways to approach the seemingly unsolvable problem of trying to solve seemingly unsolveable problems. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/worryrumination⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Want to ask us questions, share your wins, or get more information about Josh, Drew, and the Disordered podcast?

In this episode of 'Unhooked', host Jeremy Lipkowitz welcomes Paul Lavergne, a registered psychotherapist and sexual recovery therapist from Ontario, Canada. Together, they delve into the complexities of compulsive sexual behaviors, from the signs and core beliefs of a sex addict to the deep-rooted impacts of shame and trauma. Paul shares his personal and professional journey, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, self-awareness, and group support in recovery. He also highlights the role of societal normalization in exacerbating these issues and offers practical advice for those struggling to break free from addiction. This conversation provides valuable insights for anyone seeking to understand or overcome compulsive sexual behaviors.------------Interested in joining the Unhooked Academy Group Program? Sign up for a free call:https://www.unhookedacademy.com/Looking for a self-led journey with the Unhooked Online Course:https://jeremylipkowitz.mykajabi.com/unhookedInterested in personal  1:1 coaching? Click here: https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/introConnect with me on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyLipkowitz------------Shownotes:00:00 Introduction: Are You Living a Double Life?00:27 Four Core Beliefs of a Sex Addict00:41 Meet Paul Laverne: Expert in Sexual Recovery01:55 Paul's Journey and Professional Background05:01 Defining Compulsive Sexual Behavior09:46 Paul's Personal Struggle with Porn Addiction13:39 Realization and Recovery17:39 The Role of Trauma in Sex Addiction18:53 Behavioral Change and Accountability20:09 The Importance of Sexual History26:55 Mindfulness in Recovery30:38 Facing Stress and Remedies31:29 Understanding the Space Between Stimulus and Response33:03 Dealing with Trauma and Emotional Complexity34:45 Grounding Techniques and Self-Regulation37:57 The Role of Shame in Addiction50:12 Common Mistakes and Denial in Addiction57:19 Advice for Those Struggling with Recovery59:35 Conclusion and Contact Information--------Connect with Paul:https://www.youtube.com/@turningpoint4mehttps://www.turningpoint4me.com/

This week, I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Merry C. Lin, a psychologist, and author with over 30 years of clinical expertise. Dr. Lin is an expert on the topics of emotional intelligence, trauma, and self-awareness. She's going to help us understand how our emotions can both guide us and mislead us, and how to develop a healthy relationship with our emotions. We'll also learn about the shadow self, the hidden parts of ourselves that we're often afraid to acknowledge. And we'll explore why our memories are often distorted and incomplete. This is a really important conversation, and I think it will resonate with a lot of people. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Our terrific trio are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, to celebrate the launch of The Rabbit Hole Book, the gang have selected a favourite chapter each to discuss... Charles is looking into Unusual Addictions, Cat is hoping her segment on Bald's Leechbook will be a recipe for success, and Richard is up and away with The Hurricane. Remember, if you'd like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com  Plus, as mentioned, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book is now available to purchase from all good bookshops! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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