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It could be argued that agents of capitalism have built the patriarchal system as a means to keep both men and women controlled and in line. But what if we broke free? What would happen to sex, love and freedom then? Dr. Kate Balesteri joins us to discuss what patriarchy actually is, how it hurts all genders, and how we (men, women and every gender) can take back our agency while heightening our authenticity and consciousness. You can find Dr. Kate Balestrieri at: https://www.modernintimacy.com/dr-kate-balestrieri-sex-therapist/ Facebook http://facebook.com/dr.katebalestrieri http://instagram.com/drkatebalestrieri Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@drkatebalestrieri Dr. Kate Balestrieri"s Bio: Dr. Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D., CSAT-S, is a Licensed Psychologist (Clinical and Forensic) in CA, FL, NY and IL. She is a Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist – Supervisor, and PACT III trained couples' therapist. Dr. Balestrieri earned her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, and completed her Post-Doctoral Fellowship though the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, with a concentration in Forensic Psychology. In over 16 years of clinical experience, she has conducted clinical and forensic evaluations, provided expert witness testimony in court, and been a treatment provider in clinical, forensic, and correctional settings. The Founder of Modern Intimacy, Dr. Balestrieri is a passionate advocate for mental, relational and sexual health. Throughout her work, Dr. Balestrieri focuses on helping people build resilience and recovery from what ails them to move from a position of pain or discomfort to one of thriving, holistically in their lives. A sex positive provider and human, Dr. Balestrieri is dedicated to helping people have a more expansive and integrated relationship with sexuality. Dr. Balestrieri is a regular contributor for PopSugar, Poosh, YourTango, Psychology Today, House of Wise and has been featured in many other publications. She is also the host of the Get Naked with Dr. Kate podcast, on which she discusses mental health, sex and relationships. You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio or anywhere you get your podcasts! How to find Sunny Megatron: Website: http://sunnymegatron.com Facebook http://facebook.com/sunnymegatron Twitter http://twitter.com/sunnymegatron Instagram http://instagram.com/sunnymegatron Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnymegatron YouTube https://www.youtube.com/sunnymegatron American Sex Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2HroMhWJnyZbMSsOBKwBnk How to find Kate Loree: Website http://kateloree.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/opendeeplywithkateloree Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@opendeeplywithkateloree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateloreelmft Twitter http://twitter.com/kateloreelmft YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCSTFAqGYKW3sIUa0tKivbqQ Book referenced: How to find Sunny Megatron: Website: http://sunnymegatron.com Facebook http://facebook.com/sunnymegatron Twitter http://twitter.com/sunnymegatron Instagram http://instagram.com/sunnymegatron Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnymegatron YouTube https://www.youtube.com/sunnymegatron American Sex Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2HroMhWJnyZbMSsOBKwBnk How to find Kate Loree: Website http://kateloree.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/opendeeplywithkateloree Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@opendeeplywithkateloree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateloreelmft Twitter http://twitter.com/kateloreelmft YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCSTFAqGYKW3sIUa0tKivbqQ Book referenced: What Happened to My Sex Life?: A Sex Therapist's Guide to Reclaiming Lost Desire, Connection, and Pleasure by Dr. Kate Balestrieri Open Deeply podcast is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. Open Deeply podcast is not therapy or a replacement for therapy.

My heart fails at times And longs for deep, endless sleep In dreams I escape Courage is found in failure So, breath and open your eyes I sat down with Jackie Pack and we discussed courage including what it means and how we recognize it. We also discussed Brene Brown's statement: "I don't think we can get to courage without the capacity to deal with uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure." I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed. You can email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com. My first book of poetry, My Mother Sleeps, is availabe for purchase at The King's English Bookshop (https://www.kingsenglish.com/search/author/%22Edgar%2C%20Scott%20R.%22) and Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Scott-R.-Edgar/e/B0B2ZR7W41%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share) Holding my book at The King's English Bookshop https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/b/b1c4f464-ff8b-4fd1-8632-8c458a232c1a/olfoSxre.jpeg Special Guest: Jackie Pack, LCSW, CSAT-S, CMAT.

Tonight's episode is about the gay culture. Jeff Aldeson is facilitating  a Sex and Intimacy Group for Gay Men and Gary Katz is a LCSW, CSAT-S, EMDR who is a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist for Center for Intimacy Recovery. Together they answer questions that Carol has about men, sex, relationships and growing up gay. Carol the Coach wanted to do the show because she realized that she might need more education about working with gay men. She knew that her experience other than with friends and family, was fairly limited, so she reached out to the specialists and asked them to enlighten both herself and the listening community as to what the specialized needs might be for the gay community. Listen as she discusses the nuances of how the heterosexual populaion may be different from the gay population or perhaps the same. As Jeff points out despite the difference in upbringing and social norms, he believes there are more similiarities than differences!

Tonight's episode is about the gay culture. Jeff Aldeson is facilitating  a Sex and Intimacy Group for Gay Men and Gary Katz is a LCSW, CSAT-S, EMDR who is a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist for Center for Intimacy Recovery. Together they answer questions that Carol has about men, sex, relationships and growing up gay. Carol the Coach wanted to do the show because she realized that she might need more education about working with gay men. She knew that her experience other than with friends and family, was fairly limited, so she reached out to the specialists and asked them to enlighten both herself and the listening community as to what the specialized needs might be for the gay community. Listen as she discusses the nuances of how the heterosexual populaion may be different from the gay population or perhaps the same. As Jeff points out despite the difference in upbringing and social norms, he believes there are more similiarities than differences!

-What does codependency look like in the betrayed partners of sex addicts? -How can the safety seeking behaviors of betrayed partners appear ‘codependent' but really be forms of healthy healing? -If you are a betrayed partner, what are the initial steps you can take to heal? Welcome to Episode 151! This week, I am joined by Dan Drake, LMFT, LPCC, CCPS-S, CSAT-S, to talk all about codependency in the betrayed partners of sex addicts. Dan is here to set the record straight on how, despite some behaviors of betrayed partners may appear codependent, they are often necessary, healthy, and healing ways of coping. Dan educates us on the history of treating the betrayed partners of sex addicts and how they were seen as ‘sicker than their partners.' We discuss what treatment of betrayed partners looks like today and end with suggestions on how you can heal if you have been betrayed. It's a must-listen! Links for the show: Sign up for the newsletter to receive all things codependummy: https://keap.app/contact-us/2302598426037497  Journal! The Confiding Codependummy: 30 Days of Journaling Prompts for a Less-Codependent and More-Conscious YOU for just $1 a day. www.codependummy.com/toolsforhealing  FREEBIE! The Self-Validation Challenge: Learn to validate your GD self: www.codependummy.com/challenge  Money! Funds! Help support the show via a one-time donation via secure Paypal link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RJ3PSNZ4AF7QC  Work with me! Email marissa@codependummy.com to inquire about psychotherapy, coaching, or coming on the show! More on this week's guest: Dan Drake is a licensed clinician, a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist Supervisor as well as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Supervisor. He has co-authored several books, including Full Disclosure: How to Share the Truth after Sexual Betrayal and Letters from a Sex Addict: My Life Exposed. Dan is the is the Founder and Clinical Director of Banyan Therapy Group in Los Angeles. Free Boundary Setting Resources: https://www.banyantherapy.com/resources/  https://www.banyantherapy.com/  https://www.instagram.com/banyantherapygroup/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9XcxIVClbH3Qjio0AWBs4Q  https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fbanyantherapy  https://www.facebook.com/BanyanTherapyGroup  More deets on the episode:  We begin with Dan's definition of codependency: a way of managing one's own internal state through others. Dan reveals his reluctance to use the definition due to the controversy and misdiagnosis of the term in the treatment of the betrayed partners of sex addicts.  Dan reflects on codependency in his own life, including how he often deferred to others when it came to deciding everyday things like what to eat for dinner. He also shares how that pattern continues on sidewalks where he defers to others in his path which way he should move to avoid colliding. Can you relate? Dan provides a brief history on the treatment of betrayed partners of sex addicts. Since it is a “process” rather than “chemical” addiction, it is different than treating substances. However, initially, the wives of male sex addicts were seen as the enabling, “sicker,” and neurotic codependent partner. Thankfully, in the early 2000s, this perspective was radically changed as many betrayed partners are not even aware of their partners' addiction due to the inherent manipulation, secrecy, and ease with hiding the addiction.  Dan and I explore how and why the safety seeking behaviors of betrayed partners may look codependent–but they aren't! We grapple with behaviors like making excuses, secret-keeping, ‘snoopervising,' and staying in the relationship. We agree that, since sex addiction is a process addiction, the behavior of the betrayed is more nuanced, and thus, more difficult to label objectively as ‘codependent.'  Dan discusses ways a partner can discern whether they are being abused/gaslit as they work towards healing. We conclude by healing how Dan helps couples navigate the healing process from sex addiction and how he helps the betrayed partner focus on the integration of their whole self.  Thanks for coming on Dan! And thank you for being here, dear listener! PLEASE: Rate.  Review. Subscribe.  Share. We need more ratings on Spotify! TY! -The Self-Validation Challenge - free 30-day guide to providing yourself with all the validation you seek: www.codependummy.com/challenge -Get your copy of the Confiding Codependummy: 30 days of journaling prompts for a less-codependent and more-conscious you! www.codependummy.com/toolsforhealing  -If you are wanting to dive into your codependency deeper one-on-one, please email marissa@codependumy.com to work with me! -Sign up for the newsletter: https://keap.app/contact-us/2302598426037497  -Support the show via a one-time secure donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RJ3PSNZ4AF7QC  See you next week! 

In today's episode Carol Juergensen Sheets discusses the power of empathy in rebuilding trust and healing relationships after betrayal. She shares examples of how to show empathy and discusses her approach to couples healing through the Early Recovery Couple's Empathy Model (ERCEM) of which is the creator.  Carol Juergensen Sheets LCSW, CCPS-S, CSAT-S, PCC is the author of several books including Help Her Heal, Help Them Heal, and Unleashing Your Power. She is the host of the podcast, Sex Help With Carol the Coach. You can find her classes and resources at https://sexhelpwithcarolthecoach.com/.   Thank you for tuning in to our podcast for couples healing from infidelity and betrayal. As certified coaches, we aim to provide support and guidance for those who decide to stay in their relationship. We offer valuable insights, empathy, and hope on the journey toward healing. Join us weekly for encouragement, skills, and expertise. Your hosts are Certified Relational Recovery Coaches specializing in Infidelity and Betrayal: Hali Roderick- TICC, PCC, APSATS CPC-Candidate, ERCEM Candidate Read Hali's Bio Book with Hali Stephanie Hamby- MCLC, APSATS CPC-Candidate, ERCEM Candidate Read Stephanie's Bio https://stephaniehambycoaching.youcanbook.me/ Contact us:  info.choosingtostay@gmail.com Choosing To Stay Webinar: Join Hali as she teaches this monthly free webinar for those Choosing To Stay after infidelity and betrayal. Help. Her. Heal. for Men - Hali Roderick helps men learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. Participants will receive weekly exercises and worksheets to help them gain the skills to begin healing a broken relationship.  Empowerment After Betrayal for Men - Hali Roderick leads a betrayal trauma support group for men who have been betrayed where they can gain tools and resources to recover from betrayal trauma in a healthy way while being surrounded by a supportive community.  Healing Hearts Course - Stephanie Hamby leads This Couples Course that is a comprehensive program designed for early recovery and healing couples to learn and experience valuable insights together. It focuses on partner betrayal trauma and sexual integrity issues or addiction. The course provides practical education and tools to support healing for the partner and relationship repair.  More from Choose Recovery Services: Choose Healing - Betrayal Trauma support for women - This weekly support group is for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help to cope with the symptoms of trauma such as depression, hyper vigilance, anxiety, and lack of trust. Ask questions from our team of coaches at Choose Recovery Services who have been there with this accessible group that is free for the first 12 weeks.  Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity, and/or betrayal. Participants will gain tools and an understanding to better manage emotions and assess behaviors.  Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.  Choose 360 for Men - Support group for men who have reached a sense of wholeness in their recovery and are looking to maintain their recovery through awareness, accountability, and comradery.  Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.  Should I Stay or Should I Go? - Amie Woolsey teaches this free monthly coaching call for those stuck trying to decide whether to stay in their marriage.  Empowered Divorce Q&A - Amie Woolsey offers a free monthly coaching call to answer questions for women navigating divorce.  Connect with Choose Recovery on Instagram

Dr. Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D., CSAT-S, is a Licensed Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and PACT III trained couples' therapist.Dr. Balestrieri earned her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, and completed her Post-Doctoral Fellowship through the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, with a concentration in Forensic Psychology. Dr. Balestrieri is a passionate advocate for mental health, relational and sexual health and wellness. Throughout her work, Dr. Balestrieri focuses on helping people build resilience and recovery from what ails them to move from a position of pain or discomfort to one of thriving, holistically in their lives. As a sex positive provider and human, Dr. Balestrieri is dedicated to helping people have a more expansive and integrated relationship with sex. Dr. Balestrieri is a regular contributor for Poosh, YourTango, Psychology Today, House of Wise and has been featured in many other publications. She also has two podcasts, Modern Intimacy (focused on sex, mental health and relationships), and Without Consent (a true crime podcast deconstructing sexual violence). Both can be found on Apple podcast and Spotify.Episode ResourcesRAINN | rainn.orgModern Intimacy | modernintimacy.comModern Intimacy Substack | drkatebalestrieri.substack.comPodcast | modernintimacy.com/podcast/Mating In Captivity | BookThe Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent | BookConnect with Dr. BalestrieriInstagram | @themodernintimacyInstagram | @drkatebalestrieriTikTok | @modernintimacyTikTok | @drkatebalestrieriConnect with The Courage to ChangePodcast Website | lionrock.life/couragetochangepodcastPodcast Instagram | @couragetochange_podcastYouTube | The Courage to Change PodcastTikTok | @ashleyloebblassingamePodcast Email | podcast@lionrock.lifePodcast Facebook | @thecouragetochangepodcastLionrock ResourcesLionrock Life Mobile App | lionrock.life/mobile-appSupport Group Meeting Schedule | lionrock.life/meetings

Join the conversation today as Amie and Alana interview Dr. Kenneth M Adams, Ph.D., CSAT-S and author of the new book, Alight in the dark, The hidden legacy of adult children of sex addicts co authored with Mary E Meyer, Ph.D., LMFT, and Culle L Vande Garde, LCSW where they detail the unique issues experienced by adult children who grew up with a sexually addicted parent. We are thrilled to share this powerful conversation with you in hopes that as a child of a sexually addicted parent, you will find the pieces that you have been carrying and find hope and healing. We also hope that for those who are the addicted parent or betrayed parent, this book will help you to understand your children's experiences so you can be a source of healing for them as well. If this book brings up any questions or concerns in your personal journey please reach out to Alana, Amie or Luke. NEW Support Groups available starting in April. For more information or to register click HERE Ready to take your healing to the next level? Choose Recovery for couples is for those who are ready to lean into the relationship and do that next level work. This comprehensive support group is designed to provide you and your partner with the tools and support you need to work through the pain and begin rebuild your relationship. Alana and Luke tag team teaching and support to guide you through the healing process and help you communicate effectively, regain trust, and begin to move forward. Click HERE for more information and to see if you are ready. Believing In You Coaching Program starts April 5th! This group is for women who are ready to take their individual healing up a notch. Learning to trust yourself, love yourself and believe that you can truly create the life you want. We do that by digging into more awareness and leaning into more acceptance so that you can experience the life in the way you choose. To find out more information on that or get your spot click HERE Follow on Instagram to stay caught up on whats happening! @Chooserecoveryservices @therapywithalana @amiewoolsey

Betrayed partners need immediate support to navigate the new terrain of their relationship. They need a clear articulation of betrayal trauma, a thorough education about their normal attachment-based reactions, and a proven path to healing.⁠ Today, Carol the Coach is interviewing Michelle Mays LPC, CSAT-S, who is an expert at helping partners work through sexual betrayal. An expert in the field, her new book clearly delineates how partners can heal and find their life again or perhaps for the very first time. ⁠ The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Hurts You the Worst offers a new exploration into an an age-old problem. In addition to sharing her own personal experience with recovery and renewal after betrayal, her new book offers a well-grounded process for healing and restoration and a clear step-by-step path for moving forward. The Betrayal Bind is a must-read for the betrayed, the betrayer, and the therapists who treat them.  

Join Amie and Alana today as the first part of a three part series around adult children of sex addicts. Todays episode preambles the much anticipated interview with Dr. Kenneth M Adams Ph.D., CSAT-S and author of the new book, A light in the dark, The hidden legacy of adult children of sex addicts co authored with Mary E. Meyer, Ph.D., LMFT, and Culle L. Vande Garde, LCSW where they detail the unique issues experienced by adult children who grew up with a sexually addicted parent. This book offers a path to unburden their shameful legacy and embrace sexuality and intimacy without the intrusion or constraints from the past. Today Amie and Alana share thoughts to help prepare you for next weeks episode with Dr Adams and help those of you who are ready to gain more awareness and curiosity around this piece of your healing journey both for the addict, and the betrayed, and your children. Mentioned in todays episode: A list in the dark, The hidden legacy of adult children of sex addicts NEW FREE WOMENS SUPPORT GROUPS with Choose Recovery Services starting in April. These are for those who are navigating their betrayal journey and staying in the marriage and those who are leaving the marriage or divorced. For more information around these groups and to see if they are a right fit for you at this time Click HERE Believing In YOU Membership or those who are ready to take their healing to the next level and practice tools that will help you move forward after betrayal, abuse and or around divorce. This new membership now comes with 2 free 2:2 sessions with Amie every 12 weeks and at least 20 hours of coaching every 12 week cycle. You will now have access to Marco Polo for coaching around stuck points in between sessions, Facebook support group, worksheets, recorded sessions and more. To see if you are ready for this group feel free to book a consultation with Amie or email Vanessa at info@chooserecoveryservices.com Interested in the Mens support groups and addiction recovery groups? Get on the interest list and find out more information by emailing info@chooserecoveryservices.com The Body Love Course- to help you lean into the awareness of you body and become more at ease in it. The Empowered Divorce Podcast- for those who are leaning towards divorce Should I Stay Or Should I Go- for those who feel stuck in making the decision. This groups coaching session can help you gain clarity around your thoughts and help you make the decision that is most wise for you. Connect with us on Social Media: Amie Woolsey - Life Coach CPC, ICF, ELI-MP, CLDS, APSATS Trainee Alana Gordon - MFTIntern, CCPS-C Choose Recovery Services Sign up here to get an email reminder every time a new episode of Choose to Be drops!

It's safe to assume that we all suffer from bouts of depression at times. As Neil Diamond sang: Song sung blue Everybody knows one Song sung blue Every garden grows one. Me and you are subject to The blues now and then "Song Sung Blue," Neil Diamond And, while more often than not, most of us have been able to take Neil's advice to “take the blues and make a song [and] sing them out again,” whether metaphorically or literally, some of us have suffered or are suffering through depression so deep and encompassing that song is unable to penetrate and the desire to even sing a song is, at best, like a drop of water on a hot skillet, and, at worst, a stomach turning, repulsive thought, and that is a scary and dangerous place to be. In those times, it's especially vital that we are able to notice the signs in ourselves and others and then reach out for help or reach out to help, respectively. Because, in those times, we can lose the ability to lift ourselves up. We lose the ability to put a smile on our face. We lose the ability to have an attitude of gratitude. And so, we need to be lifted up, and we need to lift up. In the words of Townes Van Zandt: If I needed you Would you come to me? Would you come to me? And ease my pain? If you needed me I would come to you I would swim the seas For to ease you pain If I Needed You, Townes Van Zandt In this episode, Jackie Pack and I discuss depression, situational and clinical (major depressive disorder) including what differentiates them. We discuss ways that we can help ourselves and each other as we pass through those days, weeks, months or years when we feel hopelessness covering us. "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother" by Neil Diamond (https://youtu.be/usZtSl8mX08) "If I Needed You" by Townes Van Zandt (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jZMGZ0fG3E) Dark Canopy Hopelessness covers me: Like a forest canopy On a moonless night It covers me. I see no way or path To deliver myself. And the darkness: It fills my eyes. And they are unable to see The torchlight Of rescuers who may approach. All is black and dead. Every gleam is only a phantom. And the only variations in light Are darker shadows Waiting to finish me off For good. I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed. You can email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com. My first book of poetry, My Mother Sleeps, is availabe for purchase at The King's English Bookshop (https://www.kingsenglish.com/search/author/%22Edgar%2C%20Scott%20R.%22) and Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Scott-R.-Edgar/e/B0B2ZR7W41%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share) Holding my book at The King's English Bookshop https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/b/b1c4f464-ff8b-4fd1-8632-8c458a232c1a/olfoSxre.jpeg Special Guest: Jackie Pack, LCSW, CSAT-S, CMAT.

Paster Drew Tarwater & Rob Blausey talk with Steven Andry about what he is seeing his practice of counseling people through traumatic relationship issues, the impacts that has on the community, and what the church can do to help! To listen to the Sunday sermons and download the LifeGroup discussion guide, check out our Greater Story Resources page at: https://www.forefrontchurch.tv/greater-story-resources Special Guest: Steven Andry – Counselor, LPCC-S, CSAT-S, CPTT-S, DARTT Steven specializes in counseling people through sexual compulsive behavior, trauma, and their effects on the individual, relationship, and family system. For more on Steven Andry https://intactcounseling.com/steven-andry/ Mentioned in the Podcast: Brene Brown – Daring Greatly Book https://amzn.to/3xb807i Being Known Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6JO8BOyMi2eAcwilfHBPho?si=7d9d72661c294626

Whether it's in everyday friendships or colleagues that you interact with or a significant other, for some of you be it your spouse we all can agree the relationships we hold in life are important. Pretty sure even the last 24 hours of life I had to interact with a number of people from best friends to family and operating in a manner of health and wholeness is definitely a desire of mine. Hopefully it is for you too.  Today I invited a friend of mine on The Places Between to share a bit from his point of view as a therapist. SO those of you listening get an extra treat for free of the incredible wisdom and knowledge Alex has, and shares, with many of his paying clients.  Alex A. Avila, MA, LPC, CSAT-S, CPTT, CST, ACS, NCC, is the Founder and Director of Relationship Institute the Rockies in Denver, Colorado. As a licensed professional counselor, he meets with men, women and couples to help them overcome trauma, connect emotionally in their relationships, and rewrite their sexual scripts. He also facilitates couple's workshops and couple therapy intensives, men's recovery groups, and online relationship classes. He's the author of “40 Forms of Intimacy” to give people practical ways to connect and experience greater intimacy beyond sex. And his NEWEST book is what I'm excited to dive into discussing today.  If I asked you the questions what does Emotional Safety mean to you, would you know how to describe it?  Do you ever have moments where you question why you do what you do when interacting with others?  Alex's newest book, Emotional Safety: Honoring Yourself While Creating Trust and Presence to Experience Meaningful Relationships helps people (not just couples) of ALL ages understand why they do what they do when interacting with others and then ways to feel confident in holding a NEW roadmap to connect more deeply in relationships. I don't know about you but I could always use more tips for better ways to experience more meaningful relationships especially as I want to be better in every area of my life and be the best version of myself especially FOR my future, but if you're like me you know it all matters now with all those tiny habits, thoughts and even interactions!  Get your copy of Emotional Safety: Honoring Yourself While Creating Trust and Presence to Experience Meaningful Relationships on Amazon.   Learn more about Alex here at alexaavila.com & follow Alex on Instagram here. _____ Did you know we're going to Costa Rica in 2023?!?  We'd love to have you join this COED Adventure retreat!  Learn more and apply today as limited spots are available.  Visit The Places Between retreat page for more info at theplacesbetween.com/costarica! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns.

Dr. Chantelle Thomas has a wide-ranging conversation with therapist Rachel Rubenstein. Dr. Chantelle Thomas, Executive Clinical Director Windrose Recovery: https://windroserecovery.com/ Rachel Rubenstein, LCSW, CSAT-S, SEP-C: https://changesfc.com/        

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns.

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Janie Lacy. Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns. By addressing the root issue of their suffering, Janie creates breakthrough experiences from the inside out, allowing her clients to finally find peace within themselves they have so desperately longed for in life. She is a nationally recognized expert in the field of relationship trauma. Janie has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN|HLN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC to name a few. She is also a faculty member with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals and an entrepreneur who took her counseling business from a solo practice to a group specialty practice. Her accolades and awards include: Orlando Business Journal's 2021 "Women Who Mean Business", Onyx Magazine's 2020 “Woman on the Move,” Orlando Magazine's 2019 “Women of the Year” and African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida 2018 “Enterprise Business of the Year.” Janie is the host of her syndicated VoiceAmerica Show called “Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy” which can be found on iHeart, iTunes, Alexa, Spotify, and Spreaker. Janie helps women overcome toxic relationships.  She's the creator of Woman Redeemed, an intensive experiential group experience that uses proven therapy strategies to start women on their healing journey. After experiencing the devastating trauma of her eldest sister leaving a domestic violent relationship resulting in her murder. Janie uses her experience and expertise to help others break patterns of toxic love. In this episode we discuss TEDx, trauma, relationships, the signs of toxic relationships, women redeemed and experiential therapy. Website - https://www.lifecounselingsolutions.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/janielacy FB - https://www.facebook.com/drjanielacy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janielacy TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k1ocw177lk "I started practicing in 2007 as a licensed therapist" - 00:01:52 "I'm a big believer especially from the relationship space and a therapy space" - 00:33:21 "No matter what you've been through, no matter what's happened to you" - 01:06:50 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Janie Lacy. Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns. By addressing the root issue of their suffering, Janie creates breakthrough experiences from the inside out, allowing her clients to finally find peace within themselves they have so desperately longed for in life. She is a nationally recognized expert in the field of relationship trauma. Janie has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN|HLN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC to name a few. She is also a faculty member with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals and an entrepreneur who took her counseling business from a solo practice to a group specialty practice. Her accolades and awards include: Orlando Business Journal's 2021 "Women Who Mean Business", Onyx Magazine's 2020 “Woman on the Move,” Orlando Magazine's 2019 “Women of the Year” and African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida 2018 “Enterprise Business of the Year.” Janie is the host of her syndicated VoiceAmerica Show called “Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy” which can be found on iHeart, iTunes, Alexa, Spotify, and Spreaker. Janie helps women overcome toxic relationships.  She's the creator of Woman Redeemed, an intensive experiential group experience that uses proven therapy strategies to start women on their healing journey. After experiencing the devastating trauma of her eldest sister leaving a domestic violent relationship resulting in her murder. Janie uses her experience and expertise to help others break patterns of toxic love. In this episode we discuss TEDx, trauma, relationships, the signs of toxic relationships, women redeemed and experiential therapy. Website - https://www.lifecounselingsolutions.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/janielacy FB - https://www.facebook.com/drjanielacy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janielacy TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k1ocw177lk "I started practicing in 2007 as a licensed therapist" - 00:01:52 "I'm a big believer especially from the relationship space and a therapy space" - 00:33:21 "No matter what you've been through, no matter what's happened to you" - 01:06:50 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed. You can email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com. A SUBTLE WOUND You left me when my world Was measured by a child's stride. You had to go away for awhile, I was told To ease me into the truth: You were gone And not coming back. It was involuntary, I know Your leaving But intent is not part Of trauma's calculus So I was not spared - Though the wound went unnoticed: There was no nervous response Or reflexive recoil As when you touch a hot pan. It was subtle: no bleeding, no blistered flesh. Just a change in routine And one less setting at the table. Jackie Pack's Podcast: Thanks for Sharing (https://healingpathsrecovery.com/addiction-recovery-podcast/) If you're interested, I recently published a book of poetry which is available on Amazon.com: My Mother Sleeps (http://www.amazon.com/Scott-R.-Edgar/e/B0B2ZR7W41%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share) Episode Cover Art by Ginny Rose Stewart on Unsplash Special Guest: Jackie Pack, LCSW, CSAT-S, CMAT.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns.

This week, Dr. Jason Powers and Julie DeNofa are joined by Ava Profota, CSW-S, CSAT-S, CMAT-S. Ms. Profota is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT), certified multiple addictions therapist (CMAT), and supervisor for all three credentials. She practiced and supervised clinical services in a residential SUDs center for six years & treated multi-addictions and co-occurring diagnoses, and launched a clinical track for sex and love addiction & family of origin trauma.    In addition to CSAT training with Patrick Carnes, she has trained with Pia Mellody in childhood developmental trauma resolution & studied the work of Bruce Perry, M.D., who recently wrote a book with Oprah on childhood developmental trauma. Ava founded Inner Loop Counseling in 2010 to treat trauma & addictions in an IOP. Ms. Profota was voted Counselor of the Year by the Houston regional Texas Association of Addiction Professionals.   Topics Discussed: How early pain, trauma, & our environment can affect our developmental brains  The effectiveness of brain-based trauma interventions Understanding somatic experiencing, EMDR, and brainspotting Where trauma lives in our brains and bodies Advanced resourcing in brain spotting (Positive energy, feelings, & thoughts)   Connect with Ava Profota, LCSW-S, CSAT-S, CMAT-S:   Website: https://innerloopcounseling.com    Connect with Positive Recovery Centers:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/positiverecoverycenters/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg    Contact Positive Recovery Centers:   If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help.    Call: 877-476-2743 Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006 Website: https://positiverecovery.com  Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/  FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/  ---  About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:   The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist and creator of Positive Recovery.    This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, but it will also provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, Recovery, and what matters – growth & progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life.    To join the community, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/OtK48nO/dailypositiverecovery to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we'll review and gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.   About Positive Recovery Centers:   Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living, all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network.    Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns.

In this episode, Nikou speaks to Dr Janie Lacy, a master in her field of working with women with adolescents, marriages and families overcome trauma, anger, conflict resolution and helping them find joy and a place of unity. They talk about her journey to where she is today as well as giving tips on how you can have better quality relationships, better communication and how to manage toxic emotions like anger. KEY TAKEAWAYS A lot of us weren’t taught to feel. My Dad was an alcoholic and my Mom wasn’t raised by her mother. So, they bought a lot of trauma when they had children. Us children were seen and not heard. Then in your 20s you don’t know who you are, how you’re feeling or how to react to situations. I find a lot of women – and men – if we don’t have a template, and we try to enter a relationship, we don’t know who we are and it makes a mess. Women don’t ask for what they want in relationships, business and life because subconsciously we don’t feel like we deserve it. This can sabotage things when people are really showing up to be there for us or compliment us. We push them away and expect them to chase us and then when they don’t we wonder what’s wrong with them?! A lot of women end up in the same kinds of relationships where they’re treated less than they deserve. What we find on a healing journey is that there’s some reflection of how we really feel about yourself. We expect people to treat us better than we treat ourselves when 69% of our own thoughts about ourselves are negative. I ask people to make a list of who they want to be in a relationship with and then ask them to list the kinds of person those people would want to be attracted to. Usually, it’s not the person making the list! The friends I had at school I had to avoid the pain at home. My Dad was dealing drugs out of the house, my sister was in a toxic, abusive relationship and I found my grandmother dead when I was 12. I ran track, played basketball, I became a hustler because I didn’t want to become like the women in my family, reliant on men. My biggest mission is to help people enter their purpose and the process of entering God’s plan for them. In the process of looking at how I saw myself really determined how I was going to see my future. Being able to know that there was more for me, even though I couldn’t see it (which is what we call Faith). My friends were pivotal people in my life to get me to where I am now. I was running away because I knew what I didn’t want but I didn’t know what I wanted yet until I had my own life tragedy. After being married for 12 years I realised I’d married my father, my husband had addictions, but I got pregnant and that’s what made me realise there was something greater for me to run towards. I left my husband when my son was 10 months old because I saw what I was becoming. Right now I’m running towards that every single person that I interact with is better due to my presence. I’m breaking generational legacy, curses, building a foundation for my son to be who God wants him to be and I now have peace of mind. Peace is priceless. I see in women sometimes hyper-independence at our own detriment. There are many women working in corporations, but when that all goes away they don’t know who they are. It’s not their fault, but many women will contribute to the demise of their relationships than they will even take ownership for. It’s hard for women to step into their vulnerability. When I had my child, I was scared I would lose my life because it seemed I was losing my freedom to do what I wanted. I couldn’t name my fear at the time. But we have to name it and then build a support system, with no Mommy guilt. I got nannies and babysitters and cameras in my house so I can check up on him. You can still do all the things you want to do while being a Mom. It’s not and/or, it’s both. Sometimes we make decisions based on social norms that are wrong, like mothers having to be housewives and homemakers to the detriment of your health and relationships. How do you feel when you say “no”? Are you justifying them? This could be a sign you’re codependent and putting other people’s needs before our own. This won’t serve us as wives, mothers, friends, business partners, etc. The very thing that we struggle with is sometimes the very thing we’re still suffering from, like including the quiet person in a group because that’s who you’ve been or still feel you are. BEST MOMENTS ‘Healing is so important to everyone’s life.’ ‘I didn’t know what I didn’t know. We need more tools to understand our own stories. We have to make sense of it first.’ ‘If you look in the mirror and think “I don’t know her”, how do you expect someone else to know her?’ ‘I knew there was more to life than where I grew up. I’ve always asked “how can I get that” rather than worry about the barriers.’ ABOUT THE GUEST Dr Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience in the field of relationship trauma. She is also a faculty member with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals and an entrepreneur who took her counselling business from a solo practice to a group specialty practice. Dr Janie helps women overcome toxic relationships. She’s the creator of Woman Redeemed, an intensive experiential group experience that uses proven therapy strategies to start women on their healing journey. GUEST RESOURCES https://linktr.ee/JanieLacy www.JanieLacy.com Woman Redeemed Monthly Program :https://bit.ly/3IkFbc8 VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: nikoulohse@gmail.com Instagram: @nikoulohse @elev8tedtribe Elev8ted Tribe LIVE & on demand workouts/community: https://app.heymarvelous.com/elev8tedtribe/buy/product/13842 Gut Reset program details (email me nikoulohse@gmail.com if I would like to join the next group, or for more information to start today on self-guided course!) now.nikoulohse.com ABOUT THE HOST Nikou Lohse is a mom of three, wife to former MLB pitcher Kyle Lohse, Master Pilates instructor, yoga teacher, and lover of all things MOVEment, MINDFULness, and commUNITY. Nikou is a serial entrepreneur. She started her first company at 21 doing sales & marketing for Fortune 500 companies, made her first million at 24, and decided to exit at 30 in order to pursue her passion for helping others. She became a yoga, Pilates, barre, and mindfulness instructor, but her own struggle with SIBO and postpartum depression led her to redefine the way she took care of her body. Now, as a holistic health coach, she is on a mission to empower women and help them heal their gut through nutrition, movement, mindfulness, and spirituality. CONTACT METHODEmail: nikoulohse@gmail.com Podcast Description Failing forward is about the successes we find after enduring failure. Each episode is an opportunity to hear interviews and stories from professional athletes, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, and loved ones who have fallen down, struggled, and transformed. They’ll be sharing how they got to where they are today, and the lessons they learned along the way. We’ll be covering topics in entrepreneurship, careers, relationships, holistic wellness, mindfulness, gut health, and finding your competitive edge. With raw human moments and empowering information, this podcast is here to inspire you, remind you of your greatness, and give you the knowledge to up-level in every area of your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns.

Christians have not been supported well in their sex lives, and this episode is here to change that! Chris Simon, MA, LPC, CSAT-S, CMAT-S, has years of experience helping individuals navigate shame, sexual addictions, and healing of sexual trauma. This episode covers everything from what is missing in the church, how to properly view sex, how to start healing, how to handle cultural expectations, how to connect with our spouse, and more! Passion Connected Community Find more resources and help here on my main home page.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns. Dr. Janie has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN|HLN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC to name a few. She is also a faculty member with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals and an entrepreneur who took her counseling business from a solo practice to a group specialty practice.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns. Dr. Janie has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN|HLN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC to name a few. She is also a faculty member with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals and an entrepreneur who took her counseling business from a solo practice to a group specialty practice.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns. Dr. Janie has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN|HLN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC to name a few. She is also a faculty member with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals and an entrepreneur who took her counseling business from a solo practice to a group specialty practice.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns. Dr. Janie has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN|HLN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC to name a few. She is also a faculty member with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals and an entrepreneur who took her counseling business from a solo practice to a group specialty practice.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns. Dr. Janie has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN|HLN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC to name a few. She is also a faculty member with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals and an entrepreneur who took her counseling business from a solo practice to a group specialty practice.

Dr. Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D., CSAT-S, is a Licensed Psychologist (Clinical and Forensic)  in CA, FL, and IL. She is a Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist – Supervisor, and PACT II trained couples' therapist. Dr. Balestrieri earned her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, and completed her Post-Doctoral Fellowship through the Northwestern University Feinberg  School of Medicine with a concentration in Forensic Psychology. In over 14 years of clinical experience, she has conducted clinical and forensic evaluations, provided expert witness testimony in court, and been a treatment provider in clinical, forensic, and correctional settings. The Founder of Modern Intimacy and Co-Founder of Triune Therapy Group, Dr.  Balestrieri is a passionate advocate for mental health, relational and sexual health and wellness. In her private practice, Dr. Balestrieri works with adults, individuals and couples, primarily around treating trauma, substance abuse, and addiction, intimacy disorders (sex/love addiction and sexual dysfunction), eating disorders and body image issues, bipolar disorder, Posttraumatic Stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. She also conducts comprehensive personality assessments, differential diagnosis evaluations, and screenings for the presence of alcohol/drug addiction, compulsive relationship behavior, and other psychosexual evaluations. Throughout her work, Dr. Balestrieri focuses on helping people build resilience and recovery from what ails them to move from a position of pain or discomfort to one of thriving, holistically in their lives. In that effort, Dr. Balestrieri works with individuals astutely to help mitigate anger management concerns, establish healthy boundaries,  build effective communication strategies, and improve relationship patterns.Additionally, Dr. Balestrieri is also trained in alternative dispute resolution and is a  member of the American Psychological Association, American Psychology-Law Society,  Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, California Psychological Association,  the American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists, PACT  Institute, and the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals.

Thank you for joining us on Breakfast With Champions! Today we hear from Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns. Dr. Janie has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN|HLN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC to name a few. She is also a faculty member with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals and an entrepreneur who took her counseling business from a solo practice to a group specialty practice.

Welcome to episode 243 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Dr. Kate Balestrieri to the podcast. In this episode, we discuss revenge porn, safety measures we might be able to take to protect ourselves, looking at the psychological profile of people leaking sexual images and the importance of parents to talk to their kids about this issue.    Dr. Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D., CSAT-S, is a Licensed Psychologist (Clinical and Forensic) in CA, FL and IL. She is a Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist – Supervisor, and PACT II trained couples' therapist. Dr. Balestrieri earned her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, and completed her Post-Doctoral Fellowship though the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine with a concentration in Forensic Psychology. In over 14 years of clinical experience, she has conducted clinical and forensic evaluations, provided expert witness testimony in court, and been a treatment provider in clinical, forensic, and correctional settings.     The Founder of Modern Intimacy and Co-Founder of Triune Therapy Group, Dr. Balestrieri is a passionate advocate for mental health, relational and sexual health and wellness. In her private practice, Dr. Balestrieri works with adults, individuals and couples, primarily around treating trauma, substance abuse and addiction, intimacy disorders (sex/love addiction and sexual dysfunction), eating disorders and body image issues, bipolar disorder, Posttraumatic Stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. She also conducts comprehensive personality assessments, differential diagnosis evaluations, and screenings for the presence of alcohol/drug addiction, compulsive relationship behavior, and other psychosexual evaluations.     Throughout her work, Dr. Balestrieri focuses on helping people build resilience and recovery from what ails them to move from a position of pain or discomfort to one of thriving, holistically in their lives. In that effort, Dr. Balestrieri works with individuals astutely to help mitigate anger management concerns, establish healthy boundaries, build effective communication strategies, and improve relationship patterns.    In this episode, you will hear:     How Dr. Kate became interested in the sexuality field   Looking around the issues that lead to revenge porn   How can we protect ourselves from revenge porn?  Communicating with your partner about what happens to photos, videos etc  Looking at the psychological profile of people leaking sexual images   How many victims of revenge porn don't come forward and report it   Is narcissism a character trait of someone leaking images?  Safety measures we might be able to take, E.G using secure apps  Looking at how authorities around the world are putting in legislation to deal with revenge porn   The importance of parents to talk to their kids about this issue   Understanding the consequences of leaking sexual images     Find Dr. Kate Balestrieri Online  https://www.modernintimacy.com     Expanding Imagination Checklist  https://oasis2care.com/erotic-awakening/    Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio  

Janie and I had so much in common! This conversation went into very deep areas, including toxic relationships, therapy, trauma, and more. How do these things come out in relationships and how can we use it to move us to higher levels? We talk about all these things - enjoy!    Key Takeaways: Healing is the new sexy Everyone has a story   About Dr. Janie: Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns. By addressing the root issue of their suffering, Janie creates breakthrough experiences from the inside out, allowing her clients to finally find peace within themselves they have so desperately longed for in life. She is a nationally recognized expert in the field of relationship trauma. Janie has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN|HLN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC to name a few. She is also a faculty member with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals and an entrepreneur who took her counseling business from a solo practice to a group specialty practice. Her accolades and awards include: Orlando Business Journal's 2021 "Women Who Mean Business", Onyx Magazine's 2020 “Woman on the Move,” Orlando Magazine's 2019 “Women of the Year” and African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida 2018 “Enterprise Business of the Year.” Janie is the host of her syndicated VoiceAmerica Show called “Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy” which can be found on iHeart, iTunes, Alexa, Spotify, and Spreaker. Janie helps women overcome toxic relationships. She's the creator of Woman Redeemed, an intensive experiential group experience that uses proven therapy strategies to start women on their healing journey. After experiencing the devastating trauma of her eldest sister leaving a domestic violent relationship resulting in her murder. Janie uses her experience and expertise to help others break patterns of toxic love.   Where to Find Dr. Janie: https://www.janielacy.com/ https://lifecounselingsolutions.com/ https://www.womanredeemed.com/   Check out the Woman Redeemed Programs - 12 Week Groups, Retreat Weekend, Conference, & Course   Where to Find Tamra: I'd love to get to know you. Website Free Facebook Group Facebook Instagram TEXT Me at

In this episode I interview Dr. Stefanie Carnes, an internationally recognized expert on treating sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. We talk about the difficult subject of responding to sexual offenses. Even though sexual addiction is a serious issue, sexual offending directly violates another person and involves illegal activities. Sexual offenses can include behaviors such as eroticized rage, voyeurism of family members, revenge porn, marital rape, touching while asleep/unconscious, exhibitionism, child sexual abuse images, etc. Specifically, we discuss: The difference between addiction and offending behaviors The impact on partners and kids The necessary steps each person needs to take in these situation What the healing journey looks like when there have been significant boundary violations Examples of what long-term healing looks like Resources for both offending and betrayed partners Stefanie Carnes, Ph.D., CSAT-S is the President of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals, a training institute and professional organization for addiction professionals, and a senior fellow for Meadows Behavioral Healthcare where she works with sexually addicted clients and their families. Dr. Carnes is the clinical architect for Willow House: Relationship Healing for Women struggling with sex, love and intimacy disorders, and works closely with the staff of Willow House and Gentle Path to bring her unique expertise to the programs and to aid the clients who suffer with intimacy and relationship disorders. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AAMFT approved supervisor. Her area of expertise includes working with patients and families struggling with multiple addictions such as sexual addiction, eating disorders and chemical dependency. Dr. Carnes is also a certified sex addiction therapist and supervisor, specializing in therapy for couples and families struggling with sexual addiction. She presents regularly at conferences at both the state and national levels. She is also the author of numerous publications including her books, Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts, and Facing Heartbreak: Steps to Recovery for Partners of Sex Addicts, and Facing Addiction: Starting Recovery from Alcohol and Drugs. She currently co-facilitates Module 2 in the Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) Training. Websites: Sexhelp.com https://iitap.com Books: Courageous Love Mending a Shattered Heart Facing Heartbreak

Becky and Tiffany sit down with Dan Drake, licensed clinician, CSAT-S, and CCPS-S, to talk about Disclosure and Polygraphs.  Dan believes that empowerment of the partner, honesty, and trust are foundational for the healing and recovery of both partner and addict.  Through the use of full therapeutic disclosure and polygraphs, Dan feels a new and better foundation can be laid to rebuild relationships affected by sexual betrayal.

Do you ever feel guilty for wanting to stay with the person who betrayed you? Do you sometimes feel insecure and clingy in your relationships? This is a struggle for many adults who believe they shouldn't need other people when they're feeling insecure. In this episode, I'm joined by Michelle Mays, LPC, CSAT-S for a discussion on why our attachment needs are not only normal, but essential for our emotional, mental, and physical well-being. In this episode, we discuss: A brief overview of the science of attachment What our culture does to shame and criticize our natural attachments to each other. How this shaming is harmful to our individual and collective wellbeing When dealing with betrayal, how cultural views of attachment make it tough for betrayed partners who choose to stay and work it out The balance between dependency and individuality How we can create balanced support for personal safety while honoring our attachment reflexes. Connect with Geoff Steurer: www.instagram.com/geoffsteurer/ www.facebook.com/GeoffSteurerMFT Visit www.geoffsteurer.com for online courses and other supportive resources. Bio: Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Relational Recovery located in Northern VA, Michelle Mays LPC, CSAT-S has over 20 years’ experience in providing individual, couples and group therapy to those struggling with sexual addiction, betrayal trauma, childhood trauma and relationship issues. Michelle is the founder of PartnerHope, an online portal offering authentic hope and healing for betrayed partners through information, resources, tools, and connections with one another, subject experts and inspiring pathfinders. Michelle is the also the creator of the Relational Recovery Disclosure Prep Model and provides resources, training and support to therapists to help them deepen their skill set around facilitating disclosures. Michelle is the author of the books The Aftermath of Betrayal and When It All Breaks Bad: Ten Things to Do (and not do) After Betrayal and is the creator of the Relational Recovery Disclosure Prep Manual and Workshop Kit. Michelle is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Supervisor trained under Dr. Patrick Carnes. She is also trained in Post Induction Therapy by Pia Mellody for the treatment of relational trauma and is in the process of completing her certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in both Virginia and Washington DC. Links and resources: Center for Relational Recovery - www.relationalrecovery.com PartnerHope - www.partnerhope.com PartnerHope blog for betrayed partners - https://partnerhope.com/blog/ Braving Hope: Becoming the Hero of Your Betrayal Story 12-week Online Coaching Program - https://partnerhope.com/braving-hope/ Hope After Betrayal Private Facebook Group for Betrayed Partners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeafterbetrayal/

I welcome Michelle Mays, LPC, CSAT-S to the podcast where we discuss the importance of creating space for our emotions. In this episode, we discuss: Why emotions matter to our individual and relationship wellbeing Differences between how men and women are socialized to deal with feelings How our family patterns impact the way we deal with emotions Why too much emotion is often viewed as dangerous What we can do with ourselves, our partners, and our families to create more space for feelings How we can gather more support from others for allowing feelings Connect with Geoff Steurer: www.instagram.com/geoffsteurer/ www.facebook.com/GeoffSteurerMFT Visit www.geoffsteurer.com for online courses and other supportive resources. Bio: Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Relational Recovery located in Northern VA, Michelle Mays LPC, CSAT-S has over 20 years’ experience in providing individual, couples and group therapy to those struggling with sexual addiction, betrayal trauma, childhood trauma and relationship issues. Michelle is the founder of PartnerHope, an online portal offering authentic hope and healing for betrayed partners through information, resources, tools, and connections with one another, subject experts and inspiring pathfinders. Michelle is the also the creator of the Relational Recovery Disclosure Prep Model and provides resources, training and support to therapists to help them deepen their skill set around facilitating disclosures. Michelle is the author of the books The Aftermath of Betrayal and When It All Breaks Bad: Ten Things to Do (and not do) After Betrayal and is the creator of the Relational Recovery Disclosure Prep Manual and Workshop Kit. Michelle is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Supervisor trained under Dr. Patrick Carnes. She is also trained in Post Induction Therapy by Pia Mellody for the treatment of relational trauma and is in the process of completing her certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. Michelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in both Virginia and Washington DC. Links and resources: Center for Relational Recovery - www.relationalrecovery.com PartnerHope - www.partnerhope.com PartnerHope blog for betrayed partners - https://partnerhope.com/blog/ Braving Hope: Becoming the Hero of Your Betrayal Story 12-week Online Coaching Program - https://partnerhope.com/braving-hope/ Hope After Betrayal Private Facebook Group for Betrayed Partners - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeafterbetrayal/

I am feeling so very blessed to have had the opportunity to engage in an enlightening, informative, and powerful conversation with Jenna Riemersma, LPC, CSAT-S, CMAT-S, EMDR, IFS, NCC – founder and clinical director of the Atlanta Center for Relational Healing and teaching faculty for the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals. Please join … Continue reading Jenna Riemersma – Internal Family Systems (IFS), Spirituality, & the Role of Protector Parts →

Dr. Kate Balestrieri Psy.D., CSAT-S, is a licensed clinical psychologist in CA and IL, and she is a certified sex addiction therapist. At Triune Therapy Group, she brings her expertise to the Los Angeles, CA, area and soon to the Miami, Florida area. Dr. Balestrieri and Dr. Madeira discuss making psychotherapy more accessible for men, anxiety, porn addiction, sex therapy, low libidos with couples, monogamy vs. nonmonogamy, polyamory, and how to get your libido back in your relationship. She explains the cons of porn, and ways she works with clients to optimize their mental health and sexual health.

How do you define sexual consent? Given the fact that we all come from different backgrounds with different pasts, it is impossible to guess whether or not a new sexual partner fully consents to sexual situations without having that conversation with them. It is important to be fully aware and present with our sexual partners in order to know whether they are fully consenting to our sexual encounters with them. In this episode we explore what consent actually is, and how we can deepen our relationships to others and ourselves in order to have healthier lives both sexually and otherwise. Our interview with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis teaches us: 1) How to define sexual consent for ourselves, 2) How to communicate those boundaries to our partners or observe those boundaries in others, and 3) How to hold ourselves to the highest standard of empathy, compassion, and respect for others. Alexandra Katehakis, Ph.D., MFT, CSAT-S, CST-S is a Marriage Family Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist/Supervisor and Certified Sex Therapist/Supervisor, and Clinical Director of Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles. Dr. Katehakis has extensive experience in working with a full spectrum of sexuality; from sexual addiction to sex therapy, as well as problems of sexual desire and sexual dysfunction for individuals and couples. She has successfully facilitated the recovery of many sexually addicted individuals and assisted couples in revitalizing their sex lives. She earned her Ph.D. from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality.

How do we know if we are expressing our anger in ways so covert that we don't even know we're doing it? In this episode we discuss how anger can be sexualized in ways that hide the root of the anger, which leaves people helpless to understand it or heal it. Our interview with Dr. Kate Balestrieri teaches us: 1) What eroticized rage is, 2) How to identify it in ourselves and others, and 3) How to find more helpful ways to express and heal our anger.  Dr. Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D., CSAT-S, is a Licensed (Clinical and Forensic) Psychologist in CA and IL, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist - Supervisor. In over 12 years of clinical experience, she has conducted clinical and forensic evaluations, served as an expert witness, and provided treatment in clinical, forensic, and correctional settings. Dr. Balestrieri maintains her role as the Executive Director and Co-founder of Triune Therapy Group in Brentwood, CA. She also teaches a course dedicated to the treatment of Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking at Antioch University in the Trauma Specialization Program, and is the Co-host of Behind Closed Doors with Dr. Kate & Lauren, a weekly podcast.   

In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon and Tina talk about how intensives are a game changer for private practice because it allows you to increase profits for less time worked. Tina explains what inspired her to get her certification as a sex addiction therapist and how it lead to other intensives she now offers. Next, the two discuss niches and some things that may be preventing therapists from creating one. Tina reveals some external and internal blocks that could be the culprit of your hesitancy. Later, Gordon and Tina talk about passive income, planning long-term, and collaborating with others. Meet Tina Wehner Tina Wehner is the Founder and Executive Director of Livingwell Counseling and Associates, established in 2012. She is a counselor, a supervisor, and a consultant. Tina earned her BA in Human Services from Elon University and later received her Master's degree in Counseling from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte. Tina is a North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor and supervisor (LPCS), a Certified Sex Addictions Therapist and supervisor (CSAT-S) and educational Supervisor (CSAT-S), and of the only Certified Hope and Freedom Practitioners (CHFP) in the country. In addition to treating individuals and couples with traditional therapy, Tina's advanced training and certification by Hope and Freedom founder, Dr. Milton Magness, brings the groundbreaking sex addiction treatment model to her practice. Over the years Tina has developed various other “3 Day Intensive” programs for individuals, couples, families, and groups.  She now offers a wide variety of Intensive therapy through LivingWell and LivingWell Recovery and over six years have facilitated nearly 100 Intensives during that time. Intensive therapy includes many different modalities of treatments, comes packaged in several options related to timeframe and is an excellent option for most situations that clients would seek traditional therapy.  We often say using an Intensive approach is like getting 3 to 6 months of traditional therapy in 3 days! Not only is Tina a “go-getter,” she a gifted motivator. She is acutely aware of the emotional struggles her clients and supervised clinicians face on a daily basis. Her life experiences along with her comprehensive education and experience shine through with unparalleled compassion and understanding.  Because of her mission to come alongside others in need, she has recently launched her consulting business, The Confident Clinician to support clinicians in powerful ways, finding their confidence as practitioners and exponentially impacting more people as a result. Tina grew up in Durham and currently lives with her family in Concord, NC. She is the mom of twin teenage daughters and a younger son. Three-Day Intensives Tina tells a story about how her clients needed intensive therapy for sex addiction, and she kept referring couples to see a specialist. After referring multiple couples, Tina knew she wanted to get her sex addiction license to serve her clients better. Now, Tina can charge well over her average session rate to give her clients crisis intervention. Also, she feels more like a coach and a guide instead of just a therapist. In addition to the sex addiction intensives, Tina also offers marriage intensives, family of origin intensives, and family intensives. Gordon points out that intensives give more bang for your buck because you can increase your profits for less time worked. Niches Tina points out that therapists have external and internal blocks that prevent them from pursuing a niche. External blocks are the client demographics in your area might not need niche therapy, or there may not be any training programs in your area. Some internal blocks include doubting your ability to pull off niche therapy. Tina points out that when someone becomes an expert, people will find you because they are searching for the best. To overcome your blocks, Tina suggests finding scalable ways to reach your goals to become certified and successful in your niche work. Also, Make a calculated decision around your niche, do something that you love. Think about what you are good at how you can market yourself as a niche therapist. Communicate to people that you are capable of solving their problem and make sure you can back it up. Passive Income Tina has spent quite a bit of time in the past year on passive income and loves helping other clinicians figure it out. For example, Tina wants clinicians to figure out a long-term strategic plan to think about doing something they love and earn money without sitting in their chair. Gordon wishes he knew about passive income earlier and then talks about his Financial Analysis Guide that will help others think long-term and alleviate negative pitfalls. The two then discuss how you should never compare your start to someone else's middle and the reason people succeed is their persistence, grit, and tenacity. >>Get the FREE Financial Analysis Guide

Mari Lee, LMFT, CSAT-S, owner of Growth Counseling Services joins us for an enlightening chat on narcissism and sex addictions. Mari educates us on what a sex addiction is, and why it is vital to our health to get support when battling these issues. To get in touch with Mari Lee, LMFT, CSAT-S please check out: Growth Counseling Services Resources mentioned: https://www.IITAP.com https://www.sexhealth.com https://www.sanon.org https://www.sexhelp.com https://www.sexaa.org Facing The Shadows, by Patrick Carnes, Phd. If you have questions for Dr. Jones, or if you are interested in sponsoring the podcast please email: adatewithdarkness@gmail.com. Be sure to stay connected with Dr. Jones and A Date With Darkness Podcast. Visit the website: A Date With Darkness. Let's keep in touch via social media! Facebook: @adatewithdarkness Instagram: @adatewithdarkness Twitter: @adatewdarkness To connect with likeminded individuals seeking support from hurtful and abusive relationships in a safe space, please join the private FB group: A Date With Darkness Group.    

THE GREAT SEX ADDICTION WARS – THERE IS MORE TO THE STORY with Dr. Stefanie Carnes A small group of sexologists in the psychotherapeutic community is espousing the mistaken belief that sex addiction is not a real disorder. This misconception is a prejudice Certified Sex Addiction Therapists have battled for decades. In truth, sex can be every bit as addictive as alcohol and drugs–and a great deal of research backs up this assertion. Despite an increasing array of neurobiological and social science research that clearly supports the concept of sexual addiction, a small but vocal group of misguided professionals insist sexual addiction is not real.  Stefanie Carnes, Ph.D., CSAT-S is the President of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals, a training institute and professional organization for addiction professionals, and a senior fellow for Meadows Behavioral Healthcare where she works with sexually addicted clients and their families.  Dr. Carnes is the clinical architect for Willow House: Relationship Healing for Women struggling with sex, love and intimacy disorders, and works closely with the staff of Willow House and Gentle Path to bring her unique expertise to the programs and to aid the clients who suffer with intimacy and relationship disorders. For more information about Dr. Stefanie Carnes visit http://sexhelp.com/ For information about The Meadows program visit: https://www.themeadows.com/ ************************************************* For more information about BITEradio products and services visit: http://www.biteradio.me/index.html

Welcome to episode 12 of the Sexology Podcast, today I'm speaking to Natalie Finegood Goldberg, LMFT, CST about the issues surrounding erectile dysfunction. In this episode, Natalie talks about the causes of erectile dysfunction, its physiological and psychological factors contributing to this struggles and steps that can be taken to overcome this issue. Natalie Finegood Goldberg is an AASECT Certified Los Angeles Sex Therapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC #53017) specializing in sex therapy and psychotherapy. Working with individuals and couples, Natalie offers therapy services at her private practice in Beverly Hills. Previous work experience includes being a staff clinical associate at Center for Healthy Sex in West Los Angeles, as well as having previously worked at Cliffside Malibu, a dual diagnosis inpatient drug and alcohol rehab. Natalie was born and raised in Los Angeles and is familiar with the variety of pressures that come with living in LA.  In addition to her degrees, Natalie has participated in a variety of trainings including a Clinical Sexology training with Dr. Patti Britton, Bridging the Couple Chasm: A Research Based Approach by Drs John and Julie Gottman, and the Sex Addiction Treatment Training Program with Alexandra Katehakis, MFT, CSAT-S, CST-S. Natalie completed the rigorous requirements to become a sex therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) under the supervision of Alexandra Katehakis, MFT, CSAT-S, CST-S and Dr Tammy Nelson, CST-S. Natalie is trained in EMDR Therapy with advanced training in AF-EMDR (Attachment Focused EMDR) with Dr Laurel Parnell.  In this episode, you will hear: The physical and psychological reasons why erections occur How as men get older they need a mixture of physical and psychological stimulation to get an erection The criteria that needs to be met to be diagnosed with erectile dysfunction How erectile dysfunction is related to all sexual activity, not just for example masturbation The physiological and psychological causes of erectile dysfunction Why men prefer the problem to be physiological How taking Viagra can make things worse if the problem is psychological The effects anxiety can have in relation to erectile dysfunction The impact erectile dysfunction can have on couples / relationships How masturbation and pornography can affect erectile dysfunction Available treatments both medically and psychologically The average time treatments can take The additional benefits mindfulness can bring The importance of communication to help overcome this issue Ways you can regain your sexual energy Understanding that erectile dysfunction is a multi-layered issue that needs ongoing support     Resources http://www.creatingchangela.com natalie@creatingchangela.com

Kathryn interviews NYTimes bestselling author and retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson, author of “100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition – The SEAL Operative's Guide to Surviving inthe Wild and Being Prepared for Any Disaster”. Do you know what to do in an active shooter situation, or how to apply trauma medicine after a catastrophic event? Emerson shares how to survive in the wild and defend ourselves from present danger. Emerson spent twenty years conducting special ops all over the world while attached to SEAL Team Three, the National Security Agency (NSA), and the elite SEAL Team Six. Kathryn also interviews international “sexpert” Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT-S, author of “Out of the Dog House: A Step-By-Step Relationship-Saving Guide for Men Caught Cheating”. Thanks to online technology, the once clear line between fidelity and cheating has blurred. Weiss is featured on Oprah and in The NYTimes, CNN, Psychology Today and The Huffington Post.

Kathryn interviews NYTimes bestselling author and retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson, author of “100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition – The SEAL Operative's Guide to Surviving inthe Wild and Being Prepared for Any Disaster”. Do you know what to do in an active shooter situation, or how to apply trauma medicine after a catastrophic event? Emerson shares how to survive in the wild and defend ourselves from present danger. Emerson spent twenty years conducting special ops all over the world while attached to SEAL Team Three, the National Security Agency (NSA), and the elite SEAL Team Six. Kathryn also interviews international “sexpert” Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT-S, author of “Out of the Dog House: A Step-By-Step Relationship-Saving Guide for Men Caught Cheating”. Thanks to online technology, the once clear line between fidelity and cheating has blurred. Weiss is featured on Oprah and in The NYTimes, CNN, Psychology Today and The Huffington Post.

Elana Clark-Faler, LCSW, CSAT-S, CGP is a nationa  speaker and sex expert on African-American relationships and has been featured in Ebony magazine.  In this show she will be sharing why the African-American women who come see her struggle with sex and love addiction. Her website www.recoveryhelpnow.com will help people understand the diffferences of sex and love addiction and what resources are available for love and sex addicts. Sexual Addiction can be managed if you utilize a variety of resources. This radio show teaches you the recovery tasks needed to work through the shame that accompanies this compulsion. Carol the Coach has worked with 1000's of clients who have fought this disorder and learned how to manage it and live fully optimal lives. Listen to her as she shares her wisdom and interviews the experts in her field. Carol Juergensen Sheets is a certified sexual addictions counselor and was trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who has been instrumental in developing programs and clinical skill sets that promote recovery,

Exciting and healthy sex comes being relational and operates from the premise that only through intimate connection to another can highly erotic, spiritual sex happen. Healthy sex, intimate sex, erotic sex and sex as a spiritual act develop from honest conversations about difficult topics that grow and strengthen a relationship. In this interview withAlexandra Katehakis, MFT, CSAT-S, CST-S,  we will talk about sex as an essential part of sexual sobriety, personal growth, and development. Clinicians and patients often ask: How do I restore my sexuality as self-care and a connection to another? Do my sexual fantasies have a place in my relationship? How can sex be exciting again? Will I be able to masturbate again? How do I talk to my partner about what I like sexually?  Sexual Addiction is a disorder that requires strategies to assist you in maintaining recovery. This show is to help you access the books, the experts and the people who are managing recovery with The 12 Step Program and Patrick Carnes Recovery Task Model that reinforces the steps you need to take to manage your recovery and take your life through the journey so that you not only conquer the "Addict" but develop into the person you were meant to be! Carol the Coach is a Certified Sexual Addictions Therapist who is ready to take you on the journey and expose you to the experts who will guide you through the steps.