Eddie Capparucci specializes in treating sexual and pornography addictions and is also the author of the new book, “Going Deeper: How the Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual Addiction.” In this episode, Eddie explains the 9 inner children a lot of men face, some of the common triggers, what to do when your inner child comes up, and how to make changes for the better.

TAKEAWAYS:

[0:45] A little bit about Eddie and the work that he does.

[2:55] What is the Inner Child Recovery process all about?

[5:40] When you understand why sex has a stronghold in your life, you become empowered to make a change.

[8:05] Eddie shares an example of how certain events can trigger your inner child. [11:35] There are 9 different types of inner children.

[17:15] For a lot of men, understanding their inner child unlocks a lot of understanding that other therapists could not help them with.

[19:25] Now that you know what your inner child is, what do you do when it becomes activated?

[24:25] The key to all of this insight is mindfulness. What does that look like?

RESOURCES:

Abundantlifecounselingga.com

QUOTES:

• “The inner child only wants one thing. Only one thing. Comfort. For the men I work with, that comfort they found in sexual activity.”
• “The child is stuck in this time warp where he is running just based on emotional thinking.”
• “When I become mindful and am able to recognize what’s going on around me, how can I help those who I love, then we wind up growing. That’s growth.”
• “I need my clients to be mindful because I need them to be aware of their triggers that happen, but also be mindful of the fact it’s not all about them.”