412 Sex, Shame, and Sobriety: What No One Told Us in Recovery With Dr Stephanie Covington

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This episode is with one of my biggest recovery heroes, Dr. Stephanie Covington. She is a pioneer in addiction recovery, and the author of "A Woman's Way Through The 12 Steps", published more than 30 years ago. It was the first book to interpret the steps specifically to address the unique issues women in recovery face, which has helped an untold number of people.

Today I sit down with her to talk about her new book, Awaken Your Sexuality: A Guide to Connection and Intimacy after Addiction and Trauma

This is a topic that has remained largely silent in recovery spaces for decades.

We explore why sexuality is so often ignored in treatment and 12-step settings, how shame thrives in silence, and what it actually takes to rebuild a healthy, integrated relationship with our bodies, desires, and boundaries. Dr. Covington shares why healing must start with the self, how childhood trauma shapes adult intimacy.

This episode is compassionate, practical, and incredibly validating for anyone in recovery who has ever felt lost and alone when dealing with their sexuality.

So without further delay, please enjoy this episode with Dr Stephanie Covington.

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