Dr. Trish Leigh Podcast Episode # 17: It's Not About the Sex, Moving from Isolation to Intimacy after Sexual Addiction (Special Guest Andrew Susskind, Author)
Aug 24, 2021
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Andrew's Perfectionism and Compulsion
- Andrew Susskind shares his personal story of being a child perfectionist from a chaotic, emotionally distant family.
- His compulsive sexual behavior emerged as a dangerous yet exploratory way to break rules and express his shadow self.
Embrace Vulnerability, Take Imperfect Actions
- Embrace your vulnerability by sharing your true self in honest conversations with others.
- Take imperfect actions daily and focus on progress rather than perfection to integrate your whole self.
Value Emotionally Reliable People
- Finding emotionally reliable people is vital for healing from compulsive sexual behaviors.
- Many suffer from lack of these adults, so creating or finding new supportive relationships is key to recovery.