Story Work For Men Outgrowing Porn: What Is Story Work? (Part 1)
Apr 8, 2024
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Drew Boa, a Certified Unwanted Guide and Inner Child Recovery Specialist, discusses story work and its role in overcoming porn addiction. The podcast explores the power of storytelling, expressive writing for healing, and personal growth. It delves into vulnerability, seeking connection, and navigating adolescent struggles. The importance of story work for personal healing and growth is emphasized throughout.
Story work involves expressing personal experiences to heal internal conflicts related to shame and fear.
Research shows storytelling improves mental health, offering a pathway to self-understanding and healing.
Deep dives
Introduction of Story Work Series
The podcast introduces a new four-part series on story work for men outgrowing porn. It emphasizes the importance of story work in addressing experiences of shame, fear, loss, and internal conflicts related to sexuality. The series features teachings on story work and real-life examples to illustrate its application in healing and recovery.
Significance of Writing and Storytelling
Story work involves the vulnerable process of expressing and naming personal experiences, including those related to shame, fear, and sexual struggles. The power of storytelling in healing trauma and addiction is highlighted, tracing back to research conducted by Dr. James Pennebaker in 1986. Expressive writing and narrative sharing have been shown to improve mental and physical health, offering a pathway to self-understanding and healing.
Personal Story Example
The podcast shares a personal story of the day the host got braces, delving into the complex emotions, fantasies, and struggles related to his sexuality and self-esteem during adolescence. The story reveals a mix of fear, arousal, shame, and longing for connection, exploring the impact of humiliation and the desire to bridge gaps in masculinity, relationships, and self-acceptance. The response to the story highlights the importance of embracing vulnerability, self-care, and understanding in healing journeys.
Drew Boa (MA, PSAP) is a Certified Unwanted Guide and Inner Child Recovery Specialist. Drew is the founder of Husband Material, where he helps men outgrow porn. Learn more at husbandmaterial.com
Wendell Moss (MA, LMHC) is a therapist, lead instructor, and facilitator at The Allender Center. Wendell serves as adjunct faculty at The Seattle School Of Theology & Psychology. Email Wendell at bishopmoss@gmail.com
Marcus Spaur is a Certified Husband Material Coach, Inner Child Recovery Specialist, and CCAR Coach. Marcus is the founder of Between The Covers Coaching. Learn more at betweenthecoverscoaching.com
Chris Inman (M.Div, PSAP) is a Certified Unwanted Guide and Certified Professional Recovery Coach. Chris is the founder of Porn-Free Masculinity. Email Chris at chris@np-recovery.com