Pure Desire Podcast 442 - From Shame To Belonging: The Gift of Recovery w/ Brian Wolf
Dec 23, 2025
Brian Wolf, a recovery coach and facilitator, shares his transformative journey from compulsive sexual behavior to healing. He reveals how hitting rock bottom led him to a supportive community, where honesty and accountability became crucial for recovery. Brian recounts pivotal moments, including facing childhood trauma and redefining his relationship with Jesus. He emphasizes the importance of compassion for one's inner child and encourages others to pursue healing persistently, despite setbacks. His story offers hope and direction for those seeking lasting change.
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Early Discovery And Hidden Shame
- Brian Wolf describes discovering pornography at age 12 while growing up in a Christian home and feeling instant shame.
- He prayed to get caught so he could stop but continued the secret cycle alone for years.
Traumatic Loss Of Sexual Innocence
- Brian shares a traumatic sexual experience with his family dog that took his sexual innocence at 12.
- He says that discovery made future sexual connection feel solitary, shameful, and mechanistic.
Being Caught And Feeling Blamed
- At 16 Brian was finally confronted by his parents about pornography and expected relief.
- His mother's reaction