A better way to discuss pornography concerns when dating - Dr. Adam Moore and Wendy Morkel - Episode 125

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Podcast Description

How do you know if it's safe to be in a relationship with someone who has struggled with pornography? Dr. Adam Moore returns to the podcast with his co-author, Wendy Morkel, where they talk about how to navigate dating someone who has struggled with pornography. This is a great episode to share with loved ones who are dating and wondering about how to bring up this potentially challenging subject.
In this episode, we discuss:

• What’s different about dealing with porn in dating relationships vs. married
• How and when someone should bring up the topic of pornography in a dating relationship
• What questions should people ask in this conversation
• What couples need to know if they’re going to successfully navigate a porn problem together   

More on Adam's Background:

Dr. Adam Moore is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and co-owner of Sela Health, a mental health clinic that operates 5 locations in Utah and Nevada. He's a frequent guest at workshops and podcasts and host of his own podcast called Pocket therapist. He and his wife run their counseling practice together and try to homeschool their 5 kids.  

You can follow @dradammoore on Instagram for updates on their upcoming book.

His podcast is found at https://yourpockettherapist.com/listen/

More on Wendy's Background:

Wendy Morkel is a writer, editor, web contributor, and a therapist. She has her master's degree in English language and resides in Mapleton, Utah. She is passionate about faith, her marriage and family (mother of six children ages 20-7), friends, and pebble ice.

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