Pure Desire Podcast 415 - Anchored in Hope: A Conversation with Jake Porter
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Jun 17, 2025 Dr. Jake Porter, a licensed professional counselor and expert in neurobiology and relationship dynamics, shares transformative insights on sex addiction and betrayal trauma. He discusses the pivotal role of hope in recovery and explains how understanding brain changes can foster healing. Couples learn practical steps to rebuild trust through honesty and consistent actions. Dr. Jake emphasizes integrating psychology, spirituality, and neuroscience for holistic recovery and shares why the Pure Desire Summit is essential for anyone on the journey to lasting healing.
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Hope Is A Core Healing Mechanism
- Hope is a core ingredient of healing and strongly predicts therapy outcomes.
- Dr. Jake Porter emphasizes hope must be grounded in reality, not fantasy.
Learn The Brain To Reduce Shame
- Learn the neurobiology of addiction to reduce shame and validate your experience.
- Use that knowledge to see addiction as treatable and to kindle realistic hope for change.
From Willpower To Brain Science
- Nick describes his prior focus on willpower and surface methods that failed his 15-year struggle.
- Learning brain science opened a new, hopeful path beyond mere moral effort.
