The Living Truth Podcast - Freedom From Unwanted Sexual Behavior, Hope & Healing For the Betrayed

There is hope for your marriage after betrayal! In this episode Kristin interviews Stacey Smith, the Chief Clinical Officer of Daring Ventures. After sexual secrets are revealed, there must be a period of repair and amends where the betrayed partner's need for safety is the relational priority. But with humility, hard work, and deepening attunement over time, we can learn to build a new relationship rooted in secure attachment and better than it ever was before. You'll learn principles of secure functioning in marriage & how self protection sabotages connection with your spouse. Using principles of the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy, Stacey brings her expertise as both a CSAT & an APSATs trained clinician to this episode. Learn more about her at https://www.daringventures.com/stacey/   📖 Learn more about our programs: https://living-truth.org   The Living Truth Podcast Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.   #LivingTruthPodcast #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndHealing #AddictionRecovery

Resentment is a major factor in the root cause of relapse of any addictive behavior. It's almost always relationally driven and can be quite elusive. What are the ingredients and framework of resentment? Why do we tend to harbor it, and what can be done about it? Listen in as Michael discusses this incredibly important topic with author and coach Matthew Raabsmith. Matthew is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the ICF and a Restoration Coach, serving clients nationwide via telehealth. With over 15 years of experience as a pastoral leader and counselor, he has coached individuals, couples, and teams, specializing in addiction recovery, betrayal trauma, relationship health, leadership development, and professional growth.   Link to Matthew’s website: raabsmithteam.com/free    The Living Truth Podcast contains conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal this causes.

In this episode, Kristin interviews Dr Debi Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute. Dr. Debi shares her 3 groundbreaking discoveries about the impact of betrayal and the 5 crucial stages of recovery post betrayal. If you continue to struggle despite your betrayal experiences occurring years ago, you may be stuck in stage 3, with mindsets that steal your joy and rob you of your full potential to rebuild a life of purpose and growth. There can be so much more healing for you if you're willing to lean in and move forward. Join Kristin & Dr. Debi in this life giving conversation. Learn more about Dr. Debi Silber's work here: https://thepbtinstitute.co. The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.

In this two part series, Michael interviews Dr. Eddie Capparucci on his revolutionary 6 Steps to Successfully Manage Emotional Triggers. Listen in to understand more about Eddie's Inner Child Model for treating sexual addiction, what exactly are emotional triggers and how they affect you today, how to tell when you are triggered, and what to do about it. The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.    List of counselors who have been trained using Dr. Eddie’s Inner Child Model: View PDF Here Dr. Capparucci’s Book:  Buy on Amazon Accompanying Workbook:  Buy on Amazon

In this two part series, Michael interviews Dr. Eddie Capparucci on his revolutionary 6 Steps to Successfully Manage Emotional Triggers. Listen in to understand more about Eddie's Inner Child Model for treating sexual addiction, what exactly are emotional triggers and how they affect you today, how to tell when you are triggered, and what to do about it. The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.    List of counselors who have been trained using Dr. Eddie’s Inner Child Model: View PDF Here Dr. Capparucci’s Book:  Buy on Amazon Accompanying Workbook:  Buy on Amazon

Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly be free from problematic sexual behavior? Have you been trying to stop for years, only to go back to it again and again, feeling more shame and discouragement and wondering why you can’t stop? In this podcast, Michael shares the “5 Keys to Freedom” answering these questions and providing you with a proven method to achieve lasting freedom. Info mentioned in this podcast: Click here to register for MIB.  For coach recommendations for men who struggle, email Support+MIB@Living-Truth.org. The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.

The long term complex stress associated with recovering from sexual betrayal or unwanted sexual behavior makes it very difficult to stay present. When the war is on between our God given threat and attachment instincts, our body, mind and spirit are often in chaotic upheaval. The part of our brain responsible for impulse control and logic goes offline. We lose our truest selves and it can sometimes feel like we are losing our sanity as a tornado of intrusive thoughts invade our minds. This is TRAUMA. Join Kristin as she shares strategies to help you return to your body in the present moment. The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.

The long term complex stress associated with recovering from sexual betrayal or unwanted sexual behavior makes it very difficult to stay present. When the war is on between our God given threat and attachment instincts, our body, mind and spirit are often in chaotic upheaval. The part of our brain responsible for impulse control and logic goes offline. We lose our truest selves and it can sometimes feel like we are losing our sanity as a tornado of intrusive thoughts invade our minds. This is TRAUMA. Join Kristin as she shares strategies to help you return to your body in the present moment. The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.

Unwanted sexual behavior and betrayal always deeply impact a couple's sexual relationship. Kristin interviews Matthew & Joanna Raabsmith, a married therapist/coach duo whose experience through their personal recovery journey only enhances their professional ability to walk couples through the process of healing with empathy & hard won wisdom. In this two part series we unpack the essential elements of healthy sexuality. We discuss creating a healthy process and parameters for sex after betrayal, and we'll unpack how to handle triggers that arise when a couple begins to reintegrate their sexual relationship after laying a foundation of honesty, safety, and trust. The Raabsmiths have a free gift for all of our listeners! Go here to access your gift: https://www.renewingus.com/livingtruthpod. If you're interested in working with Matthew & Joanna one on one or want to experience healing through their couples' groups or retreats visit  www.raabsmithteam.com. The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.

Unwanted sexual behavior and betrayal always deeply impact a couple's sexual relationship. Kristin interviews Matthew & Joanna Raabsmith, a married therapist/coach duo whose experience through their personal recovery journey only enhances their professional ability to walk couples through the process of healing with empathy & hard won wisdom. In this two part series we unpack the essential elements of healthy sexuality. We discuss creating a healthy process and parameters for sex after betrayal, and we'll unpack how to handle triggers that arise when a couple begins to reintegrate their sexual relationship after laying a foundation of honesty, safety, and trust. The Raabsmiths have a free gift for all of our listeners! Go here to access your gift: https://www.renewingus.com/livingtruthpod. If you're interested in working with Matthew & Joanna one on one or want to experience healing through their couples' groups or retreats visit  www.raabsmithteam.com. The Living Truth Podcast; Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.