It’s Not About the Sex

DBT and Recovery - Elle Michel, LMFT

In this podcast, we welcome psychotherapist and DBT specialist, Elle Michel, LMFT to discuss how Dialectical Behavior Therapy helps clients heal from trauma and addiction. She shares about the clinical applications of DBT and expands on specific skills such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Home for the Holidays - Susskind and Merlino

It’s that time of year again, and this is going to be a holiday season unlike any other. With a new wave of Covid crossing our country, travel is questionable, and being “home for the holidays” takes on a whole different meaning. In this podcast, we discuss ways to navigate the holiday season and strengthen recovery through mindfulness, creative connection, and healthier boundaries.

Sexual Boundaries for Professionals - Dr. Tracy Zemansky, Ph.D, CSAT-S

Andrew interviews psychologist and certified sex addiction therapist/supervisor, Dr. Tracy Zemansky who specializes in treating professionals struggling with boundary crossings, boundary violations, and sexual misconduct. Through customized group therapy, she provides support to doctors, lawyers, pilots as well as other professionals toward healing problematic sexual behaviors and preventing further difficulties. Dr. Zemansky is one of the few therapists in California offering this essential form of treatment.
For more information, visit Dr. Zemansky’s website:  www.drtracyzemansky.com  

Obsession and Love Addiction Revisited - Susskind and Merlino

Susskind and Merlino take on the often-misunderstood topic of obsession in today’s podcast.  In this episode we look at obsession as a universal part of being human and a chance to learn about oneself and one’s mind. Because love addiction and fantasy often result in obsession, this podcast offers a larger perspective on the road to healing. Susskind presents specific strategies to move beyond obsession and healing from your original longings. 

Inner Child Recovery Process - Eddie Capparucci, LPC

In this podcast, we welcome Eddie Capparucci, LPC, C-CSAS, CPCS, creator of the Inner Child Recovery Process for the treatment of sex and porn addiction. This method uncovers the root issues of sex addiction and provides clients with tools and insight to manage their behaviors. He is the author of Going Deeper: How the Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual Addiction.
Contact Eddie Capparucci at edcappa@gmail.com or www.innerchild-sexaddiction.com

Anger as an Ally - Susskind and Merlino

Susskind and Merlino take on the often-misunderstood subject of anger and howit influences long-term recovery. Andrew believes that unexpressed anger cancreate vulnerability to relapse and expressing anger safely and productively cancreate more authentic intimacy and connection in your relationships. Can angertruly be an ally? Tune in and find out.

Queer Codependency - Grace Riddell, LICSW and Barry McNinch, MS

Today we welcome addiction and codependency specialists, Grace Riddell and Barry McNinch who practice in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. As queer-identified clinicians, they delve into an intergenerational discussion about Queer Codependency and the challenges and opportunities faced within the LGBTQI community. 
Grace Riddell can be reached at grace@grace-riddell.com or www.grace-riddell.com.

Covid Stamina - Susskind and Merlino

Andrew Susskind and Sue Merlino explore the ongoing effects of the pandemic with a special focus on connection -- one of the ingredients of sustainable addiction recovery. As Covid-19 continues to expand, this ongoing dialogue is intended to offer connection and community. More than ever, it takes extra stamina to build capacity for connection to self and others, and here we brainstorm ways to weather this “Corona Coaster” and stay resilient.

Self Compassion and Mindful Recovery - Jen Davis, AMFT

Jen Davis walks us through the simple yet profound practice of Mindful Self-Compassion. Borrowing from her intensive work Kristin Neff and Chris Germer, Jen describes the personal and professional impact of self-compassion on her life. She also offers listeners user-friendly tools to help beginners get started.  

Psychopharmacology and Addiction Recovery - Matthew Goldenberg, D.O.

In this podcast we welcome Dr. Goldenberg a psychiatrist and addiction specialist practicing in Santa Monica, California. We discuss the link between addiction and mental health issues, medication as a tool for addiction recovery as well as a user-friendly approach to relapse and pre-lapse.
Email: www.docgoldenberg@gmail.com        Phone: 424.276.0777