It’s Not About the Sex

Emotional Sobriety – Susskind and Merlino

Andrew Susskind explores how Emotional Sobriety takes shape once an individual achieves Sexual Sobriety.  He describes Emotional Sobriety as a regulated state when you feel most comfortable in your skin. When someone is emotionally sober, they won't need the compulsive, addictive behavior to feel better.  Therefore, emotional sobriety reduces the vulnerability to relapse.

It’s Not About the Sex – Susskind and Merlino

Andrew Susskind discusses his latest book It’s Not About the Sex: Moving from Isolation to Intimacy after Sexual Addiction. As a psychotherapist and author who’s been in twelve-step recovery for more than twenty-five years, Andrew has witnessed hundreds of people struggle with out of control sexual behavior. And there’s one thing Andrew emphasizes: Sex addiction is not about the sex; it’s about deep-rooted challenges with intimacy and broken heartedness.

Chemsex - David Fawcett, Ph.D.

Dr. David Fawcett explores the phenomena of “chemsex” as we take a look at the intersection of gay men, drug use and high-risk sexual behavior.  In this episode we focus on a new wave of dangerous out of control sexual behavior leaving individuals at risk for severe consequences. He is the author of Lust, Men, and Meth: A Gay Man’s Guide to Sex and Recovery.

Troubled Couples - Leslie Quinn, LMFT

Effective listening is one of the fundamental keys to intimacy.  Taking responsibility for your reactions and not blaming your partner is part of healing ruptures.  Infidelity within a relationship can be an opportunity for learning and healing if both partners remain open to learning about themselves. Learning to be patient and compassionate for the partner who has been betrayed is necessary.