It’s Not About the Sex

Reimagining Midlife - Buck Dodson

In this podcast, we welcome an old friend and colleague, Buck Dodson who is a life coach and licensed psychotherapist passionate about helping clients share their gifts and activate their superpowers. Buck hosts the Gay Men’s Life Lab podcast and can be reached through his website at www.buckdodson.com.

Grounding Exercise

Many people find it challenging to start a meditation practice. In this “mini-meditation” Andrew will lead you through a brief Grounding exercise that takes less than 5 minutes of your time. Give it a try and see what happens.

Out of Control Sexual Behavior - Douglas Braun-Harvey MFT, CGP

In this informative podcast, we welcome San Diego-based sexual health author, trainer, and psychotherapist, Douglas Braun-Harvey. His recent book “Treating Out of Control Sexual Behavior: Rethinking Sex Addiction” sets the stage for a lively discussion about his sexual health model. Braun-Harvey offers us easy-to-understand ways of conceptualizing out of control sexual behaviors as a sexual health problem and not a disease or addiction. Tune in for this very educational and articulate conversation.

Taming the Inner Critic - Susskind and Merlino

Today we take a closer look at the inner critic that exists within each of us and often gets entangled with shame and perfectionism. Because you learned in childhood how to judge yourself, you can also learn to cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion in your recovery today. By observing yourself with curiosity, you can explore how your inner saboteur might have served a purpose but has outlasted its welcome. Tune in to learn more about turning down the volume on the inner critic while practicing self-compassion. 

Straight Men Who Have Sex with Men - Dr. Joe Kort, Ph.D

In this podcast, we welcome Dr. Joe Kort, licensed psychotherapist, author, anda board-certified sexologist. He is the founder and director of the Center forRelational and Sexual Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Kort discusses the often-overlooked topic of Straight Men Who Have Sex with Men and explores sexualfluidity, erotic vs. sexual orientation as well as the stigma associated with straight-identified men who enjoy specific sexual acts with other men. Join us for thisinformative and honest sexual health conversation.

Working with Hurt - Susskind and Merlino

In this podcast, we offer an alternative approach to processing hurt. Traditionally, therapists focus on healing the hurt by talking it out with the transgressor (e.g. parent, significant other, co-worker). Instead, today’s podcast encourages you to take full responsibility for all of your feelings and reactions without blaming or finger-pointing. Because cumulative hurt can create vulnerability to relapse, this method supports long-term recovery and takes you out of the quicksand of falling into victim mode.

Trauma and Addiction Recovery - Tom Pecca, MA, LMHC, CSAT, CTT

Today we welcome Tom Pecca, MA, LMHC, CSAT, CTT who is a Senior Clinical Advisor for the Guest House-Ocala located in Central Florida. As a trauma and addictions specialist and educator, Tom discusses how both aspects of healing need to be fully addressed in order to promote long-term sustainable recovery. We also take a look at sexual recovery and attachment patterns as part of the deeper healing from compulsive sexual behaviors.

The Resilience of Recovery - Susskind and Merlino

In this podcast we explore resilience which is sometimes defined as the capacity to recovery quickly from difficulties.  So how do you build resilience? Listen to our revealing conversation and begin to consider ways to fortify your nervous system, alleviate shame and sustain longer-term recovery.

Brainspotting and Addictions - Dr. Roby Abeles, PsyD

Today we welcome international Brainspotting trainer and addiction specialist, Dr. Roby Abeles who practices in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Abeles gives us a brief overview of neuroscience, addiction, and Brainspotting and introduces us to her highly-effective version of Brainspotting called the Crocodile set-up. Learn more about this cutting-edge approach to healing addictive, compulsive behaviors from one of the leaders in the field of Brainspotting.
Contact Dr. Abeles at www.brainspottingaustraliapacific.com.au

Catch Your Breath (A 4-minute exercise) - Susskind

Today Andrew leads you in a short, mindful breathing exercise. Many relaxation exercises require five minutes, ten minutes, or even more, but here he invites you to take just a few minutes to observe your breath with curiosity and non-judgment. Find a comfortable space and give yourself a chance to catch your breath.