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The Couples Healing podcast is a resource to help husbands in their porn addiction recovery and to help couples restore the trust and connection again in their marriage. The effects of porn addiction or sex addiction can be devastating individually and in the relationship, but with the right approach, men can learn how to stop watching porn, heal the pain it causes his wife, and rebuild trust again in the marriage. Each episode is designed to give you new insights, tools, and strategies to help you at each stage of your journey, whether you‘re just now beginning to address the addiction, or if you‘ve been struggling for many years and still feel stuck. In the podcast, I also share ways for women to feel empowered, safe, and worthy, and I share how the couple can navigate their relationship together during this difficult time. Join me, Sam Tielemans, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as I share my expertise and knowledge to help you find freedom, peace, confidence, connection, and hope.
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5 days ago
5 days ago
So many couples I work with has been struggling for many years to heal from the impact of pornography addiction, and the betrayal it causes.
After having worked with couples for over a decade, there are five things that successful couples have in common.
In this episode, I share with you those five things that can help you know what to focus on to have a completely different marriage in 2023.
It’s important that there is effort and attention, given to nurture the relationship, but knowing exactly what activities to focus on, will speed up the process and help you feel connection and growth, much sooner than trying to figure it out on your own. I hope this episode gives you the direction you need.
For therapy with Sam:
Send an email here to get more information – sam@healingcouples.org
Join the free, private men’s Facebook community here for Q&As, live trainings, tools, and support:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/toolstoquit
Want access to a free course I created for my podcast listeners?
Simply go to www.coupleshealing.org and in the course you'll learn some top strategies to find healing from addiction and trauma, rebuild trust, experience freedom, and begin to reconnect with each other in the relationship.
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Eliminating your pornography addiction in 2023 would be a dream come true (literally) for so many men who are struggling.
In this episode, I share with you the 5 things you need to do in order to make that a reality. Instead of spending 3-5 years fighting against the triggers and temptations, follow the blueprint in this episode for rapid success by dealing with the core of the issue and getting the right tools.
For therapy with Sam:
Send an email here to get more information – sam@healingcouples.org
Join the free, private men’s Facebook community here for Q&As, live trainings, tools, and support:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/toolstoquit
Want access to a free course I created for my podcast listeners?
Simply go to www.coupleshealing.org and in the course you'll learn some top strategies to find healing from addiction and trauma, rebuild trust, experience freedom, and begin to reconnect with each other in the relationship.
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Podbean info:
Often times, couples get stuck in the same old arguments and fights, but there is a better way!
On this new podcast episode, I sit down with expert therapist, Tony Overbay, where we we discuss his 4 pillars of successful communication and how to effectively problem-solve without fighting.
Listen and learn how to speak to your spouse in a way that is heard and understood, and most importantly, how to create a healthy relationship dynamic with your partner.
You can find more resources, podcasts, trainings and workshops by Tony if you visit his website www.tonyoverbay.com
For therapy with Sam:
Send an email here to get more information – sam@healingcouples.org
Want access to a free course I created for my podcast listeners?
Simply go to www.coupleshealing.org and in the course you'll learn some top strategies to find healing from addiction and trauma, rebuild trust, experience freedom, and begin to reconnect with each other in the relationship.
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Overcoming a pornography addiction and repairing a relationship can feel overwhelming and impossible at times. So often people try their very best, but are unable to achieve the results they are hoping for.
Instead of doing more, in this podcast episode, I share with you a much more effective approach that actually requires less effort and intensity while actually bringing greater results.
So if you’re tired of being on the same roller coaster for years, check out this episode two discover how to get off the painful ride.
For therapy with Sam:
Send an email here to get more information – sam@healingcouples.org
Want access to a free course I created for my podcast listeners?
Simply go to www.coupleshealing.org and in the course you'll learn some top strategies to find healing from addiction and trauma, rebuild trust, experience freedom, and begin to reconnect with each other in the relationship.
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Announcement! I created a free, private Facebook group for men who want to find freedom from pornography and have a strong marriage.
Each week, I host a live training on topics like how to effectively overcome temptations and triggers, relapse prevention, finding relief from guilt and shame, reclaiming your self worth, rebuilding trust and connection in your marriage, and how to avoid fights and relationship problems (without needing 12-step, filters on your electronics, therapy for years, and willpower).
You can join the free Facebook group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/toolstoquit
In this episode, renowned researcher and author, John Gottman, revealed the number one indicator that determines whether a couple is healthy or not.
We'll be exploring how couples can use this factor to build a strong foundation for their relationship and learn how to keep their connection thriving. Tune in to find out what this key factor is and how you can use it to strengthen your relationship.
For therapy with Sam:
Send an email here to get more information – sam@healingcouples.org
Want access to a free course I created for my podcast listeners?
Simply go to www.coupleshealing.org and in the course you'll learn some top strategies to find healing from addiction and trauma, rebuild trust, experience freedom, and begin to reconnect with each other in the relationship.
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
When a man struggles with the pornography addiction, it’s very easy for him to spiral into shame and guilt, which unintentionally can set him back up for another relapse.
In this episode, I share with you some very important research about how much more effective response to mistakes or slips to help propel you forward on the path of being successful.
Self-compassion is often confused with self-licensing, and in the episode, I talk about how a husband can respond to himself in a compassionate way, which reinforces his commitment to overcoming his addiction.
I also share how a wife can respond without giving him license to continue to fall back into the same patterns.
For therapy with Sam:
Send an email here to get more information – sam@healingcouples.org
Want access to a free course I created for my podcast listeners?
Simply go to www.coupleshealing.org and in the course you'll learn some top strategies to find healing from addiction and trauma, rebuild trust, experience freedom, and begin to reconnect with each other in the relationship.
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
It can be very difficult for a woman to bring her wall down and decide to trust her husband again after there’s been damage due to a pornography addiction or infidelity.
One of the scariest things for her is the possibility of getting hurt again by her husband if he relapses, so it’s easy to keep the guard up. The problem is that the more protected she is behind the wall, progress in the relationship can be negatively impacted.
In this episode, I talk about ways to more comfortably bring the wall down, and how to navigate the fear of getting hurt again.
For therapy with Sam:
Send an email here to get more information – sam@healingcouples.org
Want access to a free course I created for my podcast listeners?
Simply go to www.coupleshealing.org and in the course you'll learn some top strategies to find healing from addiction and trauma, rebuild trust, experience freedom, and begin to reconnect with each other in the relationship.
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
When there’s a lack of trust in the relationship due to a pornography addiction, it can be hard for a wife to believe what her husband is saying.
So often, there is an impasse in the conversations they have where she feels stuck and he’s not able to move forward because she doesn’t believe him.
In this episode I share with you a framework they can help you navigate those tough conversations and difficult moments in order to move forward together and better understand each other.
For therapy with Sam:
Send an email here to get more information – sam@healingcouples.org
Want access to a free course I created for my podcast listeners?
Simply go to www.coupleshealing.org and in the course you'll learn some top strategies to find healing from addiction and trauma, rebuild trust, experience freedom, and begin to reconnect with each other in the relationship.
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Most men who are struggling with pornography addiction are really hard on themselves – they see themselves as bad people, unworthy, broken, or failures.
The more somebody is self critical, the more it sets them up to fall right back into the addiction as a way to cope from the pain.
This episode reveals one of the most powerful tools to help change how you see yourself, and stop the self shaming that, contributes to depression, anxiety, and other painful emotions.
For therapy with Sam:
Send an email here to get more information – sam@healingcouples.org
Want access to a free course I created for my podcast listeners?
Simply go to www.coupleshealing.org and in the course you'll learn some top strategies to find healing from addiction and trauma, rebuild trust, experience freedom, and begin to reconnect with each other in the relationship.