Couples Healing From Pornography Addiction

Can Sex With a Spouse Trigger the Pornography Addiction?

When it comes to bringing sex back into the relationship, one of the main questions that people have is “will that trigger him back into the addiction?” If men struggle with a porn addiction or a sex addiction, it can be difficult for a wife to feel comfortable with intimacy.

There are a lot of fears and reservations when it comes to sexual intimacy because of the damage that is done in that area of the relationship by the addiction.

In this episode I share how are you can know when the time is right to bring back sex, how you can gauge the timing, and what to do if triggers arise.

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.

 

2 Key Indicators It’s Safe to Trust Again

When trust is damaged because of pornography addiction or lying, it's hard to know when it's safe to open up and trust again.

Knowing what to look for will help you to measure whether or not there's progress being made, and it helps him to know where to spend his energy in the rebuilding phase and gaining her trust back.

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.

What If I Am Falling Out of Love With My Spouse?

Sometimes people start to lose the love they have for their spouse, especially as pornography addiction and betrayal trauma negatively affect the relationship. 

The good news is that if you know how to create, shape, and reignite love, you can rekindle it regardless of how long you've been together and even if you've gone through lots of rough patches.

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.

The Key Components to Her Healing From Betrayal Trauma and Beginning to Trust Again

The road to overcome porn addiction and rebuilding your marriage can feel long and painful. The sting of betrayal and the web of the addiction can cause people to lose hope and sight of a better future.

I’m joined in this episode by TC Jolley, who is a strong woman who healed from betrayal trauma as a result of her husband’s addiction.

Their marriage is strong and connected, and they are individually in a solid place, and she shares some of the key factors that allowed her to thrive and heal individually and in the marriage

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.

My Intentions Are Good But I Struggle to Consistently Follow Through

When people want to make changes in their lives, create new habits, routines or put systems in place, but it can be hard to be consistent!

In this episode I share some strategies that can help you to be successful as you create habits and get them to stick, without needing willpower or superhuman discipline.

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.

If Her Wall Stays Up Despite His Best Efforts

When a woman experiences betrayal in a relationship due to porn addiction, it’s normal for her wall to go up to protect herself. 

Without there being safety or security in the relationship, she protects herself from continued hurt and being impacted by the addiction and dishonesty.

Sometimes women aren’t quite sure how to let the wall down and what indicators she should look for, and despite his best efforts, it feels like the relationship hits a plateau and doesn’t know what to do.

In this episode, I share one of the most brilliant insights from a client about how to open the door to healing and growth.

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.

How to Resolve Her Fears That Prevent Affection and Sex

So often a woman feels reluctance to be affectionate or have sex after there’s been betrayal due to pornography addiction or infidelity. She protects herself from getting hurt even more, so her guard is up.

In order to help her work through her fears, men first need to understand what they are and then know how to help support her so she can start to feel safe enough to open back up.

Discover the conversations you can have together that will help you come together and know how to reintegrate affection and sex when the time is right.

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.

A Powerful Tool to Process Through Addiction or Trauma Triggers Successfully

Triggers can hit us seemingly from out of nowhere, but using this tool can help you to identify and process through them successfully.

Whether it has to do with a pornography addiction trigger, trauma trigger, or anything else that creates stress, overwhelm or anger.

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.
 

 

How to Talk About Sexual or Addiction Triggers Without Fighting

Oftentimes, a big part of the check-in conversation revolves around whether he was triggered to watch porn or not..

The problem is that if he was triggered that day, her hearing about it can cause a negative reaction and feel like it undermines the progress that he/they are making.

But transparency is important and opening up when he is struggling is necessary, so in this episode I share with you exactly how to talk about triggers in a way that helps her to feel safe and build trust, instead of these discussions spiraling into a fight.

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.
 

A Highly-Effective Way to Get Through Overwhelming Moments

Healing from porn addiction and betrayal trauma can have overwhelming moments that can feel dark and lonely. But there is hope if you have one particular resource or tool to help you through those moments.

In this episode I share with you the #1 tool to navigate moments that knock you down, so you can find the strength and hope to collect yourself and keep moving forward.

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.