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As an Addict, are you “Weaponizing your Weaknesses” as a Reason to NOT Commit to and Live “Real” Recovery?
In Episode 218, we address two similar questions that we received from partners who are in betrayal trauma healing as a result of their...
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Mar 5, 20242 min read
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After Deeply Betraying Her, How do I Help my Partner Feel Truly “Chosen” Again?
We want to thank a courageous partner for submitting the situation and question for Episode 217. Here's what she shared— Hi Mark and...
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Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Is this Coupleship Issue a Dual Sex Addiction? Or Something More?
Episode 216 is in response to a very courageous, transparent submission by a parter who is seeking to heal from the betrayal of a...
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Feb 20, 20242 min read
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What Came First—His Emotional Disconnectedness or His Addiction?
In Episode 215, a PBSE listener asks some very-often-wondered-about questions regarding addiction and related mental, emotional and...
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Feb 13, 20241 min read
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My Partner’s Porn Addiction Ruined Our Sex Life! Can/Should We Seek a Total “Sexual Reset”?
In Episode 214, Mark and Steve respond to a PBSE listener who finds herself in a very challenging situation. After several years of...
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Feb 6, 20242 min read
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Am I Just Too Insecure and Sensitive About What He Does in His “Private Time”?
In Episode 213, Mark and Steve tackle a very heart-felt and all-too-common situation submitted by a PBSE listener who is suffering under...
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Jan 30, 20243 min read
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“Healthy, Connecting Sexual Dynamic”? You Be the Judge.
In episode 212, Mark and Steve respond to a tragic situation submitted by a PBSE listener. As opposed to a structured podcast, Mark &...
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Jan 23, 20242 min read
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Can He Ever “See” Me Physically & Sexually like He does His Porn Fantasies?
Episode 211 is in response to a very raw and heart-felt submission by a PBSE listener. She is about to turn 40, is married to a guy who...
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Jan 16, 20242 min read
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Is There a Correlation Between ADHD & Porn/Sex Addiction? Can You Cope with Both Collaboratively?
In Episode 210, Mark & Steve address an issue that comes up often in porn/sex addiction recovery and betrayal trauma healing—the...
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Jan 9, 20242 min read
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You Get to Decide What Level of Intimacy You Want in Your Relationship.
Episode 209 is in response to a very complex, awkward, embarrassing, infuriating and painful situation submitted by the partner of a...
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Jan 2, 20242 min read
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Can “Emotional Cheating” be Worse Than Sexual Betrayal?
This episode (#208) is in response to a very vulnerable and heart-felt submission by a PBSE listener. Here's her situation— "You may have...
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Dec 26, 20232 min read
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How Do My Partner and I Successfully Navigate a “Therapeutic Separation”? How Do We Do This Well?
In Episode 207, Mark & Steve address a situation and concern sent in by a PBSE listener who finds herself in a very painful, difficult...
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Dec 19, 20232 min read
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The More I Learn About My Partner's Betrayal, the Less I Want to Have Sex! Where Do We Go From Here?
We know that the title to Episode 206 is hard-hitting! But, this is very close to a "quote" from a PBSE listener who is a partner in...
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Dec 12, 20232 min read
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What is the Betrayed Partner’s Responsibility in Rebuilding a Relationship?
In Episode 205, Mark and Steve tackle a VERY sensitive, but crucial topic. This episode comes in response to a porn/sex addict in...
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Dec 5, 20232 min read
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How to have a Healthy Couples Dialogue in Tackling Sexually Triggering Topics
In Episode 204, Mark & Steve take on what is often a very difficult topic for couples—talking openly, authentically and non-defensively...
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Nov 28, 20232 min read
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How Can an Addict and Partner Stay “Safe” During Holiday Trips and Vacations?
In episode 203, Mark and Steve tackle an issue that is often extremely challenging for both the individual who is in recovery from...
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Nov 21, 20231 min read
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I Have Been Betrayed by So Many Men! What Steps Can I Take Going Forward to NOT be Hurt Again?!
Episode 202 is in response to a deeply traumatic situation and heartfelt questions sent in by a PBSE listener. For over 40 years, this...
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Nov 14, 20231 min read
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Why do Betrayed Partners Feel Unsafe? What does it take to Feel Safe Again & Why is this Critical?
In episode 201, Mark and Steve address a very genuine and vulnerable cry for help from a woman who was severely betrayed by her husband....
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Nov 7, 20232 min read
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Episode 200!!! What Does it Mean to “Dare” in Your Relationship?
This is PBSE's 200th episode! We (Mark & Steve) want to express our deepest appreciation to all of our PBSE listeners in more than 185...
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Oct 31, 20231 min read
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You Can Rewire Your Subconscious Mind—and Break Out of Porn/Sex Addiction!
In Episode 199, Steve is on the road traveling so Mark is flying solo on the PBSE podcast. Everyday we think, talk and act on...
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Oct 24, 20232 min read
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