Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE
Two sex addicts in long-term successful recovery are ALSO world-class Counselors who specialize in porn and sex addiction recovery. Drawing on 40 years of combined personal and professional experience, Mark and Steve get RAW and REAL about HOW to overcome addiction, heal betrayal trauma and save your marriage. If you're struggling with addiction—we get it. Recovery is hard. We've been there. We'll help you take the fight to your addiction like never before. If you're married to an addict—we KNOW what it's like to nearly destroy a marriage! We'll help you understand the world of your husband's addiction and begin healing your betrayal trauma, regardless of what he decides to do. You don't have to stay stuck. You don't have to keep suffering. We've made all the mistakes so you don't have to. Take back your life. Take back your marriage. Let's do this together! This is the PBSE podcast.
Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE
What Is All This Recovery & Healing Work For? Is It Worth It? Why?
This PBSE episode #268, we talk about how recovery is an intensive and transformative journey that goes beyond breaking free from addiction and trauma—it is about rediscovering authenticity, self-worth, and emotional resilience. The process involves patience, self-compassion, and an openness to growth, allowing individuals to step into a life that is vibrant and unshackled from past wounds. Through recovery, people transition from survival mode, where they expend energy on hiding, escaping, or maintaining a façade, to truly living with presence, purpose, and a deeper appreciation for life’s possibilities.
At the heart of recovery is self-love, which serves as the foundation for long-term healing. Many individuals struggle with feelings of unworthiness, shaped by past traumas and destructive behaviors, but learning to nurture oneself through self-care, self-acceptance, and emotional vulnerability creates a newfound sense of empowerment. When individuals cultivate self-love, they develop resilience, set boundaries, and form healthier relationships that are built on authenticity rather than fear or dependency.
The ultimate goal of recovery is not just to avoid relapse but to build a life rich with meaning, joy, and fulfillment. By reclaiming personal power and embracing growth, those in recovery discover a life that is worth fighting for—one where they are no longer prisoners of their past but architects of their future. The journey may be challenging, but the reward is an existence filled with deeper connections, genuine happiness, and the freedom to create a future rooted in purpose and authenticity.
For a full transcript of this podcast in article format, go to: "What is All This Recovery & Healing Work For? Is it Worth It? Why?"
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Find out more about Steve Moore at: Ascension Counseling
Learn more about Mark Kastleman at: Reclaim Counseling Services