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Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships

Wendy Conquest, Dan Drake, Jeanne Vattuone, and Tim Stein invite guests to join an ongoing conversation about sex, addiction, and relationships. Wendy, Dan, Jeanne, and Tim are experts in the fields of sex addiction, betrayal trauma, and trauma resolution.

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4:58

Why Some Sex Addicts Withhold Sex: Understanding...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/10/21

In this episode, we dive into a listener question about a sex addict who withholds intimacy while engaging sexually with others. Many partners struggle with betrayal, confusion, and grief when their spouse avoids connection at home but seeks it elsewhere.We explore the concept of intimacy anorexia, why addicts withdraw sexually, and what it might mean for the future of a marriage. Our discussion covers: Recognizing patterns of sexual avoidance and betrayal Understanding the emotional impact on

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5:35

Why People Seek Emotional Validation Outside Their...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/10/18

In this episode, the Conversations team explore why some individuals seek emotional or physical validation outside their intimate relationships. Often, it’s not about sex but about fear, trauma, or unmet emotional needs in the primary relationship. They discuss how past experiences, including childhood trauma and early relationship patterns, can create unconscious behaviors that affect trust and intimacy in adult relationships.Viewers will learn about: How fear and avoidance shape relationship

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5:03

Betrayal Trauma from Cheating: Why “Just Move On”...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/09/30

What happens when a betrayed partner feels invalidated, not only by the one who hurt them, but also by a professional who should be offering support? In this conversation, experts discuss how the way a question is worded can shift the entire meaning, and how outdated therapeutic approaches may unintentionally cause harm. The discussion also highlights the painful reality for betrayed partners who often feel they must advocate for themselves—not just in the relationship, but even with the

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5:03

Is Betrayal Trauma Detrimental to an Addict’s Recovery?

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/09/27

What happens when a betrayed partner is told that their trauma is detrimental to an addict’s recovery? In this discussion, we unpack why this perspective is outdated, harmful, and rooted in misunderstanding. We explore the difference between sobriety and true recovery, how shame resiliency plays a role, and why betrayal trauma responses are valid—not intentional attempts to sabotage healing. Recovery requires accountability, empathy, and facing reality, not avoidance. Key insights in this

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37:46

Christian Partners of Sex Addicts; Tabitha Westbrook...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/09/23

In this episode, Tabitha Westbrook talks and sexual abuse within the church, childhood and with being married to a sex addict. She weaves neuroscience, embodiment, and story into her work with survivors of betrayal trauma and sexual harm. Tabitha shares why understanding your nervous system, connecting with your body, and reclaiming your voice are essential steps in the healing journey. This episode explores: - How trauma lives in the nervous system - The power of naming your story - Reclaiming

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5:10

Healing After Trauma: Embracing Self-Compassion and...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/09/20

How do you begin healing from trauma especially when self-hatred feels like second nature?In this honest and hopeful episode, Dan Drake, Tim Stein, Jeannie Vattoune and guest Tabitha Westbrook speak directly to survivors at the beginning of their healing journey. They explore what it means to show kindness to yourself, how deeply harmful theology can distort your self-worth, and how to take small, meaningful steps toward believing you are lovable and valuable, whether you're faith-based or

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5:11

Why I Wrote About Sex and Trauma in the Church |...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/09/16

How do you start a conversation about sex and trauma in the church—one that feels safe, honest, and healing?In this powerful episode, therapist and author Tabitha Westbrook shares the surprising origin of her new book on sexuality and healing for survivors of trauma. What started as a single teaching session at a retreat turned into a book that gives language to the experiences many survivors never thought they could say out loud. Tabitha reflects on writing from her own story, the importance of

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5:19

Breaking Purity Culture: Healing Sex Addiction and...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/09/13

How has purity culture in evangelical Christianity shaped views on lust, sex addiction, and shame and what needs to change?In this powerful conversation with Tabitha Westbrook we unpack how distorted teachings about lust and responsibility create division between men and women in the church. They discuss the deep harm these messages cause, the rising incidence of addictive behaviors, and the urgent need for the church to evolve. Key topics include: - Misconceptions about lust, sin, and personal

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25:16

Binge-Purge with Sex Addiction Explanation and...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/09/09

We will be exploring the language around binge/purge cycles, acting in versus acting out, and the idea of switching addictions or the “whack-a-mole” effect. The discussion digs into the difference between sobriety and recovery, why consistency matters, and what partners can look for when trying to determine if change is genuine. Have a question you’d like featured in a future mailbag episode? Send it to conversations.sar@gmail.com If you find this episode helpful, remember to like, subscribe, and

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05:33

Is It a Purge or Real Recovery? Understanding...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/08/30

They haven’t acted out in a while but is it recovery… or just the purge phase?In this episode, Dan Drake Jeanne Vattuone and Tim Stein take on a powerful listener's question about the binge-purge subtype of sex addiction. When someone stops their acting out behavior for long stretches of time, it can look like sobriety but is it actually recovery, or just a temporary pause in the addiction cycle? The discussion explores what binge-purge really means (and how it's different from recovery,

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05:22

Are They Really in Recovery or Just Not Acting Out?...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/08/26

How can you tell if someone is truly in recovery or just white-knuckling their way through another cycle of sex addiction? In this deep and practical conversation, Dan Drake, Jeanne Vattuone and Tim Stein explore the difference between sobriety and true recovery. Sobriety is what someone doesn't do. Recovery is what they do. And that distinction makes all the difference. Using analogies like beach balls under water, binge/purge cycles, and emotional suppression, they unpack the red flags that

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05:21

How Do We Know If Someone Is Really in Recovery? And...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/08/23

How do you measure trust after betrayal and how much is enough to stay?In this honest and practical conversation, Dan Drake, Tim Stein and Jeanne Vattuone explore the “continuum of trust” and how partners can assess where they are and what they need after betrayal trauma. They break down how both the partner and the addict play a role in rebuilding what’s been lost. This episode is packed with clinical wisdom and tangible steps for those navigating the rocky path of recovery, relapse, and

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57:36

Rebecca Crews, wife of Terry Crews Speaks: The Day My...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/08/19

What really happens the moment after betrayal shatters your world? In this powerful episode, Rebecca Crews reflects on what life looks like 15 years after D‑Day, the moment everything she thought she knew came crashing down. She shares how her intuition refused to be silenced, the sleepless night that led to truth, and how it felt to have her entire reality suddenly split in two. This is a raw and reflective look at betrayal trauma: the chaos, the unraveling, and the unexpected wisdom that comes

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05:12

“What Don’t I Know About You?”: The Night Everything...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/08/16

What happens when your gut screams at you that something is seriously wrong and you're finally brave enough to listen? In this gripping episode, Rebecca Crews shares the night everything unraveled. It was February 10, 2010, what they now call D‑Day. Her husband, Terry Crews, was on set across the country. One unanswered call turned into a sickening gut feeling, and by morning, a marriage-shattering confession. From prophetic intuition to years of hidden pain, this episode pulls back the curtain

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05:42

Rebecca Crews: Talks About Terry Crews' Sex Addiction...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/08/12

What happens when the person you love most becomes a stranger and then dares to change? In this powerful and emotionally raw episode, Rebecca Crews reflects on the unraveling and rebuilding of their decades-long marriage to Terry. She shares the moment she began to believe change was possible not because of words, but because of action: Terry stepping into rehab, risking his image, and choosing vulnerability over pride. For years, Rebecca lived with someone who was angry, withdrawn, and

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05:13

Rebecca Crews on Choosing Love Again and Again: A...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/08/08

What does it take to stay married and truly connected for over three decades after betrayal? In this heartfelt conversation, Rebecca Crews opens up about their 36-year marriage, her grandfather’s influence, and the deep gratitude she feels for the journey they’ve walked with sex addiction. The discussion touches on the rollercoaster of trust, the all-or-nothing mindset often present in betrayal trauma, and the reality that healing isn't linear. Rebecca reminds us that long-term love isn’t about

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05:28

Navigating Life After Sobriety with Allan Katz

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/07/29

In this episode, Allan Katz shares the inspiration behind his powerful workbook, Navigating the Phases of Sex Addiction Recovery. This isn’t just a guide to staying sober it’s a deep dive into what comes next: finding meaning, living with integrity, and rediscovering purpose. Designed for those who’ve already begun their sobriety journey, Allan’s book introduces his VIP model Values, Integrity, Purpose and explores how distractions like technology, work, relationships, and emotional disconnection

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05:40

Women's Recovery including Sex and Love Addiction

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/07/28

Kim Litton with raw honesty, she opens up about her journey from addiction and trauma to freedom and recovery, offering a powerful message: hope is real, and healing is possible. Kim speaks about the myths and misconceptions around female sex and love addiction, the impact of childhood wounds, and how the desire to be seen and valued shaped her early relationships. This isn’t just a story of recovery, it’s a testimony of reclaiming self-worth, breaking generational patterns, and finding true

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05:02

7 stages of male betrayal trauma especially anger

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/07/26

Adam Nisenson speaks about the overlooked emotional journey of men navigating betrayal trauma. He introduces the 7 stages of what he calls masculine betrayal trauma, a healing framework that includes taboo topics like ego wounds, self-worth, suppressed anger, competitiveness, and intrusive thoughts.Adam shares how men often internalize pain, avoid vulnerability, and struggle with the concept of safety in relationships. From unhealthy fantasies to the courage it takes to cry, this discussion

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23:05

Light in the Dark: Ken Adams on Adult Children of Sex...

Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships ·

2025/07/25

Dr. Ken Adams, renowned clinician, author, and expert in the field of sex addiction treatment—joins Wendy Conquest and Jeanne Vattuone live from the IITAP Symposium to discuss his groundbreaking new book Light in the Dark co-authored with Dr. Mary Meyer and Culle Vande Garde, this book is the first of its kind to give voice to the lived experiences of adult children of sex addicts. Ken opens up about his own journey, the shame he carried, and the powerful decision to share his personal story in the

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