Sex Addiction Recovery Podcast

Join in on Doug and Chris’s conversation on how to help equip families and parents to talk about sex, pornography, and addiction.  Chris has a new book out on the topic, and learn some practical tips from him and his life experiences as well as his counseling expertise. If you have questions or want to […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 91: Interview with Christopher Bueker appeared fi...

Episode 90: You See What you Want to See–Sex Addiction Recovery Tips Doug disucsses how in life we can get so focused on one aspect or action that we create a filter in which we see “everything.” Doug discusses how gratitude and positive thinking are more than just strategies that you can read about in […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 90: You See What You Want to See appeared first o...

Jorge and Doug discuss some ways to work Step 12 and for Jorge to let go of his resentments. Remember that you are not alone on thisroad of recovery…..for more information please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org . The post CASTIMONIA PURITY PODCAST EPISODE 89: Step 12 and Spiritual Awakenings appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Join Ian and Doug as they discuss the hope and freedom possible in recovery. Listen to Ian’s testimonyof what worked for him to establish sobriety. Ian discusses the idea of recovery being more than just sexual sobriety, but it is about becoming betterevery day in small, meaningful ways. If you have questions or want to […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 88B: Ian’s Testimony part B app...

Ian discusses his addiction with Doug. Ian’s testimony is one that will resonate with many men. See how living a double life can lead to so many negatives factors, and that it comes upon us slowly. Listen in to his Part A to see how far “down the scale” he was before his rock bottom could […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 88A: Ian’s Testimony part A appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Patrick tells Doug the rest of his story of what recovery meant to him. He challenges men to bebold in their recovery practices, and he charges those new in recovery to make it a true priority in theirlives. He needed sobriety for the road bumps that were coming,and God gave that to him in time. Doug […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 87B: Patrick’s Testimony part B appeared first on C...

Patrick tells Doug has story of addiction with same sex attraction, pornography, and otherassociated vices. He discusses his childhood trauma and the ways that affected his thinking throughadulthood. He discussed his spiraling of addiction and the ways that it brought him to his rock bottom moment. Part A’s of testimonies are designed to help addicts […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode...

Step 11 in Sex Addiction Recovery: Keith and Doug discuss some ways to work Step 11 by allowing God to truly direct our steps as well as being open to that process. Remember that you are not alone on this road to recovery. For more information, please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 86: Step 11 in Sex Addiction Recovery appeared first on CASTIMON...

Step 10 in Sex Addiction Recovery: Jorge and Doug discuss the practical aspects of working Step 10 in recovery. It is nearing thefinish line of the 12 steps! Remember that you are not alone on this road of recovery…..for more information please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org . The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 85: Step 10 in Sex Addiction Recovery appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Doug talks through some action steps and analogies for addiction recovery. He points to theidea of treating every day like we are prepping for war…Remember that you are not alone on this road of recovery…..for more information please email puritypodcast@castimonia.org The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 84: War, Grit, and Lust appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Doug talks through some analogies that help his recovery as he looks for ways that Satan is trying to trap him.  He discusses how loneliness can be a driver towards addiction, so we need to find ways to be aware.  We can use self-care techniques and other connection elements to battle and beat loneliness  Remember […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 83: Loneliness, Fishing Lures, and An...

82 – Interview with Joe Dallas – The Game Plan  Joe Dallas is an author, counselor, and speaker that is highly sought for his expertise in addiction recovery.  He has his own story of struggling and finding healing in recovery.  He now writes books, hosts conferences, and dedicates his time to helping others overcome sexual […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 82: Interview with Joe Dall...

Bonus Episode 23 – The Perfect Storm  Where were you when everything stopped? I was traveling for work. Asking why.  I think that maybe just maybe…God is using this time because He knows it’s how he can bring so many back to Him. When they, like I did, reach the end of themselves.    The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #23: The Perfect Storm appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

81 – Staying Calm in the COVID-19 Chaos – Sex Addiction Recovery Jorge and Doug discuss the crisis currently in America and how that may negatively affect our recoveries due to stress and isolation. They discuss tools and perspectives to utilize during this time to help us grow in serenity and sobriety. Remember that you […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 81: Staying Calm in the COVID-...

    Doug discusses the differences in sobriety and serenity as well as practical ways to apply serenity to our lives.  What does it look like in recovery?  How do you truly find replacement behaviors and a replacement attitude?  Remember that you are not alone on this road of recovery…..for more information please email us […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 80: Finding Serenity in Sex...

Eddie is a Christian counselor and author as well as fellow brother in recovery.   His most recent book “Going Deeper” is a look at 9 different child types that can identify with.  Doug and Eddie discuss the book and the importance of understanding the triggers that take us back to wanting to act like our […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 79: Eddie Capparucci – Going Deeper – Inner Ch...

Bonus Episode 22 – God, How could you? I didn’t understand how could God let the things happen to me that led me to addiction? How could he let them happen to my wife? God, How could you? The post Journal Through Recovery – Bonus Podcast #22: God, How Could You? appeared first on CASTIMONIA.

Sam and Doug pick up where they left off at the depth of Sam’s addiction story.  This episode highlights where he found and healing. Hopefully there are ways that you can identify with this story to continue finding your own hope and healing! Please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org for more information!  Remember that you are not […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 78b: Sam’s Te...

Sam’s Testimony (Part A) — Sex Addiction Recovery Sam and Doug discuss his childhood, and how his addiction began and developed.  They discussed his life trying to overcome his addiction on his own unsuccessfully. Make sure to listen to Part B of his testimony to hear the hope and healing! Please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 78a: Sam’s Tes...

Jorge and Doug help those in recovery prepare for the holidays. They walk through some practical tips for the holiday season and the new year that are good for all year round. Check out the “dad joke” challenge as well, and vote for your winner! Email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org for more information. Thanks for listening […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 77: Be Less Jerk – Chri...

Doug shares two different parables that have added him in his recovery. He also talks about patterns in his live that can lead towards positives as well as negatives and the importance of recognizing them. For more information on recovery or the podcast, please reach out to puritypodcast@castimonia.org . Remember that on this road of recovery, […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 76: The...

Brad and Doug discuss the nuances of trying to work on a marriage and recovery at the same time.  It is difficult to stay “on our side of the street” but they discuss some practical suggestions to help. Brad offers guidance on some of the stages in rebuilding trust in a marriage as well as […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 75: Conversation with Brad from “Addict’s Messy Marriage” Podc...

Kevin was a listener of the podcast, and he felt he wanted to share his story with other listeners.  After nearly of month of sobriety, he wants his story to help other connect in order to find healing.  His story walks through his life, addiction, and the pitfalls that life brought him.  There are many […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast – Episode 74 (Part B) – Kevin’s Testimony appeared first...

Kevin was a listener of the podcast, and he felt he wanted to share his story with other listeners.  After nearly of month of sobriety, he wants his story to help other connect in order to find healing.  His story walks through his life, addiction, and the pitfalls that life brought him.  There are many […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast — Episode 74 (Part A) — Kevin’s Testimony appeared first...

Ben and Doug discuss the power of the progression in working Steps 4-7.  Ben utilizes some real life issues that have come up that can brew into resentments.  These are often caused by fear and pride issues.  So being aware helps us in recovery start to turn those over to a higher power. They also […] The post Castimonia Purity Podcast Episode 73: Conversation with Ben – Resentments, Fear, Pride,...