Therapy Brothers

Caller Mia's Question: "I haven’t heard any other recovery podcast address this yet, but I would really like to talk about child pornography and having sexual interactions with minors. I found my husband had sexual interactions with girls as young as 13. Legally, I’ve already reported it, which gives me some freedom to be able to talk about it. I decided that was what was most authentic for me giv...

In today's episode of the Real Talk Recovery podcast, Brannon and Tyler discuss the idea that addiction is an attempt to find Jesus Christ. In this episode, you will learn: 1. Can people find God through addiction? 2. What is the role of trauma in spiritual discovery? 3. How do our beliefs about God affect our ability to feel His love? "It's the story that we put in there that disconnects. It's th...

Caller Austin's Question: "How do I get all of this head knowledge about recovery into my heart? How do I make that shift?" // SUBMIT A QUESTION + SCHEDULE A CALL // We would love to answer any questions you have about addiction, trauma, recovery, healing and anything you can think of. Click the link below to submit your question (and if you're open to being a guest on the podcast, you can schedu...

Caller Dave's Question: "In one of your recent podcasts you requested couples who might want to be on the podcast that are stuck. My wife Janel and I have been in therapy and recovery in one form or another for some time and feel stuck. We have discussed possibly being open to getting help or advice from you both as part of the podcast." // SUBMIT A QUESTION + SCHEDULE A CALL // We would love to a...

Caller Mele's Question: "I used to attend Brannon’s betrayal trauma group. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to heal but have found myself in another similar cycle as before. Although a very different scenario, the similar cycle of divorce continues. I wanted to ask, how does one break the cycle of suffering? I believe we can become addicted to suffering, which is why often people turn to porn, poor...

Brannon and Tyler discuss some controversial topics around sex, church, and Jesus. They talk about how shame is utilized within church settings to teach chastity. // SUBMIT A QUESTION + SCHEDULE A CALL // We would love to answer any questions you have about addiction, trauma, recovery, healing and anything you can think of. Click the link below to submit your question (and if you're open to being...

Caller Adam's Question: "I know I need to rely on my higher power, but an overwhelming recent trauma keeps me from wanting to trust and surrender my will over to him. How can overcome my unwillingness to connect with God and others so I can continue on my recovery journey?" // SUBMIT A QUESTION + SCHEDULE A CALL // We would love to answer any questions you have about addiction, trauma, recovery, h...

Brannon and Tyler host a special guest, Ashlynn Mitchell. Brannon co-hosted The Betrayed, The Addicted & The Expert podcast with Ashlynn which ran for multiple years. These 3 talk about Ashlynn's life and work post-divorce and the beauty and healing that can transpire. Ashlynn Mitchell (@this.isashlynn), Mom of 2 tween girls in Northern Utah. Having seen many challenges in life she knows that joy...

Caller Holly's Question: "Podcast 133 was so powerful for me. Rachel spoke to my heart and your responses were so relevant. I’ve listened to so many of your episodes and along the journey of betrayal recovery, they have all been so helpful. I learned of my partner’s betrayal when he had a near-fatal motorcycle accident. When he was airlifted to the nearest trauma hospital, I was given his phone. W...

Caller Anne Question: "I’m desperate for some support or advice. I feel so alone. I’m losing myself to insanity and I am not sure if I’m at fault for not having more self control or if maybe what I’m feeling and how I’m reacting to this pain is normal? My husband says I am crazy & that my boundaries for him are impossible to meet, but then he agrees that he DOES meet my boundaries. I don’t underst...

Caller Andrew's Question: "My behavior regarding my addiction was so different than the rest of my life. How do I tell what was addiction/avoidance attachment and what was really me and is in my dna/personality?" Brannon Patrick, "The Expert", is co-founder of Therapy Utah (therapyutah.org). You can follow Brannon on Instagram @brannon_patrick. He has some really great online courses available at...

Our friend Glenn was one of the first caller's on the podcast. He showed up in a big way that day and we're happy to reconnect with him. If you'd like to see his first episode, it is titled "God, where were you? How Do I Overcome The Feeling That God Abandoned Me?" and was published on June 29 of 2020. Brannon Patrick LCSW (@brannon_patrick), is co-founder of Therapy Utah . He has some really grea...

The 2 brothers talk about the power of self-reflection and what to do when your partner is not accountable to themself. Brannon Patrick, "The Expert", is co-founder of Therapy Utah (therapyutah.org). You can follow Brannon on Instagram @brannon_patrick. He has some really great online courses available at brannonpatrick.com like his Boundary Bootcamp course. Brannon has a program called L.I.F.T. f...

Caller Allie's Question: "Why do I look for proof my husband isn’t trustworthy? Porn addiction hides in the background of my marriage. Things will be good for a while and then I’ll go searching for evidence that nothing is as good as it seems. I usually end up being right. He had made some great progress, and there is still such a long way to go. How do I let go of trying to uncover my husband's s...

The 2 brothers discuss the shame cycle that can come from having a problem with pornography, especially for those who have an expectation of being perfect.  Brannon Patrick LCSW (@brannon_patrick), is co-founder of Therapy Utah . He has some really great online courses available at brannonpatrick.com like his Boundary Bootcamp course. Brannon has a program called L.I.F.T. for betrayal trauma and a...

Caller Kevin's Question: "As a recovering addict to pornography and masturbation, I struggle with communicating with my wife about my sexual desires because of some shame and not wanting her to feel pressured into having sex. She has said she struggles with feeling pressure and responsibility, which lowers her desire or makes her feel stuck in a bad situation. How can I check in with my wife in a...

The 2 brothers talk about how sex addiction and recovery can affect the power dynamic in a relationship.  Brannon Patrick LCSW (@brannon_patrick), is co-founder of Therapy Utah . He has some really great online courses available at brannonpatrick.com like his Boundary Bootcamp course. Brannon has a program called L.I.F.T. for betrayal trauma and addiction recovery available online starting soon. G...

The 2 brothers discuss the importance of a good mentor, especially in life and recovery.  Brannon Patrick, "The Expert", is co-founder of Therapy Utah (therapyutah.org). You can follow Brannon on Instagram @brannon_patrick. He has some really great online courses available at brannonpatrick.com like his Boundary Bootcamp course. Brannon has a program called L.I.F.T. for betrayal trauma and addicti...

Caller Sam's question: I have been in recovery for the past 3.5 years. I am 41 with a wife and 5 kids. I was in a very dark place before finding recovery. One of the things that helped pull me from that dark place was hearing a podcast of someone who had a very similar story to mine and who had the courage to be honest and come forward to make changes in his life. I was serving as EQ President in...

Tyler Patrick discusses how to not give up on recovery, even when failure can be depressing. Brannon Patrick, "The Expert", is co-founder of Therapy Utah (therapyutah.org). You can follow Brannon on Instagram @brannon_patrick. He has some really great online courses available at brannonpatrick.com like his Boundary Bootcamp course. Brannon has a program called L.I.F.T. for betrayal trauma and addi...

Caller Claire's Question: "I am 8 months into recovery and doing really well. Can you discuss the difference between PTSD, anxiety and shame and how they manifest in the body? I am still not fully processing these things consciously due to my addict reaction to bury and run from hard emotions. This leaves me vulnerable to relapse, something I came close to doing a few weeks ago. What is the best w...

Caller Daxton's Question: "I am a man in recovery from addiction and I am also learning how to manage ADHD in my adult life. I was diagnosed with ADHD after graduating high school. Since starting recovery, I have found mindfulness to be an invaluable tool for addiction recovery and managing my ADHD. As I’ve worked on mindfulness, I have seen it help me manage my ADHD in some very palpable ways and...

Caller Ben's Question: "How do I hold space for my betrayed partner when they continue to respond with anger and distancing?" Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong (lovestrong.com), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach out to us at connect@lovestrong.com or go to...

The pendulum can swing from zero disclosure to 100%, but is that the right balance for a healthy relationship? How do you determine what to share as the addicted partner or as the betrayed partner? Honesty is vital in the process. Learn more about what Brannon and Tyler think related to this challenging topic. Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong (lovestrong.com),...

Brannon shares some stories and background about how Garth Brooks has impacted his life in a positive way. This one might seem squirrely but has some really good principles about living life fully. Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong (lovestrong.com), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via tel...