Beyond the Facade with Choose Recovery Services

Have you ever wondered why we as humans want to connect with others? In this episode Luke explores the topic of connection and belonging and the role that oxytocin plays in forming and strengthening relationships. Listen in as Luke shares vulnerable stories and insights about moving beyond pornography and other “shortcuts” to find true intimacy through being seen and accepted through authentic con...

Why is honesty so hard sometimes? In this episode Luke breaks down the four responses to danger and highlights how trauma and attachment issues can lead to freezing and fawning behaviors which in turn further hinders openness and honesty.  Takeaways Physiological responses to danger can impact communication and openness. The four trauma responses are fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. These trauma r...

Beyond the Facade is a podcast about authenticity and the struggle to be real with ourselves and with others. Each week host Luke Gordon (cofounder of Choose Recovery Services and certified addiction recovery and betrayal trauma coach) and his guests will explore the concepts of integrity and authenticity and how each is essential in building meaningful relationships. Listen in as we explore our o...

Welcome to Beyond the Facade! Join Luke Gordon each week as he and his guests discuss vulnerability, authenticity, integrity, and connection. New episodes will be released in May 2024. Subscribe now to be the first to get notified when new episodes drop! Visit Choose Recovery Services to learn more about Luke and the resources that are available for those seeking to heal, gain hope, and recover fr...