Recovery Support

Ever thought that everything will be better when you're sober? Kevin shares more words of wisdom from the SA White Book today that talks about "a positive sobriety" and "a strong sobriety." Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Ever thought that everything will be better when you're sober? Kevin shares more words of wisdom from the SA White Book today that talks about "a positive sobriety" and "a strong sobriety." Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Do you push yourself? Are you harsh on yourself? This week, Kevin talks about PERFECTIONISM: its characteristics, its costs, and steps to overcome it. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Do you push yourself? Are you harsh on yourself? This week, Kevin talks about PERFECTIONISM: its characteristics, its costs, and steps to overcome it. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Do you push yourself? Are you harsh on yourself? This week, Kevin talks about PERFECTIONISM: its characteristics, its costs, and steps to overcome it. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Defects of Character Are you ready to look at your shortcomings that underlie your acting out behavior? In this episode, Kevin talks about Steps 6 and 7 and shares material from the SA White book. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Defects of Character Are you ready to look at your shortcomings that underlie your acting out behavior? In this episode, Kevin talks about Steps 6 and 7 and shares material from the SA White book. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Defects of Character Are you ready to look at your shortcomings that underlie your acting out behavior? In this episode, Kevin talks about Steps 6 and 7 and shares material from the SA White book. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Last week, Kevin shared about "the Mysteries of Intimacy" from Gordon MacDonald's book, "When Men Think Private Thoughts." In this episode, Kevin continues with material from MacDonald's book and discusses the development of intimacy, 5 battles nearly every man faces, and the importance of having a buddy (or buddies). Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Last week, Kevin shared about "the Mysteries of Intimacy" from Gordon MacDonald's book, "When Men Think Private Thoughts." In this episode, Kevin continues with material from MacDonald's book and discusses the development of intimacy, 5 battles nearly every man faces, and the importance of having a buddy (or buddies). Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Last week, Kevin shared about "the Mysteries of Intimacy" from Gordon MacDonald's book, "When Men Think Private Thoughts." In this episode, Kevin continues with material from MacDonald's book and discusses the development of intimacy, 5 battles nearly every man faces, and the importance of having a buddy (or buddies). Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Do you find it difficult to share the deepest parts of yourself with someone? Have you been accused of being distant or difficult to reach? The whole issue of intimacy is something most sex addicts struggle with at their core. Kevin Bergen discusses this concept as he shares from Gordon MacDonald's book, WHEN MEN THINK PRIVATE THOUGHTS. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Does anxiety play a role in your addiction? Some people act out to medicate their anxiety. Hear Kevin talk about different varieties of anxiety and see if it fits for you or someone you know. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

What have you taken from your childhood into adulthood? Kevin Bergen discusses how your family of origin may still be impacting you as he reads from Bradshaw on the Family, by John Bradshaw. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com

Some find last year's most thrilling movie with the most amazing special effects to be quite uninteresting now. Do you find yourself driven for ever more exciting books, video games, friends, or experiences? You just may be in The Intensity Trap, which Kevin talks about this week in Recovery Support. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com