SA speakeasy

Oct 18, 2019

Chris Williams and I discuss the essential yet often frightening topic of intimacy. Some of the questions we cover:

• What are the pros and cons of allowing someone to know all of me?
• Would you rather be admired, or loved?
• What effect does social media have on intimacy?
• What is a surefire way to increase intimacy?
• How...

Sep 17, 2019

Whether they realize it or not, at the core of nearly every sex addict are 4 fundamental beliefs:

1. I am a bad person, unworthy of love
2. No one will accept me if they really knew me
3. I cannot count on others to meet my needs
4. My most important need is sex

Keaton Kleiner and I discuss these 4 beliefs and how these beliefs...

Aug 15, 2019

Do you know the difference between a sex addict and a sex offender? Sometimes they are one and the same. Other times they are not. My guest on this episode is Charla Thorstad, a sex offender specialist, and she will help shed light on the very important topic of sex offense.

*Note: The website

Jul 1, 2019

Some people have full blown porn and sex addictions. Without proper treatment, they will likely live a life laden with shame and destruction. But what about the other people who don't quite qualify for an addiction? What if their behaviors are "merely problematic?"

I discuss this issue with Heather Seguin of Clear...

Jun 3, 2019

What happens when we combine sex with substance use? Many report that the sexual experience is exponentially better than "normal" sex. It makes sense that once experiencing this combination, one would keep wanting to go back to it.

Andy Park (LMFT and Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist) and I discuss the appeal and...