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Beyond Sexual Brokenness - Real Time Stories of Recovery

Beyond Sexual Brokenness - Real Time Stories of Recovery

Sean and Dayne 62 Episodes Jul 31, 2026

This podcast focuses on the real, lived experiences of individuals recovering from porn, masturbation, and sexual addiction. It emphasizes the practitioner's perspective, sharing tools, programs, and personal lessons that have helped along the way. Through candid stories of triumph and struggle, the show aims to inspire hope and demonstrate that recovery is possible. The mission is to offer an authentic look into the addiction recovery journey, highlighting both what works and what doesn't.

Episodes

Episode 62: Would I Stay In My Relationship If I Was The Betrayed One?
Episode 62: Would I Stay In My Relationship If I Was The Betrayed One? Jul 31, 2026 1144 Send us Fan MailIf the roles were reversed... would I stay?In this deeply personal episode, Sean explores one of the most uncomfortable questions he's ever asked himself—not to shame himself or anyone else in recovery, but to better understand the true cost of sexual addiction from a betrayed partner's perspective.Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation is an invitation to sit w
Episode 61: Reality Is Not the Enemy
Episode 61: Reality Is Not the Enemy Jun 11, 2026 3208 Send us Fan MailWhy do so many of us struggle to stay present? In recovery, we often discover that pornography was not the problem itself but an attempted solution to loneliness, fear, shame, or uncertainty. In this conversation, Sean, Dayne, and Charlie discuss grounding as more than a technique—it is a practice of returning to reality with clarity, courage, and connection. Because freedom may no
Episode 60: Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping
Episode 60: Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping May 27, 2026 1791 Send us Fan MailIn this solo episode of Beyond Sexual Brokenness, Sean reflects on Jordan Peterson’s Rule #2: “Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping.”Why is it that many of us naturally know how to care for the people we love — slowing down for them, supporting them, protecting them, encouraging rest, accountability, healing, and growth — yet often fail to offer even basic ca
Episode 59: I Didn’t Get Rid of Shame — I’m Outgrowing It
Episode 59: I Didn’t Get Rid of Shame — I’m Outgrowing It May 1, 2026 4178 Send us Fan Mail Everyone says “drop the shame.” But what if that’s not how it works? In this episode, we break down what shame actually looks like in real life—low energy, avoidance, distraction, depression—and why you can’t just get rid of it. We talk about what actually reduces shame, who you should (and shouldn’t) open up to, and how honesty is what starts to change things. Support the showTwi
Episode 58: Let's Talk Identity - No Cop-Outs Allowed
Episode 58: Let's Talk Identity - No Cop-Outs Allowed Apr 3, 2026 4728 Send us Fan MailRecovery isn’t just about quitting—it’s about becoming. In this group conversation, we talk honestly about identity: who we say we want to be, where our actions don’t line up, and what’s actually working (and not working) in real life. Support the showTwitter: @beyondbrokenessEmail: sexualbrokennesspodcast@gmail.com
Episode 57: Loneliness Sucks - Before and After Recovery!
Episode 57: Loneliness Sucks - Before and After Recovery! Mar 30, 2026 3433 Send us Fan MailLoneliness sucks, whether you’re in addiction or in recovery. In this episode, we talk about how loneliness shows up in both, why it often gets worse before it gets better, and how isolation can quietly pull us back into old patterns. We also get real about what actually helps - connection, honesty, and learning to sit with ourselves without running. Support the showTwitter: @beyon
Episode 56: Addiction and Breakup - The Conversation We Avoid
Episode 56: Addiction and Breakup - The Conversation We Avoid Mar 27, 2026 3815 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we open up an honest and difficult conversation about how addiction can impact relationships, sometimes leading to separation or divorce. We don’t take sides or offer simple answers, because every situation is different. Instead, we focus on raising awareness about the real emotional weight addiction can carry, for individuals, partners, and families.We talk about
Episode 55: Choosing the Risks That Set You Free
Episode 55: Choosing the Risks That Set You Free Jan 26, 2026 2932 Send us Fan MailRecovery is not about eliminating risk. It is about choosing the right ones. In this episode, we explore redemptive risks, the intentional decisions that move us toward honesty, freedom, and growth. Some of these risks look like saying yes, to connection, vulnerability, rest, or help. Others look like saying a difficult no, to people, patterns, or opportunities that quietly threate
Episode 54: No Resolutions, Just Recovery
Episode 54: No Resolutions, Just Recovery Jan 4, 2026 4158 Send us Fan MailNew Year's resolutions promise change, but for many in addiction recovery, they often reinforce fear and a sense of failure. In this episode, we talk about why starting over every January doesn't work, and what does. Instead of chasing big resolutions, we focus on strengthening the routines that already support recovery. This is a practical, hopeful conversation about bui
Episode 53: Holiday Blues, Old Wounds, and Choosing Sobriety Anyway
Episode 53: Holiday Blues, Old Wounds, and Choosing Sobriety Anyway Dec 24, 2025 2581 Send us Fan Mail The holidays can be a difficult time for many people in recovery. In this solo episode, Sean speaks openly about the emotional weight, sadness, and mental health challenges that can surface during the holiday season—especially for those recovering from sexual compulsive behaviors. Drawing from my own experience, I explore why relapse risk and depression often increase this time of
Episode 52: If I'd Die for Them, Why Can't I Change for Them?
Episode 52: If I'd Die for Them, Why Can't I Change for Them? Dec 17, 2025 3505 Send us Fan MailOver a simple cup of coffee, Sean sits down with Dayne, Greg, and John for an honest, unfiltered conversation about courage, sacrifice, and the stories men tell themselves. Most men will say—without hesitation—that they would die for their family or take a bullet for the people they love. But when the question shifts to something quieter and far less dramatic—giving up porn or comp
Episode 51: Real Talk - Sexual Identity, Childhood Wounds, and Resilience
Episode 51: Real Talk - Sexual Identity, Childhood Wounds, and Resilience Nov 23, 2025 3697 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dayne and Sean sit down with Josh, whose journey through questions of identity, childhood trauma, and emotional struggle reflects the deep complexity many of us carry. Josh shares how he navigated pain, confusion, and shame while growing into a devoted husband and father, and what resilience has looked like at every stage of his healing. This conversation is an hon

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