Ted Izydor
Ted Izydor
Episode 26 - Staci Sprout - Sex & Relationship Addiction
Episode 26 - Staci Sprout - Sex & Relationship Addiction
Episode 26 - Staci Sprout - Sex & Relationship Addiction
Saturday 6th October 2018
Staci Sprout joins Ted Izydor on 'Full Potential, Now!' to discuss sex and love addiction, brain impacts, and recovery honesty.
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Get the buttons here!Sex and Love Addiction: A Conversation with Staci Sprout
So I think, if I think of the recovery principle of honesty, it is to be discerning about what you're doing in the culture of community, so that that piece is important to me for people in recovery, so that they don't get into a situation that is hyper stimulating sexually, incredibly low intimacy, low heart connection and actually exploitive because now they're joining in money for sex, that those are areas of concern for me.
What happens when our most intimate relationships become tangled with addiction? In this episode of 'Full Potential, Now!', host Ted Izydor sits down with Staci Sprout, a seasoned sex addiction therapist and author, to untangle the complexities of sex and love addiction. Staci breaks down the different levels of sex addiction, explaining how it ranges from mild to severe, and why it can be so tricky to tell what’s healthy and what’s not in our sexual behaviors.
She dives into how addiction hijacks the brain’s reward system, making it difficult to find genuine intimacy and connection. Drawing from her extensive experience with clients, Staci highlights the damaging effects of hyper-stimulating sexual experiences and the emotional void they often leave behind. Her candid discussion touches on the importance of honesty and self-awareness in recovery, especially within our often confusing cultural landscape around sex.
If you’ve ever wondered about the fine line between love and addiction, or how to navigate your own or a loved one's struggles with sexual behavior, this episode offers valuable insights. Staci encourages listeners to set clear boundaries and be discerning about their sexual choices to avoid further trauma. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that’s both enlightening and empowering.