Jonathan Sylvester
Jonathan Sylvester
It's Not About The Sex with Andrew Susskind
It's Not About The Sex with Andrew Susskind
It's Not About The Sex with Andrew Susskind
Monday 30th March 2020
Andrew Susskind shares his journey from sex addiction to intimacy, highlighting trauma's role in recovery on 'Sober Nation FM'.
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Get the buttons here!Andrew Susskind: Healing from Sex Addiction and Finding True Intimacy
The thoughts are obsessive, the behaviors are compulsive, and the consequences are devastating.
What happens when the search for validation spirals out of control? In this compelling episode of 'Sober Nation FM', host Jonathan Sylvester sits down with Andrew Susskind, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Group Psychotherapist, to unpack his journey through sex addiction and recovery. Andrew's story is one of loneliness and a desperate need for validation that led to compulsive sexual behavior, resulting in serious consequences like contracting sexually transmitted diseases. But his tale doesn't end there.
Andrew's path to recovery began with a 12 Step program, which helped him start healing from the ground up. He highlights three main signs of out-of-control sexual behavior: obsessive thoughts, an inability to stop despite wanting to, and escalating consequences. Through his professional and personal experiences, Andrew delves into the deep connection between trauma and addiction, emphasizing the crucial role of vulnerability and intimacy in the recovery process. His insights offer hope and compassion for anyone grappling with similar struggles.
Whether you're dealing with sex addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and heartfelt moments.