Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
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Sex and Recovery: Telling the Truth Together
Sex and Recovery: Telling the Truth Together
Sex and Recovery: Telling the Truth Together
Thursday 14th October 2021
Discover how honesty and self-examination can transform sex and intimacy in recovery with insights from Jennifer Matesa on 'Recovery Road'.
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Healing Relationships
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We're invited to approach sex and intimacy with courageous self-examination and humble honesty. Healing the harms of our past extends to the most private parts of our lives. Doing this work will help our relationships in every arena.
Sex and recovery might seem like an odd pair, but Jennifer Matesa shows us how they can go hand in hand. In this episode of 'Recovery Road', host William C Moyers chats with Matesa about her book, *Sex in Recovery: A Meeting Between the Covers*. Matesa believes that the principles we use in recovery—like honesty and self-examination—are just as crucial in the bedroom as they are in any support group meeting.
She encourages us to approach sex and intimacy with the same courage and humility we bring to our recovery journey. This episode dives into how these principles can help us heal past traumas, navigate new relationships, and even improve existing ones without the crutch of substances. You'll hear personal stories from people like Maggie, who learned to be honest with herself and her partner, and Gabriel, who uses ashtanga yoga to connect more deeply with himself.
The episode wraps up with some thought-provoking questions to reflect on your own attitudes towards sex and intimacy. If you're on a recovery journey and looking to build healthier, more honest relationships, this episode is a must-listen.