The Next Step with Brad and Jay

12 Steps to Change

The Next Step with Brad and Jay

  • The next step pod 5.5- Confession--->ask the addict with a love and sex addict

The next step pod 5.5- Confession--->ask the addict with a love and sex addict

Sunday 23rd September 2018

Discover a love and sex addict's powerful journey to recovery through confession, treatment, and support on the Next Step podcast.
107 minutes
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12 Steps to Change
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The Next Step with Brad and Jay
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Confession's Role in Recovery: A Love and Sex Addict's Journey

For me, my sobriety is anything, dude, like any, if I download Snapchat again and start hitting up girls, that's a relapse.
Ever wondered how confession can play a crucial role in the recovery process? In this episode of the Next Step podcast, Brad and Jay sit down with Ryan, who openly identifies as a sex and love addict. Ryan doesn't shy away from sharing his personal battles, shedding light on the challenges he faced while seeking help and the transformative power of confession in his path to sobriety.
Ryan's candid account highlights the importance of being honest with oneself and loved ones about addiction. He shares how even seemingly minor slip-ups, like downloading Snapchat and reaching out to girls, can signify a relapse, emphasizing the need for constant vigilance. The episode also explores the pivotal role of support from loved ones. Ryan credits his wife for her tough love and unwavering guidance, which were instrumental in keeping him on track. Spirituality is another significant theme in Ryan's story.
He discusses how finding meaning and purpose beyond addiction has been vital to his recovery. If you're grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode offers invaluable insights and hope.