Sex, Love, and Addiction

Author: Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW

On Sex, Love, and Addiction, Dr. Rob Weiss, sex therapist and author of a dozen books on sex and relationship healing, interviews global experts like Drs. Sue Johnson, Harville Hendrix, Dr. Stan Tatkin, and Helen Fisher, Dr. Kenneth Adams among others. This podcast features robust discussions focused on healing from chronic infidelity, cheating, porn, and sex addiction, along with the pain of relationship betrayal. Dr. Rob is Chief Clinical Officer for Seeking integrity Treatment Centers. He is a 30-year licensed therapist, a Ph.D. sexologist, and author Sex Addiction 101, Prodependence, and Out of the Doghouse, among other books. This podcast is dedicated to bringing information, advice, and direction from experts around the world to those seeking answers to some of lifes most challenging questions.
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Part 2: The Power of a Witness with Dr. Johanna O’Flaherty
Episode 130
Thursday, 15 May, 2025

Dr. Rob and Dr. Johanna O’Flaherty consider the role of a therapist as a witness – one that supports with empathy and compassion. They share the questions to ask a therapist before the first session, and how to identify the right trauma therapist that will lead you to recovery and healing. Healing is meant to happen in communities, and together Dr. Rob and O’Flaherty inspire and encourage listeners to connect with those that can be a witness to healing. TAKEAWAYS: [1:25] The place for empathy and compassion. [3:25] Finding the right trauma therapist. [5:10] Questions to ask therapists before the first session. [8:25] A good therapist is the first medicine in healing. [11:53] Dr. O’Flaherty’s book Flight with Weighted Wings. [15:45] Healing happens in community. [19:29] Connecting with Dr. O’Flaherty. RESOURCES: Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW Sex Addiction 101 Seeking Integrity Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment Partner Sexuality Survey Johanna O’Flaherty Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. QUOTES: “If you have wounded me, it may not be my job initially to have empathy for you.” “How do you feel when you sit with a therapist?” “The best therapy is not about the work, it’s about the relationship.” “Healing happens in community.”