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Sex, Love, and AddictionAuthor: 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. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Sexuality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Part 2: Busting Sex and Intimacy Myths with Dr. Stephanie Covington and Dr. Vanessa Carlisle
Episode 146
Thursday, 18 December, 2025
Dr. Stephanie Covington and Dr. Vanessa Carlisle continue their conversation with Dr. Rob about awakening sexuality to create a healthy sexual identity, especially after betrayal or trauma. Their new book Awaken Your Sexuality: Seeking Connection and Intimacy After Addiction and Trauma offers a personalized process to learning about your own sexuality, regardless of experiences you have had in the past. TAKEAWAYS: [1:22] Vanessa’s perspective on sex workers. [6:29] If you love me, you wouldn’t do this. [10:13] Betrayed partners get to choose what they are going to do next. [13:40] Compartmentalizing addictive and betrayal behavior. [15:52] Creating a healthy sexual partnership. [19:36] The danger of comparing your sex life to porn. [22:42] Learning about intimacy from the queer community. [25:29] The shame of non-sexual but intimate couples. [27:31] Slow moving steps in healing from betrayal. [31:45] Faith-based sexuality. [35:36] Awakening your sexuality through a personalized process. RESOURCES: Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW Sex Addiction 101 Seeking Integrity Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment Partner Sexuality Survey Dr. Stephanie Covington Dr. Vanessa Carlisle Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. QUOTES: “It is a fallacy to believe that the people who love us will never hurt us.” “Betrayed partners get to choose what they’re going to do about the situation they're in.” “Do you want to be in a relationship with someone that you don’t respect?” “You can’t use porn as your sex teacher. You’ve got to use your own body.”
