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Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts PBSEAuthor: Steve Moore & Mark Kastleman
Two sex addicts in long-term successful recovery are ALSO world-class Counselors who specialize in porn and sex addiction recovery. Drawing on 40 years of combined personal and professional experience, Mark and Steve get RAW and REAL about HOW to overcome addiction, heal betrayal trauma and save your marriage. If you're struggling with addictionwe get it. Recovery is hard. We've been there. We'll help you take the fight to your addiction like never before. If you're married to an addictwe KNOW what it's like to nearly destroy a marriage! We'll help you understand the world of your husband's addiction and begin healing your betrayal trauma, regardless of what he decides to do. You don't have to stay stuck. You don't have to keep suffering. We've made all the mistakes so you don't have to. Take back your life. Take back your marriage. Let's do this together! This is the PBSE podcast. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Sexuality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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He Turned Me Into Porn . . . Now I Don't Want Sex at All—Is This Normal?!
Episode 327
Monday, 6 April, 2026
This episode (327) centers on a betrayed partner who, after uncovering her husband’s secret pornography use, finds herself increasingly sexually averse despite his apparent efforts toward recovery. Her experience is compounded by a history of childhood sexual trauma and objectification, making the betrayal not just painful, but deeply retraumatizing. When her husband admitted to mentally replacing her with pornographic images and even attempting to shape her into those fantasies, it reinforced a lifelong narrative of inadequacy and comparison. We make it clear that her reaction is not abnormal—it is a natural and protective trauma response from a nervous system that has learned to associate sexual intimacy with danger.We emphasize that while the addict’s recovery is essential, it is not the same as the partner’s healing. True healing for the betrayed partner requires consistent, long-term experiences of safety—not just effort or apologies. Any form of sexual pressure must be completely removed, allowing intimacy to be rebuilt from the ground up through non-sexual connection, emotional safety, and mutual respect. We also highlight the importance of the partner reclaiming her sense of self—developing body autonomy and recognizing her inherent worth independent of physical appearance or sexual performance, which are often distorted by both personal trauma and cultural messaging.Finally, we address the central question of whether sexual desire will return. While it often can, we stress that it cannot be forced or expected. Desire is the byproduct of restored safety, trust, and emotional connection, and it emerges gradually when those elements are consistently present. We also encourage both partners to consider broader relational dynamics, including boundaries, empowerment, and collaboration in daily life, not just in the sexual realm. Healing is possible, but it requires patience, intentionality, and a complete shift away from entitlement toward genuine, mutual, and safe connection.For a full transcript of this podcast in article format, go to: He Turned Me Into Porn ... Now I Don't Want Sex at All—Is This Normal?!Learn more about Mark and Steve's revolutionary online porn/sexual addiction recovery and betrayal trauma healing program at—daretoconnectnow.comFind out more about Steve Moore at: Ascension CounselingLearn more about Mark Kastleman at: Reclaim Counseling Services
