Addiction can be challenging to wrap our head around. What is addiction? How did this happen? Why me? Robert Vander Meer is on the podcast today to discuss the image and behavior of a cyclone and how this metaphor is helpful in understanding how and why addiction shows up in our life.
Oct 27
484 - Why Do I Still Struggle With Porn? | Dr. Jake Porter
If you’ve ever felt a wave of temptation and thought, what is wrong with me, this conversation will change how you see your struggle.Nick Stumbo and Mike Maxwell talk with Dr. Jake Porter, founder of Daring Ventures and creator of Couple-Centered Recovery, and Dr. Windell Gill, a ... Show More
51m 13s
Oct 13
483 - Why White Knuckling Porn Recovery Fails
If you've ever been taught that your body is the problem, or looked in the mirror with shame and wondered how you could ever be free from porn, this conversation is for you.Nick Stumbo and Mike Maxwell talk with Dr. Christopher West, author, speaker, and co-founder of the Theolog ... Show More
52m 53s
Sep 29
482 - What We Can Learn From a Catholic Priest About Addiction
In this episode we sit down for a conversation with Archbishop Joseph Naumann. Together, we explore the cultural roots of pornography addiction, its impact on youth and marriages, and why the church must break its silence to offer real healing.Resources:Religious Alliance GET STA ... Show More
50m 50s
Oct 2023
257 | The LOOP of Addiction | My Pornography Recovery
<p>On today's episode, let's explore the cycle of addiction, what makes a habit bad, and how it hooks us into a self destructing pattern. I talk about my trials with the various addictions of my life, including pornography, and how one can break out of this uncontrollable loop. W ... Show More
35 m
May 2025
Rebuilding Lives Podcast, Episode 5 From Addiction to Sobriety: The Road Forward
Whether you've personally faced addiction, supported a loved one through their struggles, or simply want to better understand the complexities of recovery, this episode is for you. Together, we'll explore the emotional and practical challenges of breaking free from addiction, inc ... Show More
15m 39s