Episode 56: Addiction and Breakup - The Conversation We Avoid

Episode 56: Addiction and Breakup - The Conversation We Avoid

Author: Sean and Dayne March 27, 2026 Duration: 1:03:35
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we open up an honest and difficult conversation about how addiction can impact relationships, sometimes leading to separation or divorce. We don’t take sides or offer simple answers, because every situation is different. Instead, we focus on raising awareness about the real emotional weight addiction can carry, for individuals, partners, and families. We talk about the fear of losing a relationship, the mental and emotional toll it creates, and the ripple eff...

Hosts Sean and Dayne guide Beyond Sexual Brokenness-Real Time Stories of Recovery with a grounded, compassionate focus. This isn't a theoretical discussion from the sidelines; it's a series of frank conversations anchored in the ongoing, lived experience of moving beyond compulsive behaviors with porn and sexual addiction. You'll hear directly from people navigating their recovery, sharing what's working, what isn't, and the personal lessons surfacing in real time. The dialogue covers practical tools and programs, but always circles back to the human element-the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and the gradual rebuilding of a healthier self. By prioritizing the practitioner's point of view over purely clinical advice, this podcast creates a rare space for authentic connection and understanding. Tune in for honest accounts that demystify the process and underscore that healing, while challenging, is a tangible path forward. Each story adds a layer of collective insight, making this series a valuable companion for anyone seeking a relatable and hopeful perspective on their own journey.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Episode 41: Receiving Beauty Without the Chase [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:31
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, John and I explore the idea of rescuing beauty inspired by John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart—but we take it further. We talk about how beauty isn’t just found in a woman or romance but in th…
Episode 39: More Than Sobriety - A Man’s Journey Back to His Heart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:40
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore Wild at Heart by John Eldredge and its powerful vision of masculinity—that every man longs for a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue. These themes re…
Episode 37: The Gift of Truth: How Accountability Transforms Recovery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:19
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sean is joined by John to dive into one of the most essential—and difficult—aspects of recovery: learning to give and receive the truth. We explore what real accountability looks like, h…
Episode 36: When the Past Still Hurts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:46
Send us Fan Mail Our unwanted behaviors don’t come from nowhere. In this episode, Sean and Dayne unpack how childhood wounds, emotional neglect, abuse, and unmet needs lay the groundwork for compulsive sexual behavior an…
Episode 35 - Why No Amount of Porn Is Okay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:16
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sean and Dayne go deeper into a hard but necessary truth: there’s no such thing as “safe” porn—because porn isn’t just videos or websites. For those in recovery, porn includes anything t…
Episode 34: Hijacked by Pleasure: The Dopamine Trap of Addiction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:38
Send us Fan Mail In this raw and honest episode, Sean is joined by guest co-host John to dive deep into the war raging inside the addicted brain — a war fueled by hijacked dopamine pathways. Drawing from Dopamine Nation…
Episode 33: The Lie of Novelty! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:38
Send us Fan Mail In this raw and emotionally charged episode of Beyond Sexual Brokenness, Sean and Dayne dive deep into the dark spiral of the novelty effect of porn—how the pursuit of something “new” quickly becomes a t…
Episode 32: Does an Addict Have Integrity? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:11
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Beyond Sexual Brokenness, Sean and Dayne dive deep into a tough but crucial question: Does an addict have integrity? Joined by their accountability brother Gaines, they wrestle with th…