Can separation actually help heal a marriage after sex addiction, porn addiction, or betrayal trauma?

In this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller, Randy Evert, and Debbie Laaser explore the concept of redemptive separation—a powerful, intentional step that can create space for healing, restore emotional safety, and support true marriage recovery.

If your relationship feels stuck in cycles of conflict, pain, or disconnection, this conversation offers hope and clarity on how separation—when done well—can lead to posttraumatic growth and a stronger future together.

Learn when separation helps, when it hurts, and how to avoid a “lukewarm separation” that leads nowhere.

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Do you know your ritual before acting out?

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation on powerlessness, Dr. Mark Laaser explores the role of rituals, fantasies, and unmet needs in the cycle of sex addiction and porn addiction. Learn how the space between temptation and action is shaped—and how identifying underlying emotional needs can lead to real healing.

This episode offers practical insight for those navigating betrayal trauma, marriage recovery, and the journey toward posttraumatic growth. Discover how bringing hidden struggles into the light and developing healthy ways to meet core needs can break the cycle and create lasting transformation

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What if your fantasies aren’t the problem—but a message pointing to deeper, unmet desires of the heart?

In this week's podcast, listen to Dr. Mark Laaser as he discusses understanding your story, examining early experiences, and how engaging your thoughts with curiosity can lead to healing—not shame. This conversation offers hope for those navigating betrayal trauma, marriage recovery, and the path toward posttraumatic growth.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of behavior or wondered why change feels so difficult, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and take the next right step toward freedom.

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How well do you know the sex addiction cycle?

In this powerful episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Mark Laaser unpacks the sex addiction cycle, revealing how shame, coping, and core beliefs drive patterns of sex addiction and porn addiction.

Discover how preoccupation, ritual, and acting out behaviors are fueled by deeper wounds—and why breaking the cycle requires more than just stopping behavior. This conversation offers hope for both men struggling with addiction and partners healing from betrayal trauma, pointing toward lasting marriage recovery and posttraumatic growth.

👉 Learn how to identify your patterns, understand your triggers, and begin the journey toward healing and freedom.

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What should couples do before a full disclosure in sex addiction recovery? In this episode, we explore why safety must come first—especially in the early days of discovery after sex addiction or porn addiction.

When betrayal trauma is fresh, emotions are intense, conversations feel endless, and both partners can feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. While full disclosure is an important step in marriage recovery, rushing into it without proper preparation can actually cause more harm than healing.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• Why waiting for full disclosure can be a wise and necessary step
• How to create emotional and relational safety first
• The impact of unmanaged information on the betrayed partner
• Why choice and agency are critical in healing from betrayal trauma
• What the early days of recovery often look like for couples

If you are navigating sex addiction, porn addiction, or betrayal trauma, this episode offers practical guidance and hope. Healing is possible—and when safety is prioritized, couples can begin moving toward posttraumatic growth together.

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After the discovery of sex addiction or pornography addiction, couples often face difficult questions from friends, family, and their community. How much should you share? What boundaries are healthy? And how do you protect your relationship while you are still healing from betrayal trauma?

In this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Greg Miller is joined by Clinical Director Jim and Rebecca Dekkers to discuss how couples can navigate relational requests during the early days of discovery. They explore practical ways to set healthy boundaries, communicate honestly without oversharing, and protect the recovery process while rebuilding trust.

Whether you are a couple walking through the pain of betrayal or someone supporting a loved one in sex addiction recovery, this conversation offers helpful guidance for navigating relationships while prioritizing healing and growth.

Topics discussed in this episode include:
• Sex addiction and porn addiction recovery
• Betrayal trauma and relational boundaries
• What to share with friends and family after discovery
• Protecting your healing process as a couple
• Rebuilding trust and moving toward posttraumatic growth

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Why are we drawn toward behaviors we don’t truly want?

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Greg Miller sits down with author and therapist Jay Stringer, known for his groundbreaking work on unwanted sexual behavior and sexual addiction. Together they explore one of the most important principles in recovery: curiosity.

Rather than simply trying to stop behaviors like porn addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, or sexual acting out, this conversation invites a deeper question:

“Why do I do what I do?”

Jay Stringer shares how our fantasies, attractions, and behaviors are often messengers pointing to deeper stories, wounds, and unmet needs. When we approach these patterns with curiosity rather than shame, we begin to uncover the underlying narratives that shape our lives.

This conversation offers hope for those struggling with sex addiction, pornography addiction, or unwanted sexual behaviors, as well as partners navigating betrayal trauma. True transformation doesn’t come from suppression—it comes from understanding.

Recovery begins when we become curious about our story.

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Running to Recovery: What Training for a Marathon Teaches Us About Healing

What does training for a marathon have to do with recovery?

More than you might think.

In this episode of the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Greg Miller and Jim Farm explore the powerful parallels between long-distance running and the journey of recovery. From starting where you are, to building strength over time, to leaning into community when you don’t feel motivated—recovery, like running, is not about perfection. It’s about commitment.

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