What is the Betrayed Partner’s Responsibility in Rebuilding a Relationship?
In Episode 205, Mark and Steve tackle a VERY sensitive, but crucial topic. This episode comes in response to a porn/sex addict in...
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mbkastleman
- Nov 28
- 2 min
How to have a Healthy Couples Dialogue in Tackling Sexually Triggering Topics
In Episode 204, Mark & Steve take on what is often a very difficult topic for couples—talking openly, authentically and non-defensively...
mbkastleman
- Nov 21
- 1 min
How Can an Addict and Partner Stay “Safe” During Holiday Trips and Vacations?
In episode 203, Mark and Steve tackle an issue that is often extremely challenging for both the individual who is in recovery from...
mbkastleman
- Nov 14
- 1 min
I Have Been Betrayed by So Many Men! What Steps Can I Take Going Forward to NOT be Hurt Again?!
Episode 202 is in response to a deeply traumatic situation and heartfelt questions sent in by a PBSE listener. For over 40 years, this...
mbkastleman
- Nov 7
- 2 min
Why do Betrayed Partners Feel Unsafe? What does it take to Feel Safe Again & Why is this Critical?
In episode 201, Mark and Steve address a very genuine and vulnerable cry for help from a woman who was severely betrayed by her husband....
mbkastleman
- Oct 31
- 1 min
Episode 200!!! What Does it Mean to “Dare” in Your Relationship?
This is PBSE's 200th episode! We (Mark & Steve) want to express our deepest appreciation to all of our PBSE listeners in more than 185...
mbkastleman
- Oct 24
- 2 min
You Can Rewire Your Subconscious Mind—and Break Out of Porn/Sex Addiction!
In Episode 199, Steve is on the road traveling so Mark is flying solo on the PBSE podcast. Everyday we think, talk and act on...
mbkastleman
- Oct 17
- 2 min
SPECIAL EPISODE! For My Recovery & My Partner’s Healing—How Can I Stop “Scanning in Public”?
Episode 198 is a very special episode! You will notice that this episode is much longer than what is typical for PBSE. That's because...
mbkastleman
- Oct 10
- 1 min
Sick & Tired of the Roller Coaster Ride of Porn/Sex Addiction? Simple Tools to Start Breaking Free.
After years or decades of feeling stuck in the endless "addiction cycle," it can be easy to become weighed down in hopelessness and the...
mbkastleman
- Oct 3
- 2 min
My Spouse “Fooled” Me and Everyone in Our Family for Years! Now I Can’t Stand to Even Look at Him!
Episode 196 is in response to a very raw and painful situation shared by the spouse of a porn/sex addict. Here's what she had to say— "Hi...
mbkastleman
- Sep 26
- 2 min
What is the Difference Between “Codependence” and Authentic Feelings & Boundaries?
There is an old, antiquated psychology model that is unfortunately still referenced by too many people out there regarding how porn/sex...
mbkastleman
- Sep 19
- 2 min
How Can a Porn/Sex Addict in Recovery, most effectively project His Authenticity and Higher Self?
In Episode 194, Mark and Steve respond to what may be the most brief situation and question ever submitted to PBSE. It comes from a sex...
mbkastleman
- Sep 12
- 3 min
What is “His” Role and “Her” Role in Rebuilding Trust?
In Episode #193, Mark & Steve talk passionately about a super-crucial part of addiction recovery and betrayal trauma healing—rebuilding...
mbkastleman
- Sep 5
- 2 min
Should I Marry My Porn-Addicted Fiancé or Move On?
We KNOW this is a VERY intense episode title! We decided to tackle this topic because it was submitted by a PBSE listener who is engaged...
mbkastleman
- Aug 29
- 2 min
What Happens when Porn Use/Sex Addiction is Blamed on the so-called “Inadequacies” of a Partner?
In Episode 191, Mark and Steve take on what is an extremely difficult and painful topic for the partners of porn/sex addicts. This...
mbkastleman
- Aug 22
- 2 min
After Lying & Gaslighting, My Partner Won’t Believe Me! How Do I Show True Empathy & Rebuild Trust?
In Episode 190, Mark and Steve take on some excellent questions asked by a PBSE listener. He is in good, solid, active recovery from...
mbkastleman
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Boundaries, Trauma and “Long-Distance-Sex”–Where do We Go From Here?
In Episode 189, Mark and Steve answer three critical questions sent in by a PBSE listener who is trying to balance her own healing from...
mbkastleman
- Aug 8
- 2 min
Will Confronting my Addict’s "Acting-Out Partners" Help Me Heal?
Episode 188 addresses a PBSE Listener's painful situation and heart-felt, crucial questions: "Hi Mark and Steve, Firstly I want to thank...
mbkastleman
- Aug 1
- 1 min
What Place Does “Edging” Have or Not Have in Healthy Recovery and Healing a Relationship?
In Episode 187, Mark & Steve take on a topic and question from a PBSE listener that hasn't been specifically addressed on the podcast...
mbkastleman
- Jul 25
- 2 min
My Partner’s Definition of “What is Porn” is Different from Mine—We are at an Impasse—Now What?!
In episode 186, Mark & Steve address a very difficult and sensitive topic sent in to PBSE by the partner of an addict in recovery— "My...
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