I hear a lot of out-of-the-ordinary things as a trauma and addiction coach. As a recovering addict and someone who worked through a lot of trauma, my story has its share of drama. No shame and no judgment, but there are so many people who have been through worse than me. Disturbingly worse. The people…
Continue reading ➞ Horror Stories: Marriage Counseling is not Addiction Counseling
I go back and forth on the concept of being "recovered." Since April 1, 2014, I have not had a drink. About 10 days earlier, on March 20, I used porn for the last time. If I'm now at a spot where I don't feel the pull toward either and can easily stay away, am…
Continue reading ➞ Trigger This: Tackling One of My Final Fears This Weekend
Apparently, I chose the right time to enter the world of trauma coaching. Sure, if you're on social media it often feels like there are more coaches than potential clients, but I think many people are having a very personal reaction to the pandemic. Upon examining their lives, many are recognizing that they want to…
Continue reading ➞ Trauma Coaching Will Help Redefine Your Future
Like being an addict, I never planned on coaching until I was in it. People who read one of my books, heard an interview I gave, or stumbled upon the website would reach out. Whether it’s my compassionate heart, fear of saying no, or messiah complex, I’d try my best. A couple years ago, I…
Continue reading ➞ My Journey Into the Heart of Therapeutic Coaching
I'm not a scientist and explaining pornography addiction is sometimes an area I get tripped up. I don't want to talk above people, but I don't want to talk down to them. Even when I'm on a podcast where I can't see the host's face, I know it's probably glazing over when I bring up…
Continue reading ➞ Pornography Addiction Better Than I Can Ever Explain It
