Podcasts by Breaking the Silence

Breaking the Silence

This podcast and community breaks the silence, shame, and fear that often surrounds sexuality, unwanted pornography use, and betrayal trauma and helps you embrace your God-given sexuality with courage compassion and connection. People just like you share their stories of recovery and forgiveness and experts teach principles, share insights, and provide real tools to help you rebuild trust and develop healthy sexuality. Ask your questions anonymously and expert therapist, Rachel Denton, will answer them and discuss practical tools to help and gain insight as to how ecclesiastical leaders can play an effective and powerful role in your healing. Join Crishelle Simons as she breaks the silence and together we can create a culture of courage, compassion, and connection.

This podcast is brought to you by Reach 10. Reach 10 is a non-profit with a mission to educate and help young adults overcome the effects of pornography and betrayal trauma and create healthy relationships with themselves and others.

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Sex Ed Redefined: Embracing Our Bodies, Enhancing Our Faith with Bonnie Young [2.14] from 2023-11-08T04:00

In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of human sexuality and its intersection with divine grace. We explore the complexities of chastity, marriage, and the continuous journey towards unde...

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Infinite Grace: Finding Worthiness in Christ's Love with Alan Larsen [2.13] from 2023-10-25T04:00

In this episode, we delve deep into the heart of faith, exploring the transformative power of Christ's love and the journey to find worthiness. Hear personal stories of redemption, struggles wit...

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Ask a Therapist Series | Breaking the Cycle: Tools for Meaningful Change [2.12] from 2023-10-18T04:00

Are you caught in a cycle, repeating the same mistakes that are affecting your personal growth and the quality of your relationships? In this enlightening episode, Rachel and Crishelle unveil th...

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Intimacy Amplified: Building Trust and Connection with Tammy Hill [2.11] from 2023-10-04T04:00

In this riveting episode of "Breaking the Silence", join Crishelle as she engages in a heart-to-heart with the insightful Tammy Hill, diving deep into the realms of trust, intimacy, and the resi...

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Ecclesiastical Leader Series: What is the Role of the Bishop and What is My Role in Healing and Changing? [2.10] from 2023-09-27T04:00

Listen to learn what your role and what the bishop’s role is in helping you heal and change. Learn how to draw nearer to the Savior by meeting with your bishop and in all your interactions in yo...

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Ask a Therapist Series: Should I Stay or Should I Go? [2.9] from 2023-09-20T04:00

If you are dating someone that is currently struggling with pornography but is taking the steps to recover, is there hope? Should I stay in the relationship? Should I run? If we were to get marr...

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Creating a Marriage Worth Having with Dan Purcell [2.8] from 2023-09-13T04:00

Listen to learn how to create a marriage worth having through greater intimacy and fantastic sex. You and your spouse deserve it and can have it. Dan shares his story and principles that will he...

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Overcoming the Shame of Being a Young Woman Struggling with Porn with Madi Davis [2.7] from 2023-08-30T04:00

Shame can be demoralizing and keep someone stuck thinking they will never be lovable or worthy ever again. Madi shares her story in how she overcame the shame of being a young woman struggling w...

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Ask a Therapist Series: How to show our partner our progress in recovery? [2.6] from 2023-08-09T04:00

Allowing someone to see all the parts of you can be the scariest thing someone ever does. It is often human tendency to want to prove they are worthy or require someone to show evidence to feel ...

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Ecclesiastical Leader Series: Why meet with a bishop? with Doug Kleven [2.5] from 2023-07-26T04:00

When someone needs help, who do they turn to? Listen to find out how a bishop can help in your healing journey. Maybe it is obvious help is needed or you are coasting wondering what the next ste...

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Finding Harmony in Faith, Values, and Sexuality with Carlie Palmer-Webb [2.4] from 2023-07-12T04:00

We brought Carlie, the Christian Sex Educator, back this season to break down the gaps that keep our faith, values, and sexuality from living together in harmony. Whether someone has suppressed ...

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Ask a Therapist Series: What are some good examples of boundaries and consequences if they are broken? [2.3] from 2023-06-21T04:00

Listen to learn how boundaries can bring greater connection, peace, and belonging in your relationships. Rachel Denton, our expert therapist, answers this question submitted by a listener and gi...

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Breaking Free of Isolation with Chandler Rogers [2.2] from 2023-06-07T04:00

Do you feel isolated and alone in your struggle and hurt? Chandler shares his story about breaking free of the isolation that his struggle with pornography created and how he found the courage t...

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Breaking the Silence: Back in Action from 2023-05-18T04:00

Breaking the Silence is back! Join Crishelle Simons as she gives an overview of new changes in Breaking the Silence and shares how this podcast is going to help you break free of the shame, sile...

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Keep Breaking the Silence: 5 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned from Young Adults with Vauna [82] from 2021-09-30T20:59:52

How can you join the cause of turning a weapon of destruction into a tool for transformation? This is our last episode of Breaking the Silence, but just the beginning for you to contribute to a ...

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Celebrating Breaking the Silence with Creed, Crishelle, and Bentlee [81] from 2021-09-14T04:00

Listen along as the hosts, Creed and Crishelle, and our social media specialist, Bentlee, remember their favorite episodes of Breaking the Silence. They also share some of the lessons they learn...

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Spiritual and Emotional Fitness in Recovery with Sathiya Sam [80] from 2021-08-31T04:00

While most tackle porn recovery with behavioral solutions, both scripture and science show that true recovery must address the underlying issues of the heart. Our guest, Sathiya Sam teaches that...

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The Pillars of Healthy Sexuality with Carlie Palmer-Webb [79] from 2021-08-17T04:00

You're going to love this discussion of healthy sexuality and the harm of pornography with Carlie Palmer-Webb, the Christian Sex Educator. Listen in to learn about the pillars of healthy sexuali...

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How to Mindfully Manage Urges with Sara Brewer [78] from 2021-08-03T04:00

Whether dealing with a desire to view pornography, or other urges like eating or scrolling social media, Sara Brewer offers a mindful approach to managing them. Sara is a  certified life coach w...

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How I Talked About Pornography and Lived Through It with Mackenzie Preza [77] from 2021-07-20T04:00

Because of the stigma behind women and their sexuality, talking about pornography issues can be even more difficult. We feel like we'll die if we tell anyone we have a problem with pornography. ...

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Courage, Compassion, and Connection: The Antidote to Shame and Silence [76] from 2021-07-06T04:00

This time we're switching roles! You'll hear from Creed and Crishelle, our young adults hosts, talk about their own stories of breaking the silence around shame, pornography, family struggles, a...

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Repentance on the Path to Recovery with Hayden&Savannah Paul [75] from 2021-06-22T04:00

When someone with a religious background is working through recovery from pornography, they may also be working through the repentance process. Hayden and Savannah Paul have seen the power of re...

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Life Beyond Recovery: How Can We Look Forward to the Future? With Taylor Chambers [74] from 2021-06-08T04:00

When we’re in the thick of recovery, it’s hard to see past the difficulties and imagine a bright future. It does get easier! Taylor Chambers says deciding what we want to do with our freedom is ...

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Turning from Porn to Love and Service: 3 Tips from a Teen with Smith Alley [73] from 2021-05-25T04:00

Smith Alley became addicted to pornography even before he was a teenager. Then his world turned upside down one day and he chose to begin a journey to recovery from pornography. As he turned fro...

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The Un-Alone Club: One Student Creating a Healing Community With Emi Bass [72] from 2021-05-11T04:00

Being a student is hard, especially when feeling alienated because of a struggle with pornography. Or maybe feeling confused about how to help a friend entrenched in this problem. Emi Bass wante...

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Betrayal Trauma in Dating Relationships: Is It a Thing? With Kaylee Dunn [71] from 2021-05-04T04:00

You’ve probably heard about betrayal trauma in marriage, but this time we’re talking about how it shows up in dating relationships and what to do about it. Therapist Kaylee Dunn wants people to ...

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Therapy 101: How Can a Therapist Help You Make Progress? With Rachel Denton [70] from 2021-04-27T04:00

If we’re wondering whether we need to go to a therapist, it’s probably the time to make the jump! Rachel Denton suggests that when you do decide to start searching for the right therapist for yo...

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Check-Ins: How Can They Help Your Relationship? Rhyll&Steven Croshaw [69] from 2021-04-20T04:00

How can you keep a close relationship with your partner? It’s as simple as A-E-I-O-U! Using a check-in based on the vowels, Rhyll and Steven Croshaw communicate every night about how they are do...

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Sponsor/Sponsee Relationships: What Makes a Good One? with Steven Croshaw [68] from 2021-04-13T04:00

A sponsor is someone who can share their own experience of recovery through the 12 Steps and can offer hope, encouragement, accountability, and feedback. If someone knows about good sponsor rela...

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A Partner’s Pornography Use: How to Deal With Judgment from Others - With Rhyll Crowshaw [67] from 2021-04-06T04:00

It’s no secret. Shame often follows pornography even if you aren’t the user, especially in relationships. What are people thinking? Rhyll Crowshaw experienced this when her husband came to her w...

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Hiding: Are We All Fueling the Problem of Pornography? With Brigham Elton [66] from 2021-03-30T04:00

Talking about pornography and sex can be awkward, shameful, and even scary. In fact, many of us were taught that the best way to deal with it was to avoid the subject completely. So it’s not onl...

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Why Do Kids Hire Porn? With Kristen Jenson [65] from 2021-03-23T04:00

Kids hire pornography for a variety of jobs to help them grow up, and the surprising thing is it makes sense. Creed and Crishelle talk with Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures a...

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Screen Culture: How Can Young Adults Live with Integrity in a Media-Saturated World? With Jason and Lisa Frost [64] from 2021-03-16T04:00

It’s easy to get sucked into your phone, tv shows, or video games and forget who you are and what you really want out of life. Jason and Lisa Frost, young authors of a new book, talk with Creed ...

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EMDR Therapy: How Can It Help with Overcoming Pornography? with Amanda Christenson [63] from 2021-03-09T04:00

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a fascinating and effective therapy treatment that shifts stored memories and helps people not be so triggered by past trauma. It relieves emo...

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Pornography Problems in Marriage: Is Compassion Possible? With Zachary and Darcy Spafford [62] from 2021-03-01T21:00

We all want to have connection in our marriage, especially when we struggle. Zach and Darcy Spafford discuss how to pause and step back to connect when pornography comes in between them. They al...

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It’s Not About Me: How Can Someone Get Their Life Back When Their Spouse Struggles with Pornography? with Darcy Spafford [61] from 2021-02-22T21:00

Watching a spouse work through recovery can be tough. Darcy Spafford experienced this when her husband, Zach, struggled with pornography. She shares how she separated herself from his actions an...

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How Can We Use Agency to Help Us in Recovery? With Zachary Spafford [60] from 2021-02-15T21:00

When struggling with something as difficult as pornography, it can be easy to feel like you no longer have a choice in your actions. But coach Zachary Spafford says taking responsibility for you...

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How Can I Take Charge of My Sex Education? With Lucy Ferguson [59] from 2021-02-08T21:00

Many young adults didn’t grow up with sexuality as a frequent topic in their homes. Join Creed and Crishelle as they chat with Lucy Ferguson about their lack of sex education as youth and how to...

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Why Are Passion Projects So Powerful for Recovery? with Weston Smith and Spencer Buswell [58] from 2021-02-01T16:33

Pornography involves a lot of inward thinking and selfishness. One way to get out of that is to serve others and focus on creating rather than consuming. Finding something positive to do besides...

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What Does it Mean to Invest in Each Other’s Success Through Community? with Weston Smith and Spencer Buswell [57] from 2021-01-26T04:00

A struggle with pornography is difficult enough, and facing it alone isn’t helpful. It takes extreme vulnerability to open up with the truth about your life, but it's so worth it when you find a...

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What Would You Tell Your 18-Year-Old Self? and More Wisdom from Creed and Crishelle [56] from 2021-01-19T04:00

We flipped roles and put Creed and Crishelle in the guest seats! Hear what they think is the best part of doing the podcast - and what's the hardest part. What do they want every young adult to ...

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What are You Afraid to Hear When You Ask About Pornography? With Stephen and Bentlee Edgington [55] from 2021-01-12T04:00

Hear the rest of the story! This is part 2 of Stephen and Bentlee Edgington’s interview in episode 54. Bentlee shares how she had the courage to ask the question about pornography and what she w...

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How Can Relationships Progress after Talking about Pornography? With Stephen and Bentlee Edgington [54] from 2021-01-05T04:00

After a couple has their first discussion about pornography - now what? In Part 1 of this conversation, Creed and Crishelle hear Stephen and Bentlee’s story about first talking this issue in the...

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Why Don’t Relapses Mean Someone is Starting Over in Recovery? With Geoff Steurer [53] from 2020-12-22T04:00

Slip-ups happen when someone views pornography even though they are trying to quit. That comes with a lot of different emotions, from shame to discouragement. Geoff Steurer, a marriage and famil...

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How Can I Learn to Communicate About Sex? With Amanda Louder [52] from 2020-12-15T17:44:28

As a certified sex coach, Amanda Louder teaches clients all day about how to have better sexual health, and as a mom she has experience teaching her children about topics surrounding sex. Creed ...

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Can I Find Peace as My Partner Finds Recovery from Pornography Use? With Bree Swaner [51] from 2020-12-08T04:00

Being in a relationship with someone who is struggling with pornography is not easy. That’s why when Bree Swaner found herself in that situation, she worked to create a support system for hersel...

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How Can Sharing My Story About Pornography Help Others? with Stephen Edgington [50] from 2020-12-01T04:00

The stigma that comes with a struggle with pornography often prevents people from sharing their story. The problem is, this often leads to someone feeling alone in their situation. Creed and Cri...

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How Can Therapy Help Someone Overcome Pornography? with Cassandra Hulse [49] from 2020-11-24T04:00

Seeking therapy can be kind of scary! Worry about the cost, concern about what others may think, or being afraid to talk about our personal problems could keep someone from reaching out for prof...

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How Does the Men of Moroni Program Help with Recovery? with Josh Otani [48] from 2020-11-17T04:00

Finding the right program is essential when recovering from pornography use. Knowing what is available can help you suggest resources to help friends and family. Josh Otani has been working with...

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Can Understanding Betrayal Trauma Help Me Be More Supportive? with Lauren Hunter [47] from 2020-11-10T04:00

When you’re in a relationship with someone struggling with pornography, you may feel disconnected and hurt. This week, Creed and Crishelle talk with Lauren Hunter about how important it is to se...

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How Can the Fortify App Help With Recovery from Pornography? with Clay Olsen [46] from 2020-11-03T04:00

Online resources for those struggling with pornography have some benefits, such as anonymity and being available to help at any time. This week, Crishelle and Creed talk with Clay Olsen (co-foun...

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Is Addiction a Life Sentence? with Cassandra Hulse [45] from 2020-10-27T04:00

For each person struggling with pornography, the journey is individual and difficult in its own way. So how does someone know when to call themself an “addict”? Creed and Crishelle talk with Cas...

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How Does What I Truly Want in Relationships Guide My View of Sexuality? With Nathan Leonhardt [44] from 2020-10-20T04:00

Media definitely has the potential to shape our understanding of sexuality - what we should think and how we should act. For people who have a long-term vision that involves a more holistic appr...

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How Can Mindfulness Help Me Control My Thoughts Surrounding Pornography? with Ty Mansfield [43] from 2020-10-13T05:00

Thoughts often seem to pop up all on their own, which can feel discouraging when one is trying to overcome pornography. Mindfulness can help change that. In this episode, Creed and Crishelle tal...

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How Can Mindfulness Help Me Approach Sexuality with Less Judgment? With Ty Mansfield [42] from 2020-10-06T04:00

With all the distractions there are in the world, learning to sit still and observe our own emotions and bodies can be quite difficult. In this episode, Creed and Crishelle talk with therapist T...

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Should I Be Dating if I’m Struggling with Pornography? With Brandon Fielding [41] from 2020-09-30T14:01:34

Dating while struggling with pornography sometimes feels like a complete no go. But Brandon Fielding is a young therapist who shares how to know if you should go for it! Creed and Crishelle talk...

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How Can Learning About Healthy Sexuality Increase My Confidence? with Ellyse Winward [40] from 2020-09-22T04:00

Becoming more aware of both the physical and emotional aspects of your body is an important part of healthy sexuality. Creed and Crishelle talk with Ellyse Winward to learn how she continues to ...

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How Can Pornography Be Both a Problem and a Symptom? with Dr. Adam Moore [39] from 2020-09-15T04:00

When searching for a solution to overcome pornography, try looking at the big picture and expect the process to take time. Creed and Crishelle explore this idea with Dr. Adam Moore as they discu...

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How Can Self Compassion Help Me Break the Shame Cycle? with Anthony Ennis [38] from 2020-09-08T04:00

Combating your inner critic while overcoming pornography can be tough. That’s why Creed and Crishelle talked with Anthony Ennis this week on learning to love yourself so you can feel empowered t...

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How Can I Forgive My Parents for Being Weird About Sex and Pornography? with Vauna Davis [37] from 2020-09-01T04:00

No one is perfect. Not even our parents. And that is a great thing to remember when you evaluate the sex education your parents passed onto you. This week, Creed and Crishelle talk with Vauna Da...

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How Can We Establish Accountability in Our Marriage? with Zachary and Rachel Andrews [37] from 2020-08-25T04:00

Following through on commitments and holding yourself accountable to your partner is an important part of a trusting marriage. This week, Creed and Crishelle continue their conversation with Zac...

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How Can We Build Trust in a Relationship That Is Affected by Pornography? with Zachary and Rachel Andrews [35] from 2020-08-18T05:00

Trust is essential in a relationship, whether you are first getting to know each other or have committed to be together forever. Creed and Crishelle talk with Zachary and Rachel Andrews about ho...

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When is Someone Overcoming Pornography Ready to Be in a Relationship? with Karen Broadhead [34] from 2020-08-11T04:00

Have you wondered how to approach the subject of pornography at the beginning of a romantic relationship? In part 2 of this conversation, Creed and Crischelle talk with Karen Broadhead about how...

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How to Support Someone Recovering from Pornography with Karen Broadhead [33] from 2020-08-04T04:00

Whether you’re the one supporting someone recovering from a pornography addiction, or you’re receiving support in your own healing, there’s a lot to learn about relationships. Karen Broadhead, t...

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Change Your Brain’s Reward Patterns with LaMonte Wilcox [32] from 2020-07-28T04:00

Shame, fear, and pornography addiction all create patterns of thought and behavior to meet subconscious needs. But those patterns can get in the way of the life we want.  LaMonte Wilcox is a neu...

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Awakening to the Power of God to Save from Pornography with Maxwell Hill [31] from 2020-07-21T04:00

What happens when you’re doing everything you know how to do to recover from using pornography, but you keep struggling and relapsing? For Maxwell Hill, feeling like he was drowning was the path...

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Decide Who You Want to Be - with Marissah Hannig [30] from 2020-07-14T04:00

Sexuality is talked about too much without the respect it deserves and not enough with the respect it deserves. When Marissah Hannig learned for herself what th...

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Spirituality and Sexuality? How Singles Can Honor Both - with Dr. Dean Busby [29] from 2020-07-07T04:00

For single members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other religions, there can be some confusion about how to save sex for marriage and live your religious beliefs while al...

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A Story of Recovery from Pornography and Sexual Addiction [28] from 2020-06-30T04:00

Living in recovery sounds nice, but what does it really mean? Our guest is a young husband and father who spent years entrenched in pornography and harmful sexual behavior until the day his wife...

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Comparing Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality - Learn More with Laura M. Brotherson [27] from 2020-06-23T04:00

Let's talk about relearning healthy sexuality after being exposed to harmful media,  and overcoming the taboo on talking about sex! We continue the conversation with Laura Brotherson, a Licensed...

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What’s the Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality? with Laura M. Brotherson [26] from 2020-06-16T04:00

“Sex is God's wedding gift to a husband and wife.” That’s what Laura Brotherson believes!  She’s a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Sex Therapist (CST). One of the bes...

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Can You Have a Healthy Marriage after Leaving an Emotionally Abusive Relationship? [25] from 2020-06-09T04:00

Our guest today is a young woman who has experienced two very different marriages - both times with young men who had some involvement with pornography. Hear how she realized she was in an abusi...

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How to Change: Understanding Recovery Principles and Plans with Alex Theobald [24] from 2020-06-02T04:00

We're all recovering from something on some level. Recovery is all about healing, growth, and change. It might be from a broken arm, a procrastination habit, or a pornography problem. Creed and ...

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3 Steps for Better Shame Resilience with Alex Theobald [23] from 2020-05-26T04:00

Everyone can relate to that terrible feeling of wanting to shut down, disengage from people, and avoid situations because we messed up. Creed and Crishelle talk with Alex Theobald, a young thera...

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Building Confidence for Talking About Bodies with Harper Defreitas [22] from 2020-05-19T04:00

Most of us grew up feeling awkward about saying the names of sexual body parts and how bodies respond sexually. Creed and Crishelle talk again with Harper Defreitas, a young woman who learned a ...

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Should Young Adults Learn About Sexuality While They’re Waiting for Marriage? With Harper Defreitas [21] from 2020-05-12T04:00

Some people wonder if it’s appropriate to get educated or talk about sexuality with single young adults who plan to save sexual relationships for marriage. Creed and Crishelle talk with Harper D...

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How to Talk About Pornography with Someone You’re Dating [20] from 2020-05-05T05:00

Once you get started, how do you keep talking? Creed and Crishelle share some important principles for successful experiences. These conversations work best when it’s a two-sided discussion inst...

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When is the Right Time to Talk to Someone You’re Dating About Pornography? [19] from 2020-04-28T04:00

No need to worry about when to start talking about the issue of pornography – Creed and Crishelle share thoughts about how to know when it’s a good time depending on the phase of the relationshi...

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Why Talk About Pornography with Someone You’re Dating? [18] from 2020-04-21T10:00

Creed and Crishelle share 3 reasons why it’s important to talk about pornography with your romantic partner. It starts a pattern of open and honest communication in your relationship, you find o...

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How to Create a Healing Bond of Connection - with Weston Smith [17] from 2020-04-14T09:17:51

Weston shares how powerful it has been to confide in people about his problem with pornography. Starting with  his mom, a good friend, a recovery group, and now with guests and listeners on his ...

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Coach or Cheerleader - Which Works Best? Supporting Each Other’s Recovery from Pornography with Alma and Karen Thurber [16] from 2020-04-07T12:00

Alma and Karen Thurber return (together this time!) to share what they’ve learned about supporting each other's healing from the impact of pornography. Creed and Crishelle talk ...

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We’ve All Seen It. Let’s Start Talking! with Jason McDonald [15] from 2020-03-31T12:00

Creed and Crishelle talk with Jason McDonald, a 22-year-old student and former Reach 10 intern. Jason had a brief habit of using pornography when he was 13, and then decided it was making him fe...

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Understanding Healthy Belief Systems and Passion Styles with Dr. Dean Busby [14] from 2020-03-24T12:00

Creed and Crishelle continue talking with Dr. Dean Busby, a professor at Brigham Young University in part 2 of this interview. He helps young adults understand some healthy approaches to sexuali...

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A Little Info = Huge Difference in New Marriages with Dr. Dean Busby [13] from 2020-03-10T16:51:16

If the sex education you got consisted of 2 things: 1. Don’t do pornography, and 2. Don’t be sexual before marriage, then this episode is for you. Creed and Crishelle talk with Dr. Dean Busby, a...

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3 Tools for Healing Your Heart When Your Spouse is Recovering from Pornography with Karen Thurber [12] from 2020-03-03T15:56:59

Creed and Crishelle talk with Karen Thurber, a young wife, mom, and entrepreneur with her own  flower business. She is learning to support her husband, Alma (see episode 11) in his recovery from...

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3 Tools for Breaking a Pornography Habit - Alma Thurber from 2020-02-25T16:16:18

Creed and Crishelle talk with Alma Thurber,  a young husband, new father, and university student, about 3 of his top tools for recovery from compulsive pornography use. Hear his experience devel...

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Seeing Subtle Harmful Expectations Created by Sexual Media with Bonnie Young [10] from 2020-02-18T12:18:43

How are we being influenced by the sexual media that surrounds us? Creed and Crishelle talk with Bonnie Young, therapist & researcher, about the influence of sexual media on expectations of ...

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All About the Breaking the Silence Podcast in 5 Short Minutes [0] from 2020-02-08T19:34:49

Start here if you're a first-time listener! Creed and Crishelle explain what Breaking the Silence is all about. All young adults have been affected by pornography in some way, but it's still har...

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Do You Shy Away from Sensitive Subjects? [9] from 2020-02-02T21:18:41

Creed and Crishelle share thoughts on why young adults really do want to talk more openly with friends about tough issues like pornography and sexuality. At the same time, it’s tricky to get sta...

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Dr. Laura Padilla-Walker: Changing the How, When, and Why of Teaching Kids About Sexuality [8] from 2020-01-21T10:00

“Where do babies come from?” Most of our parents dreaded that question! But lucky for us young adults, we can be more prepared than our parents ever were. Talking to our kids (o...

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Zachary Andrews: Building Recovery through Real Relationships [7] from 2020-01-02T15:33:11

Creed and Crishelle talk to Zachary Andrews about what it was like getting involved in pornography as a young teen, then deciding he wanted to change. For Zachary, building healthy connections w...

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Amanda Christenson: Boundaries - What They Are and Why You Need Them [6] from 2019-12-21T11:28:25

What does recovery from porn addiction look like for couples? When should you set boundaries? What are boundaries, anyway? How do I know if I’m being co-dependent? What does int...

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Travis Spencer: Couples Recovering Together from Pornography [5] from 2019-12-10T18:08:15

Travis Spencer, MFT is a young therapist, but he’s already spent years studying how couples navigate recovery from the impact of pornography. Travis shares what he has learned from his own exper...

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Cassy Hulse: Open Your Heart to Women Silently Struggling with Porn Addiction [4] from 2019-11-26T09:52:06

Pornography isn’t just a guy problem. It’s a human problem, and Cassandra (Cassy) Hulse is a young woman on a mission to make sure that women who struggle with pornography use aren’t left out of...

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Nathan and Shelby Astle: Open Communication in Relationships When Pornography Is an Issue [3] from 2019-11-12T14:44:56

How can young couples navigate the tough topic of pornography when one (or both) are working to stop using it? Nate and Shelby started this conversation while dating and are still relying on the...

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Rachel Denton: Healthy Sexuality is About Sharing [2] from 2019-10-25T13:55:52

Creed and Crishelle talk with Rachel Denton and dive into the topic of healthy sexuality. As a young adult, she's already been deeply involved in projects and organizations helping people overco...

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Meet Our Hosts Creed and Crishelle [1] from 2019-10-14T13:36:11

It's our first podcast! Meet our hosts Creed and Crishelle. These young adults have had unique experiences that helped them understand that shame hurts and love heals. Hear their stories about w...

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