Recovery Support
By Kevin Bergen, MA, MFT
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Podcast Description
Support for those recovering from sexually compulsive behavior. Weekly show with psychotherapist, Kevin Bergen, MA, MFT
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031 Agnosticism | How do you deal with the spiritual nature of the 12-steps? More to the point, does it feel comfortable for you to involve God in your recovery? I've shared in this episode a chapter from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous entitle, WE AGNOSTICS. Whether you struggle with the existence of God or already have strong reasons to involve Him in your life, let this chapter speak to you as you "trudge the happy road." RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 6/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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030 Extremes | Kevin shares how living in addiction is living in extremes (out of control vs. over control, isolated vs. enmeshed, etc.). Readings are from Dr. Patrick Carnes' book, A GENTLE PATH THROUGH THE 12 STEPS. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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029 Overcoming Pt. 2 | One member of S.A. enumerates what helped him overcome lust and temptation. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 3/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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028 Overcoming Pt. 1 | How does one stay sober? How does one "overcome" their addiction? Today, Kevin shares part of the SA White Book where a member describes what worked for him. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 2/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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027 A Positive Sobriety | Ever thought that everything will be better when you're sober? Kevin shares more words of wisdom from the SA White Book today that talks about "a positive sobriety" and "a strong sobriety." Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 2/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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026 Perfectionism | Do you push yourself? Are you harsh on yourself? This week, Kevin talks about PERFECTIONISM: its characteristics, its costs, and steps to overcome it. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 1/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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025 Defects of Character | Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Defects of Character Are you ready to look at your shortcomings that underlie your acting out behavior? In this episode, Kevin talks about Steps 6 and 7 and shares material from the SA White book. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 12/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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024-RSKB Intimacy & Development | Last week, Kevin shared about "the Mysteries of Intimacy" from Gordon MacDonald's book, "When Men Think Private Thoughts." In this episode, Kevin continues with material from MacDonald's book and discusses the development of intimacy, 5 battles nearly every man faces, and the importance of having a buddy (or buddies). Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 11/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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023-RSKB The Mysteries of Intimacy | Do you find it difficult to share the deepest parts of yourself with someone? Have you been accused of being distant or difficult to reach? The whole issue of intimacy is something most sex addicts struggle with at their core. Kevin Bergen discusses this concept as he shares from Gordon MacDonald's book, WHEN MEN THINK PRIVATE THOUGHTS. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 11/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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022-Anxiety | Does anxiety play a role in your addiction? Some people act out to medicate their anxiety. Hear Kevin talk about different varieties of anxiety and see if it fits for you or someone you know. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 10/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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021-RSKB Familial Origins | What have you taken from your childhood into adulthood? Kevin Bergen discusses how your family of origin may still be impacting you as he reads from Bradshaw on the Family, by John Bradshaw. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 10/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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020-RSKB The Trap of Intensity | Some find last year's most thrilling movie with the most amazing special effects to be quite uninteresting now. Do you find yourself driven for ever more exciting books, video games, friends, or experiences? You just may be in The Intensity Trap, which Kevin talks about this week in Recovery Support. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 10/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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019-RSKB At Inventory Time (Pt 2) | Step 4 is the big one, or so says most people. This week, Kevin talks about preparing and writing your Step 4 inventory. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 9/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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018-RSKB At Inventory Time (Pt 1) | "Inventories" are a big part of recovery, at least in the beginning. They can be revisited at any time during the 12 steps. This week, Kevin talks about Step 1 inventories. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 9/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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017-RSKB Difficult Feelings | Many addicts want to push away or hide their feelings, in fact, a majority of addicts act out in order NOT to feel their feelings. Kevin talks about these ideas and more in this episode of RECOVERY SUPPORT, with Kevin Bergen. This week's readings are from the book, CODEPENDENT NO MORE by Melody Beattie Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 9/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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016-RSKB Sponsorship | Have you ever had a personal trainer? A life coach? A mentor? In the 12 Steps, you can have something even better--a sponsor. This episode of Recovery Support covers some of the benefits of getting a sponsor. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 9/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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015-RSKB Consistency | Can you be consistent in your recovery behaviors even when stuff happens? Working a program includes tasks and behaviors that you engage in consistently to stay sober. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 8/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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014-RSKB Religious Guilt & Shame | The religious struggle with sin and forgiveness can be instructive for anyone in recovery, both agnostic and believer alike. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 8/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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013-RSKB Approaching Change PART 2 | Having discussed two types of change last week, Kevin Bergen follows up this week with the second part of his discussion of "2nd-order change" from Dr. Patrick Carnes' book, IN THE SHADOWS OF THE NET. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 8/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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012-RSKB Approaching Change PART 1 | Recovery is all about change. This week, Kevin Bergen shares information compiled in Dr. Patrick Carnes' book, In The Shadows of the Net about different steps to change. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (The White Book) Copyright © 1989-2008 SA Literature. Used with permission of SA Literature RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed or pre-approved by any 12-step fellowship Theme music: “My Best Routines” by Arthur Yoria on the “Of the Lovely” album available at www.magnatune.com | 7/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Very well presented information.
This podcast provides excellent information from top resoures on many specific areas of sex addiction and recovery. It is presented objectively, intellectually, and with integrety. A well crafted and helpful presentation.
A voice to heal
Bergen's voice is a healing tone that helps me through my days. I listen and his themes cover daily struggles in an addict's life. I listen to many recovery podcasts and this is by far my favorite. He also doesn't beat you down with religion.
Recovery Support Podcast
Having now caught up on all the podcasts, this podcast is a remarkably helpful addition to any program. It's a supplement, not a replacement for meetings but immensely helpful.
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