Brace for Impact: Why Qualified Therapy is Vital in Recovery w/ Josh Walpole

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In this episode Justin B talks with Josh Walpole, a sex addict living in long-term recovery as well as a therapist who specializes in treating sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. We discuss the importance and perhaps necessity of qualified therapy to help all involved prepare and brace for impact. Both the impact of the consequences of the addiction and betrayal; as well as to prepare all parties for the impact for good that they can and will have in the world as they recover. Listen in on this vulnerable and powerful conversation and get motivated to recover, heal, and impact the world for good.
Find Josh Walpole at circlesofgrace.health

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Transcripts

Chapters

1. Brace for Impact: Why Qualified Therapy is Vital in Recovery w/ Josh Walpole (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Event Announcement (00:00:37)

3. Guest Introduction: Josh's Journey to Recovery (00:02:16)

4. The Role of Honesty in Recovery (00:06:20)

5. The Importance of Therapy in Recovery (00:09:22)

6. The Decision to Become a Therapist (00:14:36)

7. The Value of 12-Step Programs (00:18:39)

8. Overcoming Negative Experiences with Therapy (00:23:26)

9. Finding the Right Therapist (00:24:33)

10. The Role of Qualified Therapy in Recovery (00:25:39)

11. Personal Experience with Therapy and Recovery (00:27:10)

12. The Importance of Shame and Surrender in Recovery (00:28:04)

13. The Role of Therapy in the 12 Steps (00:31:02)

14. The Impact of Recovery on Personal and Family Life (00:34:42)

15. Choosing a Qualified Therapist (00:39:11)

16. Advice for Newcomers and Long-Term Recovering Addicts (00:44:32)

17. Final Thoughts and Contact Information (00:47:12)