After a failed suicide attempt using a synthetic drug called bath salts, Craig’s wife stayed with him to help prevent further suicide attempts. He candidly recalls checking himself into therapy and dealing with his inner demons while maintaining a positive attitude filled with humor and passion for life moving forward.
If you want to learn precisely how to master your habit cycle this podcast is a must. In just 15 minutes Craig explains the habit cycle and shares a powerful exercise that you can start doing immediately to increase your power of choice.
Craig also answers a powerful question about a client’s obsession with a prostitute’s refusal to kiss him – even though she kissed other guys. Learn how the questioner’s key human need for significance droves his obsession.
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Fear & Loathing In Sex Addiction: How The Fear Habit Is Holding You Back
Listen to "What Are Your Habits Around Fear? And What To Do About It!" on Spreaker. Read an Edited Transcript of the Show: What I want to talk about today is the habits around fear. How is fear manifesting itself in your life? We all know we're afraid....
This Non 12-Step Recovery for Drug-Alcohol Addictions Too?
Can this non 12-Step approach to porn & sex addiction recovery from The Mindful Habit also work for those with drug & alcohol addictions?So, for the record, I’m not a sex or pornography addict. I’m not into hookers or sex chats or videos or anything really...
Elevating Sex Addiction Treatment: An Interview with Bill Herring
In this post, I interview Bill Herring, a clinical social worker with a private psychotherapy practice in Atlanta. In addition to providing general psychotherapy services, Bill is a specialist in treating noncriminal problematic sexual behaviors. He’s a former board...
Mindful Masturbation: A Christian Perspective on Masturbation
In this episode of "Sex Addictions and Porn Afflictions," Craig Perra, certified professional coach and Founder of the "Mindful Habit to End Compulsive Behavior," walks you through the process of confronting and talking to that voice in your head -- your addict...
The Arrogance of the Sex Addict: Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels and More
Highlights Craig reflects on news about Donald Trump’s payout to a porn star and a close friend’s arrest How low can our compulsive sexual behavior take us? What risks are we creating in our lives by continuing in our behavior? The Arrogance of the Sex Addict: Donald...
Busted for Sexting a Minor: An Interview with Joshua Shea
Highlight Craig interviews Joshua Shea, author of The Addiction Nobody Will Talk About Joshua was arrested for texting an underage girl and or possession of underage porn Unhealthy sexuality will take us to darker places than we ever imagine Busted for Sexting a Minor...
Behind the Mask of the Sexual Harasser
Highlights Sexual harassers come across as cocky and powerful. The principle of subpersonalities can help us see and understand the part of the harasser that acts in inappropriate ways. These different subpersonality of the sexual harasser usually feels insignificant...
I Behaved Like Harvey Weinstein
Highlights The allegations against Harvey Weinstein include multiple accounts of sexual harassment, even sexual assault. Craig reflects on ways he has acted like Harvey Weinstein. This situation should force all men to look at our own behavior How have we violated...
Interview with a Partner Who Left Her Sex-Addicted Husband
Highlights Craig interviews Alison, a partner who left her sex-addicted husband. Describes her experience of being gaslighted by her husband. Through research, Alison found help with The Mindful Habit. Ultimately, she made the decision to leave her husband and is now...
3 Labels Better Than “Sex Addiction”
Highlights We need labels that help us move beyond “sex addiction” and “porn addiction.” Other labels are important because “addiction” is limiting. Two important issues are intimacy and authenticity. Acknowledging the nature of your behavior is as important step...
