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Podcasts Worth Your Time

These podcasts are doing serious work in the pornography addiction, sex addiction, and betrayal trauma space — made by clinicians, coaches, and survivors who actually understand the territory.

Sanatio Research does not endorse any specific treatment approach or organization. These podcasts are listed as educational resources. Always work with a licensed therapist for clinical guidance.

Helping Couples Heal

Hosted by Steve Moore & Pam Blizzard

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Hosted by certified coaches Steve Moore and Pam Blizzard, this podcast walks couples through the painful reality of betrayal trauma and sexual addiction recovery — with honesty, expertise, and genuine hope. One of the most clinician-respected shows in the space.

Notable Episodes

"What Is Betrayal Trauma?"

A foundational episode defining betrayal trauma, its symptoms, and how it differs from ordinary relationship conflict.

"Formal Disclosure — What It Is and Why It Matters"

An in-depth look at the therapeutic disclosure process and why it can be a turning point in couples healing.

PBSE Podcast

Porn · Betrayal · Sex · Emotions

Hosted by Neal & Heather Hooper

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Neal and Heather Hooper are certified coaches who have lived this story themselves. Their podcast tackles the raw emotions on both sides — the addict and the betrayed partner — with a no-shame, no-jargon approach that cuts through to what couples actually need to hear.

Notable Episodes

"Why Does My Husband Choose Porn Over Me?"

One of the most painful questions betrayed spouses ask — answered with honesty and clinical grounding.

"5 Signs You Are Healing From Betrayal Trauma"

Practical markers of progress for partners navigating recovery, even when it doesn't feel like progress.

Betrayal Trauma Recovery

Hosted by Anne Blythe

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Anne Blythe founded BTR.org after living through betrayal trauma herself. Her podcast is a lifeline specifically for women healing from a partner's pornography use or sexual betrayal — featuring expert interviews, survivor stories, and unflinching conversation about gaslighting, coercive control, and safety.

Notable Episodes

"Is My Husband a Sex Addict?"

Helping partners recognize the signs and understand what the diagnosis — and the path forward — actually means.

"How to Set Boundaries With an Addict"

Practical, trauma-informed guidance on establishing boundaries that protect your wellbeing during a partner's recovery.

Sex, Love & Addiction

Hosted by Robert Weiss, MSW, LCSW

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Robert Weiss is one of the most cited therapists in the sex addiction field — author of Cruise Control, Sex Addiction 101, and Always Turned On, and a longtime collaborator with Dr. Patrick Carnes. His podcast brings clinical depth without clinical distance, making complex concepts accessible.

Notable Episodes

"What Is Sex Addiction?"

A clear, jargon-free clinical definition of sex addiction, how it develops, and how it differs from high sex drive.

"Porn Addiction vs. Sex Addiction"

Unpacking the overlap and differences between the two, and what that distinction means for treatment.

The Compassionate Recovery Podcast

Hosted by Jeremy Mast, LMFT, CSAT-S

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Jeremy Mast is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CSAT Supervisor, and clinical director of The Center for Integrative Change. His interview-driven show brings on respected clinicians in the field — from disclosure experts to IFS therapists — for grounded, compassion-first conversations about sex and porn addiction recovery, betrayal trauma, and what genuine healing requires from both partners.

Notable Episodes

"Why Honesty is Essential After Betrayal (with Dan Drake)"

Rebuilding trust doesn't begin with promises — it begins with truth. A conversation on why rigorous honesty is the foundation of repair after betrayal.

"A Roadmap for Couples in Recovery After Betrayal (with Eric Anderson)"

A practical map of the stages couples move through after discovery — what helps, what harms, and what realistic progress looks like.

Your Brain on Porn

Hosted by Gary Wilson

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Gary Wilson's groundbreaking work at YourBrainOnPorn.com helped launch the modern science of pornography addiction. These podcast episodes — drawn from his talks and interviews — explain the neurological mechanisms of compulsive porn use in plain language. Gary passed away in 2018; this archive of his work remains essential.

Notable Episodes

"Rebooting Your Brain From Porn"

The concept of "rebooting" — abstaining from pornography to allow the brain's reward system to recalibrate — explained clearly.

"Porn-Induced Erectile Dysfunction"

How pornography use can cause or worsen erectile dysfunction and what the recovery timeline typically looks like.

The Diary of a CEO

Selected episodes on pornography

Hosted by Steven Bartlett

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Not a recovery podcast — but Steven Bartlett's long-form interviews have produced some of the most-watched conversations on pornography in mainstream media. These specific episodes are worth sharing with people who are new to the topic or who need a cultural entry point before they're ready for recovery-focused content.

Notable Episodes

"The Porn Expert: This Is Destroying Millions of Relationships (E384)"

A wide-ranging conversation on how pornography is reshaping expectations, relationships, and mental health at scale.

"Mia Khalifa Opens Up About the Porn Industry, Trauma & Life After (E209)"

A firsthand account from inside the industry — about exploitation, trauma, and what recovery looks like from the other side of the camera.

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