*ANNOUNCEMENT* This is the last time we'll be posting the Real Talk Recovery episodes to the BAE podcast feed. If you'd like to listen to more of the Real Talk Recovery podcast and hear the full episodes, you can find us by searching for "Real Talk Recovery" on your favorite podcast streaming service (you can click one of the links below) or go to https://realtalkrecovery.com and subscribe there. Apple Podcasts Spotify Audible Google Podcasts Brannon and Tyler host a special guest, Ashlynn Mitch...
Sep 28, 2022•11 min
Today I welcome Brannon Patrick, the "Expert" in Betrayal Trauma & Sex Addiction healing & recovery. He is a clinical therapist with massive amounts of training & experience. He believes that everyone has the opportunity for healing, growth & connection, if they want it enough. You can find him on his podcast, https://www.therapybros.com & at Therapy Utah. Ashlynn Mitchell kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With her real world example of what’s possible after betrayal...
Sep 21, 2022•42 min
Caller Andrew's Question: "My behavior regarding my addiction was so different than the rest of my life. How do I tell what was addiction/avoidance attachment and what was really me and is in my dna/personality?" Brannon Patrick, "The Expert", is co-founder of Therapy Utah ( therapyutah.org ). You can follow Brannon on Instagram @brannon_patrick . He has some really great online courses available at brannonpatrick.com like his Boundary Bootcamp course. Brannon has a program called L.I.F.T. for b...
Sep 19, 2022•3 min
Trevor is a marriage and family therapist who shares real life stories of trial, trauma, and injury and the journey to healing. He explores the topics of healing and mental health with experts and those who are living the journey. Trevor works to bring empathy, acceptance, fun and gentle accountability to therapy. You can find more of him on his podcast "The Art of Healing." and on Instagram @theartofhealingbytrevor USE CODE "ASHLYNN15" for a discount on his couples program https://www.anuecouns...
Sep 14, 2022•45 min
The 2 brothers talk about the power of self-reflection and what to do when your partner is not accountable to themself. Brannon Patrick, "The Expert", is co-founder of Therapy Utah ( therapyutah.org ). You can follow Brannon on Instagram @brannon_patrick . He has some really great online courses available at brannonpatrick.com like his Boundary Bootcamp course. Brannon has a program called L.I.F.T. for betrayal trauma and addiction recovery available online starting soon. Go to https://www.liftf...
Sep 12, 2022•5 min
Garrett when he took it upon himself to run 30 marathons in 30 days—and then rode a bike 3,800 miles across the United States—all to raise awareness on the harms of pornography. Since he has confronted his own battle with pornography, Garrett is dedicated to this fight to educate others. Now, as one of Fight the New Drug’s presenters, Garrett has spoken to nearly 200 audiences around the globe about the harmful effects of porn. Ashlynn Mitchell kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With her...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min
The 2 brothers discuss the shame cycle that can come from having a problem with pornography, especially for those who have an expectation of being perfect. Brannon Patrick, "The Expert", is co-founder of Therapy Utah ( therapyutah.org ). You can follow Brannon on Instagram @brannon_patrick . He has some really great online courses available at brannonpatrick.com like his Boundary Bootcamp course. Brannon has a program called L.I.F.T. for betrayal trauma and addiction recovery available online st...
Sep 07, 2022•5 min
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is an LDS relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. Her teaching and coaching focus on helping LDS individuals and couples achieve greater satisfaction and passion in their emotional and sexual relationships. In addition to consulting with couples and individuals, she teaches online courses designed to foster self- and sexual development and create healthier intimate relationships, as well as happier individuals. Dr. Finlayson-Fife also o...
Aug 31, 2022•40 min
The 2 brothers talk about how sex addiction and recovery can affect the power dynamic in a relationship. Brannon Patrick, "The Expert", is co-founder of Therapy Utah ( therapyutah.org ). You can follow Brannon on Instagram @brannon_patrick . He has some really great online courses available at brannonpatrick.com like his Boundary Bootcamp course. Brannon has a program called L.I.F.T. for betrayal trauma and addiction recovery available online starting soon. Go to https://www.liftforrecovery.com/...
Aug 29, 2022•3 min
In Alison's new book she shares motivational pep talks and practical self-help tools to help anyone overcome the pressure to become someone different, and instead embrace their inherent awesomeness. Alison Faulkner is a branding and events expert, host of the podcast Awesome with Alison a top 100 health and wellness podcast, consultant for Fortune 500 companies, writer, speaker, self-proclaimed nonsense dancer, and CEO of Alison’s Brand School, partnering with Microsoft and Alaska Airlines among...
Aug 24, 2022•54 min
Caller Sam's question: I have been in recovery for the past 3.5 years. I am 41 with a wife and 5 kids. I was in a very dark place before finding recovery. One of the things that helped pull me from that dark place was hearing a podcast of someone who had a very similar story to mine and who had the courage to be honest and come forward to make changes in his life. I was serving as EQ President in my ward at that time while acting out regularly. So my question is this: how should I think about sh...
Aug 22, 2022•10 min
Erin Falconer is an author, digital entrepreneur and associate psychotherapist. In 2018, she released the critically acclaimed self-improvement/female empowerment book, How To Get Shit Done: Why Women Need To Stop Doing Everything So They Can Achieve Anything. Since 2008, she has been the editor-in-chief and co-owner of PickTheBrain. In 2017, Erin launched the PickTheBrain Podcast which ranks consistently in the top 20 in the Heath and Self-Improvement categories on iTunes and in 2019 was featur...
Aug 17, 2022•41 min
Caller Claire's Question: "I am 8 months into recovery and doing really well. Can you discuss the difference between PTSD, anxiety and shame and how they manifest in the body? I am still not fully processing these things consciously due to my addict reaction to bury and run from hard emotions. This leaves me vulnerable to relapse, something I came close to doing a few weeks ago. What is the best way to face and process these?" Brannon Patrick, "The Expert", is co-founder of Therapy Utah ( therap...
Aug 15, 2022•5 min
Today I welcome Brannon Patrick, the "Expert" in Betrayal Trauma & Sex Addiction healing & recovery. He is a clinical therapist with massive amounts of training & experience. He believes that everyone has the opportunity for healing, growth & connection, if they want it enough. You can find him on his podcast, https://www.therapybros.com & at Therapy Utah Ashlynn Mitchell kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With her real world example of what’s possible after betrayal ...
Aug 10, 2022•36 min
Caller Ben's Question: "How do I hold space for my betrayed partner when they continue to respond with anger and distancing?" Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong ( lovestrong.com ), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach out to us at connect@lovestrong.com or go to our website: https://lovestrong.com . We have a great online Foundations Of Recovery Class starti...
Aug 08, 2022•7 min
Brannon shares some stories and background about how Garth Brooks has impacted his life in a positive way. This one might seem squirrely but has some really good principles about living life fully. Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong ( lovestrong.com ), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach out to us at connect@lovestrong.com or go to our website: https://love...
Aug 08, 2022•3 min
Ashlynn Mitchell kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With her real world example of what’s possible after betrayal & how to live boldly with compassion & forgiveness while being boundaried & free from the past. She is an advocate for women who want to live a life full of adventure & freedom. Come listen to her perspectives while she has conversations with those she loves & respects who share their #bethebuffalo moments that may just help you shift your own journey in a...
Aug 03, 2022•34 min
Caller Jesslyn's Question: "How do I stay healthy and make good boundaries, as well as stop unhealthy mentality and cycles during family, get togethers with people who confuse rigidity for righteousness and not get triggered when they say hurtful/judgemental things?" Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong ( lovestrong.com ), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach ...
Aug 01, 2022•6 min
Natalie Norton is a speaker, master certified life coach, and host of The Show Up Podcast. Natalie’s writing has been featured across many different genres in both national and international publications—both in print and online—including: The Huffington Post, CNN, Forbes, InStyle and many more. She is co-author of the bestseller, The Power of Starting Something Stupid (which won the prestigious San Francisco Book Festival). A passionate ambassador for mental health education and destigmatizatio...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Caller Adam's Question: "Hey! I'm a recovering SLA and by day I'm a physiotherapist. I was really intrigued when listening to an episode and B got really worked up when he talked about his first mentor in couples therapy. It made me realize that well, of course, there are schools and 'ideologies' in treatment of sexual addiction and betrayal trauma just as there are a lot of ideologies in physical therapy (I'll gladly rant about those) And so I thought, well what are those ideologies and how can...
Jul 21, 2022•19 min
Trevor is a marriage and family therapist who shares real life stories of trial, trauma, and injury and the journey to healing. He explores the topics of healing and mental health with experts and those who are living the journey. Trevor works to bring empathy, acceptance, fun and gentle accountability to therapy. You can find more of him on his podcast "The Art of Healing." and on Instagram @theartofhealingbytrevor Ashlynn Mitchell kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With her real world ...
Jul 20, 2022•52 min
Brannon and Tyler discuss the dialectic of Being vs Becoming and how to find the proper balance between the 2. Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong ( lovestrong.com ), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach out to us at connect@lovestrong.com or go to our website: https://lovestrong.com . We have a great online Foundations Of Recovery Class starting soon. This c...
Jul 18, 2022•4 min
Lucy & Ashlynn talk about the drama triangle & how it shows up with us personally & with others. After producing 200 episodes together. The Hosts of the Betrayed, The Addicted, and the Expert have expanded to 3 separate podcasts still supporting those healing in there journeys of life. Sundays join the "Grow with Coby" show for the tools to grow and heal from the challenges of life. Monday join Brannon and his brother for "Real Talk Recovery" Podcast with of not 1 but 2 expert therap...
Jul 13, 2022•22 min
Jessica Frew is a wife, ex-wife, mom, stepmom, and BOLD action taker. She has a successful podcast called “Husband in Law” that she records with her husband, Matt, and her ex-husband, Steve. Together they are sharing their stories of love, marriage, coming out, divorce, remarriage and co-parenting to help others know they are not alone. They also co-own The BOLD Logic. A company devoted to helping people leave behind feelings of anger, resentment, and bitterness to be prepared to take BOLD actio...
Jul 06, 2022•47 min
The Patrick brothers talk about ideas to answer the question: What Is A Bid For Connection And How Do I Meet It In My Relationship? Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong ( lovestrong.com ), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach out to us at connect@lovestrong.com or go to our website: https://lovestrong.com . We have a great online Foundations Of Recovery Class ...
Jul 04, 2022•3 min
My guest today is my former therapist, Amy Andrus. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist since 2000 & CSAT since 2013. She’s taught courses at BYU & counseled many students at the Women’s Services and Resources Center, where her eyes were opened to the world of sexual addiction and trauma. Amy's life has been affected by sex addiction in a personal way. She knows the struggle, shame, and guilt the addict experiences. She has found it rewarding to facilitate individual change an...
Jun 29, 2022•39 min
Caller James' Question: "As A Man In Recovery How Do I Integrate My Masculine and Feminine Parts?" Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong ( lovestrong.com ), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach out to us at connect@lovestrong.com or go to our website: https://lovestrong.com . We have a great online Foundations Of Recovery Class starting soon. This class is for ...
Jun 27, 2022•10 min
Chelsie was married at 18 years old, had her 1st child at 21 & divorced at age 22 after discovering her husbands longterm affair. She is now remarried with 4 more children, navigating coparenting, step siblings, half sibling, & being an interracial family. She says "I don't know everything but I do know there can be a beautiful life after divorce." Find her at https://www.instagram.com/lifewiththedorts/ Ashlynn Mitchell kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With her real world examp...
Jun 22, 2022•53 min
The Patrick brothers discuss How Can Trauma Be Good For Us. Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong ( lovestrong.com ), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach out to us at connect@lovestrong.com or go to our website: https://lovestrong.com . We have a great online Foundations Of Recovery Class starting soon. This class is for sex addiction recovery and healing from...
Jun 20, 2022•4 min
Elise is married to a great guy, a mom of 2, teaching 20+ years of fitness & the last 17 years she has focused on yoga therapy, helping people in real life & virtually find healing & FUN. She lives in Midway, Utah & will be at my retreat helping those women heal a little bit more. You can find her at @utahyogaandwellness & @elisejonesyoga on instagram. Ashlynn Mitchell kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With her real world example of what’s possible after betrayal &am...
Jun 15, 2022•49 min
