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...
Aug 18, 2021•36 min•Season 6Ep. 7
The Therapy Brothers focus on the need for healthy boundaries and define a little more clearly what that is by playing out some real world scenarios from their therapy practices. Tyler even digs into some of his own recovery work with his wife and boundaries he got hung up on. If you're looking for insight into real recovery, you can find more stories and conversations like this on The REAL TALK RECOVERY Podcast hosted by The Therapy Brothers (Brannon Patrick LSCW "The Expert" and Tyler Patrick ...
Aug 16, 2021•4 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Situations that lead to intense #emotions, which in turn create #behavior that is unwanted. That is a situational #trigger and they are real in everyday life. Here are a few takeaways from the episode. There are 2 types of situational triggers: Know situational #triggers Unknow situational #triggers Within those are 2 variations: Current situational #triggers Ongoing situational #triggers HOW DO WE IDENTIFY THEM? Which situations have intense emotions surrounding them? Which roles in life have t...
Aug 16, 2021•35 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Kallie is an operating room nurse who lives with her husband and two children in Iowa. Meditation and mindfulness have been an integral part of her healing journey. They had such an impact on her that she became a certified meditation instructor. Kallie trained under Deepak Chopra and Roger Gabriel through the Chopra Center and now enjoys sharing the gifts of mindfulness and meditation with others in small and sustainable steps. You can find her HERE Ashlynn Mitchell kicks divorce & betrayal...
Aug 11, 2021•30 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Caller Question: "How Do I Increase My Sexual Desire While I'm Working My Recovery?" We hope you found something meaningful in this episode. If you're looking for insight into real recovery, you can find more stories and conversations like this on The REAL TALK RECOVERY Podcast hosted by The Therapy Brothers (Brannon Patrick LSCW "The Expert" and Tyler Patrick LMFT "The Wandering Therapist" ). We'd love to have you as a guest. You can submit your question and have a real and honest conversation ...
Aug 09, 2021•8 min
Knowing yourself enough to the extent of seeing the same frustrating and maddening situations come ahead of time and then still losing your cool is nuts. It is also common. Why does this happen? What can be done to prevent it? That is what this episode is about. #Emotions that trigger #behavior we don't want are so so common in every human but how do we experience them without getting so upset? Listen to Coby on Spotify HERE For more info and to connect with Coby go to growwithcoby.com...
Aug 08, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 3
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 04, 2021•46 min•Season 6Ep. 5
"How can I determine whether it's scrupulosity or if I am in denial again? A few years ago, I was diagnosed with scrupulosity. During my upbringing, my understanding of religion became very strict, and I acquired the perception that I needed to be perfect in order to be worthy and loved in the sight of God. I was led to believe that if I felt certain feelings that I was sinning. These feelings of worthlessness were coped with sexual misbehaviors. Throughout my youth, I began be very obsessive ab...
Aug 02, 2021•12 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Being ready to face life each day is not complex but our brains resist new activities because it is not a #routine and our brains operate best on cruise control. So how do we establish #dailyhabits that foster physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance so we can show up our best selves when life goes sideways? This episode is about sharing best practices for establishing dailies. #Workout: 30 minutes #Spiritual Devotional: 10 minutes #Journal Daily Emotions by Role in Life: 5 minutes Sha...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Jordan Ferney has been my friend since I was 9 years old & she always had big ideas. She continues to create as a successful entrepreneur building www.OhHappyDay.com & Color Factory. She is currently a contributing editor at Domino Magazine, living in NYC with her 3 cute kids & lovely artist husband Paul. You can find Jordan at HERE Ashlynn Mitchell kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With her real world example of what’s possible when life doesn't go as planned & how to l...
Jul 28, 2021•44 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Caller Question: "Masturbation. Ive heard both of your episodes on it. As well as one from sex for saints podcast. I dont deny theres a change in the church about masturbation and love the new movement you're a part of to speak up. Im hopping aboard to speak up publicly about how I'm a recovering sexaholic, working the SAL program, etc. So far from what you guys have spoken about in regards to masturbation, i agree to a degree. But I was hoping you could help answer my question: I'm curious if y...
Jul 26, 2021•7 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Ellie is my youngest of two daughters. She is my fiery redhead who teaches me to have more empathy, more love & how to do my makeup! She is would take over this podcast if I let her, so we may have more Ellie in our future. 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 l...
Jul 21, 2021•11 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Kelly Petersen is the friend that you want in your corner whether you're going through a tough time or having the best time of your life! We met through Instagram and have discovered we share a love for being your true self and teaching kids all about emotions. She is lovingly known as Boundaries Babe by those who know her. She is passionate about all things self care, just graduated with her degree in elementary teaching where she is committed to creating safe classrooms and teaching for all st...
Jul 21, 2021•30 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Ashlynn Mitchell kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With her real world example of what’s possible when life doesn't go as planned & how to live boldly with compassion & forgiveness while free from the past. She is an advocate for women who want to live a life full of intention & 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 beaut...
Jul 21, 2021•7 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In this inaugural episode of Grow with Coby, he shares his daily eval format to review his day so he can show up his best self by reviewing how he did with specific skills. This overview of his format is a taste of how he will present concepts, skills, and best practices to cause less damage to self and people around but also to grow closer to one's self and deepen connections in life. Listen to Coby on Spotify HERE For info on group accountability or mentoring one on one with Coby go to growwit...
Jul 18, 2021•47 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Moving forward, Brannon, Ashlynn and Coby will be hosting their own podcasts so you can see how they face life in a way that demonstrates recovery without the context of betrayal and addiction. If you have not already, please listen to Episode 200 You can find Brannon here at Therapy Utah Find Ashlynn here Find Coby here
Jul 14, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 201
When we started this journey we had no idea, where it would lead. Although we have never taken a stand as to what should happen with a relationship after infidelity, we have strived to keep ours together. Today's announcement was incredibly difficult and highly concerning for you our audience. And we feel it was now time to open up with a most intimate challenge that we have reached a place to share finally. We still believe in the principles we have taught all along if you need help you can go ...
May 11, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 200
Brannon and Ashlynn discuss the lenses we all use in life to see things. DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? Click here: beyond-enough.com/step1 And subscribe to the podcast here... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betrayedaddi... Connect with us on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/_beyondenough https://www.instagram.com/brannon_pat......
May 05, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 199
What is over functioning? Is it a thing? Brannon and Ashlynn discuss this rarely mentioned but important topic. DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? Click here: beyond-enough.com/step1 And subscribe to the podcast here... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betrayedaddi... Connect with us on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/_beyondenough https://www.instagram.com/brannon_pat......
Apr 13, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 198
Brannon and Coby discuss this one skill that is overlooked and underrated in recovery. Simple but yet not easy. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ASHLYNN!!!!! She is giving everyone a 30% discount on Beyond Betrayal for a limited time! Click the link below for that discount! https://www.Beyond-enough.com/beyondbetrayal DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? Click here: beyond-enough.com/step1 And subscribe to the podcast here... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bet...
Apr 07, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 197
There is another identity that is deep within each human and that is a sexual identity. How can a woman learn to be sexually empowered after she experiences betrayal? What does that look like? HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ASHLYNN!!!!! She is giving everyone a 30% discount on Beyond Betrayal for a limited time! Click the link below for that discount! https://www.Beyond-enough.com/beyondbetrayal DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? Click here: beyond-enough.com/step1 And subscribe to the podcast here... https://podcasts...
Mar 30, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 196
Brannon and Coby discuss this topic that allows individuals to connect to themselves even when things are hard. Being able to know one's self enough to connect to the pain and yet still ask questions is a big deal and an effective skill in recovery. DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? Click here: beyond-enough.com/step1 BEYOND BETRAYAL, the latest program from Ashlynn and Brannon so you can get it when it reopens! Click here https://www.beyond-enough.com/beyondbetrayal And subscribe to the podcast here.....
Mar 23, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 195
Brannon and Ashlynn talk about recovery demanding we grow and learn to respond rather than react but how is that done? Does this apply outside of the arena of addiction and betrayal? Yup. Listen to understand why. DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? Click here: beyond-enough.com/step1 BEYOND BETRAYAL, the latest program from Ashlynn and Brannon so you can get it when it reopens! Click here https://www.beyond-enough.com/beyondbetrayal Check out our Course Shattered Trust to Thriving Intimacy here... www.s...
Mar 16, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 194
How do I recognize I'm overwhelmed? Does the feeling of overwhelm show up before I meltdown? How can I recognize it in future and what can I do to help myself get through it? DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? Click here: beyond-enough.com/step1 BEYOND BETRAYAL, the latest program from Ashlynn and Brannon so you can get it when it reopens! Click here https://www.beyond-enough.com/beyondbetrayal Check out our Course Shattered Trust to Thriving Intimacy here... www.shatteredtothriving.com And subscribe to...
Mar 09, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 193
Brannon, Ashlynn and Coby talk about the different ways that partners advance in recovery and the various speeds and what impact that can have and what it means. DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? Click here: beyond-enough.com/step1 We are glad you found our season 3 episodes where we share some of our most advanced learnings and bring amazing experts on when it comes to relationships, and the challenges of healing both sides of the relationship after sex addiction and infidelity. Our journey has taken ...
Feb 02, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 192
Brannon, Ashlynn and Coby share their perspectives and vicarious experience on this topic. Many men have reached out having been betrayed by their female partners with either porn, masturbation or infidelity. This heart breaking but very real topic is more common than anyone would care to consider. DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? Click here: beyond-enough.com/step1 We are glad you found our season 3 episodes where we share some of our most advanced learnings and bring amazing experts on when it comes...
Jan 26, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 191
It takes varying degrees of courage to disclose acting out but it does feel bette when shared but when the betrayed partner hears the news and are crushed. It is a crazy dichotomy but how is it navigated? DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? Click here: beyond-enough.com/step1 We are glad you found our season 3 episodes where we share some of our most advanced learnings and bring amazing experts on when it comes to relationships, and the challenges of healing both sides of the relationship after sex addic...
Jan 19, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 190
Garrett Jonsson is the podcast producer and a public presenter for Fight the New Drug, an organization that is raising awareness about the harmful effects of porn using only science, facts and personal experiences. He shares his journey of recovery which includes 30 marathons in 30 days followed by riding his bike over 3,800 miles across The United States to raise awareness of the effects of porn. It is an unorthodox story of recovery and is beautiful at the same time. We are glad you found our ...
Jan 12, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 189
Acting out sexually was Coby's way of dealing with stress but having sex with his wife Ashlynn didn't yield the same result. Sex with Ashlynn was a disconnecting and selfish act for Coby because he had no idea what his own sexuality was about, let alone what sex with his partner was. This episode will talk about sex then vs sex now. DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? Click here: beyond-enough.com/step1 We are glad you found our season 3 episodes where we share some of our most advanced learnings and bri...
Jan 05, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 188
Knowing which recovery efforts are counterfeits and which are not isn't as straight forward as one would think. Coby, Ashlynn, and Brannon share their experience with this principle. DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? Go to beyond-enough.com/step1 We are glad you found our season 3 episodes where we share some of our most advanced learnings and bring amazing experts on when it comes to relationships, and the challenges of healing both sides of the relationship after sex addiction and infidelity. Our jou...
Dec 29, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 187
