EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 1H 18M
E229: Can Therapy Change Who You’re Attracted To? w/Dr Nicolosi Jr | Lila Rose Show
from The Lila Rose Show · host Lila Rose
Can sexual attraction shift? Can we rewire how past trauma affects us?Dr. Joseph Nicolosi Jr. explores these questions through Reintegrative Therapy—a trauma-focused, evidence-based approach designed for those experiencing unwanted sexual attractions. Critics label it "conversion therapy," but Nicolosi argues it’s something entirely different.In this episode, he explains how resolving deep-rooted trauma can sometimes lead to changes in sexual attractions and why this method is so controversial in today’s world. As the son of a pioneering psychologist, Dr. Nicolosi brings decades of clinical insight to a conversation that challenges post-modern cultural taboos and common assumptions.Dr Nicolosi's website: https://www.reintegrativetherapy.com/NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code LILA for 15% off https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products-Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month!-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!00:00 - Intro00:02:48 - Dr Nicolosi Sr’s Groundbreaking Work13:39 - Nimi Skin Care14:45 - Can people shift their attractions and desires?24:48 - Covenant Eyes25:52 - Monogamy and Homosexuality33:23 - EveryLife34:23 - Causes of SSA00:46:17 - Temperaments and SSA00:49:08 - “Unwanted” SSA and Re-wiring the Brain00:53:02 - APA pretends not to acknowledge the data00:57:03 - Sexual Ab*se Patterns in patients 01:02:36 - People who therapy didn’t work?01:06:17 - Trevor Project and Su*cidality01:14:02 - Supreme Court Case
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Can sexual attraction shift? Can we rewire how past trauma affects us?Dr. Joseph Nicolosi Jr. explores these questions through Reintegrative Therapy—a trauma-focused, evidence-based approach designed for those experiencing unwanted sexual attractions. Critics label it "conversion therapy," but Nicolosi argues it’s something entirely different.In this episode, he explains how resolving deep-rooted trauma can sometimes lead to changes in sexual attractions and why this method is so controversial in today’s world. As the son of a pioneering psychologist, Dr. Nicolosi brings decades of clinical insight to a conversation that challenges post-modern cultural taboos and common assumptions.Dr Nicolosi's website: https://www.reintegrativetherapy.com/NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code LILA for 15% off https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products-Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month!-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!00:00 - Intro00:02:48 - Dr Nicolosi Sr’s Groundbreaking Work13:39 - Nimi Skin Care14:45 - Can people shift their attractions and desires?24:48 - Covenant Eyes25:52 - Monogamy and Homosexuality33:23 - EveryLife34:23 - Causes of SSA00:46:17 - Temperaments and SSA00:49:08 - “Unwanted” SSA and Re-wiring the Brain00:53:02 - APA pretends not to acknowledge the data00:57:03 - Sexual Ab*se Patterns in patients 01:02:36 - People who therapy didn’t work?01:06:17 - Trevor Project and Su*cidality01:14:02 - Supreme Court Case
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