Experience Healing Through IFS (with Dr. Peter Malinoski)

In this episode, you'll learn why healing experiences are essential for outgrowing porn. Dr. Peter Malinoski explains how the internal family systems model (IFS) can help us heal by meeting the five attachment needs we all have. Clinical psychologist Dr. Peter Malinoski is president of Souls and Hearts and host of Interior Integration for Catholics, a podcast helping Catholics embrace their identities as beloved sons and daughters of God. Peter specifically addresses the topics of freedom from porn and masturbation in episodes 51-56 of his podcast. Contact Peter here.Five Attachment Needs:A felt sense of safety and protectionA felt sense of being seen, heard, known, and understood (attunement)A felt sense of being comforted, calmed, and reassured (soothing)A felt sense of being valued, cherished, and treasured (expressed delight)A felt sense of being supported in becoming one’s own unique best self(from Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love by Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller - this is a paid link)Coming up on Saturday, May 30, 2026:The Same-Sex Connection™ ConferenceRegister now at samesexconnection.comSupport the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!