Sex as Currency: Unhealthy Power Struggles

“Sex as currency” might grab your attention… but that’s not really where this conversation stays.In this episode, Todd Turner sits down with Dr. Brooke Jones of Stronger Women and quickly moves beyond surface-level dating talk into something deeper—trauma, abuse, identity, and the patterns that quietly shape relationships.What starts as a conversation about sex in modern dating turns into a powerful look at how people—especially those coming out of abuse or broken homes—learn to use what they have to survive, feel loved, or regain control. This isn’t about judgment. It’s about understanding the “why” behind behavior—and what it actually takes to heal.🔍 What you’ll hear in this episode: Why “sex as currency” often starts as a survival response, not manipulation  How abuse (emotional, physical, spiritual) shapes relationship patterns  Why people stay in or return to unhealthy relationships  The “aha moment” that finally leads to change  Why healthy relationships can feel boring after chaos  How dopamine, trauma, and attention-seeking behaviors are connected  The truth about boundaries—and why people struggle to set them  Why communication is one of the most important relationship skills  The role of identity, healing, and taking ownership after divorce or traumaCall to Action:If this episode hit home, take a step forward.Learn more about Dr. Brooke Jones and her work helping women heal and rebuild at: 👉 strongerwomen.comAnd don’t forget to subscribe to the UnYoked Podcast for more real conversations about faith, relationships, and rebuilding your life the right way.To support the UnYoked Podcast and to help others... PLEASE subscribe and rate.. right now. And if this resource is helpful, please tell a friend. Support the showThe UnYoked Podcast NetworkWhat is the UnYoked Podcast?The UnYoked Podcast is a specialized ministry outreach of UnYoked Living, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We provide raw, honest, and scripturally grounded blueprints for believers navigating the painful debris of an unexpected marriage breakdown. We firmly teach that while your marriage may have been unyoked, your life can remain powerfully yoked to Jesus Christ.Who is Todd Turner?Your host, Todd Turner, is an author, coach, and transparent voice who speaks directly from lived experience. Rather than recycling secular, bitterness-driven relationship advice, Todd guides brokenhearted Christians with a unique mix of hard-hitting practical wisdom and absolute biblical alignment, showing you how to turn profound trauma into a true redemptive transformation.Why Should You Subscribe?Healing isn’t a single event; it’s a daily walk. Subscribing to the network ensures you carry a community of truth, prayer, and recovery guidance directly in your pocket. Join thousands of other intentional believers who refuse to let divorce define their future, and instead choose to build a vibrant new baseline anchored fully on God’s word.