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Breaking the Silence
by Reach 10
This podcast and community breaks the silence, shame, and fear that often surrounds sexuality, unwanted pornography use, and betrayal trauma and helps you embrace your God-given sexuality with courage compassion and connection. People just like you share their stories of recovery and forgiveness and experts teach principles, share insights, and provide real tools to help you rebuild trust and develop healthy sexuality. Ask your questions anonymously and expert therapist, Rachel Denton, will answer them and discuss practical tools to help and gain insight as to how ecclesiastical leaders can play an effective and powerful role in your healing. Join Crishelle Simons as she breaks the silence and together we can create a culture of courage, compassion, and connection.This podcast is brought to you by Reach 10. Reach 10 is a non-profit with a mission to educate and help young adults overcome the effects of pornography and betrayal trauma and create healthy relationships with themselves
Episodes
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Ask a Therapist Series | Embracing Self-Compassion: Moving Beyond Guilt and Shame [2.16]
In the season 2 finale of "Breaking the Silence," we navigate the intricate web of emotions and challenges that come with overcoming pornography use while answering a question submitted by a listener. Crishelle Simons, alongside Rachel Denton, embarks on a journey to unravel the layers of guilt,...
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Finding Hope in the 12 Steps with Kodi Maki [2.15]
Join us in a moving episode of "Breaking the Silence," where we welcome Kodi Maki to share his inspiring journey through addiction recovery. Kodi opens up about the challenges he faced with pornography addiction and how the Addiction Recovery Program (ARP) became a beacon of hope in his life. His...
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Sex Ed Redefined: Embracing Our Bodies, Enhancing Our Faith with Bonnie Young [2.14]
In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of human sexuality and its intersection with divine grace. We explore the complexities of chastity, marriage, and the continuous journey towards understanding our bodies and spirits with our guest Bonnie Young, therapist and author. Join us as we peel...
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Infinite Grace: Finding Worthiness in Christ's Love with Alan Larsen [2.13]
In this episode, we delve deep into the heart of faith, exploring the transformative power of Christ's love and the journey to find worthiness. Hear personal stories of redemption, struggles with self-worth, and the life-changing moments where grace shines its brightest. Join us as we discover…
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Ask a Therapist Series | Breaking the Cycle: Tools for Meaningful Change [2.12]
Are you caught in a cycle, repeating the same mistakes that are affecting your personal growth and the quality of your relationships? In this enlightening episode, Rachel and Crishelle unveil the curtain to a transformative journey of breaking free from these unyielding patterns. Rachel, with her...
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Intimacy Amplified: Building Trust and Connection with Tammy Hill [2.11]
In this riveting episode of "Breaking the Silence", join Crishelle as she engages in a heart-to-heart with the insightful Tammy Hill, diving deep into the realms of trust, intimacy, and the resilience of relationships. Tammy's wealth of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist comes...
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Ecclesiastical Leader Series: What is the Role of the Bishop and What is My Role in Healing and Changing? [2.10]
Listen to learn what your role and what the bishop’s role is in helping you heal and change. Learn how to draw nearer to the Savior by meeting with your bishop and in all your interactions in your church community. Doug Kleven is a husband, father of 5 ranging from 22 to 10. Co-owner of Blue…
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Ask a Therapist Series: Should I Stay or Should I Go? [2.9]
If you are dating someone that is currently struggling with pornography but is taking the steps to recover, is there hope? Should I stay in the relationship? Should I run? If we were to get married, is this something that can be overcome or will I have to deal with this in the future forever?...
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Creating a Marriage Worth Having with Dan Purcell [2.8]
Listen to learn how to create a marriage worth having through greater intimacy and fantastic sex. You and your spouse deserve it and can have it. Dan shares his story and principles that will help you and your spouse (or future spouse) create the best marriage possible. Dan and his wife Emily...
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Overcoming the Shame of Being a Young Woman Struggling with Porn with Madi Davis [2.7]
Shame can be demoralizing and keep someone stuck thinking they will never be lovable or worthy ever again. Madi shares her story in how she overcame the shame of being a young woman struggling with porn with courage and support. She has since started sharing her story to help other people know…
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Ask a Therapist Series: How to show our partner our progress in recovery? [2.6]
Allowing someone to see all the parts of you can be the scariest thing someone ever does. It is often human tendency to want to prove they are worthy or require someone to show evidence to feel safe enough in a relationship. Rachel Denton, our expert therapist, answers this question submitted by…
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Ecclesiastical Leader Series: Why meet with a bishop? with Doug Kleven [2.5]
When someone needs help, who do they turn to? Listen to find out how a bishop can help in your healing journey. Maybe it is obvious help is needed or you are coasting wondering what the next step of your healing is - either way listen to find out how a bishop can help you find peace. Doug Kleven…
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Finding Harmony in Faith, Values, and Sexuality with Carlie Palmer-Webb [2.4]
We brought Carlie, the Christian Sex Educator, back this season to break down the gaps that keep our faith, values, and sexuality from living together in harmony. Whether someone has suppressed their sexuality or has unwanted sexual behaviors that are congruent with what they believe this episode...
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Ask a Therapist Series: What are some good examples of boundaries and consequences if they are broken? [2.3]
Listen to learn how boundaries can bring greater connection, peace, and belonging in your relationships. Rachel Denton, our expert therapist, answers this question submitted by a listener and gives real life examples for what someone can do when wanting to set boundaries that create safety and...
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Breaking Free of Isolation with Chandler Rogers [2.2]
Do you feel isolated and alone in your struggle and hurt? Chandler shares his story about breaking free of the isolation that his struggle with pornography created and how he found the courage to break free. Then he shares all about Relay an app he created to help you connect daily with a support...
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Breaking the Silence: Back in Action
Breaking the Silence is back! Join Crishelle Simons as she gives an overview of new changes in Breaking the Silence and shares how this podcast is going to help you break free of the shame, silence, and fear that are keeping you stuck. Follow us on Instagram @breakingthesilence_reach10 or visit…
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Keep Breaking the Silence: 5 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned from Young Adults with Vauna [82]
How can you join the cause of turning a weapon of destruction into a tool for transformation? This is our last episode of Breaking the Silence, but just the beginning for you to contribute to a new culture of courage, compassion, and connection. In this send-off from founder Vauna Davis, you’ll...
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Celebrating Breaking the Silence with Creed, Crishelle, and Bentlee [81]
Listen along as the hosts, Creed and Crishelle, and our social media specialist, Bentlee, remember their favorite episodes of Breaking the Silence. They also share some of the lessons they learned while working on the podcast with Reach 10. In this episode: We’re grateful for all those who have...
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Spiritual and Emotional Fitness in Recovery with Sathiya Sam [80]
While most tackle porn recovery with behavioral solutions, both scripture and science show that true recovery must address the underlying issues of the heart. Our guest, Sathiya Sam teaches that these can be reached through emotional fitness, recovery from wounds of the past, and learning to…
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The Pillars of Healthy Sexuality with Carlie Palmer-Webb [79]
You're going to love this discussion of healthy sexuality and the harm of pornography with Carlie Palmer-Webb, the Christian Sex Educator. Listen in to learn about the pillars of healthy sexuality and how you can begin to practice them even before being in a sexual relationship. Creed and…
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How to Mindfully Manage Urges with Sara Brewer [78]
Whether dealing with a desire to view pornography, or other urges like eating or scrolling social media, Sara Brewer offers a mindful approach to managing them. Sara is a certified life coach who works with people who want to quit pornography. She suggests that we stop, drop, and breathe, a…
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How I Talked About Pornography and Lived Through It with Mackenzie Preza [77]
Because of the stigma behind women and their sexuality, talking about pornography issues can be even more difficult. We feel like we'll die if we tell anyone we have a problem with pornography. Mackenzie Preza has struggled and learned that when women open up about their experiences, it becomes...
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Courage, Compassion, and Connection: The Antidote to Shame and Silence [76]
This time we're switching roles! You'll hear from Creed and Crishelle, our young adults hosts, talk about their own stories of breaking the silence around shame, pornography, family struggles, and other sensitive issues. They share how others can develop the courage and permission to speak up…
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Repentance on the Path to Recovery with Hayden & Savannah Paul [75]
When someone with a religious background is working through recovery from pornography, they may also be working through the repentance process. Hayden and Savannah Paul have seen the power of repentance in their own lives and love to tell others about it! You’ll hear some new ways of thinking…
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Life Beyond Recovery: How Can We Look Forward to the Future? With Taylor Chambers [74]
When we’re in the thick of recovery, it’s hard to see past the difficulties and imagine a bright future. It does get easier! Taylor Chambers says deciding what we want to do with our freedom is one way to find hope in the journey. We can start envisioning where we want to be so we have the...
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Turning from Porn to Love and Service: 3 Tips from a Teen with Smith Alley [73]
Smith Alley became addicted to pornography even before he was a teenager. Then his world turned upside down one day and he chose to begin a journey to recovery from pornography. As he turned from porn and toward loving and serving others, he connected with other teens who needed help, too. He...
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The Un-Alone Club: One Student Creating a Healing Community With Emi Bass [72]
Being a student is hard, especially when feeling alienated because of a struggle with pornography. Or maybe feeling confused about how to help a friend entrenched in this problem. Emi Bass wanted to find a way to help, so she founded the Un-Alone Club at BYU. Students are invited to meet over…
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Betrayal Trauma in Dating Relationships: Is It a Thing? With Kaylee Dunn [71]
You’ve probably heard about betrayal trauma in marriage, but this time we’re talking about how it shows up in dating relationships and what to do about it. Therapist Kaylee Dunn wants people to know they aren’t alone, they aren’t crazy, it’s normal to be in distress, and there is a way through…
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Therapy 101: How Can a Therapist Help You Make Progress? With Rachel Denton [70]
If we’re wondering whether we need to go to a therapist, it’s probably the time to make the jump! Rachel Denton suggests that when you do decide to start searching for the right therapist for you, look for someone you can trust. Find someone who is familiar with what you are struggling with,...
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Check-Ins: How Can They Help Your Relationship? Rhyll & Steven Croshaw [69]
How can you keep a close relationship with your partner? It’s as simple as A-E-I-O-U! Using a check-in based on the vowels, Rhyll and Steven Croshaw communicate every night about how they are doing in emotional, mental, and physical health and their progress in their recovery. They share how this...
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Sponsor/Sponsee Relationships: What Makes a Good One? with Steven Croshaw [68]
A sponsor is someone who can share their own experience of recovery through the 12 Steps and can offer hope, encouragement, accountability, and feedback. If someone knows about good sponsor relationships, it’s Steven Croshaw. After struggling with a sex addiction for decades, he turned to a…
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A Partner’s Pornography Use: How to Deal With Judgment from Others - With Rhyll Crowshaw [67]
It’s no secret. Shame often follows pornography even if you aren’t the user, especially in relationships. What are people thinking? Rhyll Crowshaw experienced this when her husband came to her with a sex addiction, and she had to decide how to move forward in their relationship. She discusses how...
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Hiding: Are We All Fueling the Problem of Pornography? With Brigham Elton [66]
Talking about pornography and sex can be awkward, shameful, and even scary. In fact, many of us were taught that the best way to deal with it was to avoid the subject completely. So it’s not only users, but parents, spouses, and friends who hide from confronting the issue of pornography. Brigham...
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Why Do Kids Hire Porn? With Kristen Jenson [65]
Kids hire pornography for a variety of jobs to help them grow up, and the surprising thing is it makes sense. Creed and Crishelle talk with Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures and founder of Protect Young minds, about this unusual way of understanding kids. She did a study with…
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Screen Culture: How Can Young Adults Live with Integrity in a Media-Saturated World? With Jason and Lisa Frost [64]
It’s easy to get sucked into your phone, tv shows, or video games and forget who you are and what you really want out of life. Jason and Lisa Frost, young authors of a new book, talk with Creed and Crishelle about being intentional with media and living from your values. We should be angry…
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EMDR Therapy: How Can It Help with Overcoming Pornography? with Amanda Christenson [63]
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a fascinating and effective therapy treatment that shifts stored memories and helps people not be so triggered by past trauma. It relieves emotional distress and calms the physical response to past memories. Our guest, Amanda Christenson is a...
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Pornography Problems in Marriage: Is Compassion Possible? With Zachary and Darcy Spafford [62]
We all want to have connection in our marriage, especially when we struggle. Zach and Darcy Spafford discuss how to pause and step back to connect when pornography comes in between them. They also share the importance of compassion and grace towards themselves and each other in the process. In…
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It’s Not About Me: How Can Someone Get Their Life Back When Their Spouse Struggles with Pornography? with Darcy Spafford [61]
Watching a spouse work through recovery can be tough. Darcy Spafford experienced this when her husband, Zach, struggled with pornography. She shares how she separated herself from his actions and learned to have compassion for him and for herself. It helped to question the thoughts that popped up...
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How Can We Use Agency to Help Us in Recovery? With Zachary Spafford [60]
When struggling with something as difficult as pornography, it can be easy to feel like you no longer have a choice in your actions. But coach Zachary Spafford says taking responsibility for your decisions can lead to a whole new perspective that helps in recovery. Creed and Crishelle talk with...
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How Can I Take Charge of My Sex Education? With Lucy Ferguson [59]
Many young adults didn’t grow up with sexuality as a frequent topic in their homes. Join Creed and Crishelle as they chat with Lucy Ferguson about their lack of sex education as youth and how to learn more about healthy sexuality as you prepare for marriage. "Ignorance is bliss" does NOT apply to...
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Why Are Passion Projects So Powerful for Recovery? with Weston Smith and Spencer Buswell [58]
Pornography involves a lot of inward thinking and selfishness. One way to get out of that is to serve others and focus on creating rather than consuming. Finding something positive to do besides watching pornography is one way Weston Smith and Spencer Buswell have worked towards recovery. They...
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What Does it Mean to Invest in Each Other’s Success Through Community? with Weston Smith and Spencer Buswell [57]
A struggle with pornography is difficult enough, and facing it alone isn’t helpful. It takes extreme vulnerability to open up with the truth about your life, but it's so worth it when you find a community to support you. Spencer and Weston talk about the value of friendship, fighting the battle...
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What Would You Tell Your 18-Year-Old Self? and More Wisdom from Creed and Crishelle [56]
We flipped roles and put Creed and Crishelle in the guest seats! Hear what they think is the best part of doing the podcast - and what's the hardest part. What do they want every young adult to know? Join us and learn more about our awesome podcasts hosts and why they are willing to talk about...
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What are You Afraid to Hear When You Ask About Pornography? With Stephen and Bentlee Edgington [55]
Hear the rest of the story! This is part 2 of Stephen and Bentlee Edgington’s interview in episode 54. Bentlee shares how she had the courage to ask the question about pornography and what she was afraid of. Stephen shares that both partners can feel like victims when this challenging issue comes...
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How Can Relationships Progress after Talking about Pornography? With Stephen and Bentlee Edgington [54]
After a couple has their first discussion about pornography - now what? In Part 1 of this conversation, Creed and Crishelle hear Stephen and Bentlee’s story about first talking this issue in their relationship, and how they learned to talk more openly about it in spite of their fears. In this...
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Why Don’t Relapses Mean Someone is Starting Over in Recovery? With Geoff Steurer [53]
Slip-ups happen when someone views pornography even though they are trying to quit. That comes with a lot of different emotions, from shame to discouragement. Geoff Steurer, a marriage and family therapist, talks with Creed and Crishelle on how people can learn from relapse and use it to become...
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How Can I Learn to Communicate About Sex? With Amanda Louder [52]
As a certified sex coach, Amanda Louder teaches clients all day about how to have better sexual health, and as a mom she has experience teaching her children about topics surrounding sex. Creed and Crishelle talk with her about how to start important conversations about sex with your partner,...
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Can I Find Peace as My Partner Finds Recovery from Pornography Use? With Bree Swaner [51]
Being in a relationship with someone who is struggling with pornography is not easy. That’s why when Bree Swaner found herself in that situation, she worked to create a support system for herself so that she could support her husband. This week, Creed and Crishelle talk with Bree about how…
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How Can Sharing My Story About Pornography Help Others? with Stephen Edgington [50]
The stigma that comes with a struggle with pornography often prevents people from sharing their story. The problem is, this often leads to someone feeling alone in their situation. Creed and Crishelle chat with Stephen Edgington about how sharing his story taught him how important connection is,...
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How Can Therapy Help Someone Overcome Pornography? with Cassandra Hulse [49]
Seeking therapy can be kind of scary! Worry about the cost, concern about what others may think, or being afraid to talk about our personal problems could keep someone from reaching out for professional help. Cassandra Hulse joins Creed and Crishelle to discuss the ins and outs of therapy for...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast and community breaks the silence, shame, and fear that often surrounds sexuality, unwanted pornography use, and betrayal trauma and helps you embrace your God-given sexuality with courage compassion and connection. People just like you share their stories of recovery and forgiveness and experts teach principles, share insights, and provide real tools to help you rebuild trust and develop healthy sexuality. Ask your questions anonymously and expert therapist, Rachel Denton, will answer them and discuss practical tools to help and gain insight as to how ecclesiastical leaders can play an effective and powerful role in your healing. Join Crishelle Simons as she breaks the silence and together we can create a culture of courage, compassion, and connection.This podcast is brought to you by Reach 10. Reach 10 is a non-profit with a mission to educate and help young adults overcome the effects of pornography and betrayal trauma and create healthy relationships with themselves
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