Episodes
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042 A Funny Thing Happened
How often have you been so low that you've considered suicide? I know, that's a bold question. But for many in recovery, it's a real question, a serious question . . . because suicide is too often considered. Listen to Sam Grittner's blog post from two weeks after his last suicide attempt. I read...
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041 Recitation as Support
Check out the Recovery Support PATREON site! Recitation as Support A very special edition of Recovery Support! Kevin takes you in a slightly different direction in this episode as he records during his walk at the beach with two purposes: 1) He shares a personal tool for immediate support…
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040 Self-care For Success
Self-care For Success You’ve heard it many times, self-care is a crucial part of recovery. But just what IS self-care? In The Bergen Protocol, I lay out a clear explanation of self-care, and then I describe the structured, quantifiable protocol I devised to elevate your well-being in order to…
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039 A Letter About Doubt
BECOME A PATRON of the Recovery Support Podcast! A Letter About Doubt A letter written almost 70 years ago is just as relevant now. Doubt is one of the most dangerous detractors to recovery. In this episode, Kevin will share advice written in 1946 to a friend having a very personal crisis of…
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038 Love-Based Thinking
Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy. Love-Based Thinking Criticizing or yelling at someone is a poor method of improving their behavior. The same goes for you--negative self-talk…
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037 RSKB Think vs. Observe
Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy. Think vs. Observe Do thoughts ever “hook” you and not let go? Many people (including addicts) find that negative-sounding tapes run in their…
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036 RSKB Healthier Sexuality
Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy. Healthier Sexuality The International Service Organization of Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) has given me permission to share portions of their…
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035 RSKB Not Just Sobriety (classic)
Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy. Not Just Sobriety (classic episode revisited) We are revisiting a classic episode of Recovery Support that was part of the first three shows I...
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034 RSKB Fear in Recovery
Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy. Fear in Recovery In episode #34, Kevin shares a blog post from Marc & Angel (www.marcandangel.com), "5 Way To Step Forward When You're Scared to...
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033 RSKB Self Destructiveness
Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy. Self Destructiveness Relapse is a direct result of our self-destructiveness. Allen Berger, Ph.D. tells us about four causes of…
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032 RSKB The Struggle Switch
Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy. The Struggle Switch This week, Kevin shares insights about every addict's struggle including chapter 11 from Russ Harris' book, The Happiness…
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031a Recovery Support is Back!
Recovery Support with Kevin Bergen is back from a long hiatus. This 2-minute announcement covers where we've been and where we're going. Twice-monthly show offering you support in your recovery from addiction—NOT intended to take the place of a 12-step program or your individual therapy. Recovery...
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031 Agnosticism
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Agnosticism First, I want to apologize for the technical problems in this episode. I had to replace some worn-out equipment, and I...
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030 Extremes
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Extremes Kevin shares how living in addiction is living in extremes (out of control vs. over control, isolated vs. enmeshed, etc.)....
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029 Overcoming Pt. 2
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Overcoming Part 2 One member of S.A. enumerates what helped him overcome lust and temptation. Readings from SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS…
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028 Overcoming Pt. 1
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Overcoming Part 1 How does one stay sober? How does one "overcome" their addiction? Today, Kevin shares part of the SA White Book...
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027 A Positive Sobriety
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. A Positive Sobriety Ever thought that everything will be better when you're sober? Kevin shares more words of wisdom from the SA…
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026 Perfectionism
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Perfectionism Do you push yourself? Are you harsh on yourself? This week, Kevin talks about PERFECTIONISM: its characteristics, its...
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025 Defects of Character
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Defects of Character Are you ready to look at your shortcomings that underlie your acting out behavior? In this episode, Kevin talks...
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024-RSKB Intimacy & Development
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Intimacy and Development Last week, Kevin shared about "the Mysteries of Intimacy" from Gordon MacDonald's book, "When Men Think...
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023-RSKB The Mysteries of Intimacy
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. The Mysteries of Intimacy Do you find it difficult to share the deepest parts of yourself with someone? Have you been accused of…
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022-Anxiety
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Anxiety Does anxiety play a role in your addiction? Some people act out to medicate their anxiety. Hear Kevin talk about different...
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021-RSKB Familial Origins
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Familial Origins What have you taken from your childhood into adulthood? Kevin Bergen discusses how your family of origin may still…
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020-RSKB The Trap of Intensity
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. The Trap of Intensity Some find last year's most thrilling movie with the most amazing special effects to be quite uninteresting…
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019-RSKB At Inventory Time (Pt 2)
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. At Inventory Time Step 4 is the big one, or so says most people. This week, Kevin talks about preparing and writing your Step 4...
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018-RSKB At Inventory Time (Pt 1)
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. At Inventory Time (Part 1) "Inventories" are a big part of recovery, at least in the beginning. They can be revisited at any time...
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017-RSKB Difficult Feelings
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Difficult Feelings Many addicts want to push away or hide their feelings, in fact, a majority of addicts act out in order NOT to…
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016-RSKB Sponsorship
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Sponsorship Have you ever had a personal trainer? A life coach? A mentor? In the 12 Steps, you can have something even better--a...
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015-RSKB Consistency
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Consistency Can you be consistent in your recovery behaviors even when stuff happens? Working a program includes tasks and behaviors...
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014-RSKB Religious Guilt & Shame
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Religious Guilt & Shame What about those addicts to DO believe in God and who struggle with concepts like sin and forgiveness? The...
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013-RSKB Approaching Change PART 2
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Approaching Change - Part 2 Having discussed two types of change last week, Kevin Bergen follows up this week with the second part…
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012-RSKB Approaching Change PART 1
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Approaching Change - PART 1 Recovery is all about change. This week, Kevin Bergen shares information compiled in Dr. Patrick Carnes'...
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011-RSKB Personalization
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Personalization How do you deal with lust hits? You know, when you're triggered by something (or someone)? Kevin talks about lust in...
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010-RSKB Orange Elephants
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Orange Elephants This week, Kevin talks about the benefits of "focusing on the positive." He uses one of his favorite tools, Green...
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009-RSKB Gary’s Interview
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Interview with “Gary” This week, Kevin interviews “Gary,” (not his real name) who is a self-identified sex addict. Gary volunteered...
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008-RSKB Resentment & Forgiveness
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Resentment & Forgiveness Dr. Fred Luskin, FORGIVE FOR GOOD RECOVERY SUPPORT is not endorsed by nor affiliated with S.A. or any…
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007-RSKB Why Would Someone Surrender?
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Why Would Someone Surrender? Picking up where he left off in last week's episode about Step One, Kevin Bergen continues and talks...
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006-RSKB Doing Step One Work
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Doing Step 1 Work Trying to figure out if you're an addict? Wanting to start working the steps? This show addresses issues that come...
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005-RSKB Power of Gratitude
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Power of Gratitude Gratitude is a big part of positive recovery. How being thankful leads to happiness is the focus of this episode…
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004-RSKB Relapse Prevention
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Relapse Prevention Have you ever returned to a behavior after successfully being free of it for a period? This is relapse, and its...
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003-RSKB Not Just Sobriety
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Not Just Sobriety Not really an addict? Don't need a 12-step program to control your sexually compulsive behavior? Maybe. That's no...
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002-RSKB Thought Replacement
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Thought Replacement Do you ever struggle with intrusive thoughts? Is it difficult to control what you think about? Kevin shares an...
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001-RSKB Asking for Help
Weekly podcast intended to support you in your recovery from sexual compulsivity, NOT intended to take the place of your 12-step program or your individual therapy. Getting SUPPORT in Your Recovery Ever decided you would stop your compulsive sexual behavior? Ever think you could do it alone? Few...
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Support for those recovering from sexually compulsive behavior. Weekly show with psychotherapist, Kevin Bergen, MA, MFT
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