Are you ready to challenge your preconceived notions about addiction? What if we told you that addiction is not just about behavior, but it significantly impacts one's identity? See addiction in a whole new light after listening to Duane’s conversation with Dr. Paula Hall, a highly esteemed sexual and relationship psychotherapist. Dr. Hall brings her vast experience to the table, opening up about the often stigmatized and misunderstood world of sex and porn addiction. She underscores the vital elements of compassion, courage, and commitment required to conquer this addiction.  Addiction serves as an anesthetic, numbing the sting of difficult emotions. Yet it often goes overlooked in talking therapy. Getting to the core of why we develop addictive behaviors and understanding their impact can be the difference between a habit and an addiction. Dr. Hall presents the case that labeling someone an 'addict' may not be conducive to their recovery and elaborates on the complex relationship between addiction and identity.  Additionally, they delve into Dr. Hall's Pivotal Recovery programme, designed to treat addiction as that numbing anesthetic. They uncover the importance of identifying core beliefs in the recovery process and explore the CHOICES model, a six-step recovery guide. They also touch upon the power of peer support in addiction treatment and the wealth of sources and support for addiction recovery.  In this episode, you will hear: Sex and porn addiction treatment Challenges with traditional therapy for men Understanding therapy progress and goals Personal development for long term recovery Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: www.pivotalrecoverypivotorecovery.org  NovusMindfulLife.com Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices