*ANNOUNCEMENT* This is the last time we'll be posting the Real Talk Recovery episodes to the BAE podcast feed. If you'd like to listen to more of the Real Talk Recovery podcast and hear the full episodes, you can find us by searching for "Real Talk Recovery" on your favorite podcast streaming service (you can click one of the links below) or go to https://realtalkrecovery.com and subscribe there. Apple Podcasts Spotify Audible Google Podcasts Brannon and Tyler host a special guest,...

Today I welcome Brannon Patrick, the "Expert" in Betrayal Trauma & Sex Addiction healing & recovery.  He is a clinical therapist with massive amounts of training & experience. He believes that everyone has the opportunity for healing, growth & connection, if they want it enough.  You can find him on his podcast, https://www.therapybros.com & at Therapy Utah. Ashlynn Mitchell kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With her real world example of what’s possible after...

Caller Andrew's Question: "My behavior regarding my addiction was so different than the rest of my life. How do I tell what was addiction/avoidance attachment and what was really me and is in my dna/personality?" Brannon Patrick, "The Expert", is co-founder of Therapy Utah (therapyutah.org). You can follow Brannon on Instagram @brannon_patrick. He has some really great online courses available at brannonpatrick.com like his Boundary Bootcamp course. Brannon has a program called L.I.F.T. for...

Trevor is a marriage and family therapist who shares real life stories of trial, trauma, and injury and the journey to healing. He explores the topics of healing and mental health with experts and those who are living the journey. Trevor works to bring empathy, acceptance, fun and gentle accountability to therapy. You can find more of him on his podcast "The Art of Healing." and on Instagram @theartofhealingbytrevor USE CODE "ASHLYNN15" for a discount on his couples program...

The 2 brothers talk about the power of self-reflection and what to do when your partner is not accountable to themself. Brannon Patrick, "The Expert", is co-founder of Therapy Utah (therapyutah.org). You can follow Brannon on Instagram @brannon_patrick. He has some really great online courses available at brannonpatrick.com like his Boundary Bootcamp course. Brannon has a program called L.I.F.T. for betrayal trauma and addiction recovery available online starting soon. Go...

Garrett when he took it upon himself to run 30 marathons in 30 days—and then rode a bike 3,800 miles across the United States—all to raise awareness on the harms of pornography. Since he has confronted his own battle with pornography, Garrett is dedicated to this fight to educate others. Now, as one of Fight the New Drug’s presenters, Garrett has spoken to nearly 200 audiences around the globe about the harmful effects of porn. Ashlynn Mitchell kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With...

The 2 brothers discuss the shame cycle that can come from having a problem with pornography, especially for those who have an expectation of being perfect.  Brannon Patrick, "The Expert", is co-founder of Therapy Utah (therapyutah.org). You can follow Brannon on Instagram @brannon_patrick. He has some really great online courses available at brannonpatrick.com like his Boundary Bootcamp course. Brannon has a program called L.I.F.T. for betrayal trauma and addiction recovery available online...

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is an LDS relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. Her teaching and coaching focus on helping LDS individuals and couples achieve greater satisfaction and passion in their emotional and sexual relationships. In addition to consulting with couples and individuals, she teaches online courses designed to foster self- and sexual development and create healthier intimate relationships, as well as happier individuals. Dr. Finlayson-Fife...

The 2 brothers talk about how sex addiction and recovery can affect the power dynamic in a relationship.  Brannon Patrick, "The Expert", is co-founder of Therapy Utah (therapyutah.org). You can follow Brannon on Instagram @brannon_patrick. He has some really great online courses available at brannonpatrick.com like his Boundary Bootcamp course. Brannon has a program called L.I.F.T. for betrayal trauma and addiction recovery available online starting soon. Go...

In Alison's new book she shares motivational pep talks and practical self-help tools to help anyone overcome the pressure to become someone different, and instead embrace their inherent awesomeness. Alison Faulkner is a branding and events expert, host of the podcast Awesome with Alison a top 100 health and wellness podcast, consultant for Fortune 500 companies, writer, speaker, self-proclaimed nonsense dancer, and CEO of Alison’s Brand School, partnering with Microsoft and Alaska Airlines...

 Caller Sam's question:  I have been in recovery for the past 3.5 years. I am 41 with a wife and 5 kids. I was in a very dark place before finding recovery. One of the things that helped pull me from that dark place was hearing a podcast of someone who had a very similar story to mine and who had the courage to be honest and come forward to make changes in his life. I was serving as EQ President in my ward at that time while acting out regularly. So my question is this: how should I think...

Erin Falconer is an author, digital entrepreneur and associate psychotherapist. In 2018, she released the critically acclaimed self-improvement/female empowerment book, How To Get Shit Done: Why Women Need To Stop Doing Everything So They Can Achieve Anything. Since 2008, she has been the editor-in-chief and co-owner of PickTheBrain. In 2017, Erin launched the PickTheBrain Podcast which ranks consistently in the top 20 in the Heath and Self-Improvement categories on iTunes and in 2019...

Caller Claire's Question: "I am 8 months into recovery and doing really well. Can you discuss the difference between PTSD, anxiety and shame and how they manifest in the body? I am still not fully processing these things consciously due to my addict reaction to bury and run from hard emotions. This leaves me vulnerable to relapse, something I came close to doing a few weeks ago. What is the best way to face and process these?"   Brannon Patrick, "The Expert", is co-founder of Therapy Utah...

Today I welcome Brannon Patrick, the "Expert" in Betrayal Trauma & Sex Addiction healing & recovery. He is a clinical therapist with massive amounts of training & experience. He believes that everyone has the opportunity for healing, growth & connection, if they want it enough. You can find him on his podcast, https://www.therapybros.com & at Therapy Utah Ashlynn Mitchell kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With her real world example of what’s possible after...

Brannon shares some stories and background about how Garth Brooks has impacted his life in a positive way. This one might seem squirrely but has some really good principles about living life fully. Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong (lovestrong.com), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach out to us at [email protected] or go to our website:...

Caller Ben's Question: "How do I hold space for my betrayed partner when they continue to respond with anger and distancing?" Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong (lovestrong.com), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach out to us at [email protected] or go to our website: https://lovestrong.com. We have a great online Foundations Of Recovery Class...

Ashlynn Mitchell kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With her real world example of what’s possible after betrayal & how to live boldly with compassion & forgiveness while being boundaried & free from the past. She is an advocate for women who want to live a life full of adventure & freedom. Come listen to her perspectives while she has conversations with those she loves & respects who share their #bethebuffalo moments that may just help you shift your own journey...

Caller Jesslyn's Question: "How do I stay healthy and make good boundaries, as well as stop unhealthy mentality and cycles during family, get togethers with people who confuse rigidity for righteousness and not get triggered when they say hurtful/judgemental things?"  Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong (lovestrong.com), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person,...

Natalie Norton is a speaker, master certified life coach, and host of The Show Up Podcast. Natalie’s writing has been featured across many different genres in both national and international publications—both in print and online—including: The Huffington Post, CNN, Forbes, InStyle and many more. She is co-author of the bestseller, The Power of Starting Something Stupid (which won the prestigious San Francisco Book Festival). A passionate ambassador for mental health education and...

Caller Adam's Question: "Hey! I'm a recovering SLA and by day I'm a physiotherapist. I was really intrigued when listening to an episode and B got really worked up when he talked about his first mentor in couples therapy. It made me realize that well, of course, there are schools and 'ideologies' in treatment of sexual addiction and betrayal trauma just as there are a lot of ideologies in physical therapy (I'll gladly rant about those) And so I thought, well what are those ideologies and how...

Trevor is a marriage and family therapist who shares real life stories of trial, trauma, and injury and the journey to healing. He explores the topics of healing and mental health with experts and those who are living the journey. Trevor works to bring empathy, acceptance, fun and gentle accountability to therapy. You can find more of him on his podcast "The Art of Healing." and on Instagram @theartofhealingbytrevor Ashlynn Mitchell kicks divorce & betrayal in the teeth. With her real...

Brannon and Tyler discuss the dialectic of Being vs Becoming and how to find the proper balance between the 2.    Tyler Patrick, "The Wandering Therapist", is co-founder of Love Strong (lovestrong.com), a Christian-based Recovery + WHOLEHEARTED living therapy practice. If you'd like to work with Love Strong via telehealth or in-person, reach out to us at [email protected] or go to our website: https://lovestrong.com. We have a great online Foundations Of Recovery Class starting soon....

Lucy & Ashlynn talk about the drama triangle & how it shows up with us personally & with others. After producing 200 episodes together. The Hosts of the Betrayed, The Addicted, and the Expert have expanded to 3 separate podcasts still supporting those healing in there journeys of life. Sundays join the "Grow with Coby" show for the tools to grow and heal from the challenges of life. Monday join Brannon and his brother for "Real Talk Recovery" Podcast with of not 1 but 2 expert...

Jessica Frew is a wife, ex-wife, mom, stepmom, and BOLD action taker. She has a successful podcast called “Husband in Law” that she records with her husband, Matt, and her ex-husband, Steve. Together they are sharing their stories of love, marriage, coming out, divorce, remarriage and co-parenting to help others know they are not alone. They also co-own The BOLD Logic.  A company devoted to helping people leave behind feelings of anger, resentment, and bitterness to be prepared to take BOLD...