In this episode of the "Porn to Purpose" podcast, Coach Yeadon sits down with Dr. Eddie Capparucci, a renowned author and expert on addiction recovery, to discuss the deep-rooted emotional patterns that fuel addiction. Dr. Capparucci, who has authored six books, including Going Deeper: How the Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual Addiction, shares insights on how unresolved trauma and emotional distress drive addictive behaviors. Together, they explore the importance of understanding these emotional triggers, building emotional resilience, and the transformative power of recovery communities. This episode highlights tools and strategies for moving beyond sobriety to achieve genuine recovery and emotional maturity.

• [00:12] Introduction to Dr. Eddie Capparucci and his work in addiction recovery.

• [02:30] Dr. Capparucci explains the phrase "it almost works" and its relation to addiction coping mechanisms.

• [10:45] Discussion on the impact of unresolved trauma on addictive behaviors and emotional intimacy.

• [15:55] Exploration of the inner child model and how it addresses core emotional wounds.

• [22:16] Importance of proactive recovery actions, such as meditation, journaling, and self-reflection.

• [32:04] The role of community support in recovery and how connection mitigates addictive tendencies.

• [40:12] Insights on parenting and teaching children healthy emotional habits to prevent dependency on coping mechanisms.

• [49:28] Dr. Capparucci’s approach to rewriting personal trauma and changing its impact on adult behavior.

• [55:43] Importance of fostering emotional intimacy in relationships and not relying solely on physical intimacy.

• [1:03:10] Closing thoughts on building resilience against addiction and the resources available for those on the recovery journey.

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