140: Part 2: Trusting Myself Again with Tammy Gustafson
Sex, Love, and Addiction
Tammy Gustafson and Dr. Rob continue their conversation about creating emotional space between you and your betraying partner. They discuss the power of actually feeling all of your feelings, and the importance of allowing fun and play in the healing process. Tammy offers free resources for finding peace, and underscores the power that comes with surviving and thriving after betrayal.
TAKEAWAYS:
[1:23] You don’t have control over your partner’s behavior. Now what?
[4:22] Shifting from safety seeking in others to self.
[7:35] Pumping the well of your soul.
[8:52] The danger of suppressing your anger and sadness.
[13:00] Allowing the flow of emotions while grieving.
[17:01] Free resources for finding peace.
[21:07] The role of fun and play in healing.
[25:06] Moving toward the best version of yourself through healing.
RESOURCES:
Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment
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QUOTES:
● “Over time, the way that we start to heal… is a version of healthy detachment.”
● “There is an energy to anger that has a purpose.”
● “Part of the grieving process is allowing the flow of emotions to go through you.”
● “You cannot heal your heart with your head.”
