Understanding and Overcoming Sex and Porn Addiction in High-Conflict Divorces with Craig Perra, Sex and Porn Addiction Recovery Expert
Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast
Release Date: 04/18/2025
Somatic Healing: Unlocking the Path to Emotional Freedom with Laurie James, Somatic Relationship Coach
Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast
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Cooperative Co-Parenting Strategies: Insights from Award-Winning Author Aurisha Smolarski
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Understanding and Overcoming Sex and Porn Addiction in High-Conflict Divorces with Craig Perra, Sex and Porn Addiction Recovery Expert
Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast
In this powerful episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, Karen McMahon sits down with Craig Perra, a global leader in sex and porn addiction recovery. Craig explores the deep-rooted causes of compulsive sexual behavior, especially in high-achieving men and women navigating high-conflict divorce. He shares how lack of self-love, shame, and isolation fuel addiction—and how accountability and community drive healing. For partners of sex addicts, Craig offers empowering insights and guidance on separating their self-worth from their partner’s behavior. Learn how to break toxic cycles,...
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What to Do After the Divorce Bomb Drops
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The divorce conversation has happened—and now you’re still living together.** Tensions are high, emotions are raw, and the atmosphere at home feels like a ticking time bomb. In this episode, we unpack what to do *after* the divorce bomb drops—how to survive and even strategically thrive in the uncomfortable in-between of sharing space with someone you’re separating from. First things first: before anything escalates, it’s critical to understand your legal rights and quietly begin gathering financial documentation—especially if there’s a risk your spouse might hide or manipulate...
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Empower Your Divorce Journey: Do you want an ordinary or extraordinary life? with Kyera Kacey, Founder of LiberateHER™️
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Disclaimer: This conversation includes discussions of sensitive topics such as rape and trauma, which may be triggering for some listeners. In this empowering episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon sits down with Kyera T. Kacey, Author of Rich B$tch Money Goals and founder of LiberateHER™. Kyera shares her transformative journey of overcoming trauma, including sexual assault and two divorces. She emphasizes the power of personal responsibility, self-love, and authenticity in healing and growth. Kyera discusses how embracing these principles helped her...
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Divorce & the Financial Tug-of-War: Spenders, Savers and Surprises with Seattle Money Coach, Mikelann Valterra
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Marriage at a Crossroads... Is It Fixable or Foundational Issues? with Relationship Coach, Dawn Smith
Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast
In this episode, expert coach Dawn Smith joins Karen McMahon to dive into marital conflict and how to navigate relationship challenges. With over a decade of experience understanding how men and women process emotions and make decisions differently, Dawn provides strategies for couples facing marriage issues. Dawn combines couples counseling with practical coaching to help partners break free from disconnection patterns, fostering deeper communication and understanding. Her actionable tools are especially helpful for couples at a crossroads or struggling with communication and conflict....
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Divorce Changes Everything…Here’s How to Get It Right from Day One with Collaborative Divorce Attorney, Andrea Vacca
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Divorce can disrupt every aspect of your life—your home, finances, and family dynamic. Clarity is key to navigating this challenge successfully. In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Vacca, a leading New York divorce attorney and expert in collaborative divorce, to explore essential steps for a smoother process. We discuss understanding your legal rights, organizing financials, initiating the conversation with your spouse, and co-parenting, especially while living under the same roof. It's about starting strong, staying child-focused, and minimizing conflict. Andrea also shares strategies...
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Beyond Narcissism: Understanding the Full Spectrum of Abuse with Abuser Intervention Specialist, Lundy Bancroft
Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast
In this episode, Lundy Bancroft, a renowned expert on narcissism, abusive relationships, and the family court system, reveals how abusive men manipulate both their partners and the legal system to maintain control. With over 30 years of experience working with abusers and training professionals, Lundy exposes the subtle and overt tactics used by high-conflict individuals to gain power in custody disputes and other legal battles. He shares eye-opening insights from his books, Why Does He Do That? and The Batterer as Parent, highlighting the systemic failures in family courts that often work in...
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Quit the Tug-of-War: How to End the High Conflict Divorce Battle
Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast
Divorce, especially in high-conflict situations, can feel like an endless emotional tug-of-war. In this solo episode, Karen dives into the struggles of trying to control a soon-to-be ex during divorce proceedings, whether it's about co-parenting, finances, or decision-making. Engaging in these battles only fuels the high-conflict personality and keeps you stuck in stress and frustration. Karen explains why divorce conflict intensifies when you “hold the rope” and offers a powerful framework for knowing when to fight and when to let go. Sometimes, the best move in high-conflict divorce is...
info_outlineIn this powerful episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, Karen McMahon sits down with Craig Perra, a global leader in sex and porn addiction recovery. Craig explores the deep-rooted causes of compulsive sexual behavior, especially in high-achieving men and women navigating high-conflict divorce. He shares how lack of self-love, shame, and isolation fuel addiction—and how accountability and community drive healing.
For partners of sex addicts, Craig offers empowering insights and guidance on separating their self-worth from their partner’s behavior. Learn how to break toxic cycles, protect your children with healthy conversations about sexuality, and take real steps toward recovery.
Connect with Craig:
- Website: https://mindfulhabithelp.com/
- Book a call with Craig: https://mindfulhabithelp.com/book-a-call9273
- Course Library: https://www.themindfulhabitonline.com/
- Listen to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-afflictions-porn-addictions-with-craig-perra-sex/id556373664
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
- Follow JBD on Instagram: @journey_beyond_divorce
- Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com
- Join the High Conflict Divorce Support Group: https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/hcdsg