On Sex, Love, and Addiction, Dr. Rob Weiss, sex therapist and author of a dozen books on sex and relationship healing, interviews global experts like Dr’s. Sue Johnson, Harville Hendrix, Dr. Stan Tatkin, and Helen Fisher, Dr. Kenneth Adams among others. This podcast features robust discussions focused on healing from chronic infidelity, cheating, porn, and sex addiction, along with the pain of relationship betrayal. Dr. Rob is Chief Clinical Officer for Seeking integrity Treatment Centers. He is a 30-year licensed therapist, a Ph.D. sexologist, and author Sex Addiction 101, Prodependence, and Out of the Doghouse, among other books. This podcast is dedicated to bringing information, advice, and direction from experts around the world to those seeking answers to some of life’s most challenging questions.
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episode 112: Marry Yourself First with Ken Donaldson
Ken Donaldson has been one of Tampa Bay's leading change specialists since 1987. With a 25 year background as a mental health and relationship counselor, he has a unique perspective in winning in the game of change. Ken's credentials include: Licensed mental health counselor; board certified as an addictions professional and clinical hypnotherapist; and certified as a master relationship coach. In this episode, Ken talks about his book, Marry Yourself First, and the proud change it can bring when you live by your purpose and values.
TAKEAWAYS:
[4:20] Ken shares why he wrote the book, Marry Yourself First.
[8:15] How do you ‘marry’ yourself?
[14:30] What areas of your life do you currently feel disappointed in?
[18:05] Sometimes we get frustrated because we unknowingly have expectations surrounding that situations and we’re leaving ourselves disappointed.
[21:20] Your reaction is a reflection of you, not a reflection of the person who is triggering you.
[25:40] Ken explains what the MVP and VIP acronyms stand for and how you can live within your values and purpose.
[31:20] How do you know what your priorities are when trying to maintain your values?
[34:55] What happens if you never really do find the partner of your dreams?
[39:00] You have to figure out your own drum beat and march to that beat.
[41:35] Ken has created a structure to help people find inner happiness.
RESOURCES:
Sex and Relationship Healing
@RobWeissMSW
Sex Addiction 101
Seeking Integrity
Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men
Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency
Kendonaldson.com
Marry Yourself First by Ken Donaldson
QUOTES:
- “Usually frustration comes from an expectation.”
- “When you have a reaction to somebody else, go look in the mirror first.”
- “We go back to know, like, and trust yourself. Well, you said you knew yourself, but apparently you didn’t trust yourself because you broke your own rules, and by doing that, what does that say about liking yourself?”