153. The Hidden Struggle: Healing Trauma And Rebuilding Trust In Your Relationship

Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an engaging conversation with Michael Anderson a family therapist, coach for men overcoming pornography addiction, children’s author of the Jungle Tails series (focused on children’s mental health), and father of three.

⭐  Michael tells us about himself and how he got into the work that he does helping parents heal from past trauma in order to help heal family connections with their children. 

⭐ Tess and Michael discuss stats and talk about how big a problem this is in men’s lives and when it goes from being ok to being an addiction. 

⭐The conversation covers strategies for couples to address pornography addiction, rebuild trust, and move forward positively.

⭐ Michael explains how partners of those struggling with addiction can recognize that the behavior often stems from personal trauma, not their own inadequacies.

⭐ Michael outlines the challenges men often face in their journey to overcome addiction.

⭐Michael shares an example from a client of how their addiction began and why his client turned to pornography to help listeners understand more about why people can become addicted.

⭐Michael offers three actionable tips for overcoming addiction and fostering healthier habits.

⭐Tess and Michael emphasize the importance of personal healing and its ripple effects on family connections, parenting, and relationships.

⭐Michael is most grateful for becoming a girl Dad after having two boys (who he is also grateful for) and getting to know her and becoming a better father and a better man. 

Find out more about Michael Anderson here 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anderson-44ba36ba/

Find Michaels books here 👉www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2BGH6YQ

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