The Gray Area

(6) BONUS CLIP- Is porn addiction with men similar to eating disorders with women?

Kate and Kelly discuss. 
 
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(6) How fitness influencers influence eating disorders, with Kelly

Kate and Kelly discuss one of Kelly's biggest pet peeves- fitness influencers. Kelly starts off by mentioning a particular fitness influencer on TikTok, and explains how their message can be harmful to teenagers specifically. Kate has a different perspective and comes to the influencer's defense, having a social media following herself.  See what conclusions they come to and where responsibility lies in the spirit of "restoring relationships." 
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(5) How to talk about sexuality and gender with friends

Kelly, 27 yo queer LPC, and Kate, 30 yo straight MFT masters student (both married to men), have an open dialogue about sexuality and gender. Watch them model how to directly discuss these things with friends with a tone of sensitivity, curiosity, and compassion.
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(4d) How to talk to your parent, girlfriend, or spouse about your porn addiction

You met Chandler in episode 4a, and we circle back to get specifics on how he had the conversation about his pornography addiction with loved ones. Learn how he found recovery after starting porn usage at 14, getting help at 18, to now being 25, married, and a successful app creator.
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(4c) Porn Addiction: Blake- 27 yo, married, Marriage and Family Therapist

Our last episode in the series on Porn Addiction- see episode (4) for quick intro and context.
Kate met Blake through their MFT program in Nashville, TN. Blake has graduated and started his own counseling practice, where he primarily sees men. Kate called upon Blake to add another layer to the conversation around porn addiction, and he offers unique insight into the struggle.
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(4b) Porn Addiction: James- 26 yo, engaged, farmer, MMFT

Continuing the series on Porn Addiction- see episode (4) for quick intro and context.
James is a regular guest on the show- you might remember him from episode 1, where he and Kate discussed differing theories on emotions. Kate wanted to involve him in the conversation about porn addiction, since it is part of what led him to therapy at 22. They discuss male friendship, emotional intimacy, and how systemic forces prevent the two. 
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(4a) Porn Addiction: Chandler- 25 yo, husband, & app creator

See previous episode (4) for quick intro and context- 
Chandler struggled with porn addiction started at 14 years old. He got help at 18 and is now 25, married, and created an app called Relay to help others heal. We love a passionate GenZ going for it! Listen in as Kate first explores the ethics of altruistic sponsorship and influencing, leading to Chandler sharing his personal story and what started it all.
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(4) Porn Addiction: intro to next 4 episodes

90% of men use porn, regardless of their faith background. As an introduction to this series on the topic, Kate draws a parallel with eating disorders within women, and invites listeners to have compassion for the 3 guests featured on the next couple episodes. The last episode (4d) gives insight on how to have these difficult conversations. 
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(3) Church and sexual...healing? part 2/2 with Kelly

(PART 2/2) Kate is going to a training on "sexual brokenness" and is trying to get Kelly, her great friend/episode 2 guest/queer mental health professional to go with her... If you're seeing this before 8 am CT on Thursday, Oct 6- go to @RRthepodcast on Instagram to VOTE and let us know what you think!
***TRIGGER WARNINGs- religious trauma and discussions around sexuality, porn addiction, shame& Christianity, white men in the church, and Tim Keller.
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***TRAILER***

Get a glimpse at what's to come this season...
 
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