Dr. Rob is joined by compatibility specialist Jena Jake. Together they discuss the power of feeling a pain so strong that you are finally ready to stop self-abandoning. They explore the importance of awareness and boundaries, what it looks like to build a life alone, and strategies for carefully choosing the self-talk and blaming that so many of us face in unhealthy relationships. 

 

TAKEAWAYS:

[2:03] Jena’s transition from marital therapy to executive coaching. 

[3:35] What are we looking for when choosing a partner? 

[6:07] Identifying patterns that feel like love. 

[8:42] Jena’s ABA formula, including awareness and healthy boundaries. 

[12:24] Your inner self needs you to stop giving yourself away. 

[15:10] Facing your wake up moment. 

[17:00] Yes, you can build a life alone.

[17:53] Seen, safe, supported, sought after and satisfied. 

[22:28] Rebuilding trust after betrayal. 

[27:55] Be careful about self-talk and blame. 

[29:50] Jena’s healing journey. 

 

RESOURCES:

Sex and Relationship Healing

@RobWeissMSW

Sex Addiction 101 

Seeking Integrity

Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment

Partner Sexuality Survey

 

Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. 

 

QUOTES:

  • “What feels familiar isn’t always what’s aligned or what’s good for you.” 
  • “Stop setting yourself on fire to keep everyone else warm.” 
  • “You may not have gotten better, but you did deserve better.” 
  • “I don’t have to trust you, but I do have to trust myself.” 

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