Transform your Mind
Transform Your Mind is a health and longevity podcast at the intersection of mental health, trauma recovery, and physical vitality. We explore how your thoughts, emotions, and nervous system shape your biology, aging process, and long-term wellness—because true longevity begins in the mind and lives in the body.
Through expert interviews and solo episodes, we dive into nervous system regulation, emotional healing, epigenetics, addiction recovery, and performance optimization to help you live longer, stronger, and more fully alive.
Hosted by Myrna Young, trauma recovery expert, the show features functional medicine doctors, researchers, and wellness experts sharing insights on longevity science, nervous system regulation, metabolic health, emotional healing, and regenerative approaches to aging well.
If you’re seeking practical strategies for living longer, improving vitality, and optimizing mind-body health, Transform Your Mind delivers conversations that help you transform both your mind and biology, relationships and your mental health.
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Attachment Ruptures: How Childhood Trauma Fuels Sexual Addiction | Mind Body Connection Series
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Dr. Matthew Hedelius, an expert in treating sexual addiction, discusses the complex mechanisms behind this condition, breaking down misconceptions about its root causes and introducing listeners to thoughtful solutions and treatment options. This episode explores the profound impacts of early attachment ruptures on adult sexual behaviors, emphasizing the importance of understanding and healing these deep-seated issues to foster real recovery.
Drawing from over two decades of experience, Dr. Hedelius shares insights into how mindfulness practices, experiential therapies, and commitment to long-term healing strategies can revolutionize recovery. He outlines how his program at Paradise Creek Recovery Center supports clients in rebuilding their lives, focusing on mind, body, and spirit for holistic health. From the significance of secure attachments formed in childhood to the efficacy of ongoing therapy and support networks, this episode offers critical knowledge for anyone impacted by or interested in the field of addictive behaviors.
Timestamp Summary
0:02 Exploring Sexual Addiction and Recovery with Dr. Matthew Hedelius
2:59 Attachment Ruptures and Problematic Sexual Behavior
12:43 Understanding Sexual Addiction and Its Impact on Lives
18:11 Mindfulness and Experiential Therapy for Long-Term Recovery
22:03 Paradise Creek Recovery Center's Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Program
33:09 Healing Childhood Wounds and Building Healthy Connections
Resources:
- Paradise Creek Recovery Center Website: paradisecreekrecovery.com
- Phone: 1-855-442-1912
- Dr. Matthew Hedelius on Instagram
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