Transform your Mind
Transform Your Mind is a health and longevity podcast exploring mental health, mindset, trauma healing, emotional healing, relationships, and personal growth—because living a longer, healthier life begins with transforming the way you think, feel, heal, and live.
Hosted by Myrna Young, trauma recovery expert, life coach and author The Transform Your Mind radio and Podcast brings together doctors, researchers, authors, psychologists, wellness experts, and thought leaders for powerful conversations about the connection between the mind and body.
Discover practical strategies for trauma healing, emotional resilience, brain health, nervous system regulation, healthy relationships, metabolic health, women’s health, and longevity. Episodes explore everything from childhood trauma, attachment and emotional regulation to neuroplasticity, addiction recovery, healthy aging, spirituality, self-worth, and the science of living well.
Whether you’re working to heal your past, improve your mental health, strengthen your relationships, develop a healthier mindset, or simply live longer and feel better while doing it, these conversations are designed to help you turn knowledge into meaningful change.
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Childhood Trauma & Sexual Addiction | Healing Attachment Ruptures
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How do childhood attachment ruptures rewire your nervous system—and why does emotional dysregulation show up as sexual addiction in adulthood? Dr. Matthew Hedelius breaks down the mind-body mechanism linking early trauma to compulsive behaviors, then reveals how healing attachment wounds is the real path to lasting recovery and healthier relationships. Discover the role of nervous system regulation in breaking free from patterns you thought were permanent.
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.
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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