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Understanding Enmeshment and Its Impact on Sexual Addiction & Recovery w/ Kenneth Adams

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In this episode, host Tara McCausland speaks with Dr. Kenneth Adams, a top expert in the field of enmeshment and sex addiction. Dr. Adams explains the concept of enmeshment, its impact on family dynamics, and how it may play a role in the development of sexual addiction. He discusses the difference between enmeshment and covert incest, shares examples, and elaborates on how these dynamics can impede healthy adult relationships and sexuality. The episode provides insights into the recovery process from both addiction and enmeshment, focusing on the need for both partners in a relationship to create a sacred, boundary-rich space. Dr. Adams shares hope for recovery and the importance of self-acceptance and ownership in the healing journey.

Register for the 2025 SA Lifeline Virtual Conference HERE.

Want to connect with Dr. Adams? Find him at overcomingenmeshment.com

00:00 Introduction and Announcements
02:13 Guest Introduction: Dr. Kenneth M. Adams
03:36 Understanding Enmeshment
08:49 Enmeshment and Sexual Addiction
10:45 Case Studies and Real-Life Examples
19:13 Impact on Relationships and Recovery
36:13 Hope and Healing

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Chapters

1. Introduction and Announcements (00:00:00)

2. Guest Introduction: Dr. Kenneth M. Adams (00:02:13)

3. Understanding Enmeshment (00:03:36)

4. Enmeshment and Sexual Addiction (00:08:49)

5. Case Studies and Real-Life Examples (00:10:45)

6. Impact on Relationships and Recovery (00:19:13)

7. Hope and Healing (00:36:13)

89 episodes

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In this episode, host Tara McCausland speaks with Dr. Kenneth Adams, a top expert in the field of enmeshment and sex addiction. Dr. Adams explains the concept of enmeshment, its impact on family dynamics, and how it may play a role in the development of sexual addiction. He discusses the difference between enmeshment and covert incest, shares examples, and elaborates on how these dynamics can impede healthy adult relationships and sexuality. The episode provides insights into the recovery process from both addiction and enmeshment, focusing on the need for both partners in a relationship to create a sacred, boundary-rich space. Dr. Adams shares hope for recovery and the importance of self-acceptance and ownership in the healing journey.

Register for the 2025 SA Lifeline Virtual Conference HERE.

Want to connect with Dr. Adams? Find him at overcomingenmeshment.com

00:00 Introduction and Announcements
02:13 Guest Introduction: Dr. Kenneth M. Adams
03:36 Understanding Enmeshment
08:49 Enmeshment and Sexual Addiction
10:45 Case Studies and Real-Life Examples
19:13 Impact on Relationships and Recovery
36:13 Hope and Healing

Support the show

SA Lifeline Foundation
SAL 12 Step
Find an SAL12Step Meeting
Donate
Contact to ask questions or make comments
Transcripts

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction and Announcements (00:00:00)

2. Guest Introduction: Dr. Kenneth M. Adams (00:02:13)

3. Understanding Enmeshment (00:03:36)

4. Enmeshment and Sexual Addiction (00:08:49)

5. Case Studies and Real-Life Examples (00:10:45)

6. Impact on Relationships and Recovery (00:19:13)

7. Hope and Healing (00:36:13)

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