113: Oh Boy, We're Going to Talk About the "A" Word

<p>You’ve stopped the pornography. You’ve ended the affair. You’re in therapy and doing the recovery work—so why does your partner still not feel safe?</p><p>In this powerful conversation, Luke Gordon is joined by <a href="https://www.chooserecoveryservices.com/team-bios/#AmieWoolsey"><u>Amie Woolsey</u></a> and together they unpack the hidden patterns that can continue long after sexual behavior stops, including secrecy, defensiveness, control, image management, and emotional disconnection. They explore what it really takes to move from simply stopping harmful behavior to developing genuine integrity, empathy, and accountability.</p><p>Get Amie’s <a href="https://amiewoolsey.com/am-i-in-an-abusive-relationship"><u>FREE video series</u></a> about identifying abuse. </p><p><strong>Beyond the Facade is produced in partnership with </strong><a href="https://www.chooserecoveryservices.com/"><strong>Choose Recovery Services</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="https://blueprint-institute.com/"><strong>Blueprint Institute</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.chooserecoveryservices.com/"><strong>Choose Recovery Services</strong></a><strong> </strong>helps individuals and couples heal from betrayal trauma, addiction, and broken relationships so they can find freedom, wholeness, and lasting change.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://blueprint-institute.com/"><strong>Blueprint Institute</strong></a> is a residential program for men working to heal from compulsive behavior. It provides an immersive environment built around structure, accountability, emotional growth, and behavioral change.</p></li></ul><p>We want to hear from you! <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTeli8XXgWJfhxuZDM-8v-I18vo_3yQWBcP1r-LxRysrgC9A/viewform?usp=dialog"><u>Fill out this short survey</u></a> to let us know what you like, what you don’t, and what you want more of. </p><p><strong>Register Now!</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>***Use code PODCAST150 to get $150 off any Choose intensive or retreat in 2026!***</strong></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.chooserecoveryservices.com/awakening-the-man-within/"><strong>Awakening the Man Within</strong></a> - Join us for a powerful four-day experience designed to help men release shame, old patterns, and what the body still carries, so they can step into greater strength, authenticity, and peace. Come ready to go deeper, reconnect with yourself, and experience the power of healing alongside a brotherho