Ep. 020 | White-Knuckling vs True Recovery: The Road Map to Healing Sexual Addiction
Ep. 020 | White-Knuckling vs True Recovery: The Road Map to Healing Sexual Addiction  
Podcast: The Affair Recovery Podcast
Published On: Mon Aug 03 2026
Description: What does a true recovery roadmap look like? Does reaching the final destination simply mean stopping the addictive behaviors? In Episode 20, we welcome back Matt Wenger, Clinical Director at the Begin Again Institute, for part two of a conversation on healing sexual addiction. We get practical about the difference between sobriety and recovery, signs that someone is ready to address his/her addiction, how an unfaithful spouse can support a traumatized partner while doing their own healing, and so much more. We believe that no matter how far away it feels you can find real intimacy again.👀 WATCH the EpisodeMatt is the Executive Clinical Director of Begin Again Institute, a treatment center that offers 14day  Trauma Based Intensives for Men seeking recovery from porn and sex addiction. Begin Again Institute also offers intensives for Betrayed Partners. He has served more than 1,500 families in that setting since 2019. Matt’s expertise is in men’s addiction, betrayal trauma, childhood trauma, couple’s recovery and the spiritual aspects of recovery. Matt holds a Master’s degree in Couples and Family Counseling and is credentialed as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS). Matt lives near Boulder, Colorado and enjoys spending time with his family, friends and being in nature. Connect with Matt:🌐 Website: beginagaininstitute.com📸 Instagram: @beginagaininstitute💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-wenger-19b883294/ 📞 +1 (737) 227-5014 Share a question for future episodes‼️ Take the FREE Affair Analyzer: Understand your situation🥾 Sign up for the FREE First Steps Bootcamp: Take the first step to heal👥 Explore Our Courses: Get the support you need to recover⚠️Disclaimer: Our resources are curated by experts but do not substitute for professional therapy. If you need personalized help, please seek out a qualified therapist or counselor. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services in your area. Transparency note: Some links above and in the comments may be affiliate links, which allow us to continue providing valuable resources for your recovery journey.