87: The Root of the Addictive Process with Alex Katehakis87: The Root of the Addictive Process with Alex Katehakis
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Today's guest is Alex Katehakis. Alex is a Clinical Sexologist with a doctorate in human sexuality. She's also the Clinical Director of the Center For Healthy Sex in Los Angeles, California. Alex has written several books - Sex Addiction As...
35:21•13 Feb 2020
Unpacking Addiction: Alex Katehakis on Developmental Trauma and Healing
“We use addictive substances or processes to escape from that feeling.”
What drives someone to addiction? In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind chats with Alex Katehakis, a Clinical Sexologist and the Clinical Director of the Center For Healthy Sex in Los Angeles. With a doctorate in human sexuality and several books to her name, Alex offers a wealth of knowledge on the intricate relationship between early developmental trauma and addiction.
She explains how unresolved childhood trauma can disrupt our emotional regulation, leading many to seek solace in addictive behaviors or substances. This conversation sheds light on how these deep-seated emotional wounds can manifest and how recovery is possible through therapy and step programs. Alex's expertise in healthy sexuality also provides listeners with a broader understanding of how to achieve emotional well-being.
Whether you're grappling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into the complexities of addiction and the paths to healing.
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