36: What is Process Addiction?

What if the coping mechanisms you rely on most are actually process addictions in disguise? This week Luke sits down with ⁠Gary Katz⁠, a licensed clinical social worker, certified addiction therapist, and director of the ⁠Center for Intimacy Recovery⁠⁠ in New York. 

Together they discuss what process addiction is, the role of sobriety when tackling process addictions, and how these addictions can mask root issues that need addressing. 

Through vulnerable personal stories and expert insights, Luke and Gary offer hope and understanding for anyone ready to move beyond destructive coping mechanisms and into authentic living.

Connect with Gary Katz at ⁠[email protected]⁠

Chapters

• 01:05  Introducing Gary Katz

  
  



• 02:15 Understanding Process Addiction

  
  



• 04:13 Defining Sobriety in Process Addiction

  
  



• 07:04 Emotional and Relational Aspects of Recovery

  
  



• 11:46 The Role of Validation

  
  



• 15:31 Exploring Healthy Relationships

  
  



• 33:27 Upcoming Intensives

  
  

Watch the episode on YouTube ⁠HERE⁠

Last Change to Register!

• ⁠Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Jan 15-17, 2025. Learn more and register⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠.

  
  



• ⁠Revive and Thrive: Betrayal Trauma Intensive for Women⁠ - This four-day retreat aims to provide a holistic and nurturing environment for women to heal through somatic body work. Learn to reconnect with your body, process your trauma, and build resilience. Join us January 22-25, 2025 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Register ⁠HERE⁠.

  
  

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Wanting more? Choose Recovery Services offers many courses specifically for men:

• ⁠Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group⁠ - This group helps men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

  
  



• ⁠Help. Her. Heal⁠ - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  
  



• ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  
  

Additional Resources from Choose Recovery Services:

• ⁠Intensives⁠ - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. Our intensives foster connection with others who share similar experiences, creating an immersive environment that enables profound transformation in a short period of time.

  
  



• ⁠Road to Recovery Webinar⁠ - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  
  



• ⁠Choose To Be Podcast⁠ - This podcast focuses on helping women heal from infidelity and betrayal trauma.

  
  

• ⁠Healing Hearts⁠ - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal.

  
  



• ⁠Choose Healing⁠ - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  
  



• ⁠Choose Renewal⁠ - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior.

  
  



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• ⁠Adult Children Uniting for Healing⁠ - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  
  

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