Beyond the Facade with Choose Recovery Services

Does it feel like your partner is more likely to take advice from others rather than you? In this episode Alana Gordon (LMFT, founder of Choose Recovery Services, and co-host of the Choose To Be podc…

What does it mean to be masculine? This week Alana Gordon (LMFT, CCPS, Director of Choose Recovery Services, and co-host of the Choose To Be podcast) joins Luke and together they explore the line bet…

Have you ever wondered why lying feels like a reflex? This week Luke dives deep into the neuroscience and psychology behind dishonesty. 

Discover how lying serves as a survival mechanism, and learn pr…

Do you know what happens in your brain when you experience attraction, fantasy, or addictive behaviors? Do you wonder if your thoughts are even normal? This week Luke explains the six levels of sexua…

Feeling scattered or disconnected from your authentic self? This week Luke is joined by his guest, Darren, and together they delve into the power of daily rituals for stability and self-care. 

Learn a…

Have you ever questioned if you're with the right therapist or coach? In this episode Luke welcomes back Gary Katz (LCSW, CSAT, CPTT, and Director at Center for Intimacy Recovery) and together they d…

Have you ever felt like a part of you is holding you back? This week Alana Gordon (LMFT, founder of Choose Recovery Services, and co-host of the Choose To Be podcast) joins Luke, and together they ex…

Have you ever noticed that anger often leads to sexually acting out? In this episode, Luke and guest Gene Huneycutt (Choose Recovery Services coach and storywork practitioner) dive into the rarely di…

This week Alana Gordon (LMFT and co-host of the Choose To Bepodcast) joins Luke as they explore the crucial first step in overcoming compulsive behavior: breaking through denial. 

Learn about the impo…

Sometimes the road to recovery can lead to intense feelings of grief and loss. This week, Luke challenges our understanding of grief by exploring how it shows up in unexpected ways during recovery an…

This week Luke joins Alana Gordon (co-owner and founder of Choose Recovery Services as well as a licensed marriage and family therapist) on her podcast, Choose To Be. Luke opens up about living with …

Do you feel powerless in your relationship? This week Luke explores the roots of resentment and how it often stems from feeling a lack of control.

Through personal stories and actionable steps, Luke …

This week Luke tackles one of the most challenging aspects of relationships: staying grounded when your partner is triggered. 

Learn how the CAVR method, focusing on curiosity, isn’t just a communica…

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…

What is the distinction between self-pity and empathy? Luke explores this crucial difference this week with his guest, Alana Gordon (LMFT, betrayal trauma coach, and Director at Choose Recovery Servi…

Are you struggling to stay present amidst the chaos of the holiday season? Join Luke as he offers practical tools like grounding exercises, mindfulness strategies, and  gratitude practices to help yo…

This week Luke has a powerful conversation with Kevin Meek, a peer mentor to those who are on the path of recovery and healing. 

Kevin has 13 years of recovery and sobriety from acting out behaviors.…

Do you ever feel like there are things your partner can’t handle, so you find yourself shielding them from the whole truth? Join Luke this week and his guest Laura Fisher, a fellow coach at Choose Re…

Can’t we just do couples work? Why do I have to do my own work? If you’ve felt yourself thinking that, then you’re likely avoiding the most important work of healing: understanding yourself.

This wee…

Ever wonder why your partner’s approach feels intense? Join Luke and guest Hali Roderick as they dive deep into understanding why partners react the way that they do.

Learn how to foster empathy, reg…