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Beyond the Facade with Choose Recovery Services

Beyond the Facade is a podcast about authenticity and the struggle to be real with ourselves and with others. Each week host Luke Gordon (cofounder of Choose Recovery Services and certified addiction recovery and betrayal trauma coach) and his guests will explore the concepts of integrity and authenticity and how each is essential in building meaningful relationships. Listen in as we explore our own vulnerabilities in order to seek genuine connection to ourselves and to those around us. Join us as we go Beyond the Facade.

Relationships Society & Culture
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
26 minutes
Episodes
70
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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29: What is Emotional Integrity?

29: What is Emotional Integrity?

Do you struggle with showing authentic emotions like anger and shame? Join the conversation with Luke and Stephanie Hamby, a fellow coach from Choose Recovery Services as they talk about emotional in…

00:23:15  |   Thu 14 Nov 2024
28: Why Attend a Men's Intensive?

28: Why Attend a Men's Intensive?

You’ve heard us talk about intensives, but what exactly are they and how can they help in recovery?

Join Luke as he talks with Brandon and Curtis, two men who recently attended the Unmasked Intensive

00:26:32  |   Fri 08 Nov 2024
27: Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 5 - Starting the Process For Both Partners

27: Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 5 - Starting the Process For Both Partners

Curious about where to even begin when thinking about full therapeutic disclosures? Luke again joins Amie and Alana on their podcast, Choose To Be, as they discuss the emotional preparation needed fo…

00:56:14  |   Thu 31 Oct 2024
26: Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 4 - Addressing Fears From the Betrayer

26: Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 4 - Addressing Fears From the Betrayer

This week Luke again joins Amie and Alana on their podcast, Choose To Be, as they explore the fears and barriers of full therapeutic disclosure in relationships. Listen in as they emphasize the impor…

00:25:18  |   Thu 24 Oct 2024
25: Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 3 - Am I Ready? Are We Ready?

25: Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 3 - Am I Ready? Are We Ready?

Are you curious about whether you're ready for a full therapeutic disclosure? Join Luke, Amie Woosley, and Alana Gordon as they discuss this critical question. They explore the importance of timing, …

00:50:32  |   Thu 17 Oct 2024
24: Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 2 - To Have or Not Have

24: Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 2 - To Have or Not Have

Today Luke again joins Amie Woolsey and Alana Gordon on their podcast, Choose To Be. Together they dive deeper into therapeutic disclosures and address main concerns that often arise when considering…

00:45:31  |   Thu 10 Oct 2024
23: BONUS Understanding the Addict Mind

23: BONUS Understanding the Addict Mind

Listen in on a candid conversation where Luke is interviewed by Alana Gordon, a licensed marriage and family therapist. Together they tackle pressing questions many women have about their partner’s t…

00:32:28  |   Tue 08 Oct 2024
22: Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 1 - What Are They and Why Do I Need One?

22: Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 1 - What Are They and Why Do I Need One?

In this episode, we introduce a series focused on full therapeutic disclosures. Luke, Amie Woolsey, and Alana Gordon delve into the importance and process of full therapeutic disclosures in therapy. 

00:35:06  |   Fri 04 Oct 2024
21: Myths of Sexual Addiction - Part 3

21: Myths of Sexual Addiction - Part 3

Join us in the third and final part of our series on the myths of sexual addiction. Luke, Amie, and Alana continue to explore common misconceptions including pornography use, forgiveness vs trust, an…

00:38:09  |   Thu 19 Sep 2024
20: Myths of Sexual Addiction - Part 2

20: Myths of Sexual Addiction - Part 2

In part two of this series, Luke continues his conversation with Amie Woolsey and Alana Gordon around sexual addiction myths. They tackle the myth that someone can recover from or control sexual addi…

00:25:01  |   Thu 12 Sep 2024
19: Myths of Sexual Addiction - Part 1

19: Myths of Sexual Addiction - Part 1

Today is the first of a three-part series all about common myths and misconceptions about sexual addiction. Listen in as Luke is a guest on Amie Woolsey and Alana Gordon’s Choose To Be podcast. 

Toge…

00:41:59  |   Thu 05 Sep 2024
18: From Failure to Success - Embracing Setbacks

18: From Failure to Success - Embracing Setbacks

Ever wonder why you excel in some areas of life but struggle in others? This week Luke explores the science behind habit formation and personal growth. Using vivid analogies from flood irrigation, Wa…

00:15:06  |   Thu 29 Aug 2024
17: Lust's Roots in Trauma - With Gene Huneycutt

17: Lust's Roots in Trauma - With Gene Huneycutt

This week Luke is excited to welcome Gene Huneycutt, a fellow Choose Recovery Services coach, to the podcast. Together they explore the complexities of compulsive behavior and sexual fantasy. 

Listen…

00:24:38  |   Thu 22 Aug 2024
16: What is Intimacy Anorexia? - With Joseph McKinley

16: What is Intimacy Anorexia? - With Joseph McKinley

Do you find yourself sabotaging your relationships despite wanting intimacy? This week Luke welcomes Joseph McKinley, a fellow Choose Recovery Services coach, and together they discuss the topic of i…

00:24:15  |   Thu 08 Aug 2024
15: Fifty Shades of Gray

15: Fifty Shades of Gray

Do you find yourself trapped in all or nothing thought patterns? This week Luke examines black and white thinking and its impact on our relationships. 

Learn practical strategies to embrace the compl…

00:13:26  |   Thu 01 Aug 2024
14: Boundaries and Barriers - With Laura Fisher

14: Boundaries and Barriers - With Laura Fisher

This week Luke welcomes Laura Fisher, a Choose Recovery Services coach, as they explore the intricate dynamics of setting boundaries in relationships. Listen in as Laura shares her powerful fence ana…

00:35:11  |   Thu 25 Jul 2024
13: What is the Window of Tolerance? - With Ramneek Bhogal

13: What is the Window of Tolerance? - With Ramneek Bhogal

Ever feel like your emotional reaction doesn’t match the situation you’re in either because you’re panicking and lashing out or because you’re numbing out and shutting down? Join Luke and his guest, …

00:35:36  |   Thu 18 Jul 2024
12: Do the Opposite

12: Do the Opposite

Sometimes the way forward involves doing the opposite of what you want to do. Discover how this practice might be the key to breaking free from destructive patterns and embracing lasting change. 

Lea…

00:13:40  |   Thu 11 Jul 2024
11: When Will We Move Past the Pain? - With Sy Bee

11: When Will We Move Past the Pain? - With Sy Bee

Ever wondered when your partner will stop bringing up the same pain? Join Luke and his guest, fellow Choose Recovery Services coach Sy Bee, as they dive into the importance of empathy and getting cur…

00:29:38  |   Thu 04 Jul 2024
10: What Does It Mean to Be

10: What Does It Mean to Be "Enough"?

Do you struggle to feel like you’re enough? What does that even mean anyway? This powerful episode features an intimate conversation between Luke and his guest, a man who has walked the path of self-…

00:25:38  |   Thu 20 Jun 2024
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