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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, …
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…
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…
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.
…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…
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…
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.
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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…
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.
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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…
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…
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…
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, …
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.
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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…
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-…