Husband Material
Husband Material
Drew Boa
Arousal, Addiction, And Intimacy (with Chris Chandler and Andrew Engstrom)
38 minutes Posted Dec 1, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
Setting The Mission: Outgrowing Porn
Meet Chris And Andrew
Arousal Beyond Sex
The Addiction Ladder And Exit Drugs
Four Types Of Arousal Explained
Acting Out Versus Acting In
From Sobriety To Relational Intimacy
Learning Feelings: From Numb To Aware
Intimacy As Intimessy
Listening, Presence, And Attunement
Tension Holding And Truth
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What exactly is arousal? Is it more than just sexual? In this episode, you'll learn the four types of arousal (uppers, downers, all-arounders, and deprivation) and how we use addiction to avoid intimacy ("into messy"). Along the way, you'll also find out why recovery is not a "don't touch your penis" program and how the skill of "tension holding" can transform your relationships. Great conversation! Chris Chandler (LMHC, LPCC, EMDR, CSAT-S) is a licensed therapist, coach, and Clinical Advisor...