What We Really Want: Conversations About Connection

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If it's true that "...the opposite of addiction is not sobriety...the opposite of addiction is connection," there are lots of people who need to discover what true, healthy connection looks like. Whether the struggle is with addiction, toxic relationship dynamics, or something else, we've all tried to meet our needs in unhealthy ways. Way too often, the things we run to for comfort leave us feeling even more disconnected and alone than before.

Through conversations about the many ways we can connect, we offer an invitation to discover and move toward what we really want, so we can live the lives we were created for.

Awaken (awakenrecovery.com) helps men and women whose lives have been wrecked by unwanted/addictive sexual behaviors and sexual betrayal trauma. We hope the podcast will help not only those struggling sexually, but anyone who seeks healthier ways of finding connection.

Podcasting since 2024 • 73 episodes

What We Really Want: Conversations About Connection

Latest Episodes

PREVIEW | Andy Gullahorn (coming May 12)

What are YOUR goals for when you turn 50? Lake house? Trip to Europe? What about... play in the Senior Olympics in Badminton? That's what we expect from our friend Andy Gullahorn, and we get that and more!Andy is so much more than a sing...

May 08, 2026 • 1:22

A Little Extra Helping with Crystal Renaud Day (Bonus Episode)

Sometimes there's just too much good stuff to fit it all into an episode! This is what it felt like when Stacey and I - with our friend Stevi - talked with Crystal Renaud Day about her work with women who struggle with unwanted sexual behavior....

May 05, 2026 • 12:56

65 | Crystal Renaud Day: Understanding the Drivers

Ever hear the same lie we have? The lie that says, "Only men watch porn." What do you do if you're a female who struggles with something you're told is just a "guy's problem?"Growing up, Crystal Renaud Day hear that message. Altho...

April 28, 2026 • Episode 65 • 45:02

64 | Dane Ortlund: Everything Is Going To Be Alright

It's What We Really Want's second anniversary episode! 🎂 🎉🎈 With gratitude for two years of great Conversations About Connection, we get to have another one with pastor and best-selling author Dane Ortlund.Dane comes...

April 14, 2026 • Episode 64 • 53:51

63 | Bridgett Blood: Hot And Holy

For too many people of faith, the only message about sex growing up was "Don't do it!" So many people had genuine curiosity about their sexuality, but nowhere to bring their questions and no one helping them steward it. As a result, many learne...

March 31, 2026 • Episode 63 • 52:50