What We Really Want: Conversations About Connection

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 some really 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, this podcast offers an invitation to discover and start getting 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.

Host

Greg Oliver

Greg secretly struggled with sex/porn addiction for over 20 years. Unable to stop, control, or manage the addiction by himself, Greg found himself in a place of despair and hopelessness with no prospect for change.

In 2009 God graciously exposed Greg’s addiction, bringing many painful consequences but also hope for a future free from addiction. He began a journey of recovery, supported by a forgiving wife, faithful friends, and qualified therapists.

On this journey he also rediscovered a loving and gracious God. He had known God for most of his life, but now free from the chaos of addiction he could finally experience the joy of his salvation.

As the Director of Awaken (founded with Stacey in 2015), Greg’s desire is to help men, women, and ministry leaders receive the same help and hope to help them navigate through sexual brokenness and live the lives they were created for.

https://awakenrecovery.com/team/greg-oliver/