
What We Really Want: Conversations About Connection
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<p><b>FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE</b> to download new episodes as they release!</p><p><br></p><p>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 <b>all</b> 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.<br><br>Through conversations about the many ways we can connect, we offer an invitation to discover and move toward <b>what we really want</b>, so we can live the lives we were created for. <br><br><b>Awaken</b> (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 <b>not only</b> those struggling sexually, but anyone who seeks healthier ways of finding connection.</p>
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Recent Episodes

July 7, 2026
70 | Zac Hicks: Why Does Recovery Feel More Like Church Than Church Does?
Lead pastor Zac Hicks explores why recovery meetings often feel more like church than actual churches do, offering insights for spiritual connection.

June 23, 2026
69 | Jason Gray: A Conversation Worth Staying For
Host [Host Name] interviews singer-songwriter Jason Gray about his deeply connecting music and life experiences, offering listeners profound insights into resilience.

June 19, 2026
PREVIEW | Jason Gray (coming June 23, 2026)
Host Greg interviews singer-songwriter Jason Gray about channeling pain into meaningful songs that foster connection and self-understanding.
107 total episodes available with 17 transcripts
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- What is What We Really Want: Conversations About Connection?
<p><b>FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE</b> to download new episodes as they release!</p><p><br></p><p>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 <b>all</b> 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.<br><br>Through conversations about the many ways we can connect, we offer an invitation to discover and move toward <b>what we really want</b>, so we can live the lives we were created for. <br><br><b>Awaken</b> (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 <b>not only</b> those struggling sexually, but anyone who seeks healthier ways of finding connection.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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