{"podcast":{"title":"Wet Dreamz","slug":"wet-dreamz-6570437","podcast_index_feed_id":6570437,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/9b1c177c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://hinmancounselingservices.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/25923095/25923095-1687120116205-d8b7a7ea492d6.jpg","author":"Jose Gonzalez","episode_count":41,"summary":"As men we are expected to be a provider, be strong, have it all put together, and know all there is to know about sex. In this podcast we will discuss all the taboo topics surrounding men's sexuality and empower men to improve themselves and their sexual health.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-28T14:19:08.492921+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wet-dreamz-6570437"},"episode":{"title":"27. \"It wasn't this random surge of p*rn in your brain, there's reasons\" Step 3: Progression","slug":"27-it-wasn-t-this-random-surge-of-p-rn-in-your-brain-there-s-reasons-step-3-progression","published_at":"2025-05-30T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wet-dreamz-6570437/27-it-wasn-t-this-random-surge-of-p-rn-in-your-brain-there-s-reasons-step-3-progression","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wet-dreamz-6570437","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jose-gonzalez775/episodes/27--It-wasnt-this-random-surge-of-prn-in-your-brain--theres-reasons-Step-3-Progression-e33htkp","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/9b1c177c/podcast/play/103396441/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-29%2F401243387-44100-2-7edaf25100747.m4a","summary":"In this episode of the Wet Dreamz Podcast, host Jose Gonzalez and guest Dr. Brad Hinman discuss STEP 3 of their eight-step recovery model for addressing out-of-control sexual behavior—\"Progression.\" Building on previous steps (creating distance from the behavior and examining sexual history), they dive into understanding the ups and downs of sexual behavior over time. They explore why it's crucial to identify periods of high and low use, examine what circumstances contributed to those patterns, and discuss the importance of recognizing escalation or tolerance in behavior. The conversation highlights the value of looking beyond surface-level triggers to understand the underlying reasons and needs driving the behavior, while also emphasizing the importance of focusing on healthy coping mechanisms and not falling into shame. The episode is practical, encouraging listeners to reflect deeply on their own patterns and to recognize hope and personal agency in their recovery process. Eight Step Model viewable PDF ⁠⁠ https://shorturl.at/MDJUC Timestamps 00:00 Behavioral Reset and History Analysis 03:58 Addiction: Understanding Progression 08:20 \"Internal vs. External Influences\" 10:18 \"Coping with Life's Challenges\" 13:59 Empowering Control Over Life Choices 16:58 \"Building Emotional Depth\" 19:39 Reflect on Internet Usage Patterns 23:04 Extracurricular Sexual Activity's Impact 27:12 Escalation of Content Tolerance 29:19 Assessing Progression in Relationships 32:28 Cycle of Addiction Explained 35:54 Finding Lessons in Life's Challenges 39:22 Revisiting Past Efforts for Success 44:02 \"Client Empowerment in Next Steps\" 46:27 Wet Dreams Podcast Disclaimer LinkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music from #Uppbeat free for Crea…","meta_description":"In this episode of the Wet Dreamz Podcast, host Jose Gonzalez and guest Dr. Brad Hinman discuss STEP 3 of their eight-step recovery model for addressing o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2821,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wet-dreamz-6570437/episodes/27-it-wasn-t-this-random-surge-of-p-rn-in-your-brain-there-s-reasons-step-3-progression/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wet-dreamz-6570437/27-it-wasn-t-this-random-surge-of-p-rn-in-your-brain-there-s-reasons-step-3-progression.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}