Beyond the Facade with Choose Recovery Services

By: Luke Gordon with Choose Recovery Services
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  • Beyond the Facade is a podcast about authenticity and the struggle to be real with ourselves and with others. Each week host Luke Gordon (cofounder of Choose Recovery Services and certified addiction recovery and betrayal trauma coach) and his guests will explore the concepts of integrity and authenticity and how each is essential in building meaningful relationships. Listen in as we explore our own vulnerabilities in order to seek genuine connection to ourselves and to those around us. Join us as we go Beyond the Facade.
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  • 39: Navigating ADHD and Demand Avoidance in Relationships

    39: Navigating ADHD and Demand Avoidance in Relationships
    Jan 30 2025
    This week Luke joins Alana Gordon (co-owner and founder of Choose Recovery Services as well as a licensed marriage and family therapist) on her podcast, Choose To Be. Luke opens up about living with ADHD and demand avoidance. Luke and Alana explore how these dynamics impact their interactions and the steps they take to maintain a balanced and empathetic relationship. Chapters 04:09 Understanding Demand Avoidance in ADHD 10:02 Navigating Relationships with ADHD 21:55 Personal Reflections and Healing 26:12 Upcoming Events and Courses Register Now! Rebuilding Us: A Path to Deeper Connection - This four-day intensive is for couples in recovery who have completed at least a year of active healing and are ready to strengthen their relationship. Experienced therapists and coaches will guide couples through private sessions and group activities to foster deeper connection and intimacy in their relationship. Intensive will be in Mesa, AZ March 26th-29th and in Spanish Fork, UT November 5th-8th, 2025. Men’s Journey to Wholeness: Healing All of Our Parts – Join us March 12th–14th, 2025 in Spanish Fork, UT for a next-level recovery experience designed to help you build a deeper relationship with yourself and others. This intensive offers transformational connection, deep self-exploration, and guided support to help you heal and move forward with greater freedom. Boundaries Boot Camp - Experience a six-week deep dive into boundaries. Learn more about what boundaries are, practical tools and skills for communicating and upholding boundaries, and how boundaries can protect relationships. The boot camp will begin the first week of February. Connect With Us: Learn more about Luke ⁠here⁠. Schedule a complimentary consultation with Luke ⁠here⁠. Don’t miss an episode! Join our email list and get notified when new episodes air! ⁠Sign up here⁠. Wanting more? Choose Recovery Services offers many courses specifically for men: ⁠Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group⁠ - This group helps men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect. ⁠Help. Her. Heal⁠ - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community. Additional Resources from Choose Recovery Services: ⁠Intensives⁠ - See our full lineup of intensives for the year and learn which ones are right for you. ⁠Road to Recovery Webinar⁠ - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. ⁠Choose To Be Podcast⁠ - This podcast focuses on helping women heal from infidelity and betrayal trauma. ⁠Healing Hearts⁠ - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. ⁠Choose Healing⁠ - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free! ⁠Choose Renewal⁠ - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. ⁠Resilient Teens⁠ - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage. ⁠Adult Children Uniting for Healing⁠ - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal. Learn more and register for courses at ⁠chooserecoveryservices.com
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    32 mins
  • 38: From Resentment to Reclaiming Power

    38: From Resentment to Reclaiming Power
    Jan 23 2025
    Do you feel powerless in your relationship? This week Luke explores the roots of resentment and how it often stems from feeling a lack of control. Through personal stories and actionable steps, Luke guides you on reclaiming your power and making intentional decisions that align with your values. Discover how to express emotions constructively and build a more authentic relationship with yourself and others. Chapters 01:14 Feedback from the Unmasked Intensive 03:12 Understanding Resentment and Powerlessness 03:48 Personal Story of Resentment 04:59 Defining Resentment and Its Impact 06:02 Societal Expectations and Internal Conflict 09:48 Steps to Reclaim Your Power 16:29 Encouragement Watch the episode on YouTube ⁠HERE⁠ Register Now! Boundaries Boot Camp - Get ready for a six-week deep dive into boundaries! Learn more about what boundaries are, practical tools and skills for communicating and upholding boundaries, and how boundaries can protect relationships. The boot camp will begin the first week of February. The Body Awakened: A Brainspotting Journey to Healing - Join Amie Woolsey for a three-day, in-person intensive for women on April 10-12, 2025. Experience Brainspotting, learn how to get back into your body, and heal somatically. Register before January 31st to save $200! Connect With Us: Learn more about Luke ⁠here⁠. Schedule a complimentary consultation with Luke ⁠here⁠. Don’t miss an episode! Join our email list and get notified when new episodes air! ⁠Sign up here⁠. Wanting more? Choose Recovery Services offers many courses specifically for men: ⁠Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group⁠ - This group helps men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect. ⁠Help. Her. Heal⁠ - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community. Additional Resources from Choose Recovery Services: ⁠Intensives⁠ - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. Our intensives foster connection with others who share similar experiences, creating an immersive environment that enables profound transformation in a short period of time. ⁠Road to Recovery Webinar⁠ - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. ⁠Choose To Be Podcast⁠ - This podcast focuses on helping women heal from infidelity and betrayal trauma. ⁠Healing Hearts⁠ - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. ⁠Choose Healing⁠ - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free! ⁠Choose Renewal⁠ - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. ⁠Resilient Teens⁠ - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage. ⁠Adult Children Uniting for Healing⁠ - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal. Learn more and register for courses at ⁠chooserecoveryservices.com
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    19 mins
  • 37: From Curiosity to Connection

    37: From Curiosity to Connection
    Jan 17 2025
    This week Luke tackles one of the most challenging aspects of relationships: staying grounded when your partner is triggered. Learn how the CAVR method, focusing on curiosity, isn’t just a communication tool–it’s actually a powerful way to regulate yourself and stay within your window of tolerance during difficult conversations. Chapters 01:32 Introducing the CAVR Tool 02:17 Curiosity Can Help 04:53 Real Life Applications 08:11 Validating and Acknowledging Emotions Watch the episode on YouTube ⁠HERE⁠ Register Now! Boundaries Boot Camp - Get ready for a six-week deep dive into boundaries! Learn more about what boundaries are, practical tools and skills for communicating and upholding boundaries, and how boundaries can protect relationships. The boot camp will begin the first week of February. Connect With Us: Learn more about Luke ⁠here⁠. Schedule a complimentary consultation with Luke ⁠here⁠. Don’t miss an episode! Join our email list and get notified when new episodes air! ⁠Sign up here⁠. Wanting more? Choose Recovery Services offers many courses specifically for men: ⁠Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group⁠ - This group helps men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect. ⁠Help. Her. Heal⁠ - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community. Additional Resources from Choose Recovery Services: ⁠Intensives⁠ - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. Our intensives foster connection with others who share similar experiences, creating an immersive environment that enables profound transformation in a short period of time. ⁠Road to Recovery Webinar⁠ - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. ⁠Choose To Be Podcast⁠ - This podcast focuses on helping women heal from infidelity and betrayal trauma. ⁠Healing Hearts⁠ - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. ⁠Choose Healing⁠ - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free! ⁠Choose Renewal⁠ - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. ⁠Resilient Teens⁠ - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage. ⁠Adult Children Uniting for Healing⁠ - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal. Learn more and register for courses at ⁠chooserecoveryservices.com
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    14 mins

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