The Heart of Jacks Podcast returns! In this first episode of season 2, Paul Rosenberg sits down for a conversation with Dr. David Ley, clinical psychologist and author known for his critical views on sex addiction and his work promoting healthy sexuality. We cover a lot of ground from growing up "everywhere" to Brazilian jiu-jitsu and our main focus, The Myth of Sex Addiction.
Guest: Dr. David Ley
Released January 19, 2025
Segment 1: Paul returns with questions about sex addiction, plus a very niche pet peeve about "addicted" masturbators.
Segment 2: Introduction to Dr. David Ley, clinical psychologist and author, known for his critical stance regarding sex addiction. His first book, Insatiable Wives, won a Silver Medal in the Foreword Magazine Book of the Year in 2009. A Publishers Weekly review said that his book The Myth of Sex Addiction "makes a thoughtful and persuasive argument, using case studies and ample references to the work of other psychologists to flesh out his case. While serving as an excellent resource on sex addiction, Ley's study also sheds light on the myriad cultural and sociological factors that influence relationships." [Wikipedia]
Website
Psychology Today
New Mexico Solutions
Dr David Ley on Bluesky
The Myth of Sex Addiction
Insatiable Wives
Ethical Porn for Dicks
Coffee, Tea or Me by Trudy Baker & Rachel Jones (archive.org link)
The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy
Practice Outside the Lines Podcast by Heather McPherson
Dan Savage
Savage Lovecast
George Michael
Deborah Anopol
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ U website)
Purity Culture