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Sex addiction isn’t about love or connection—it’s about escape and self-gratification. In this episode, Patrick breaks down how these patterns form, how they affect intimacy, and why the addiction often stays hidden for years. 💔
If you or someone you love is silently struggling, this conversation is a powerful eye-opener on the root causes, relationship damage, and what recovery actually requires.
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➤FAQ
Q1: What is Patrick Eilers' professional background and current focus?
Patrick Eilers is a licensed professional coach and counselor. While he previously specialized in sex addiction recovery for four years, he has since transitioned to his own coaching company, Bloom Works Concepts and Coaching. His current focus is on helping individuals find balance across eight dimensions of wellness (financial, environmental, spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual, etc.) and developing greater emotional intelligence and communication skills. He aims to bridge the gap between general population needs and deeper therapeutic work, offering a space for individuals who may not require intensive therapy but seek personal growth and harmony.

Q2: What is the concept of "balance" as discussed by Patrick Eilers, and why is it challenging to achieve in modern society?
Patrick defines balance as achieving harmony across various dimensions of wellness in one's life. He emphasizes that it's a continuous process, not a static state. A significant challenge in modern society, particularly in the corporate world, is the "intimacy with devices" like laptops and phones. These devices make it difficult to set boundaries, leading to constant connectivity and a feeling of being overwhelmed. The inability to separate from work or other digital demands contributes to a lack of personal harmony, as people often struggle to know when their "basket" is full without becoming overwhelmed.

Q3: How can individuals set boundaries with technology, especially given professional demands?
Setting concrete boundaries with devices is crucial. Patrick suggests creating a "garage" for phones, tablets, and other devices – a designated public area where they are kept, especially at night, and kept out of bedrooms and bathrooms. For professional demands, he recommends dedicating specific, uninterrupted "face-to-face" time with family or loved ones, where everyone adheres to a no-device rule. Additionally, he mentions using apps that minimize phone colors to make them less engaging. Engaging in non-device-dependent activities like physical activity, creative arts (photography, painting), or spending time in nature can also help foster presence and reduce reliance on technology.

Q4: Where should a person start when trying to improve their emotional intelligence?
To improve emotional intelligence, Patrick suggests two key areas: self-reflection and understanding emotions. A practical starting point is using an "emotions wheel" (like those found on the Calm app) to help label and understand feelings. This should be combined with journaling, which, rather than just free association, can be structured with specific reflection questions (even generated by AI) or "emotion cards" to prompt deeper thought. The goal is to identify emotional triggers and understand what causes disharmony. Patrick emphasizes that emotions are signals, not something to fear, and they are designed to help us understand ourselves and make wiser decisions.

Q5: How does Patrick Eilers define sex addiction?
Patrick explains that sex addiction is difficult to define with a single term, but it generally refers to unique home experiences that lead to "unhealthy sexual behavior." Similar to food addiction, individuals use sex to feel better, escape reality, or achieve numbness, connection, or stress relief.