The Awaken Podcast

74 | Greg Oliver: Who’s Asking the Questions Now? (part 3)

August 18, 2026

Show Notes

This is a repost of the last of three episodes Greg & Stacey got to record for Return to Heart, the podcast of Tin Man Ministries. We’re posting these episodes here, with the microphones turned around, with the title “Who’s Asking the Questions Now?”

In this episode Tin Man’s clinical director Phil Herndon talked with Greg to… 

  • Offer a working definition of addiction
  • Distinguish how sexual addiction is tricky and complicated
  • Talk about the role honesty plays in recovery
  • Understand and deal with stimulation
  • Envision holding space for both self-compassion AND taking ownership
  • Reinforce the need for community & asking for help.

Addiction doesn’t develop out of nowhere. Finding a safe place to unpack your story can not only bring greater understanding, but also the chance to finally break free and live the life you were meant to live. We hope this conversation will bring hope that things really can be different.

Thank you to Tin Man Ministries for their permission to rebroadcast the episode here on What We Really Want!

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Tin Man Ministries website
Return to Heart podcast (Apple Podcasts)
Return to Heart podcast (Spotify)