Thanks for Sharing

Jackie Pack
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This is the place for all things recovery, healing, and relationships. We explore a variety of topics with people in recovery and the professionals who help them through personal stories. This podcast will give you a broad look at the aspects of recovery that make a difference.

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 359: Why does America respond differently to scandals like the Epstein case?

    We keep asking: How could this happen? But maybe the better question is… Why are we still surprised? When the Epstein files resurfaced, I saw a lot of shock, even in professional circles. Names people admired. People who built identities around wisdom, healing, or influence. I texted my friend Rachel and asked, “Are you surprised?” Her response: “I am never surprised when a male spiritual guru, leader, or pastor turns out to be a sexual predator.” That stopped me.  Because I wasn’t surprised either. But what did surprise me was America’s response. Why does the conversation here so quickly become political, fragmented, or avoidant? Why do we focus on individuals instead of systems? Why do we struggle to hold power accountable—especially when it’s wrapped in wealth, status, or influence? In this episode, we explore: Why Americans may respond differently than other countries The psychology of protecting powerful people How systems (families, institutions, even nations) often protect themselves first And why this isn’t just about Epstein—it’s about all of us Because the real question isn’t just who did what…It’s what do we do when we see it?  Episode now live Have a question or something you’d like me to talk about in a future episode? You can call the show and leave a voicemail or send me an email — I love hearing from you, and your feedback helps shape these conversations.  https://thanksforsharingpodcast.my.canva.site/thanks-for-sharing-links #epsteinfiles #powerandcontrol #traumainformed #psychologypodcast #healingjourney #betrayaltrauma #relationships #mentalhealthawareness #therapistsofinstagram #systemsthinking #culturalpsychology

    57 min

  2. MAR 11

    Episode 358: Why He Shuts Down When Emotions Show Up

    Sometimes relationships fall into a confusing pattern.  Things feel connected for a while. Conversations are easier. You feel hopeful.  And then emotions show up: hurt, stress, vulnerability, and suddenly the other person shuts down. Many partners assume this means the person doesn’t care. But often what’s happening is something different. In this episode, Jackie talks about a pattern she sees frequently in couples called emotional cycling — when someone can access connection for a time but struggles to sustain it when emotional intensity increases. The good news is that emotional capacity can be learned.  Real intimacy doesn’t happen when emotions are avoided.  It happens when two people learn how to face them together.  Listen wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.speakpipe.com/ThanksForSharing Have a question or something you’d like me to talk about in a future episode? You can call the show and leave a voicemail or send me an email — I love hearing from you, and your feedback helps shape these conversations.  https://thanksforsharingpodcast.my.canva.site/thanks-for-sharing-links #relationshiphealth #emotionalintelligence #couplestherapy #attachmenthealing #mentalhealthpodcast #emotionalgrowth #relationships #healingrelationships

    36 min

  3. MAR 4

    Episode 357 | Episode 5 in the Pornography Use, Addiction & Healing Series:

    Recovery isn’t dramatic most of the time. It isn’t big breakthroughs. It isn’t intense motivation. It isn’t one powerful decision that fixes everything. It’s steady. It’s going to bed when you’d rather “steal time.” It’s feeling shame without escaping it.  It’s waking up at 3 a.m. and choosing not to spiral. It’s resisting the urge to future-trip and instead staying in this hour. It’s calling your spouse when you want to isolate. It’s saying, “I need to go through this,” instead of numbing it. Steady isn’t exciting. But steady builds resilience. And over time, what once felt haunting begins to quiet, not because life is perfect, but because you’re no longer running from yourself. Episode 357 is live. If you’re in the middle of the long game… this one is for you.    Have a question or something you’d like me to talk about in a future episode? You can call the show and leave a voicemail or send me an email — I love hearing from you, and your feedback helps shape these conversations.  https://thanksforsharingpodcast.my.canva.site/thanks-for-sharing-links

    52 min

  4. FEB 25

    Episode 356: Rebuilding After Secrecy: Why Sobriety Alone Doesn’t Fix the Relationship

    What actually happens after sobriety begins? Many couples believe that once porn or addictive behaviors stop, the relationship should feel better right away. But for many people, that’s when a deeper layer of healing starts — emotional awareness, reconnecting with the authentic self, and learning how to rebuild safety, security, and trust. In this episode, I talk about what rebuilding really looks like — both individually and relationally.  Sobriety removes secrecy — but reconnection grows through emotional presence, consistency, and learning how to show up differently with each other over time. If you’re in the stage where recovery has begun but the relationship still feels fragile, this conversation is for you.  Have a question or something you’d like me to talk about in a future episode? You can call the show and leave a voicemail or send me an email — I love hearing from you, and your feedback helps shape these conversations.  https://thanksforsharingpodcast.my.canva.site/thanks-for-sharing-links

    23 min

  5. FEB 18

    Episode 355: Porn, Compartmentalization, and the Secret Self

    What happens to the self when parts of life begin living in secrecy? In this episode of the Thanks for Sharing podcast, we move beyond behavior and beyond relationship impact to explore how porn can shape identity, emotional development, and connection. We talk about: • how compartmentalization forms in the brain and nervous system • why dopamine can reinforce a “secret self” • what young men need to understand about relational risk and resilience • how partners often sense misalignment long before discovery • the difference between shame and responsibility • and how healing begins through development of the authentic self This episode is part of an ongoing series: Episode 1 — Regulation & the brain Episode 2 — Relational impact & betrayal Episode 3 — Development of the self (this episode)  Have a question or thought? I’ve added a place in my Linktree where you can send a message or leave a voicemail for a future episode. (you can stay anonymous)  Listen now — link in bio. #ThanksForSharingPodcast #AuthenticSelf #AttachmentHealing #PornRecovery #BetrayalTrauma #TherapyPodcast #MentalHealthEducation #HealingJourney

    46 min

  6. FEB 11

    Episode 354: Porn, Predictability, and Relational Capacity:  Porn is often framed as a private habit or a personal struggle.  But its impact is rarely private.

    In this episode, we explore how porn reshapes relationships, not just behavior. We talk about how porn: quietly reorganizes relationships around absence impacts the partner’s nervous system and sense of safety often feels like cheating, even when there’s no physical affair contributes to loneliness, emotional withdrawal, and loss of self in partners shapes expectations of intimacy and attitudes toward women creates predictability that looks like safety—but isn’t We also explore why time alone doesn’t build security in relationships and why repair, not perfection, actually creates safety. This conversation isn’t about blame or shame.  It’s about understanding why things feel the way they do and what helps people rebuild capacity for intimacy, presence, and connection. Whether you’re navigating porn use, supporting a partner, or trying to make sense of distance in your relationship, this episode offers language for experiences that are often difficult to name.

    27 min

  7. FEB 4

    Episode 353: What Porn Actually Does to the Brain:  Porn isn’t just about sex, it’s about the brain.

    In this episode, we explore why porn is so compelling, why willpower usually fails, and why intelligent, caring people struggle with it even when it conflicts with their values or relationships. This conversation moves beyond shame and into understanding how novelty, dopamine, attachment, and emotional regulation intersect, and why real change starts with compassion, not control.

    35 min

  8. JAN 28

    Episode 352: The world feels divided — but the real damage is happening between us.

    We recorded this episode planning to talk about current events, and the conversation didn't go exactly where we planned, and that's why it matters.  Instead, we found ourselves talking about how people are actually living inside all of this, the personal experiences and stories that impact us.   Politics. Gender. Fear. Fatigue. Misunderstanding.    This wasn’t a debate.  It was a conversation about what it costs us to stay polarized — and what it might take to repair.    What part of this conversation stayed with you the most?  Where do you feel the divide showing up in your own life — relationships, family, friendships?

    2h 49m
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This is the place for all things recovery, healing, and relationships. We explore a variety of topics with people in recovery and the professionals who help them through personal stories. This podcast will give you a broad look at the aspects of recovery that make a difference.

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  • Creator
    Jackie Pack
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    199
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2017 . All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Thanks for Sharing

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