SheRecovery Podcast with Crystal Renaud Day
Crystal Renaud Day
Are you a woman who struggles with porn, sex, or love addiction? Recovery is not just about behavior because recovery without healing is just sobriety. The SheRecovery Podcast is designed to help women who struggle with porn, sex, and love addiction dig deeper into their recovery by looking at physical, emotional, and spiritual healing (body, mind, and spirit). Hosted by Crystal Renaud Day along with expert guests, personal stories, and helpful tools, this weekly show has something for all who are on a recovery journey, but created for women in mind. The SheRecovery Podcast is a resource of SheRecovery.com.
S4 E7: Phylicia Masonheimer - Sexually Addicted Women and the Gospel That Sets Them Free
In S4 E7, you'll hear from Phylicia Masonheimer. Have you ever wondered where your beliefs about faith, God, pornography, etc. really came from? Oftentimes it comes from our own understanding of the Bible, but even more than that it comes from what we've been taught or what we've done. In this interview, Phylicia discusses her new book, Every Woman a Theologian, as it relates to the sexually addicted woman and answers the question of why it is important for Christian women to understand their pe
Mar 21, 2023 • 38:23
S4 E6: Kimberly Johnson - What to Watch Out for on the Recovery Journey
In S4E6, you'll hear from Kimberly Johnson. Crystal and Kimberly discuss some of the things that occur during recovery that may surprise you! One of the main reasons women, and even men, aren’t successful in recovery is that they haven’t been adequately prepared for what to expect. From sexual dreams and relapse, to accountability and feelings of grief, this is an extremely helpful conversation about the things to watch out for on the recovery journey. Kimberly serves as a counselor and meeting
Mar 14, 2023 • 52:58
S4 E5: Mo Isom Aiken - Saying Yes to the Life-Changing Power of God
In S4E5, you'll hear from Mo Isom Aiken. While her life on the outside seemed like a great success as a competitive athlete, Mo's life was riddled with great personal tragedy. This included battling an eating disorder, overcoming the suicide of her father, struggling with promiscuity and porn, and surviving a horrific car accident. But by the grace of God alone, she encountered the love and mercy of Jesus – the Great Deliverer and the One who makes all things new. Listen as Mo shares her powerfu
Mar 7, 2023 • 58:05
Coming Up on Season 4
Thank you for the grace today as we don't have a new episode, but join us next week as we resume Season 4 with some amazing guests including Mo Isom Aiken, Jessica Harris, and Phylicia Masonheimer—to name a few! In the meantime, use this week to catch up on the first 4 episodes of Season 4 or check out our previous seasons for other amazing content. Support the showThank you for listening to the SheRecovery Podcast, a resource of SheRecovery.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with th
Feb 28, 2023 • 0:55
S4 E4: Stephanie Madore - How Healing the Lasting Effects of Porn Can Make You Brave
In S4E4 of the SheRecovery Podcast, you’ll hear from Stephanie Madore. Stephanie was exposed to pornography at the age of 10 years old. That event quickly turned into a 6 year addiction, as well as years of isolation, depression and anxiety. Through counseling, community, and the healing love of Jesus, she has reclaimed her identity as a beloved daughter of God. Now, she is using her story to walk with women through their healing and recovery journey as a coach at Living on Purpose/SheRecovery.S
Feb 21, 2023 • 47:01
S4 E3: Ashley Jameson - Uncovering & Healing the Wounds from Racism & Sexual Brokenness
In S4E3 of the SheRecovery Podcast, you’ll hear from Ashley Jameson. Ashley shares openly about her wounds from racism and how they influenced her struggle with love and sexual addiction—including as the victim of rape (**trigger warning**). We also discuss how we can better support women of color who are facing sexual brokenness while exposing the widespread systemic racism in pornography and exploitation. Ashley is the Associate Director of Women's Groups for Pure Desire. She is a certified Pa
Feb 14, 2023 • 52:09
S4 E2: Sundi Jo Graham - Controlled by Food and Addicted to Porn
In S4E2 of the SheRecovery Podcast, you’ll hear from Sundi Jo Graham. Sundi Jo was a guest during Season 1 of the podcast where she shared her struggle with unwanted same sex attraction and pornography. This time, we are digging into her struggle with food addiction and the work she is doing to help others. We also explore the connection between food addiction and porn/sexual addictions. Sundi Jo (or SJ as she's known to friends) is a thought-provoking communicator who loves to share truth with
Feb 7, 2023 • 45:19
S4 E1: Crystal Renaud Day - Answering Listener Questions about Recovery & Healing
After almost one year away, we're back! In the Season 4 opener of the SheRecovery Podcast, you’ll hear from host Crystal Renaud Day as she answers the questions you have submitted via social media in the last few weeks. From your submissions, Crystal has selected a variety of questions to answer on a variety of topics including accountability do's and don'ts, masturbation, recovery while dating, recovery in marriage, relapse, shame, and more.If you have an addiction story, have a passion for rec
Jan 31, 2023 • 55:07
Guess What? Your Struggle is Not Unique!
In this out-of-season episode of the SheRecovery Podcast, host Crystal Renaud Day shares about an exciting virtual event coming NEXT WEEK and also discusses a little bit about the history of pornography, the need for safe spaces to heal, and the hope for real recovery for women. Also, stay tuned for the return of the SheRecovery Podcast in early 2023. Resources Referenced:Register for FREE: SHE Virtual Recovery Summit - October 17-21, 2022Thank you for listening to the SheRecovery Podcast - a re
Oct 11, 2022 • 17:54
S3 E6 (special): When Your Plans Go Up in Smoke
In S3E6 of the SheRecovery Podcast, you'll hear from Crystal Renaud Day as she announces the untimely end of Season 3 due to the unexpected events that have unfolded in her and her mom's lives the last couple of weeks: a fire and a bad case of covid. Perhaps things haven't gone as planned for you in your recovery or in other areas of your life either. Be encouraged that when things don't work out the way we plan, God is still able to make good. Thank you for your understanding, for your listene
Feb 7, 2022 • 18:48
S3 E5: Whole New Year - Confession - Life & Death in the Power of Words
In S3E5 of the SheRecovery Podcast, you'll hear from Crystal Renaud Day along with her mom and special guest Gina Renaud as they walk through 90 Days to Wholeness™ recovery devotional in our Whole New Year series. In this week's episode, Crystal and Gina continue their discussion on the second step in the devotional confession by introducing a form of confession you may not be familiar with: Affirmation.Affirmation is defined as:the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed. I
Jan 31, 2022 • 33:34
S3 E4: Whole New Year - Confession - Admitting Our Sin and Getting Right with God
In S3E4 of the SheRecovery Podcast, you'll hear from Crystal Renaud Day along with her mom and special guest Gina Renaud as they walk through 90 Days to Wholeness™ recovery devotional in our Whole New Year series. In this week’s episode, Crystal and Gina begin their discussion on the second recovery step outlined in the devotional: Confession. The biblical definition of confession is the acknowledging or confessing of sins before God. The first step in confession is realizing what sin is, how y
Jan 24, 2022 • 37:25
S3 E3: Whole New Year - Surrender - Why You Can Trust God
In S3E3 of the SheRecovery Podcast, you'll hear from Crystal Renaud Day along with her mom and special guest Gina Renaud as they walk through 90 Days to Wholeness™ recovery devotional in our Whole New Year series. After defining Surrender in Biblical terms the last two weeks, in this week's episode you'll learn more about who you are surrendering your life to (God). There are a lot of reasons for why you might struggle to trust God with your life, your recovery, and your whole heart—pain, fear,
Jan 17, 2022 • 48:24
S3 E2: Whole New Year - Surrender - How to Win the War
In S3E2 of the SheRecovery Podcast, you'll hear from Crystal Renaud Day along with her mom and special guest Gina Renaud as they walk through 90 Days to Wholeness™ recovery devotional in our Whole New Year series. In this episode, they continue their 3-part discussion on the topic of Surrender.Last week they discussed Surrender as a need to stop trying to be the boss because we do not have the power to change on our own. We acknowledged our need for spiritual assistance. This week, they discuss
Jan 10, 2022 • 42:15
S3 E1: Whole New Year - Surrender - Stop Trying to Be the Boss
In the Season 3 opener of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal introduces you to this special 13-week Whole New Year podcast series. At SheRecovery, we are walking through 90 Days to Wholeness both in our virtual meetings as well as on our podcast as a way to start the new year off—not just recovery-minded—but spiritually minded. Throughout this series, Crystal along with her special guest Gina Renaud (her amazing, super discipleship-rich mom) discuss each of the steps outlined in the 90 Days to Who
Jan 3, 2022 • 33:41
S2 E10: Crystal Renaud Day - Answering Questions Submitted by You (Season 2 Finale)
In S2E10, the finale of Season 2 of the SheRecovery Podcast, you’ll hear from host Crystal Renaud Day as she answers the questions you have submitted via listener feedback throughout the last season. From your submissions, Crystal has selected a variety of questions to answer on a variety of topics including masturbation, relationships/dating, martial sex, shame, temptation and recovery advice, and more. The SheRecovery Podcast will return with Season 3 in January 2022. If you have an addiction
Nov 12, 2021 • 58:16
S2 E9: Noelle & Ryan Wilking - Dating and Recovery While One or Both of You Struggle with Porn
In S2E9 of the SheRecovery Podcast, you’ll hear from Noelle & Ryan Wilking. In this interview, Noelle shares her story of addiction recovery. While in recovery, Noelle met the man who would become her husband, Ryan, who was also struggling with pornography. Together, they learned to navigate their own recovery journeys while pursuing a pure relationship from dating to marriage (no easy task!). While not a perfect one, they want their story to be a testimony to others. At the age of 16, in the m
Nov 5, 2021 • 53:08
S2 E8: Cassidy Brown - Daddy Issues: Filling the Dad-Shaped Hole in Your Heart
In S2E8 of the SheRecovery Podcast, you’ll hear from Cassidy Brown. In this week's episode, we discuss a popular topic in recovery and in faith—how to accept God as a father when our own don't measure up or were absent all together. Cassidy shares her story of freedom from a nearly decade long pornography addiction and in large part how her recovery required healing her view of God as a loving Father. Cassidy is currently studying at Southeastern University to get her ministerial leadership deg
Oct 29, 2021 • 49:30
S2 E7: Dena Bennett - Part 2: Saved But Not Yet Free: Overcoming Porn After Finding Faith
In S2E7 of the SheRecovery Podcast, you’ll hear Part 2 of a two-part interview with Dena Bennett. Dena came out of a hedonistic and atheistic lifestyle when she met Jesus in 2006. In this interview, Dena discusses what the long road of recovery from pornography addiction looked like after she found salvation (because like most, there wasn't instant freedom!). Dena also discusses the impact her recovery and desire for purity has had on dating and marriage. Before Jesus, Dena's life primarily revo
Oct 22, 2021 • 51:22
S2 E6: Dena Bennett - Part 1: Atheist Porn Addict Transformed by Christ
In S2E6 of the SheRecovery Podcast, you’ll hear Part 1 of a two-part interview with Dena Bennett. Dena came out of a hedonistic and atheistic lifestyle when she met Jesus in college in 2006. In this interview, Dena talks about her journey of radical transformation—breaking free from pornography and other unwanted sexual behavior through a life surrendered to Christ. Before Jesus, Dena's life primarily revolved around sexual relationships, pornography, and masturbation. But by God's grace, with t
Oct 15, 2021 • 45:15
S2 E5: Melissa Moore - Just Coping Isn't Enough: A Discussion on Grief & Addiction Recovery
***Episode Disclaimer*** We don’t shy away from difficult conversations at the SheRecovery Podcast, but this week is a bit different. This week, we are talking about grief. No one is immune from the impact of grief, whether it is the loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, or even having to grieve the loss of a dream or an expectation in life that hasn’t been fulfilled. We all grieve in one way or another, and for some of you right now, you’re in the middle of your grief. Our guest spea
Oct 8, 2021 • 50:37
S2 E4: Rachel Joy Welcher - Talking Back to Purity Culture
In S2E4 of the SheRecovery Podcast, you'll hear from Rachel Joy Welcher. In this interview, Rachel discusses the impact purity culture has had on the generation that grew up in it. Many of the messages of purity culture offered promises of a kind of life that real life couldn't keep, nor does the Bible actually offer. If you grew up in purity culture and have found that life doesn't match the narrative, you don't want to miss this candid interview full of truth and redemption. Rachel is a colum
Oct 1, 2021 • 33:29
S2 E3: Sarah Ritson - Finding Recovery from Porn on the Mission Field
In S2E3 of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal chats with Sarah Ritson. In this interview, Sarah shares her story of pornography addiction recovery. For many years, Sarah lived in denial about her addiction, believing that since she wasn't watching "real porn" (i.e. YouTube, movies, etc.) she was okay. It wasn't until she was on the mission field and looked up internet porn for the first time, that Sarah began to see she had a real problem. Listen as Sarah shares her story with honesty and grace.
Sep 24, 2021 • 46:59
S2 E2: Dr. Carol Tanksley - Trusting Jesus with Your Sexual Story: Past, Present, and Future
In S2E2 of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal chats with Dr. Carol Tanksley. In this interview, Carol discusses how we can invite Jesus into our sexual story—past, present, and future. But what does that look like? How do we do it? How can we trust Him to write a new chapter? Don't miss this very candid conversation as Carol speaks from personal and professional experience. Dr Carol is an OB-Gyn physician, Doctor of Ministry, author, speaker, and personal coach. She has practiced medicine for 29 y
Sep 17, 2021 • 48:01
S2 E1: Jessica Harris - How Do I Tell My Husband or Boyfriend About My Porn Addiction?
In the Season 2 opener of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal chats with Jessica Harris. In this interview, Jessica helps to answer the question we hear almost more than any other: How do I talk to my husband or boyfriend about my past or present battle with porn addiction? While there is no one size fits all answer to this question—there is help to be found in this extremely important conversation to inspire courage and wisdom on this topic. Jessica Harris is a blogger, speaker, author, wife and m
Sep 10, 2021 • 49:37
S1 E15: Kimberly Johnson - Learning to Take Relational Risks to Heal the Root of Addiction (Season 1 Finale)
As we conclude Season 1 of the SheRecovery Podcast with Episode 15, Crystal chats with Kimberly Johnson. In this interview, Kimberly shares her story of recovery from abuse, sexual addiction, and unwanted same sex attraction. Sexual addiction is defined as an intimacy disorder—rooted in unhealthy or absent relational connection in early life. Kim shares the role finding relational connection and healthy intimacy played in her healing journey and gives advice on how to take relational risks in yo
Jul 23, 2021 • 40:40
S1 E14: Dr. Juli Slattery - Defining the Narratives of Sex to Reclaim God's Design for Healthy Sexuality
In Episode 14 of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal chats with Dr. Juli Slattery of Authentic Intimacy. In this interview, Juli defines three narratives that build the framework of our sexual lives (for better or for worse): Cultural, Purity, and Spiritual. Juli's passion is to help Christians reclaim God's design for sexuality and leave behind all of the damaging narratives that differ from it. Juli also invites church leaders to better equip themselves to serve through Sexual Discipleship, inclu
Jul 16, 2021 • 44:42
S1 E13: Carol Larson - From a Good Christian Girl, to Sexually Shutdown, to a Porn Addict (and Back Again)
In Episode 13 of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal chats with Carol Larson. In this interview, Carol shares her story which began at a very young age striving to live up to the Good Christian Girl standard. She explains how striving for the elusiveness of perfection, especially as it pertained to sexual purity, caused her sexuality to shutdown all together. Then, when life didn't go as planned (prolonged singleness), she became entrapped by pornography in her 30s and 40s. Now 60 and a licensed pr
Jul 9, 2021 • 46:37
S1 E12: Ashley Jameson - Raising Porn-Aware Kids: Talking Porn & Your Past with Your Kids
In Episode 12 of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal chats with Ashley Jameson from Pure Desire Ministries. In this interview, Ashley share her story of sexual assault, sexual brokenness, and betrayal trauma—and how healing from those experiences shaped her worldview of healthy sexuality. She also empowers parents to have open and honest communication with their kids and teens about porn and sex, and to use their own past experiences to relate to them better. This is a MUST LISTEN for all parents!
Jul 2, 2021 • 47:34
S1 E11: Sheila Gregoire - The Great Sex Rescue: Recovering God's Intent for Sex & Women in Marriage
In Episode 11 of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal chats with Sheila Gregoire.In this interview, Sheila discusses her book The Great Sex Rescue and the importance of recovering God's intention for sex AND women in marriage. If you have been harmed by the teachings of the Church about sex in marriage or even popular Christian sex or marriage books, don't miss this really healing and redemptive conversation: Using new research, Sheila Gregoire exposes how the evangelical church's unbiblical teach
Jun 25, 2021 • 41:46
S1 E10: Jenny Miller - Navigating Complex Trauma, Core Negative Beliefs, and Ways to Heal
In Episode 10 of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal chats with Jenny Miller.Jenny is a pastoral counselor from the Baltimore area. She holds a Masters in Pastoral Counseling with an emphasis in Crisis & Trauma Counseling from Liberty University. In this interview, Jenny shares her own experience of navigating complex trauma. She gives advice for anyone who battles trauma, how to re-frame negative core beliefs, and what is required to heal. Jenny is an overcomer. From porn addiction, to surviving b
Jun 18, 2021 • 43:07
S1 E9: Amanda Aanestad - The Victory Collective: Promoting Recovery Resources for Women Who Struggle
In Episode 9 of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal chats with Amanda Aanestad.In this interview, Amanda shares her own story of overcoming a 10+ year addiction to porn and simply confessing to a friend—has now turned into a movement to make recovery resources accessible to girls and women who struggle. Amanda and a few dear friends began The Victory Collective in order to provide a safe space where Christian girls and women can heal, grow, and find freedom in the grace of Jesus Christ. They collec
Jun 11, 2021 • 39:01
S1 E8: Canden Webb - Purity Power: How Singles Can Live Happy, Guilt-Free Lives Without Compromise
In Episode 8 of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal chats with Canden Webb.Canden Webb is a Spoken Word Artist, Purity Coach and the C.E.O. of Beautiful Minds Entertainment in Washington D.C. In this interview, as a purity Coach, Canden motivates single women to live happy, guilt-free lives without compromise. There is more to Christian singleness than waiting to have sex. If you're single and struggling with your sexuality, martial status, or simply lacking joy in this season — allow Canden to enc
Jun 4, 2021 • 49:03
S1 E7: Marnie Ferree - Comforting Others with the Comfort We've Been Given
In Episode 7 of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal chats with Marnie Ferree. Marnie Ferree, M.A., is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Nashville, TN, where she directs Bethesda Workshops, a short-term Christian-based intensive program for sex addicts and partners. In this interview, Marnie shares her own recovery journey which began 29 years ago! As a pioneer and the "godmother" of female addiction recovery, Marnie shares with the kind of wisdom and grace that you can only gain by years
May 28, 2021 • 47:12
S1 E6: Christian Bosse - Silencing the Identity of Shame & Seeing Good Boundaries as Self Care
In Episode 6 of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal chats with Christian Bosse. Christian is a Christian author, poet, teacher, mother and wife. In this interview, Christian talks about the importance of silencing the identity of shame and how we can see good and healthy boundaries as the best form of self care. If you're wrestling with shame or feeling separate from God right now, don't miss this much needed conversation. Christian's writing career launched in 2017 with her debut book, Arise With
May 21, 2021 • 52:00
S1 E5: Jay Stringer - How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing
In Episode 5 of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal chats with Jay Stringer. Jay is a licensed mental health counselor, ordained minister, and author of the award-winning book Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing. In this episode, Jay discusses the process of getting to the why behind our behavior in order to find lasting healing — including outlining five key childhood drivers of unwanted sexual behavior. While not an easy one, for many, this conversation will the beginning o
May 14, 2021 • 44:42
S1 E4: Shannon Ethridge - The Stories Behind Our Fantasies & What to Do About Them
In Episode 4 of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal chats with million-copy best-selling author Shannon Ethridge. In this interview, Shannon discusses a topic that so many women can relate to: Fantasy! Have you ever wondered why you fantasize the way you do? Have you ever considered there may be a deeper meaning behind them and what you can do about them? If so, then don't miss this important and healing conversation!Shannon is author to 22 books including the Every Woman’s Battle series, The Sexu
May 7, 2021 • 49:18
S1 E3: Sundi Jo Graham - Overcoming Abuse, Rape, Rejection, Relational Brokenness, Porn & Food Addiction
In Episode 3 of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal chats with Sundi Jo Graham. Sundi Jo (or SJ as she's known to friends) is a thought-provoking communicator who loves to share truth with a dose of laughter. She inspires others to break free from self-destructive behaviors so they can learn to love themselves and experience lasting transformation. In this interview, Sundi Jo shares her own story of radical transformation—overcoming abuse, rape, rejection, relational brokenness, and porn & food add
Apr 30, 2021 • 38:50
S1 E2: Phylicia Masonheimer - You Can Trade Porn for Real Intimacy & Satisfaction
In Episode 2 of the SheRecovery Podcast, Crystal begins by briefly addressing Infertility Awareness Week (April 18-24, 2021) and her own struggle with trying to conceive her first child. Fast forward to 8:00 to skip this segment and jump to her guest interview with blogger, author, and speaker Phylicia Masonheimer. Phylicia discusses how we can go from attempting to fulfill our intimacy needs through porn to finding true intimacy and satisfaction in God. Phylicia is a blogger, author, speaker a
Apr 23, 2021 • 45:37
