I Claim My Truth

Feb 8

Brianne Davis, Hollywood actress, author, and podcast host of the Secret Life Podcast joins us this week on You’re Such a Catch. You may have seen Brianne on shows like Lucifer, Causal, or even True Blood. She has a familiar face and a beautiful soul. Brianne carried her own secret, which we’re discussing today, claiming your truth.

She is a sex and love addict, an illness that affects 6% of the US population, of that 6%, 37% or 5.5 million are women. Brianne’s been in recovery, SLAA or Sex, and Love Addicts Anonymous for twelve years. She chose to share her story through the lens of Roxanne or Roxy's character in the book: Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict. I’ve read the book and can attest that Brianne is courageous, resilient, and dedicated.

Self-love is a topic that seems to surface on this show, no matter who comes on or what we’re “claiming.” This episode is no exception. I know we’ve all been working hard at loving the woman who stares back at us in the mirror. Let this episode remind you that we can rise above trauma, challenges, and even addictions that we may be faced within our lifetime. We claim our truth, do the inner work, heal, and chalk it up to part of our story, learning the lesson or lessons, and using our new knowledge to help others.

Takeaways from this episode to stash in your tackle box:

Sex and love addiction is often tied to a fear of intimacy, fear of abandonment, or fear of not being loved because you believe you’re not worthy of love.
Letting go of toxic relationships is hard whether it be a partner, a family member, or a friend. What awaits on the other side is your sanity, serenity, and peace.
Claiming your truth doesn’t make you a bad person. It allows you to live in authenticity. Just because you’ve done quote-unquote bad things does not make you a bad person. A bad day doesn’t translate to a bad life along those same lines. After divorce, work with a relationship coach or seek professional help to overcome patterns and behaviors, ensuring you’re emotionally and mentally ready to date again.
Self-love is our superpower. Give yourself empathy and compassion.
There are several ways to seek help if you have an addiction. There are people to support you and programs in place. You’re not alone. Reach out to Brianne. She can steer you in the right direction.