Updated 8/15/2018
Latest Media Appearance
August 14 Interview on Review Tales about what the release of my book has meant to my life. Click Here
Click HERE for a list of appearances.
Most recent articles
Your Alarming Porn Statistics for August I’ve given quite a few presentations based on the concept of “The Addiction Nobody Will Talk About” in the last several months. Most have been to small civic organizations or private healthcare companies, although there have been a few libraries…Click Here
Proof Of a Soul and What I Think Happens After We Die In almost every support group or group therapy I’ve been a part of on my road to recovery, there always seems to be a few people who are preoccupied with dying. Despite the fact we’re there to talk about pornography addiction, they can’t stop quoting the Bible or babbling on about the afterlife. I guess that’s good, because it encouraged me to address what I think happens when we die, and if we really have souls at all. Click Here
Getting Trivial Things Off My Chest – August Edition A couple weeks back I saw the Mr. Rogers’ biopic that’s been in movie theaters lately. It’s actually the highest-grossing documentary this year thus far. For me, Mr. Rogers was a signal that I was in the clear. My parents would pick me up at the abusive babysitter’s house around 3:45 p.m., when they were done with their elementary school teaching jobs. Click Here
Coming to Terms With My Pornography Addiction Took Me A Long Time As many of you know, I have a side business where I counsel pornography addicts or the loved one of addicts. You can learn more about it HERE. One of the people I help, who I told I would be writing this, said to me the other day, “He’s not like you, he’s not just going to accept he as a problem.” Wait, what? Click Here
Another Jail Story: Visiting Days Having visitors is a weird thing in jail. It’s awesome to see your loved ones, but they are seeing you at your absolute worst and the picture in their head of you in a jail uniform talking through glass isn’t something that I think will ever leave their mind. I can understand why some inmates choose not to see anybody if they’re doing a short stint. Click Here
Check out older articles in the following categories:
Addiction 101 Recovery Alarming Statistic of the Month The World
Stories From Jail Trivial Ranting of the Month Endeavors Full Q&A List
Questions & Answers
Newest Q&A QUESTION:My husband has told me that he looks at pornography, and he will stop. I’ve suggested couple’s counseling or even individual sessions and he has said no. I read an online board that says I should still go by myself. Can that really help anything? Click Here
Recent Q&A Entries
- What does term “Gaslighting” mean? Click Here
- Are PMO and NoFap effective pornography addiction programs? Click Here
- I’ve accepted I’m a porn addict, so what next? Click Here
- Does my partner hiding his addiction also mean he has hidden affairs? Click Here
- How do I know if I’m REALLY an addict? Click Here
- He lies so much about his addiction, what can I really believe? Click Here
My first book is still available through Amazon
Purchase the book via Amazon:
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Libraries in the world with the book: Click Here
List updated Aug. 16 — 228 libraries now on list!
I’m Now Offering Peer Support Counseling
I am formally providing peer support counseling to people who are dealing with pornography addiction or those who have porn addicts in their lives who are directly affected. Consider it a stopping point between doing nothing and traditional mental health therapy. Click Here for Website
Select Radio, TV and Podcast Interviews (Complete list HERE):
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Available for presentations, appearances
I am now presenting “The Addiction Nobody Will Talk About” which takes a look at the looming health crisis that pornography addiction poses in the near future. If your church, library, college organization or civic group would like a non-graphic presentation, or if you would like to see where I’ll be presenting, follow the contact link.
Monday, September 8, 2018 – 6 p.m.
Rangeley Public Library – Rangeley, ME. More information
If you’re looking for a quote for an article or would like me to appear on your podcast or radio show, contact me HERE.
Congratulations on this release!
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Thanks! Fingers crossed people buy it and it’s not just a curiosity they walk by, like a Vanilla Ice movie.
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Vanilla Ice has a movie?! haha
I don’t think sales are as important as you having the courage of sharing all of this. But of course, I wish that everything works out!
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Cool As Ice, 1991 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101615/
And you’re absolutely right. I’d just like to see all of that time I wasn’t chasing paying writing gigs to amount to something more than 8 sales.
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+9 is a good, realistic goal 😉
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I applaud you Josh! Very tough road I’m sure. Get your head up, your doing the right thing. Great job!
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Thank you Scott, I appreciate your support very much.
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Wow, that’s amazing! I’m glad you wrote it. I will add it to my reading queue.
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Thanks! It’s never going to be a best seller, but it is nice to know a few people are going to read it
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Thank you for being open about this relevant subject! I, along with my other pastors, was never taught how to address this matter in seminary. Despite the neglect, God showed me how to extend grace to those with this struggle and help restore them to the path God has for them. Someone must speak up, and those who hear must not play the Pharisee.
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Hey Joshua, I left you a review on Amazon. Thank you so much again for being a guest on the Addictions Podcast. I plan on airing the episode on February 12th, so stay tuned for that!
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I heard you on a podcast and bought your book exactly four months ago now. I finally got through the book (I’m a slow reader but also thought it wise to chew on your story daily.) You may have saved my life. I took your advice and have filed this as a cautionary tale. Read, filed, and there to read again. Many positive actions have been taken in that time span. More to come. Sleep – I must add – has proven to be my biggest ally for positive change in my life over these past few weeks over which the most change has occurred for me.
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Wow…that’s incredibly nice of you to say. It’s more than nice. It’s powerful. Thank you so much for sharing with me.
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You are so welcome. As I read this reply from you to my post, I feel connected to you as not just a writer of a book but as a real person. It brings up emotions of both sadness and joy – for your hardships and your ultimate successes. I am sure much of that emotion is mine as I consider my struggles and several times when I thought my actions were about to bring my whole world down. I have had so many chances to turn it around and I feel that this will be the time when it may actually happen. Thank you again, Mr. Shea.
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You know where to find me if you need any words of encouragement or help and don’t ever feel too shy to write a magnificent 5-star Amazon review. 🙂
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Will do!
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I think you are brave to write about this. It needs to be talked about more and not held in dark. Much respect to you man!
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Thank you, I appreciate the support and respect.
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Hey dude,
Thanks for following my blog – I’d try to follow you back but I don’t know how to (just got this thing).
It’s awesome you’re doing so much for the recovery movement – much respect!
Peace Y
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A huge congratulations to you Joshua! Looking like a volume so many can benefit by too.
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