The Lies We Tell Ourselves

Getting To Know Your Hosts, Part 2

Here's Part 2 of getting to know Lisa and Jeral. We toss various questions to one another so you can get to know us better. Ultimately, we'd love for you to share some of your answers with us in the comments section. Perhaps we'll include them in a future episode. How To Reach Us: www.lisarusciano.com www.jeralcheersu.com

Truth or Consequences: Avoiding Relationship Pitfalls

Relationships are work. Experiencing a great relationship requires a great deal of effort (and respect and sacrifice). There's that old saying, "You get into it what you put into it." Yeah, we aren't doing flips over this either, but it is reality. On today's episode, we'll discuss why obtaining and maintaining fulfilling lasting connections don't just happen. Like anything worth having, they require commitment, time, and intention. RESOURCES: Manifesting God's Love in Your Family: Growing Together in Faith by Lisa Rusciano (lisarusciano.com) The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, Ph.D. (gottmanconnect.com)

The Lies We Tell Ourselves

We welcome author, Lannie Kremin, where we dive into the lies we tell ourselves in order to cope with trauma, controlling loved ones, and our disappointments in the direction our lives have taken. Lannie shares how her childhood led to her constant pursuit of approval; through the twists and turns; through the backwards and forwards with vulnerability, candor and humor. RESOURCES: Princess Warrior in High Heels by Lannie Kremin (pwlannie@gmail.com)

Online Dating Horror Stories: the Bad, the Good, and the Say What?!

Although the stigma has waned, it still bewilders how anyone could form a meaningful relationship based on a chirpy profile, some photos, and a captivating (albeit embellished) bio. In this episode, Lisa and Jeral share some online dating horror stories that will shock, baffle and amuse (including their own). Unfortunately, dating app nightmares are increasingly common. Men and women have been scammed, deceived, and the recipients of a tangled web of lies. Tune in and see if you can relate. We'll find some humor despite this actuality and hopefully bolster your hope.

Porn Addiction: A Woman's Perspective

This episode contains adult material regarding women who struggle with breaking their addiction to pornography. PARENTAL AND LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED. Lisa and Jeral will reveal how this addiction can take over a woman's life, jeopardize her marriage, family, friendships and career. Internet use has not only made access to pornography disturbingly easy, but offered the ability to view it discreetly. Though men and women are affected by pornography, there is a double standard in how women are viewed who use porn and are battling to end their addiction. This double standard and the underlying stigma often leads women to have increased feelings of guilt, shame and isolation. In this episode, we offer support, resources and hope. RESOURCES: Disclaimer - We share these resources in the hope they may be helpful, but Cut the Crap Now! does not officially endorse these authors, bloggers, support groups or programs. 1) For Women, by Women - a video library through Covenant Eyes (support.covenanteyes.com) contains stories from real women about their struggles and recovery from pornography 2) The Grace Spot - online resource that exists to validate women's struggles, to help them move forward in healing 3) respark.co - online video and telehealth therapy 4) Naked Truth Recovery - nakedtruth.training is a broad range of online groups, support for porn addicts and their partners. 5) projectknow.com - specific treatment programs for women who struggle with porn addiction 6) Porn Addiction Hotline - 1-800 662-4357, 1 800-448-3000, or 1 800-477-8191 7) Dirty Girls Ministry - an online community with recommended materials 8) No Stones - Women Redeemed from Sexual Addiction, by Marnie Ferree 9) Overcoming Love Addiction, by Lacy Bentley 10) Beggar's Daughter, by Jessica Harris (also author of "Quenched") 11) New Fruit: A Woman's Guide to Porn Recovery, an ebook, by Crystal Renaud Day and Lisa Eldred