On this episode, I dive into my history of porn addiction. How did it all start? How and why did I decide to recover from this? I also dive into the cycle of addiction and how habits are formed. Then I talk about the strategies to break this seemingly unbreakable cycle.
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Apr 22
350 | How Anxiety Circuits Hijack Your Brain | And What To Do
On today's episode, I break down the brain circuits behind anxiety—the amygdala, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and the HPA axis—and show how they create panic, overgeneralization, and sleeplessness. I then explain, in plain terms, why anxiety feels overwhelming and how chronic ... Show More
26m 33s
Apr 15
349 | Healing Trauma and Building A Better Life | Dana Hargus
On todays episode, I speak with Dana Hargus founder of Restore of Ada and we discuss trauma-informed approaches to calm the nervous system, biofeedback strategies, and rebuilding resilience after chronic stress. Dana explains how trauma can affect anyone and why treating the body ... Show More
49m 34s
Apr 8
348 | Why You Can’t Stop Checking Your Body (Health Anxiety Explained)
Today, I break down why people with health anxiety obsessively check their bodies, how that checking fuels a loop of fear and hyper-awareness, and how intolerance of uncertainty and misinterpreting normal sensations keep the cycle going. I outline clear, practical steps to break ... Show More
35m 1s
Apr 2025
How to Deal With The Mountain of Shame in Porn Addiction Recovery
<p>In this episode, I discuss the profound impact of shame on addiction, specifically focusing on porn addiction. I share personal insights and practical steps to break free from the cycle of shame, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, impermanence, recognizing one&apos ... Show More
17m 56s
Jul 2025
How to Make Your First 30 Days Porn-Free a Success in 2025 (Rebroadcast)
<p>If you’re just starting your journey toward breaking free from porn, this episode is for you.</p><p>In this solo episode, I share the <b>6 simple, powerful steps I would take</b> if I had to start my recovery from scratch—based on my personal journey and my experience coaching ... Show More
19m 59s
Sep 2021
#56 - On Porn and Sex Addictions (Part I)
<p>This is part I of a 4-episode comprehensive series on understanding and overcoming porn and sex addictions. In this episode, we discuss what addiction is, from physiological, emotional and personal perspectives. We also look at the damaging effects of porn and the horrifying ... Show More
1h 4m