This episode explores the seven common reasons why people fail to achieve their New Year's resolutions, specifically focusing on overcoming porn addiction. Against this backdrop, Dr. Trish Leigh, a brain health and sex addiction recovery coach, highlights the issues of setting unrealistic or vague goals and lacking a clear plan with accountability. More significantly, she emphasizes the role of overconfidence and a lack of persistence stemming from dopamine dependency, where the brain's reward system is hooked on the instant gratification of pornography. For instance, she explains how stress acts as a major trigger for relapse, and the importance of building new habits to break the old ones. Dr. Leigh advocates for a neuro biopsychosocial approach, involving brain rewiring techniques and tracking progress to build intrinsic motivation. Ultimately, the podcast emphasizes the need for a comprehensive plan, support, and consistent effort to successfully overcome porn addiction and achieve lasting change, positioning her program as a solution for those seeking help.
