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IThis episode is a repost of my conversation on the Better Sex Podcast with Jessa Zimmerman.

I share my journey with porn addiction from early exposure to the subtle ways it started shaping my mind, relationships, and sense of self.

We explore addiction through a different lens. Not just as a behavior to fix, but as a pattern of craving and avoidance. I use the idea of the “hungry ghosts” to describe what addiction really feels like: constantly wanting more, but never actually feeling satisfied.

I also talk about how an unfulfilled life can fuel addictive patterns, the role of dopamine and novelty, and how mindfulness can help you break the cycle. Recovery isn’t just about stopping a habit, it’s about learning to sit with discomfort, build awareness, and create a life you don’t need to escape from.

So the question is: are you trying to quit the behavior… or understand what’s driving it?

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
02:32 Defining Addiction Broadly
05:27 When Porn Becomes Harmful
11:09 Age Exposure and Potency
14:36 Sex Positivity and Balance
17:38 Unrealistic Expectations and Lust
19:48 Realm of Hungry Ghosts
23:06 Toxic Shame Spiral
25:28 Healthy Shame And Remorse
28:46 Mindfulness Without Buddhism
35:40 Meditation Skills Training
37:17 Community And Accountability
41:18 Final Thoughts

How Mindfulness Rewires Your Brain to Break Porn Addiction | Jeremy Lipkowitz Interviewed by Jessa Zimmerman on the Better Sex Podcast

Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast