Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast
Unhooked is a podcast dedicated to helping people break free from porn addiction and other compulsive behaviors related to the internet, sex, and intimacy. Rooted in Buddhist wisdom, neuroscience, coaching, and mindfulness, the show explores practical strategies for lasting recovery and personal transformation. Each episode features leading experts, scientists, coaches, and individuals in recovery, sharing their insights, experiences, and expertise to guide listeners on their path to healing and freedom.
Episodes
133 episodes
133. How to Deal With The Mountain of Shame in Porn Addiction Recovery
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, i...
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132. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness: Neuroplasticity & Porn Recovery (Rebroadcast)
In this episode of Unhooked, I delve into the concept of neuroplasticity and its crucial role in overcoming porn addiction. I share my personal journey with addiction and discuss how understanding neuroplasticity offered me a pathway to recover...
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131. Taylor Johnson - Journey to Healthy Sexuality: Integrative Semen Retention & Sexual Transmutation
In this episode of Unhooked, I engage in a deep and insightful conversation with sexologist and sex coach Taylor Johnson. Taylor shares his personal struggles with porn addiction, premature ejaculation, and erectile dysfunction, and the transfo...
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130. From Porn Addiction to Mindful Living | Jeremy Lipkowitz Interview on Sober Awkward
In this special episode of the Unhooked Podcast, I reshape a candid conversation from the Sober Awkward Podcast, featuring hosts Victoria Vanstone and Hamish Adams-Cairns. We discuss various forms of addiction, with a focus on porn addiction. T...
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129. Ryan Ridgway - Eight Months Sober and Still Suicidal: When Recovery Misses the Point
In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Ridgway, a mental health trainer with deep expertise in OCD, addiction, and recovery. We dive into the hidden connections between mental health struggles and addictive behaviors, explor...
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128. Why Porn Is So Addictive & How to Take Back Control (My Personal Journey) | Interview with Jeremy Lipkowitz & George Bell
🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: JeremyLipkowitz.com/introHey everyone, Jeremy here. I recently sat down for an interview with a dear friend of min...
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127. Do These 5 Things BEFORE You Start Your Porn Reboot / Porn Detox If You Want Long-Lasting Results (rebroadcast)
Before you begin your porn reboot or detox, preparation is key. In this special rebroadcast episode from 2022, Jeremy shares five essential steps to set yourself up for success. These strategies apply not only to quitting porn but a...
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126. What to Do When Your Brain Gets Hijacked by Cravings
In this episode, I discuss the internal battle between the rational and survival parts of the brain, especially in the context of porn addiction. I introduce a science-backed technique to intercept amygdala hijacks, emphasize the power of label...
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125. Why I Took on the 75 Hard Challenge (And Why You Should Consider It Too)
In this episode, I share my experiences and insights from being halfway through the 75 Hard Challenge. I discuss the five non-negotiable daily habits mandated by the challenge, the initial struggles, and the significant benefits I've noticed in...
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124. 8 Critical Mistakes to Avoid Early On in Your Recovery from Porn Addiction
Join me as I share invaluable insights into the key mistakes to avoid during the initial stages of porn addiction recovery. Drawing from my own experience and years of coaching, I'll guide you through the essential strategies that can save you ...
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123. Five Compelling Reasons to Quit Porn in 2025
Hey friends, welcome back to the channel! In this episode, I'm diving into five powerful reasons why quitting porn in 2025 might be one of the best decisions you ever make. Drawing from my personal journey and professional experience as a men's...
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122. How I avoid the binge and bender after a relapse with porn
In this episode, I'm diving into the concept of the ironic rebound effect and how it can derail your progress when trying to quit bad habits like porn, junk food, and video games. I'm sharing five powerful strategies to help you avoid the rebou...
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121. Melinda Tankard Reist - The Silent Crisis: How Porn Is Reshaping Sexual Norms and Culture In Schools and Youth
In this episode of Unhooked, I sit down with Melinda Tankard Reist, a journalist and author of the book 'He Chose Porn Over Me.' We explore the devastating effects of pornography on women, relationships, and society. Melinda shares insights fro...
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120. Marshall Ballantine Jones - Understanding Pornography's Impact on Youth and Society
In this episode of Unhooked, I have the pleasure of speaking with Marshall Ballantine Jones, the CEO of DigiHealth Publishing and founder of Resist Ministries. We delve into the complex neurological impacts of pornography addiction, particularl...
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119. If I started my porn recovery journey in 2025, I'd do this
In this episode, I share my three-part framework to help you break free from porn addiction in 2025 - even if you're just starting out. I'll talk about the importance of connecting with a community, creating a strategic roadmap, and doing deep ...
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118. ONE Powerful Tool To Help You Overcome Your Addiction to Pornography
In this episode of the Unhooked Podcast, I discuss how I overcame my addiction to pornography. I emphasize the importance of envisioning a brighter future to break free from unhealthy habits. I share my personal insights and techniques, encoura...
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117. The Day I Went Public About My Porn Addiction (Rare Footage)
Opening Up About My Porn Addiction: Rare Footage of the Day I Went PublicIn this episode of the Unhooked podcast, host Jeremy Lipkowitz shares his personal journey with porn addiction, revealing the challenges he faced and the liberatio...
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116. James Oliver - How to Overcome Victim Mindset and Take Responsibility For Your Life
James Oliver is a Self-Leadership Coach and Men’s Work Facilitator from the UK. He works with impact-driven men from around the world, to help them overcome resistance, self-doubt and shame, so that they can live freely, joyfully and in pursuit...
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115. Roland Cochrun - Is Addiction More Common Than You Realize? Understanding Process Addiction and Why it Matters
Roland Cochrun is an entrepreneur, business owner, and investor. While Roland continues to be an authority in the medical field and personal branding industry, his full-time job is running small intensives for men who have developed sex and por...
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114. Paul Austin - Can Psychedelics Rewire the Brain and Heal Addiction? | A Conversation with the founder of Third Wave and the Psychedelic Coaching Institute
In this episode of 'Unhooked,' host Jeremy Lipkowitz welcomes Paul Austin, a seasoned advocate and practitioner of psychedelics, to discuss their multifaceted benefits for personal development and healing. The conversation delves into how psych...
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113. Tony Robbins' Five Stages of Lasting Transformation
In this episode of 'Unhooked,' host Jeremy Lipkowitz emphasizes the critical importance of threshold or rock bottom moments for making lasting changes. Jeremy shares his personal journey with compulsive porn use and explores the stages of trans...
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112. You Are Not Alone: How to overcome isolation in porn addiction recovery (Rebroadcast)
In this episode of The Unhooked Podcast, host Jeremy Lipkowitz shares an impactful realization from a recent coaching session—emphasizing that you are not alone in your recovery journey. Discussing the profound effects of recognizing shared str...
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111. Love What’s Ahead: A Transformative Approach to Recovery (Rebroadcast)
Today on the podcast I talk about a framework that I learned which is all about thinking about what you love, and what you want to cultivate in your life, rather than focusing on what you hate or are trying to get away from.This orienta...
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110. Can a Retreat Transform Your Recovery Journey?
In this video, I share my top five reasons to go on a silent meditation retreat. The benefits include a digital detox, experiencing joy in seclusion, appreciating small moments, changing the habit patterns of the mind, and cultivating wisdom an...
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109. Paul Lavergne - The Sexual Recovery Therapist Helping Men Overcome Compulsive Sexual Behaviors Through Insight and Compassion
In this episode of 'Unhooked', host Jeremy Lipkowitz welcomes Paul Lavergne, a registered psychotherapist and sexual recovery therapist from Ontario, Canada. Together, they delve into the complexities of compulsive sexual behaviors, from the si...
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