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.
Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast
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 time, energy, and money. I'll highlight how relying solely on willpower, trying to quit both porn and masturbation simultaneously, and ignoring the importance of support and accountability can impede your progress. You'll also learn about the dangers of slippery slope behaviors, limiting beliefs, the necessity of forgiving yourself, and the importance of embracing your sexuality. Lastly, I'll emphasize the critical need to address other aspects of your life to ensure a holistic and fulfilling recovery. Stick around until the end, where I'll reveal the number one mistake that keeps many people trapped in the cycle of addiction for years. Don't miss this episode if you're committed to breaking free from porn addiction once and for all.
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction: What Not to Do in Early Recovery
00:47 Meet Jeremy: Personal Updates and Background
02:03 Eight Mistakes to Avoid in Early Recovery
02:23 Mistake 1: Relying Entirely on Willpower
04:25 Mistake 2: Quitting Porn and Masturbation Simultaneously
05:56 Mistake 3: Lack of Support and Accountability
07:31 Mistake 4: Ignoring Slippery Slope Behaviors
08:55 Mistake 5: Limiting Beliefs and Harmful Identity Beliefs
10:27 Mistake 6: Beating Yourself Up Over Slips
11:39 Mistake 7: Viewing Sexuality as Bad or Wrong
12:46 Mistake 8: Ignoring Other Life Problems
14:54 Conclusion: Holistic Approach to Recovery