Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast The Psychology of Change: Fear, Desire & Breaking Porn Addiction | Jeremy Lipkowitz Interviewed by Jake Kastleman on the No More Desire Podcast
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Nov 17, 2025 Jeremy Lipkowitz, an ICF-certified executive coach and founder of Unhooked Academy, dives into his transformative journey from genetics to mindfulness. He reveals how porn addiction relates to happiness and discusses the detrimental effects of toxic shame. Jeremy emphasizes the power of community and compassionate self-awareness in recovery. He connects unmet emotional needs to porn use, advocating for a shame-free environment where vulnerability fosters healing. Mindfulness practices and meditative techniques are highlighted as essential tools for breaking free from addiction.
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From Genetics PhD To Mindfulness Teacher
- Jeremy left a PhD at Duke after meditation changed his life and he began teaching mindfulness on campus.
- That shift led him from academia into retreats and eventually focused work helping men with porn addiction.
Porn Trains The Brain For Perpetual Wanting
- Porn habit hardwires the brain to chase novelty and undermines contentment in relationships.
- Jeremy realized continuous craving made permanent happiness impossible despite external gains.
Check Your Intention Before Acting
- Use mindfulness to observe the intention behind desires and distinguish craving from healthy aspiration.
- Ask whether the desire aims to fill a void or to support wholesome goals before acting.
