FORMIDABLE FAMILY MAN #90 Stopping Porn for Good: Rewiring the Addicted Brain with Dr. Trish Leigh
Jun 19, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Trish Leigh, a brain expert and author, reveals how pornography rewires the brain and disrupts relationships. She shares alarming statistics about early exposure, highlighting that many youths encounter porn as young as eight. Dr. Leigh explains three types of porn addiction and the significance of dopamine dependency. Emphasizing the need for open conversations and personal fulfillment, she offers brain-based strategies to reclaim focus and fulfill meaningful relationships. This conversation provides crucial insights for overcoming destructive habits and fostering genuine connections.
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Porn's Neurological Hook on Brain
- Pornography rewires young, developing brains by flooding them with excessive dopamine.
- This alters dopamine needs and desensitizes reward circuits, planting addiction seeds early.
Strained and Drained Brain States
- Porn consumption creates two brain patterns: strained (wired and tired) and drained (neutral but dysfunctional).
- These patterns cause sexual dysfunction and decreased motivation due to brain dysregulation.
Open Family Talks Reduce Risk
- Dr. Trish Leigh openly discusses porn and masturbation with her children.
- Her sons proactively set blockers and avoid porn due to ongoing family conversation.
