Christian: Recovering Porn Addict & Founder of 1924us
Aug 18, 2021
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Listen to Christian, founder of 1924us, share his journey from porn addiction to activism, the impact of childhood trauma, and using his platform to raise awareness. Explore themes of love, creativity, self-realization, and the dangers of pornography addiction. Embrace personal growth, responsibility, and overcoming challenges on this insightful episode.
Childhood abuse played a role in Christian's struggle with porn addiction.
Awareness and education are key in combating the harmful effects of pornography.
Addressing the issue openly promotes positive change in individuals and society.
Deep dives
Questioning Pornography's Influence on Society
Pornography's impact regardless of age, ethnicity, or gender is noted, emphasizing its potential harm on individuals and society. The invitation to join the movement against harmful effects of porn by becoming a fighter is extended with traits like boldness, understanding, and acceptance highlighted.
Christian's Journey to Overcome Porn Addiction
Christian Watson, founder of 1924 US, shared his struggles with porn as a coping mechanism for childhood abuse. Reflecting on its negative effects on him and relationships, he highlights his journey to living a porn-free life, showcasing the importance of seeking help and breaking free from addiction.
Garrett Johnson's Role in Fight the New Drug
Garrett Johnson, the host of the podcast 'Consider Before Consuming,' and presenter for Fight the New Drug, shares his journey from being a porn consumer to an advocate against its harmful effects. He stresses the importance of awareness and education on the impact of pornography.
Positive Impact of Activism Against Pornography
Engaging in activism against pornography is discussed as a means to raise awareness on its harmful effects. Despite facing challenges and backlash, the positive impact on individuals and society is highlighted, emphasizing the need to address the issue openly and promote change.
Coping Strategies and the Path to Inner Peace
Coping strategies to address unwanted porn consumption are explored, suggesting introspection, understanding habits, and questioning underlying reasons for using pornography. Achieving inner peace is linked to breaking free from impulsivity and compulsivity by prioritizing healthier habits and actions.
This episode is with Christian, the founder of a branding agency called 1924us. As a recovering porn addict, Christian uses his platform to speak on the issue of pornography through eye-catching designs and sharing his own experiences. Listen to Christian talk with podcast host Garrett Jonsson about the role being sexually abused as a child played in his struggle with pornography, how he eventually overcame it, and why he believes it’s important to use his company’s platform to speak up on this issue.
Click here to learn more about the guest, and access the resources discussed in this episode.
To learn more about the harms of pornography on consumers, relationships, and its larger societal impacts, visit FTND.org.
As you go about your day we invite you to increase your self-awareness, look both ways, check your blindspots, and consider before consuming.
Fight the New Drug collaborates with a variety of qualified organizations and individuals with varying personal beliefs, affiliations, and political persuasions. As FTND is a non-religious and non-legislative organization, the personal beliefs, affiliations, and persuasions of any of our team members or of those we collaborate with do not reflect or impact the mission of Fight the New Drug.
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