Finding Traction: Recovery from Porn

Ep. 193 - Ozempic Recovery

Jan 20, 2026
Discover the surprising parallels between weight-loss drugs and the journey to recover from porn addiction. Vern explores how Ozempic works and why people often struggle with its side effects. He highlights the challenges users face when discontinuing medication and the quick return to old habits. Drawing connections to recovery practices, Vern emphasizes the importance of maintaining safeguards and personal boundaries to avoid relapse. Tune in for insights on accountability and the ongoing journey of overcoming addiction.
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INSIGHT

Why GLP-1 Drugs Work Fast

  • Ozempic-like drugs work because they mimic GLP-1 and reduce appetite, cravings, and food noise.
  • Vern Tompke highlights these drugs' strong short-term effectiveness as a biological override.
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Weight Loss Rebounds After Stopping

  • Most people regain two-thirds or more of lost weight within a year after stopping these drugs.
  • Vern emphasizes that the medications only work while you're actively taking them.
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Biology Fights Back After Drug Stop

  • When the drug stops, hunger hormones rebound and the brain defends its old weight set point.
  • Vern describes slowed metabolism, increased appetite, and more efficient fat storage as biological pushback.
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