070: XXX | How Porn Affects the Brain (Ft. Garrett Jonsson of Fight the New Drug)

Garrett Jonnson is a presenter and podcast developer for Fight the New Drug – a non-religious and non-legislative organization that informs people about the harmful effects of pornography. Garrett lives to inspire; from riding his bicycle 3,800 miles across the country to running 30 marathons in 30 days, he doesn’t give up easily but insists raising children requires more stamina. He loves the outdoors, road trips, and fighting for love. As one of FTND’s veteran presenters, he’s spoken to more than 160 audiences from around the globe about the harmful effects of porn, and launched FTND’s first-ever podcast. On This Episode: Eric and Garrett discuss the founding of Fight the New Drug and why they approach this from a non-legislative and non-religious perspective. Learn how early access to pornography can negatively influence children. Garrett explains the dangers of pornography on adults. Find out how human trafficking and the porn industry are linked. Eric and Garrett discuss the rise of OnlyFans. Learn how you can overcome porn addiction or how you, as a spouse, can support a partner battling porn addiction. Key Takweaways: Over 15 states have considered pornography a public health concern. Porn addicts report wanting it more but enjoying it less. Trafficking doesn't always involve force, it can involve coercion or manipulation. Resources Mentioned: Groundbreaking Neuroscience Study Finds Striking Similarities In Brains Of Porn And Drug Addicts: https://fightthenewdrug.org/cambridge-neuroscientist-valerie-voon-porn-drug-addict-brain/ (https://fightthenewdrug.org/cambridge-neuroscientist-valerie-voon-porn-drug-addict-brain/) Blink by Malcolm Gladwell: https://amzn.to/3bNfUbu (https://amzn.to/3bNfUbu) An Open Letter on Porn: https://www.gottman.com/blog/an-open-letter-on-porn/ (https://www.gottman.com/blog/an-open-letter-on-porn/) Men Too by Dr. Kelli Palfy: https://amzn.to/33i2QqH (https://amzn.to/33i2QqH) Groomed by Samantha Leonard: https://amzn.to/32jrtUT (https://amzn.to/32jrtUT) Connect with Fight the New Drug: ftnd.org/blueprint https://www.facebook.com/fightthenewdrug (https://www.facebook.com/fightthenewdrug) brainheartworld.org Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting: https://open.acast.com/shows/5e123e2b355ab8560d61f99c/episodes/preacherboysdoc.com (preacherboysdoc.com) https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ (https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/) https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc (https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc) https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/ (https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/) To connect with a community who share the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/)

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