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Porn Brain Rewire with Dr. Trish Leigh
#Episode 116: Why Are You Consuming Porn & What Counts as Porn??? | Dr. Trish Leigh & Zack Carter
Mar 8, 2024
Dr. Trish Leigh and Zack Carter discuss why people consume porn, including how social media can also be considered porn. They explore the progression from mild to hardcore content, the impact of porn on relationships and brain function, and strategies for transformation through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and coaching.
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- Porn consumption includes social media engagement for dopamine hits, not just traditional content.
- Dopamine desensitization from excessive screen-based stimuli leads to emotional dysregulation and requires brain pattern resensitization.
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What Counts as Pornography: Understanding the Why Over the What
Determining what counts as pornography focuses on the why behind consuming certain content rather than the specific content itself. The emphasis lies on understanding the reasons for engaging with material such as ads, social media, or yoga videos repeatedly for dopamine hits. This shift in perspective highlights the importance of examining personal motivations and emotional responses to media consumption.
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