Dr. Trish Leigh
Episode #124: This Reasons Why You Need Porn - Dr. Trish Leigh
May 1, 2024
Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach, discusses the surprising reasons why you may need porn in your life and how to address porn addiction. Topics include exploring psychological drivers of porn consumption, understanding past programming in fulfilling current needs, and managing porn use through brain hack strategies and behavioral changes.
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- Distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy needs is crucial for personal growth and well-being.
- Healthy needs manifest in optimal brain patterns, while unhealthy needs lead to erratic brain activity and unhealthy behaviors.
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Categorizing Healthy and Unhealthy Needs
Distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy needs is crucial. Healthy needs contribute positively to personal growth and well-being, nudging individuals towards their authentic selves. In contrast, unhealthy needs typically offer temporary relief without fostering genuine personal development. For instance, the need for validation can vary from healthy self-affirmation to excessive external validation, leading to escapism tendencies.
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