Dad Tired Sam Jolman on Shame, Pornography, and Emotional Healing| 408
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Jun 17, 2024 Expert in men's emotions Sam Jolman and Jerrad Lopes discuss shame, coping mechanisms like pornography, healthy outlets for stress, importance of vulnerability, and the impact of shame on behavior. They address healthy sexuality as a disciple of Jesus, having open conversations about sex and relationships with boys, and therapy leading to repentance and reliance on Jesus for healing.
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Porn Often Masks Stress Relief
- Pornography often functions as a stress-relief method, not just sexual desire.
- The chemicals released during sexual release act as relaxants that men use to soothe overwhelm.
Make Space To Be Off The Field
- Give yourself permission to be off the field and create small pockets of rest.
- Start with kindness toward your own story as the first act of repentance and healing.
Client Confessed Porn Use After Feeling Unliked
- A contractor confided that his porn use followed an argument when he felt his wife didn't like him.
- Tracing back, the craving tied to childhood longing for his mother's smile and wanting to be liked.