Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast

🔹 Want to break free? Join Unhooked Academy now:https://www.unhookedacademy.com/In this episode of Unhooked, discover how to tackle the amygdala hijack, a neurological phenomenon where your primal brain overrides rational thinking. Learn a powerful 60-second brain hack called the 'labeling technique' that can help you regain control during moments of intense emotion. Also, don't miss the special announcement for the Unhooked Academy program, a support community aimed at helping you break free from harmful habits.🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/introConnect with Jeremy:🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.comJeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Amygdala Hijack02:06 Understanding the Amygdala04:00 The Amygdala Hijack Explained05:24 Mindfulness Technique: Labeling08:49 Common Mistakes and Solutions12:02 Conclusion and Challenge

🔹 Want to break free? Get my FREE 14-day slip reset here:https://unhooked.kit.com/14daysJoin me and my special guest, Melissa Hadley Barrett on today's episode of the Unhooked Podcast as we dive into the complex issues surrounding male loneliness, intimacy, and sexual health. Melissa, an experienced nurse practitioner and sexologist, shares insights from her 12+ years of working with sexual dysfunction, intimacy challenges, and relationship problems. We discuss key topics like the emotional roots of infidelity, the impact of porn use on erectile dysfunction, and practical steps for addressing these issues. Melissa also talks about normalizing conversations around male sexual health and the importance of vulnerability. Don't miss this informative and engaging episode!🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/introConnect with Jeremy:🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.comJeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/Connect with Melissa Hadley Barrett:🌍 Website: https://www.melissahadleybarrett.com/📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissahadleybarrett🎙️ Podcast: https://www.melissahadleybarrett.com/podcasthttps://thepenisproject.podbean.com/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:56 Meet Melissa Hadley Barrett: Nurse Practitioner and Sexologist05:26 The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos09:11 The Impact of Porn on Sexual Health11:03 Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Misconceptions14:32 The Psychological Effects of Pornography19:06 Challenges in Sexual Communication22:53 The Challenge of Vulnerability in Conversations24:36 Steps to Address Erectile Dysfunction and Porn Addiction28:04 The Role of Masturbation in Sexual Health32:55 The Epidemic of Loneliness Among Men39:25 Hope for the Future: Changing Attitudes in Younger Generations41:23 Final Thoughts and Resources

🔹 Want to break free? Get my FREE 14-day slip reset here:https://unhooked.kit.com/14daysIn this episode, we'll break down the harsh truths about porn addiction and recovery. Emphasizing that porn is a symptom of deeper issues such as loneliness, stress, and boredom. We'll discuss why willpower alone isn't enough and highlight the importance of environment, accountability, and facing emotional realities. Key insights include understanding withdrawal, the importance of consistency, and redefining one's identity for genuine recovery.🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/introConnect with Jeremy:🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.comJeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:06 Truths About Porn and Relaxation01:54 Understanding Withdrawal and Relapse03:09 The Dopamine Ecosystem and Real Recovery04:28 Willpower vs. Environment05:10 The Importance of Strategy and Support05:51 Self-Respect and Community in Recovery07:00 The Saboteur Voice and Identity Shift08:47 Training Your Future Self and Handling Triggers09:36 Mindset and Nervous System Regulation10:21 Embracing Boredom and Feeling Emotions11:40 Conclusion: Building a Supportive Structure

🔹 Want to break free? Get my FREE 14-day slip reset here:https://unhooked.kit.com/14daysIn this episode of Unhooked, we delve into 15 timeless Buddhist principles that can shape your life, work, and personal development. These teachings, which are over 2,500 years old, offer practical wisdom for training your mind, dealing with discomfort, letting go of anger, and much more. Learn how to cultivate a disciplined mind, stay steady in discomfort, prioritize relationships, and live by a clear moral code. Discover how these principles are more relevant than ever in today's distracted, overstimulated world, and how implementing them can make 2026 a year of growth and transformation.🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/introConnect with Jeremy:🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.comJeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:37 New Year, New Mindset: 15 Buddhist Principles02:07 Principle 1: Train the Mind Like the Body03:12 Principle 2: Stay Steady in Discomfort04:22 Principle 3: Let Go of Anger05:36 Principle 4: Practice with Urgency06:35 Principle 5: Prioritize Relationships07:50 Principle 6: Live by a Moral Code09:01 Principle 7: Choose Your Companions Carefully10:01 Principle 8: Understand What Leads to Happiness11:17 Principle 9: Be Present12:19 Principle 10: Build Gradually13:03 Principle 11: Stay Unshaken by Praise and Blame14:26 Principle 12: Take Ownership of Your Life15:16 Principle 13: Question Your Thoughts16:18 Principle 14: Create Freedom Through Discipline17:22 Principle 15: Guard Your Mind18:18 Conclusion: Applying Buddhist Principles

🔹 Want to break free? Get my FREE 14-day slip reset here:https://unhooked.kit.com/14daysWelcome to the first episode of 2026! We'll discuss the importance of having personal rules over goals for achieving lasting change. From a stunning Cape Town, South Africa, I'm sharing seven essential rules for the new year: prioritizing health, maintaining integrity, quickly getting back on track after setbacks, guarding attention, embracing boredom, not trading long-term peace for short-term relief, and living in the now. Emphasizes the significance of these rules and how you can lead to a more fulfilling life. Tune in for insights and inspiration on creating standards that define who you are.🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/introConnect with Jeremy:🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.comJeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction: Goals vs. Rules00:51 Welcome to 2026 from Cape Town01:36 Why Rules Matter More Than Goals03:26 Rule 1: Build Health Before Ambition05:15 Rule 2: Be a Man of Integrity06:51 Rule 3: Get Back on Track Quickly08:34 Rule 4: Guard Your Attention Like Your Finances11:16 Rule 5: Boredom is an Essential Nutrient13:52 Rule 6: Don't Trade Tomorrow's Peace for Today's Relief16:14 Rule 7: Live Now, Not Someday19:24 Conclusion and Recap

🔹 Want to break free? Get my FREE 14-day slip reset here:https://unhooked.kit.com/14daysIn this final episode of the year, I'm sharing a grounded approach to close out the year strong. From Cape Town, I walk you through five practical and actionable steps to ensure you carry positive momentum into the new year. These steps include taking an honest inventory without self-judgment, closing open loops that drain your energy, simplifying your life, reconnecting with your core values, and setting a positive tone for January. Whether you're journaling or reflecting, the prompts provided will help you end the year with clarity and start 2026 with confidence.🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/introConnect with Jeremy:🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.comJeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:09 Reflecting on the Year: Honest Inventory04:58 Closing Open Loops06:45 Simplify, Don't Optimize08:22 Reconnect with Self-Respect09:52 Setting the Tone for the New Year11:29 Final Thoughts and Free Training12:11 Conclusion: Ending with Honesty

🔹 Want to break free from porn? Get my FREE 14-day slip reset here:https://unhooked.kit.com/14daysIn this episode of Unhooked, originally aired on the Unashamed Unafraid podcast, I share my story of porn addiction and recovery. We delve into the roots of addiction, the influence of past traumas, and the transformative power of mindfulness and self-compassion. This conversation explores how secular practices can help anyone, regardless of their faith, lead a life of integrity and inner peace. Tune in for valuable insights into breaking free from addiction and living a fulfilling life.🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: JeremyLipkowitz.com/introConnect with Jeremy:🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.comJeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:23 The Impact of Porn Addiction03:09 Understanding Addiction and Trauma08:03 The Role of Faith and Secular Perspectives10:25 Journey to Mindfulness and Recovery17:37 Practicing Mindfulness and Meditation23:06 Breaking Free from Life's Momentum23:33 Understanding the Concept of Mental Grooves25:44 The Realm of the Hungry Ghosts28:25 Mindfulness Training and Mental Gym33:18 The Power of Self-Compassion38:31 Jeremy's Professional Journey and Resources42:10 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

🔹 Want to break free from porn? Join the waitlist of Unhooked Academy:https://www.unhookedacademy.com/In this episode of the Unhooked Podcast, host Jeremy explores why modern pleasures often leave us feeling empty and unsatisfied. Drawing on the ancient Greek myth of Tantalus and the Buddhist concept of the Hungry Ghost, he explains how craving and suffering are interconnected. He highlights the psychological and neurological underpinnings of desire and offers practical steps to break free from compulsive habits and cravings. He emphasizes understanding, awareness, and releasing the grasp of desire as paths to true fulfillment.🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: JeremyLipkowitz.com/introConnect with Jeremy:🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.comJeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:35 The Ancient Myth of Tantalus03:49 The Realm of the Hungry Ghosts05:06 The Psychological and Spiritual Insights on Craving08:39 Practical Steps to Break Free from Craving11:45 Conclusion and Invitation to Unhooked Academy

🔹 Want to break free from porn? Join the waitlist of Unhooked Academy:https://www.unhookedacademy.com/In this episode of the Unhooked Podcast, host Jeremy is joined by Kirsten T, a therapist and tantric sex coach, to discuss the transformative power of intimacy, sex, and tantra. Kirsten shares her insights on how sexual confidence is a learned skill and provides practical steps for couples looking to reignite their passion and connection. The episode covers topics such as the importance of self-exploration, how to have difficult conversations about sex, and rebuilding trust in relationships affected by betrayal or addiction. Tune in to learn how to navigate the complexities of intimacy and create a fulfilling sex life with your partner.🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: JeremyLipkowitz.com/introConnect with Jeremy:🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.comJeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/Connect with Kirsten T:🌍 Website: https://www.thenakedconnection.com/📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedconnection/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenakedconnection/🎙️ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-connection-master-sex-dating-relationships/id1713413210https://open.spotify.com/show/3MlNASxb5mYDZGGQotnDtaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction 00:44 Meet Kirsten: Therapist and Tantric Sex Coach03:55 Kirsten's Personal Journey to Intimacy09:50 Understanding Tantra and Its Misconceptions17:02 The Importance of Training and Communication in Intimacy24:39 Rebuilding Intimacy in Relationships31:17 Opening Up Intimate Conversations33:13 Desire-Focused Questions36:53 Collaborative Solutions40:36 Navigating Betrayal and Rebuilding Trust46:34 Transforming Your Sex Life50:37 The Power of Choice and Change54:59 Final Thoughts and Resources

🔹 Want to break free from porn? Join the Unhooked Academy now (Open only until December 8th!)https://www.unhookedacademy.com/In today's episode, we discuss the crucial role of honesty in recovery from addiction. Explore how hiding from yourself and others keeps you trapped in denial and isolation, which fuels addiction. Learn four core practices to build honesty: borrowing courage from other men, choosing safe spaces, regulating your body before speaking, and practicing honesty in small doses. The support is available through Unhooked Academy. Join us to understand how honest communication can transform your recovery journey.🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: JeremyLipkowitz.com/introConnect with Jeremy:🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.comJeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:58 Facing the Fear of Being Honest01:39 The Cost of Hiding02:05 The Foundation of Recovery: Honesty02:29 Unhooked Academy Enrollment03:13 The Weight of Dishonesty06:58 Core Practices for Honesty12:00 Invitation to Practice Honesty12:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts