Consider Before Consuming
Fight the New Drug
Think about all of the things you consider every day to help keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community happy, healthy, and hopeful.
Now consider this: There is an ever-growing body of research demonstrating significant negative impacts, for yourself and the ones you love, in the consumption of pornography. It can change the way you think, harm your ability to connect with other people, and can contribute to changing the world in negative ways.
Join us every other week as we consider the harmful effects of pornography using science, facts, and personal accounts.
Consider Before Consuming is brought to you by Fight the New Drug (FTND). FTND is a non-religious and non-legislative nonprofit that aims to raise awareness on the harmful effects of pornography and its links to sexual exploitation using only science, facts, and personal accounts.
Fight the New Drug collaborates with a variety of qualified organizations and individuals with varying personal beliefs, affiliations, and political persuasions. As FTND is a non-religious and non-legislative organization, the personal beliefs, affiliations, and persuasions of any of our team members or of those we collaborate with do not reflect or impact the mission of Fight the New Drug.
Now consider this: There is an ever-growing body of research demonstrating significant negative impacts, for yourself and the ones you love, in the consumption of pornography. It can change the way you think, harm your ability to connect with other people, and can contribute to changing the world in negative ways.
Join us every other week as we consider the harmful effects of pornography using science, facts, and personal accounts.
Consider Before Consuming is brought to you by Fight the New Drug (FTND). FTND is a non-religious and non-legislative nonprofit that aims to raise awareness on the harmful effects of pornography and its links to sexual exploitation using only science, facts, and personal accounts.
Fight the New Drug collaborates with a variety of qualified organizations and individuals with varying personal beliefs, affiliations, and political persuasions. As FTND is a non-religious and non-legislative organization, the personal beliefs, affiliations, and persuasions of any of our team members or of those we collaborate with do not reflect or impact the mission of Fight the New Drug.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 1h 16min
Creating a Future Free from Exploitation
Breanna and Brandon Vales are Directors and Founders of Red Light Rebellion, which exists to educate young people about the dangers of child sex trafficking.In this episode, they cover how their experiences influence their work and how they aim to empower youth to recognize the red flags of grooming and exploitation. They also share about Brandon's recovery journey from porn addiction, the impact of pornography on relationships, and how unresolved childhood trauma often leads to addiction. Episode ResourcesArticle: How You Can Spot, Report, and Prevent Human TraffickingRed Light RebellionRed Flag Cards: Text REDFLAGS to 602-922-1040
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Sep 25, 2024 • 1h 4min
How Porn Fueled Violence and Control in My Relationship
In this enlightening conversation, Shelby shares her harrowing experiences growing up with early exposure to pornography. She discusses how it distorted her understanding of sex and consent, leading to hypersexuality in her teenage years. Shelby reflects on the emotional and physical toll of a toxic relationship influenced by her partner's porn habits. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing coercion, healing from betrayal, and fostering open communication to combat misconceptions about intimacy. Her journey is both a cautionary tale and a source of hope for others.
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Sep 11, 2024 • 1h 8min
Engaging Sex Buyers to End Exploitation
Justin Euteneier, Program Director at Epik Project, shares powerful insights on combating commercial sexual exploitation. He discusses educating potential sex buyers about their choices and the societal impacts of pornography. Justin emphasizes the importance of empathy in understanding motivations behind sex buyers and advocates for collaboration with survivor advocates. Engaging men and community initiatives play a key role in disrupting demand for sexual exploitation, showcasing innovative approaches to foster meaningful societal change.
Aug 28, 2024 • 43min
Laila Mickelwait's Fight to Shut Down Pornhub, Pt. 2
Laila Mickelwait, an anti-trafficking activist and founder of the Justice Defense Fund, continues her crusade against Pornhub’s illegal content. She discusses holding credit card companies accountable for facilitating trafficking. Laila highlights alarming testimonies revealing systemic failures in reporting child sexual abuse material. The conversation includes survivor voices, a groundbreaking lawsuit against major corporations, and the significant shift in Pornhub's revenue model. She emphasizes the need for collective action to combat exploitation in the adult content industry.
Aug 14, 2024 • 59min
Laila Mickelwait's Fight to Shut Down Pornhub, Pt. 1
Laila Mickelwait, an anti-trafficking activist and founder of the Justice Defense Fund, passionately discusses her fight against sex trafficking and illegal content on Pornhub. She shares alarming revelations about the exploitation facilitated by the platform and highlights grassroots efforts like the #TraffickingHub movement. Laila emphasizes the need for public support to bring systemic change, while exposing the challenges faced by advocates and the importance of holding corporations accountable for unethical practices.
Jul 31, 2024 • 1h 4min
Self-Defense as a Path to Empowerment
*Trigger Warning: This episode contains brief discussions of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.Miyo Strong is the director of The Elizabeth Smart Foundation's self-defense program, Smart Defense. As a mom of two daughters, Miyo began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and other martial arts. She joins us for this Consider Before Consuming Podcast episode to share about Smart Defense's unique, trauma-informed approach, combining physical techniques and breathwork with education on sexual violence, consent, and self-worth.Episode ResourcesArticle: How Porn Can Promote Sexual ViolencePodcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep.89: Elizabeth SmartSmart DefenseUtah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA)Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel VanDerKolkBook: The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 1h 5min
Empowering Parents in the Digital Age
Chris McKenna is the Founder and CEO of Protect Young Eyes, which exists to help create safer digital environments. As a child, Chris was exposed to pornography, and as an adult, he realized how many problems there were with digital spaces and wanted to find a solution to that.In this episode, Chris helps us understand the importance of both having relational connections and technical controls when parenting in the digital age. He underlines the importance of having open conversations about pornography with children to reduce shame and secrecy, stressing the significance of addressing these issues from a young age.Episode ResourcesProtect Young EyesFight the New Drug's Parenting ResourcesConversation BlueprintArticle: Discover the 2024 “Dirty Dozen” Companies Profiting from Sexual ExploitationJonathan Haidt's Book: The Anxious Generation
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Jul 3, 2024 • 46min
Dawn Hawkins on How AI Technology is Impacting Sexual Exploitation
Dawn Hawkins, CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, discusses the impact of AI technology on sexual exploitation. Topics include AI-generated content, the normalization of sexual harm, and the urgent need for reform. The episode emphasizes advocating for policy changes, holding corporations accountable, and utilizing AI tools for online protection and law enforcement support.
Jun 19, 2024 • 58min
Young Adults on Sexual Exploitation, Social Media, and Modern Dating, a Panel Discussion
A panel of young adults discuss sexual exploitation, social media's influence, and challenges in modern dating. They share personal stories of human trafficking, assault, and porn consumption. Topics include generational differences, online safety, and the impact of internet culture on relationships. The conversation highlights the need for awareness, communication, and combating harmful norms in youth culture.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 6min
From OnlyFans Promotion to Protecting Young Women
Victoria Sinis, former OnlyFans recruiter, shares insights on the coercive realities of the platform and the challenges faced by performers. Topics include the complexities of OnlyFans, struggles of ex-porn performers in finding work, misconceptions vs. realities, effects of pornography consumption on objectification, and promoting self-reflection to combat harmful content consumption.
