'The Way of Integrity' Part 4: Why Telling Lies is Keeping You Stuck; The Power of Honesty in Addiction Recovery

In this riveting episode of 'Unhooked: The Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast,' host Jeremy Lipkowitz delves into the continuation of 'The Way of Integrity' series based on Martha Beck's exploration of Dante's journey in 'The Divine Comedy.' Jeremy discusses the sins of incontinence, violence, fraud, and betrayal as outlined in the Inferno, drawing parallels to modern-day issues such as porn addiction. Highlighting the importance of honesty and integrity, he introduces the 'No Lie Challenge,' encouraging listeners to embrace truthfulness to facilitate personal growth and recovery. Tune in for an insightful discussion on self-awareness, confrontation of inner demons, and the arduous journey towards integrity and wholeness. 00:00 Introduction to the Breaking Point Addiction Podcast 00:22 Host's Personal Update: Bangkok Edition 00:49 Exploring the Way of Integrity Series 01:41 Dante's Journey Through the Inferno 04:07 The Sins of Incontinence and Their Impact 04:47 The Deeper Levels of Hell: Violence, Fraud, and Betrayal 07:08 The Consequences of Lying and Betrayal 10:08 The Path to Recovery: Honesty and Integrity 20:41 The No Lie Challenge: A Practical Exercise 24:25 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks ------------------- Interested in joining the Unhooked Academy Program? Sign up for a free call: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Interested in 1:1 coaching? Click here: https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/intro Connect with me on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyLipkowitz ------------------- ABOUT JEREMY LIPKOWITZ Jeremy overcame addiction, shame, self-judgement, and depression in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness not only helped him let go of destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning and purpose in his life. For the past 10 years Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices at universities, recovery centers, and companies throughout Asia and the US. He holds a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Genetics and Genomics, and spent several years at Duke University working towards a PhD in Genetics & Systems Biology before he turned full-time to teaching mindfulness. Jeremy is also an ICF certified Executive Coach. As a former scientist and academic, Jeremy has a great passion for bringing his EI based coaching skills into the corporate and professional world. He realizes how powerful & transformative these practices can be for skeptics and senior-level managers. He is known for his calm and grounded demeanor, his expertise in habits and high-performance, and his compassionate approach to transformation.