About this episode
Starting at the young age of 10, porn became a habitual escape for me. Over time, I understood that it failed to provide lasting satisfaction, instead wiring my brain for lust. It gave me distorted views on sex and intimacy, drained my energy and focus, and led me to seek novelty over meaningful connections. These insights challenged me to align my habits with my personal growth and purpose. In this episode I share 5 powerful realizations that made me quit watching porn - for good! ------------ Interested in joining the Unhooked Academy Group Program? Sign up for a free call: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Looking for a self-led journey with the Unhooked Online Course: https://jeremylipkowitz.mykajabi.com/unhooked Interested in personal 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 ------------ 00:00 Introduction: Five Realizations About Porn 01:12 Personal Journey: Early Encounters with Porn 04:03 Realization 1: The Illusion of Lasting Satisfaction 08:01 Realization 2: Hardwiring Lust and Craving 10:40 Realization 3: Distorted Views of Sex and Intimacy 15:37 Realization 4: Energy and Focus Drain 19:41 Realization 5: The Addiction to Novelty 24:51 Conclusion: Reflecting on the Impact of Porn 25:58 Final Thoughts and Coaching Offer 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.