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Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast
Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast
Author: Jeremy Lipkowitz
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Unhooked is a podcast dedicated to helping people break free from porn addiction and other compulsive behaviors related to the internet, sex, and intimacy. Rooted in Buddhist wisdom, neuroscience, coaching, and mindfulness, the show explores practical strategies for lasting recovery and personal transformation. Each episode features leading experts, scientists, coaches, and individuals in recovery, sharing their insights, experiences, and expertise to guide listeners on their path to healing and freedom.
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🔹 Want to break free? Join Unhooked Academy now: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ In this episode of Unhooked, I share why quitting porn is valuable even if you’re single. I talk about the myth that porn will disappear once you’re in a relationship, and why it’s actually a coping mechanism for stress, loneliness, and discomfort. The patterns you build now are the ones you’ll bring into your future partnership. I explain how porn hijacks your dopamine system, hardwires you for dissatisfact...
🔹 Want to break free? Join Unhooked Academy now: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Most people struggle with habits because they think discipline has to be rigid and all-or-nothing. Then life disrupts the plan, shame creeps in, and consistency falls apart. In this episode, I share why real discipline is actually flexible and how adapting your habits to your circumstances keeps you on track. I’ll introduce a simple tool I use with clients: the “minimum viable version” of a habit. One minute...
🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/intro I joined Veronica Valli on the Soberful Podcast to have an honest conversation about porn addiction, dopamine, and what modern internet porn is really doing to our brains, relationships, and culture. We discuss how today’s porn is more accessible and more extreme than ever, reshaping expectations around sex, novelty, and connection. I share my journey from early exposure and...
🔹 Want to break free? Join Unhooked Academy now: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ In this episode, we address the issue of perfectionism and its impact on porn addiction recovery. I explain how the mindset of perfectionism can lead to self-sabotage and relapse, and offers practical mindset shifts to help break free from this harmful cycle. Emphasizing progress over perfection, growth mindset, vulnerability, and self-compassion as key strategies for overcoming addiction. Additionally, we...
🔹 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 br...
🔹 Want to break free? Get my FREE 14-day slip reset here: https://unhooked.kit.com/14days Join 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 emo...
🔹 Want to break free? Get my FREE 14-day slip reset here: https://unhooked.kit.com/14days In 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 ...
🔹 Want to break free? Get my FREE 14-day slip reset here: https://unhooked.kit.com/14days In 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 c...
🔹 Want to break free? Get my FREE 14-day slip reset here: https://unhooked.kit.com/14days Welcome 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 rel...
🔹 Want to break free? Get my FREE 14-day slip reset here: https://unhooked.kit.com/14days In 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 ...
🔹 Want to break free from porn? Get my FREE 14-day slip reset here: https://unhooked.kit.com/14days In 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...
🔹 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 bre...
🔹 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 import...
🔹 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 sm...
🔹 Want to break free from porn? Join the waitlist for Unhooked Academy now: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ In this episode of Unhooked, Jeremy sits down with Jake Kastleman, Coach and Founder of No More Desire. They dive deep into the difference between mere sobriety and a true recovery lifestyle. Jake introduces his four pillars of healing—emotional, neurological, biological, and relational—and discusses how overcoming perfectionism and the high achiever mindset can lead to a life f...
🔹 Want to break free from porn? Join the waitlist for Unhooked Academy now: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ In this episode, I share my unique journey from studying genetics at Duke University to becoming a Buddhist monk and eventually leading the Unhooked Academy to help men struggling with pornography and sex addiction. We discussed the profound impact of mindfulness and meditation on my life, the connection between porn addiction and happiness, and the importance of addressing under...
🔹 Want to break free from porn? Join the waitlist for Unhooked Academy now: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Spots are limited, so act fast to secure yours. Most men have no idea what life without porn actually feels like. In this episode, Jeremy shares the 7 biggest positive changes men experience when they finally quit watching porn — from sharper focus and deeper emotional connection, to better sleep, stronger confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose. If you’ve been wondering ...
What happens if you don’t change? Ready to reboot your life? Quit porn. Reclaim your energy. Live with integrity. Join Unhooked Academy today and begin your transformation. Spots are limited, so act fast to secure yours. 👉 Join the Academy now: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ In this episode of Unhooked, we explore the Default Future Exercise to help you dramatically boost your motivation to quit porn for good. Learn why visualizing your default future—where your life heads if you don't mak...
Your habits are shaping your life and your recovery. Ready to reboot your life? Quit porn. Reclaim your energy. Live with integrity. Join Unhooked Academy today and begin your transformation. Spots are limited, so act fast to secure yours. 👉 Join the Academy now: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ In this powerful episode, I break down the 17 “hooked habits” that keep men stuck in addiction and shares how to replace them with “unhooked habits” that lead to real freedom. Whether it’s using por...
Ready to reboot your life? Quit porn. Reclaim your energy. Live with integrity. Join Unhooked Academy today and begin your transformation. Spots are limited, so act fast to secure yours. 👉 Join the Academy now: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ In this episode of Unhooked, we dive deep into the Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX) framework and how it can be applied to ensure a successful recovery from porn addiction. Learn why motivation alone isn't enough and how having a structured system is...



