Did you know that Pornhub reports a spike in viewers on Christmas Day? The holidays can unexpectedly trigger porn consumption for many reasons—grief, unmet expectations, and more.But there’s hope! You can overcome these triggers by embracing happiness, joy, and meaningful connections, paving the way to healthier pleasures.Learn how to navigate holiday triggers in this video with Dr. Trish Leigh. And if you’re ready to break free from porn for good, there’s no better time to start than now. Vi...
The normalization of pornography has unfortunately caused many young men to explore their sexuality through explicit matter.Learning about sex this way will almost always lead to dysfunction in your life. You'll begin to become attracted to what you watch, your arousal will become linked with the screen, and eventually, you'll prefer the screen to real life people. When porn begins to change your sexuality in this way, it can be a tough spiral to come out of. In order to help the million...
With so much shame built around pornography, forgiveness and gratitude are two of the most important aspects of recovery.Shame will hold you back and prevent you from moving forward every time. When you learn to forgive yourself and others around you, you're able to view life in a new perspective.Similarly, when you are grateful about these positive changes, when you're grateful for what you have, and when you're grateful for those in your life, a new mindset will begin to develop. One that i...
Are you ready to leave the screen behind for good? Then you need to implement action steps!In this podcast, Dr. Trish Leigh breaks down five ways to go porn-free. She also discusses:✅5 rules to live porn-free✅How to stop engaging in harmful behaviors ✅A personal experience✅Five precepts to leave porn behind✅Notes from the author Joseph Goldstein✅and more!If you want more help developing a porn addiction recovery plan, I’m here to help! https://drtrishleigh.com/qeeg-brain-map/Support the ...
The truth about pornography is that it is capable of damaging your brain, decreasing your mental health, and creating physical side effects🫢It's a scary thought, but unfortunately, your porn habit may be holding you back. The extra high levels of arousal and dopamine you get from explicit matter are not normal and should never be that easy to access!Consistently hitting that easy button for more pleasure creates a need for it at all times. Unfortunately, nothing else in your life can give you...
No Vice November is this Friday!If you are joining me on this journey, it's time to buckle down and get ready for the ride!The vices that I'm giving up are drinking and rushing around. Whether your vices are the same or they include giving up porn, masturbation, or overcoming erectile dysfunction, this journey is for everyone.Every day of November, I'll be giving you a brain hack strategy in the form of a YouTube short to help you succeed on the mission. At the end of the month, I hope we'll ...
Adult ADHD is something that many struggle with without realizing the root cause may be due to explicit matter.Adult ADHD is not organic, meaning that symptoms did not begin to develop until after the age of 12. In these cases, ADHD symptoms are brought on by external stimuli.Consuming pornography on a regular basis can significantly increase your probability of struggling with adult ADHD. Many of the clients that I work with experience symptoms including lack of motivation, trouble focusing,...
If you struggle with erectile dysfunction, you are stuck in a hypersexual state due to explicit matter!The more pornography you consume, the more your arousal state becomes distorted. Since porn pumps your brain full of dopamine, when you get in front of a real partner with much lower and normal levels of dopamine, you won't be able to perform.Porn is unnatural and can affect you in unnatural ways. Unfortunately, more young men than ever seen before are struggling with sexual arousal dysfunct...
If you struggle with erectile dysfunction, you're probably wondering how long it will take to overcome it ✅While the answer to this question will vary depending on your level of addiction, whether or not you join a program, and how long you've been addicted, if you follow the right steps, you'll be able to feel the positive effects almost immediately!The most effective and quickest erectile dysfunction treatment includes one with action steps, a coach, and science-based techniques. If yo...
What do the Dominique Pelicot, P. Diddy, and Harvey Weinstein cases all have in common?All of these men have fallen victim to the effects of pornography. Their sexually acting-out behaviors are a manifestation of years and years of exposure to explicit matter.When viewing graphic scenes becomes a part of your daily routine, it begins to creep into your real life. The level of arousal you were once satisfied with by just watching porn is no longer enough. You now need to find that level of sti...
Masturbation, testosterone, hypersexuality, and sexual arousal dysfunction are all linked!Excessive pornography consumption and compulsive masturbation will not only lead to higher levels of testosterone but hypersexuality as well. While high testosterone levels are something that many men aspire to have, when explicit matter is in the mix, it can lead to erectile dysfunction, relationship dissatisfaction, and even infidelity.This growing discomfort and loneliness in your life will continue p...
Do you want to live in the fantasy of porn or live in a joyful reality? Unfortunately, you can't have both!Porn fantasy makes it impossible to live live a happy, healthy, and fulfilled life. This is due to the fact that it takes away your time, it makes you less satisfied with your partner, it causes erectile dysfunction, it makes you less confident, and it causes you to have social anxiety.When you step out of the world of porn fantasy, you'll step into a new world of purpose, happiness, and...
Recovering from a pornography addiction requires more than just quitting!🚨To successfully overcome the harmful effects of explicit matter, you need to not only leave the screen behind, but rewire your brain.With out unwiring, rewiring, and hardwiring the brain, you can still be left with some of the negative side effects from porn addiction. These effects can include:❎Erectile dysfunction❎Relationship issues❎Trouble socializing❎Trouble concentrating❎An inability to find your partner attractiv...
Explicit matter and video games can both be addictive and damaging....but which one is worse?In this video Dr. Trish Leigh will discuss:✅Signs and symptoms of video game addiction✅Signs and symptoms of porn addiction ✅Facts about gaming addiction✅Facts about explicit matter✅The connection between video game and porn addiction You'll be able to find out if you're addicted to either one of these online disorders, you'll understand the consequences of consistent use, and you'll realize...
Those who frequently consume pornography often find themselves unable to have a healthy relationship!While many men use the excuse of watching porn because of their inability to find a partner, what they don't realize, is that this porn use is what's preventing them from finding a connection.While this can be difficult to believe at first, if you begin to understand the excessive amount of dopamine that pornography provides, the objectification it creates, and the distorted view of reality it...
Your brain, paired with the unhealthy amount of dopamine that porn produces, keeps you trapped in the screen and will ultimately lead to porn addiction.When you go to pornography, whether it's to relieve stress or fight off boredom, you will enter the 4 D Dopamine Cycle. This cycle begins with a dopamine drip, followed by a dopamine deluge, then a dopamine drowning, and lastly, rounded out by a dopamine deficit before the cycle begins again.This never-ending cycle is what makes addiction reco...
Fantasizing about porn and sex is one of the most dangerous aspects of pornography addiction.Unlike with other drugs that you can create physical distance from, porn offers no such luxury. The memory of scenes you've watched will often continue to pop in your mind, releasing dopamine, and trapping you in the screen.This is why the unwire, rewire, and hardwire phase of porn addiction recovery is so crucial to your journey. The most effective way to do this is through neurofeedback brain traini...
If you're looking to move towards peace and away from porn, you need the powers of neuroscience on your side.At the core of a pornography addiction lies a dopamine dependency that can cause all kinds of unwanted side effects ranging from erectile dysfunction to depression. The key to finding success and alleviating these symptoms is to optimize brain performance and balance dopamine level.While this may seem like a complicated task, neuroscience makes it easy and effective. So, if you've been...
One of the most difficult aspects of porn addiction recovery includes avoiding slips and relapses.However strong your recovery plan is, the urge to go back to the screen will most certainly be there. In order to fight off these cravings, a mindfulness breathing exercise can be implemented to keep the brain regulated.Studies show, that 3-minute intervals of meditation for 8 weeks can significantly improve brain functioning, therefore helping you stay the course during recovery.If you are looki...
When you watch porn, your chances of cheating on your partner SKYROCKET.While you may not want to believe it, infidelity issues are a huge problem among men who have a porn habit. This is due to the seeking and searching behavior that porn will inevitably lead to.Your brain will get so used to seeking and searching for the next dopamine hit that it will bleed into your real life. While you may be in a committed relationship your eyes will begin to wander as you encounter possibilities for a n...
Chipo Mwika
"do something that engages ur mind, body and true self 👌👌👌"
Ahmadreza
This episode was so helpful (like all the other episodes). thank you, Dr. Leigh. ❤️
Ali Raisi
thanks