In this episode, Dr. Trish Leigh explores how pornography and hypersexualized social media hijack dopamine pathways in the male brain, creating compulsive behaviors that mimic addiction. This brain dysregulation erodes focus, emotional regulation, and intimacy, often leading to anxiety, attention difficulties commonly mistaken for adult ADHD, and damaging relationship dynamics. Dr. Leigh emphasizes that these issues are not merely bad habits but rather profound neurological malfunctions that require targeted intervention. Through a blend of neuroscience and coaching, she offers actionable strategies to reset the brain’s dopamine balance, restore emotional control, and rebuild healthy intimacy. Her expertise as a brain health specialist and author of Mind Over Explicit Matter empowers men and women to break free from compulsions, enhancing overall well-being and relational success beyond professional achievements.

Chapters:

00:00 – Phone as a relationship wedge & dopamine’s role

01:47 – Introduction of Dr. Trish Leigh & her expertise

04:18 – Neurofeedback & brain rewiring background

05:19 – Discovering porn addiction impact

06:54 – Personal mission & effect on families

10:05 – Effects of explicit content on anxiety & attention

11:07 – Compulsion vs. habit; addiction science

15:38 – Hidden costs: intimacy & focus decline

20:31 – Porn as supernormal stimulus distorting pleasure

24:05 – Brain dysregulation as core problem

26:14 – Early exposure and brain development impact

31:23 – Adult ADHD vs. behaviorally induced attention issues

33:38 – Digital detox & balancing screen time

44:14 – Parenting digital natives & phone management

46:42 – Charging stations & screen time routines

47:38 – Screen time earning strategies for kids

50:31 – Framing phones as privileges with consequences

52:31 – Resources & coaching programs offered

54:33 – Final remarks and call to action

LEIGH'S LINKS:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTrishLeigh⁩

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtrishleigh

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtrishleigh

Website: https://drtrishleigh.com/

MITCHELL’S LINKS:

FREE GIFT: Igniting Intimacy: https://www.dadnationco.com/intimacy

Work with Mitchell: https://www.dadnationco.com/coaching

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dadnationco

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadnationco/