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I help you break free of shame and unwanted behaviors like porn addiction. Quitting porn is not so much about stopping the behavior itself, but discovering the underlying reasons you're seeking it out in the first place. In my porn recovery program, I teach you the reasons you became addicted, powerful methods to break free from porn addiction, and help you discover not only sobriety, but long-lasting peace.
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Are you experiencing difficulties with obsessive porn viewing? Are you neglecting family responsibilities? Are you masturbating often when online? Have you been wanting to stop but can’t get past the urges? If so, then it’s possible you’ve developed or at risk of developing a serious problem. Let’s nip this problem altogether and reclaim respect for yourself and others. You and your loved ones deserve it.
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End the porn habit. Reclaim your power! It is not just about breaking addictions it's about breaking belief systems. We are bound by self imposed and societal chains. Break the chains, get empowered now! #porntalkpodcast #powerfuleric www.PowerfulEric.com
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The world's #1 podcast on sex addiction & porn addiction. As seen on LifeTime TV, A&E, Steve Harvey & Katie Couric - dedicated to healthy sexuality and great living by former sex addict, porn addict, drug addict executive/attorney, founder of The Mindful Habit® System Coach Craig Perra. Raw stories about his slow descent into the depths of sex addiction hell, coupled with a science-based, evolved approach to healing from sex and porn addiction will change your life and set you free from the ...
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Have you ever been told that addiction recovery requires humility? Do you wonder how in the world being humble could possibly help you quit porn? Perhaps hearing that gets your defenses up. Perhaps it fills you with anger. Or maybe you just don’t understand what it means to “be humble”. You try to humble yourself in order to overcome porn addiction…
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Today we’re going to talk about something that I have been historically very bad at - both during and after my addiction to porn. It’s honesty and accountability. This is something I’ve been working a lot on in my own personal recovery - getting more REAL and honest with myself, God, and others about my pain, my feelings, my insecurities. It’s what…
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FREE LESSON: Pleasure Conditioning - Decrease Porn Cravings To overcome porn addiction, we need to understand how our other daily choices and activities affect our susceptibility to addiction. My first few years recovering from porn were a real struggle. If I would have known the concepts of pleasure conditioning way back then, I would have had an …
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Welcome to the Porn Talk podcast, where Eric Zuzack engages in a thought-provoking conversation with returning guest Dr. Paula C. Perez. On part 2 of this compelling two-part series, they delve into the intricate realms of relationships, faith, dating, and the unique challenges faced by singles. Dr. Perez offers valuable insights into the role of p…
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Step into the exciting world of the Porn Talk podcast as we kick off with an insightful two-part series led by Eric Zuzack with his special guest Dr. Paula C. Perez. In this captivating episode, Dr. Paula unveils her inspiring journey of abstinence, shedding light on faith, relationships, and personal growth. Explore the profound influence of paren…
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Do you feel like your porn addiction has ruined your sex life with your spouse? Do you worry that your feelings about sex will never be the same? Is porn a point of serious contention between you and your wife / husband? Porn addiction can do a pretty serious number on our sex life.Watching porn trains our brain to view other people as objects. Des…
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Can People-Pleasing Fuel Porn Addiction? In today’s episode we talk about what people-pleasing is, where it comes from, and why many addicts struggle with people-pleasing tendencies. What is People Pleasing? The tendency to do things to make others happy while putting your own needs at risk. The need to control another person’s emotions and ensure …
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Download my FREE EBOOK to Overcome Porn Addiction Religious shame and porn addiction go hand-in-hand. Why? Because they are two sides of the same coin. We often see addiction as an isolated incident: an issue all its own. We think that if we can just abstain from porn then we’ll eventually lose our desire for it. We also think, “If I just have enou…
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Welcome to the exciting world of the Porn Talk podcast! Join Eric as he unravels the insightful second episode of the 2-part series with special guests Zach and Sierra, where they explore dynamic solutions and enlightening insights that propelled Zach and Sierra on their journey of conquering challenges and transforming their relationship. Discover…
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Embark on the thrilling episodes of the Porn Talk podcast! Join Eric on this part 1 of the 2-part episode featuring relationship coaches Zack and Sierra, founders of the "Be Intact" podcast. The couple is on a mission to dismantle limiting beliefs and empower individuals to forge genuine connections. From meeting at high school band camp to weather…
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Welcome to "Sex Afflictions & Porn Addictions," a podcast dedicated to guiding individuals and couples on their journey to conquer sex and porn addiction. In this episode, we delve into the powerful impact of cognitive distortions on those facing addiction, uncovering the tools to break free from these mental barriers. For those navigating sex or p…
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FREE LESSON: Write Your Walk Through Fire Statement When I was addicted to porn, I often struggled to know how to respond to a relapse. The amount of shame, fear, and anger I felt when I slipped was overwhelming. I thought that if I relapsed on porn, it meant all of my progress was now down the toilet. I thought, “What reason do I have to stop watc…
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If you struggle with porn addiction, ever wonder where your cravings come from? Addiction cravings are not simply due to “manly urges” or a genetic predisposition. They are a result of our mental state. Having a recovery mindset is all about leaning into discomfort. It’s also about changing your focus. In this episode, I share one of the greatest t…
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In this episode, we explore a powerful technique that can help men struggling with sex and porn addiction find their path to recovery. Join us as we shed light on Dialectal Behavior Therapy's transformative approach called REST. Sex and porn addiction can be overwhelming, affecting various aspects of a person's life. Breaking free from its grasp ma…
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Have you ever wondered if what you eat affects your addiction cravings? In today’s episode, I’ll tell you how what you eat impacts addiction - more specifically porn addiction and your ability to quit porn. In western biology and psychology, we often overlook the importance of nutritions effects on mental health. More and more, we are coming to und…
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What if I told you to stop resisting your pornography addiction? What if I told you that sobriety didn’t require you to restrain yourself? In today’s episode, I talk about how to break free of porn addiction without resisting cravings. The mistake I’ve watched so many of us make, and that I made for over a decade (still do sometimes), is thinking t…
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If we want to break free from porn addiction, we have to learn how to still the mind. We go to porn as a way to escape our problems. The same is true for all addicts. One of the main reasons we do this is because our minds are so noisy and chaotic, and it seems that intensely pleasurable outlets are the only things that will dampen the constant men…
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2nd part with Josh Ramsey we continue our exploration of the addictive world of Hyper Stimulating Digital Media (HSDM) and dive deeper into Josh's expertise as the co-founder of beintouch.org.za. Join us as we uncover practical strategies for overcoming porn addiction and navigating a healthier digital landscape. Gain valuable insights into the imp…
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Dive into the world of Hyper Stimulating Digital Media (HSDM) with special guest Josh Ramsey, co-founder of beintouch.org.za. Explore the dark side of HSDM, its role in porn addiction, and strategies for recovery. Join us as we discuss the harms of excessive porn consumption, the distorted perceptions it creates, and practical tips for navigating a…
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Over the past decade plus helping men struggling with sex addiction and porn addiction, I've learned a lot. In this podcast, I share two critical components of long-term success and easy ways to begin practicing these essential skills that will help you better emotionally/physically regulate your central nervous system and fear responses that might…
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Sometimes we as addicts have troubles looking outside of ourselves. We may experience difficulty listening to others' troubles and being present for their physical or emotional needs. This is not because we are inherently selfish, but because our past trauma and shame habits can make it hard for us to connect with others and look outside of ourselv…
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I’ve been giving a lot of thought to addiction and perfectionism lately. About how alike these two mental illnesses are. I’m going to tell you how perfectionism and porn addiction feed off of each other, and how all addictions, to an extent, find their origin in guilt and shame addiction - something you may have never heard of. Both porn addiction …
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If you or someone you love is struggling with sex & porn addiction make sure you watch this crisp and efficient video that explains what words are the most important to truly understand if you really want to break free from sex and porn addiction.By Craig Perra
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Today I want to talk about how to let go of shame and porn addiction and how living with more simplicity and presence can help us recover. Something I’ve witnessed in myself and others I’ve talked to is that those of us who get worked up over the details or are really hard on ourselves often struggle with pornography addiction. I often see perfecti…
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Welcome to the Porn Talk podcast! In Part 2 of this exciting episode, join Eric and Dr. Anne Truong as they talk more about Erectile Dysfunction. Dr Anne is a pain management doctor who has treated over 7000 men with erectile dysfunction using stem cell treatments. She shares her passion for finding the root cause of problems and helping men avoid …
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Welcome back to the Porn Talk podcast! In this episode, host Eric is joined by a board-certified physician and men's health expert, Dr. Anne Truong, to discuss male sexual dysfunction. Together, they debunk myths surrounding erectile dysfunction (ED) and highlight the importance of identifying and treating the root cause rather than just masking th…
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You know the Incredible Hulk? How about the Dick? This parable follows the journey of Dr. Richard Banner, who transforms into the lustful monster called the Dick. Through this story, listeners will learn how Dr. Banner broke free from his porn addiction and beat Dick for good The podcast shows hows how Dr. Banner found support and understanding fro…
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If you want to learn how to stop watching porn, you need to understand the addiction and recovery trinities. Porn addiction has several causes that play off of each other. They are physical, mental, spiritual, and relational. If you want to quit porn, you need to know what each of these are, how they work, and why it is so hard to break free of por…
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Welcome back to the Porn Talk podcast! In part two, Eric and his special guest Wally Bressler discuss the negative impact of technology on relationships and communication, as well as Wally's journey of overcoming addiction and shame while working in sales. They stress the importance of self-compassion, self-kindness, and self-care in healing. Wally…
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The golden rule of behavior modification is "to break a habit you have to make the right habits that meet the right needs." This rule implies that compulsive sexual behavior is meeting needs ... because it is. Consider viewing your problem instead as a SOLUTION so you put yourself in the best position to develop a better SOLUTION. Failure to unders…
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What are the 2 root causes of porn addiction? Knowing these can help you quit porn, as you learn what leads to it in the first place. To learn how to break free of porn addiction, it's necessary to talk about stress. Our mental state is like a pressure gauge. When it's in the green, we typically don't experience porn cravings. When it's in the red,…
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Get ready for a powerful and emotional episode of the Porn Talk podcast! Join Eric and his special guest, Wally Bressler, as they dive deep into addiction and mental health. Wally shares his incredible story of overcoming lifelong struggles with food, sex, pornography, and money addiction. Growing up in an Italian family where communication was don…
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Welcome to Part 2 of this episode of the Porn Talk podcast, where we explore the world of sex and pornography. Today, we are still joined by the inspiring Cindy Gallop, the founder of Make Love, Not Porn. In this conversation, Cindy shares her insights on sexual values and the importance of communication in sex. She sheds light on the impact of por…
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This Christian meditation for mental health comes from years of my own meditation practice and integrates teachings from both eastern and western faiths - Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Taoism. This anxiety meditation is also helpful for depression, self-worth or self-esteem issues, or to simply calm the mind. TO EXPERIENCE THE OTHER 4 MEDIT…
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Welcome to the Porn Talk podcast, where we have candid conversations about sex and its impact on society. In this episode, we have an inspiring guest, Cindy Gallop, the founder of Make Love Not Porn. Cindy shares her journey of discovering the need for open and honest conversations about sex and her mission to create a world where porn is seen as e…
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Use the power of story to influence your subconsious mind to slay the porn dragon! In this podcast, we discussed how self-belief can be used to break free from the grip of porn addiction. We heard the story of Sir Lancelot, who was able to find his true power and break free from his porn addiction with the help of Merlin the Magician. We learn that…
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Welcome to the Porn Talk podcast! Join Eric Zuzack and his guest, William Duffin, as they explore the cutting-edge technology of ChatGPT and its impact in our lives. From the potential for AI to become more intelligent to the future of neural links, William sheds light on the exciting possibilities of AI. But he doesn't stop there. He also delves i…
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Articles referenced in broadcast: https://outsideonline.com/health/well... https://youtu.be/PY9DcIMGxMs I recently hosted Chandler Rogers on our podcast, and you need to hear his story. Chandler personally overcame a struggle with compulsive pornography use and then used his experience to give back to others by creating a group-based recovery app c…
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I’m going to tell you why I became addicted to porn, and what kept me addicted for 10 years. It had nothing to do with craving sex, or “manly urges.” Porn addiction has to do with your state of mind. Porn addiction recovery is about transforming that state of mind from one that is susceptible to addiction to one that isn’t. The answers may not be e…
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I recently hosted Chandler Rogers on our podcast, and you need to hear his story. Chandler personally overcame a struggle with compulsive pornography use and then used his experience to give back to others by creating a group-based recovery app called Relay for people wanting freedom from addictive sexual behavior. He built what he wished he had du…
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I'm going to tell you how to quit porn in 30 days using 15 tips for porn addiction recovery. You probably know I’m not a fan of big, bold claims, but… After 8 years of sobriety, I’ve learned a few things about how to quit porn. Secrets for porn addiction recovery that have helped me out…and now I want to share them with you. I know your “hype detec…
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Police warning people about an uptick in prostitution extortion scams. Police say scammers have been texting and calling victims who are sometimes sex addicts, accusing them of trying to hire prostitutes and demanding large sums of money from them. They say these scammers have been threatening that the “cartel” will kill the victims if they do not …
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Sex and porn addiction is inconsistent with purpose. Purpose is consistent with living a great life. This guided meditation will help you tap into your purpose as we kick off 2023. Listen to this when you have 30 minutes to reflect with a pad and pen. Don't do it without a pad and pen or ability to take notes nearby. Listen as Craig talks about his…
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Listen to this calming forgiveness meditation to learn how to forgive others and yourself. Forgiveness is not for the benefit of others. We do it to release ourselves from emotional burdens. When we forgive someone else, we set ourselves free. The meditation music in this guided God centered meditation is designed to bring peace to the mind as I ta…
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The holidays are full of triggers and slips increase during the holiday season, if youdo not prepare. Listen to Coach Craig’s lesson on how best to survive the holidaysand swing into 2023 living your best life. Avoid the holiday triggers with real toolsand habits to help you make lemonade.By Craig Perra
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To know how to break free of porn addiction, we start by exploring the deep pain underneath the surface. Porn cravings come as a result of mental and emotional pain. Everyone deals with this pain to one extent or another. When we struggle with addiction, it simply means that this pain has reached a more intense/frequent stage than it has for some. …
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When asked where pornography addiction comes from, many of us are tempted to say “sex cravings”, lust, dopamine, or “boys will be boys.” These all play a part, but I feel that none of them get to the core of the issue. I’ve spent 12 years coming to understand addiction by living my own recovery. I’ve dug deep, seeking for the true roots. I didn't w…
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Stay tuned for Shame 101, an intimate and raw podcast, where world-recognized sex & porn addiction expert Craig Perra is going to demystify and legitimize shame, especially when it applies to sex & porn addicts. Listen as the Founder of The Mindful Habit System explains how shame is actually a good word. And YES, shame can help you if you learn how…
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