Tips For Beginners

The Porn To Purpose Podcast

In this episode I share three crucial tips for individuals who are new to the journey of overcoming porn addiction, along with a bonus piece of advice for anyone looking to make significant changes in their life. The discussion revolves around cultivating awareness of how porn affects one emotionally and physically, recognizing the deeper emotional needs that porn attempts to fulfill, and the importance of continuous education on the subject of addiction. I emphasize an awareness-based, mindfulness approach to recovery, encouraging listeners to deeply explore their motivations and feelings surrounding porn use. This episode serves as a guide for beginners to start their path towards recovery with clarity and purpose.

Top 10 Show Highlights:

[00:12] Introduction to the episode and the importance of overcoming porn addiction.

[01:38] The value of joining supportive communities like the Porn to Purpose Facebook group.

[03:04] First tip for beginners: Notice how porn makes you feel before and after use.

[06:22] Encouragement to tune into your feelings and the contrast porn use creates in your life.

[10:57] Second tip: Look beneath the surface to understand the emotional needs driving porn use.

[14:21] Discussion on the difference between fulfilling sexual needs and using porn for emotional stimulation.

[17:34] Third tip: The importance of educating oneself on porn addiction from various perspectives.

[22:07] Bonus advice: Adopting a daily self-care regimen as a fundamental part of recovery.

[23:04] Reflection on how low vibe states often lead to porn use and the role of self-care in maintaining a positive mood.

[24:16] The broader goal of personal and spiritual development in overcoming porn addiction.

Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned:

Join the Porn to Purpose Community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/porntopurpose):

Download a copy of the ‘Freedom from Porn Accelerator’: www.porntopurpose.com