Get Out of Porn Podcast

We know porn affects our mental and emotional health, but it also affects us physically. In this episode, Joe looks at pornography addiction's effect on testosterone in men. 

The statistics concerning porn use among women are eye-opening. Over 50% of teen girls are seeking out porn at least once a month. In this episode, Joe discusses the stats and why women run to porn. 

Why did God create us with a sex drive? What was His purpose for creating sex? Just to have kids? In this episode, Joe takes a look at God's purpose for sex and why pornography use completely distorts that reason for sex.

Therapy can be daunting and anxiety-inducing, especially if you're wondering whether you've chosen the right one. In this episode, Joe gives practical tips to assist you in finding the right therapist to help treat porn addiction. 

Have you ever known anyone who heads for the ditch when things are going good? It's almost like they can't stand things being normal or "too good." This happens in addiction quite a bit. In this episode, Joe explores why some addicts self-sabotage and what they can do about it. 

"Joe, what books do you recommend for someone trying to quit porn?" I've heard this question so many times, so I decided to cover it on today's episode. I have listed my personal favorite books, content blockers, and websites to visit for those looking to break the addiction.    Books: - "TINSA" - Dr. Michael Barta - "Out of the Shadows" - Dr. Patrick Carnes - "Open" - Craig Gross - "Every Man's B...

What can the church do to help those in the addiction? In this episode, Joe discusses 7 practical tips for church members and addicts alike. 

"Just read the Bible and pray to overcome your porn addiction." Have you ever heard this? If so, you may have tried it only to realize it's not quite that simple. In this episode, Joe discusses what to pray for, what not to pray for, and its usefulness in fighting the addiction.

We should never plan to fail, but in seeking sobriety from pornography we must set appropriate expectations for ourselves. In this episode, Joe explores why this is important and how to avoid the pitfalls of shaming out due to relapse. 

Getting sober is incredibly difficult. Staying sober can be equally as difficult if we don't put the right habits in place. In this episode, Joe explores a few basic tools to staying sober. 

The holidays can be tough on addicts for a few reasons - brand new devices for Christmas, unstructured schedules, boredom, etc. In this episode, Joe discusses how an addict can navigate the holidays. 

How do you talk to your children about porn and sex? How do you tell your children about your addiction? In this episode, Joe looks to answer these questions about these and more.    Touchy Subjects: https://www.amazon.com/Touchy-Subjects-Talking-Social-Touchscreen/dp/1497352002/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30VK56KVG9EZ2&keywords=touchy+subjects&qid=1671219079&sprefix=touchy+subjects%2Caps%2C139&am...

Identity is about our relationship with ourselves. Most addicts either hate themselves or have virtually no relationship with themselves. In this episode, Joe discusses why that's a problem and why a person's relationship with God must be at the core of his or her being, driving a better relationship with oneself. 

In this episode, Joe explains the role of attachment wounds on porn addiction including the core negative beliefs that arise from poor attachment. 

In this episode, Joe explains Internal Family Systems and our various internal parts including how IFS can be used to overcome porn addiction. 

In this episode, Joe takes a look at the cognitive triangle and the underlying emotions to the addiction. He gives practical advice as to how an addict can begin to understand and process through his or her trauma and negative emotions. 

In this episode, Joe discusses the brain science behind the addiction. There's a chemical reason the addict doesn't "just stop." This episode is intended to help you learn the terms of the brain science and get more educated surrounding the nature of this addiction.

Should you tell your fiancé about your porn use? How do you come clean to your wife about your addiction? Why is it so difficult to do so, and why does she react so poorly? In this episode, Joe explores these questions and more concerning how to talk to your significant other about your porn use.

In this episode, Joe describes the shame cycle and why it is so detrimental to the addict. He discusses how to break free from it and avoid its harmful effects. 

In this episode, Joe discusses the importance of getting accountable, what to look for in an accountability partner, and how to be one for someone else. 

When quitting porn, it's imperative we make some basic behavioral changes. Which ones? In this episode, Joe explores which changes will help you the most and why. 

In this episode, Joe explains white knuckle change and discusses why it doesn't work in breaking free from porn addiciton. He also explores ways to start working toward lasting change. 

In this episode, Joe examines whether your porn use is merely a bad habit or if it can be classified as an addiction. 

In this episode, Joe explains what triggers are, discusses common triggers for looking at porn and how to avoid them, and briefly explores the deeper issues often underneath each trigger - trauma capsules. 

In this first episode, host Joe Wilkie M.A., LPC introduces the podcast and discusses how most people wrongfully view pornography abuse as the problem. Instead, it's the symptom of the real problem.