Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast

Jeremy Lipkowitz
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Unhooked is a podcast dedicated to helping people break free from porn addiction and other compulsive behaviors related to the internet, sex, and intimacy. Rooted in Buddhist wisdom, neuroscience, coaching, and mindfulness, the show explores practical strategies for lasting recovery and personal transformation. Each episode features leading experts, scientists, coaches, and individuals in recovery, sharing their insights, experiences, and expertise to guide listeners on their path to healing and freedom.

  1. 2D AGO

    The quote that changed EVERYTHING for me: Where Buddhist wisdom meets modern neuroscience (Rebroadcast)

    🔹 Want to break free? Be on the Unhooked Academy: https://form.typeform.com/to/I4WMlmdl This is a rebroadcast of one of the episodes that had a huge impact on me personally, something I wanted to bring back for newer listeners. In this episode, I share a simple quote that completely changed the way I think about recovery, happiness, and the habits we build in our minds. It became one of the foundations for breaking free from porn addiction and creating a more meaningful life. We talk about how your thoughts shape your brain, why certain mental patterns keep you stuck, and how to intentionally cultivate the qualities that actually lead to peace, fulfillment, and freedom. What are you repeatedly thinking about and who is it shaping you into? If this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it and subscribe for more conversations on recovery, discipline, and real change. 🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/intro Connect with Jeremy: 🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz 📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.com Jeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:58 The Quote That Changed My Life 02:57 Thoughts Become Mental Habits 04:16 Neuroscience Behind Your Thoughts 05:15 Training Your Mind for Happiness 06:36 Why Pleasure Doesn’t Fulfill You 07:20 Cultivate Contentment and Peace 08:31 Free Slip Reset Resource

    9 min

  2. MAY 18

    How to Stay Committed When Your Motivation Runs Out: Burn the Boats! (Rebroadcast)

    🔹 Want to break free? Be on the Unhooked Academy: https://form.typeform.com/to/I4WMlmdl This is a rebroadcast of one of the most impactful episodes from the archive, something I wanted to bring back for newer listeners. In this episode, I talk about a powerful recovery strategy called “burning the boats”,  what to do when motivation disappears, when you know what you should be doing, but you still keep falling back into old habits. We explore why relying on motivation alone often fails, and how creating real commitment can completely change your recovery journey. What would change in your life if going back was no longer an option? If this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it and subscribe for more conversations on recovery, discipline, and real change. 🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/intro Connect with Jeremy: 🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz 📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.com Jeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 05:21 The “Burn the Boats” Mindset Explained 07:44 Why Commitment Beats Willpower 09:09 Practical Ways to Burn the Boats in Recovery 11:26 Accountability, Public Commitment & Financial Investment 13:31 Real-Life Example: Forcing Action Through Commitment 15:42 Applying This Strategy to Fitness, Recovery & Life Goals

    18 min

  3. MAY 11

    The Billion-Dollar Potato Chip Analogy: Why Porn Is So Hard to Quit

    🔹 Want to break free? Be on the Unhooked Academy waitlist: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Why is porn so hard to quit even when you know it’s hurting you? In this episode, I share a powerful analogy from a live coaching call inside Unhooked Academy that completely changes how you think about porn addiction. We talk about why porn, social media, and thirst traps are like “billion-dollar potato chips” engineered to hijack your brain and keep you craving more. Understanding this helped a lot of the guys in our community finally stop blaming themselves and start seeing the bigger picture. What if your struggle isn’t just about willpower… but about what you’ve been conditioning your brain to crave? If this resonated, share it with someone who needs it and subscribe for more conversations on recovery, discipline, and real change. 🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/intro Connect with Jeremy: 🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz 📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.com Jeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Junk Food Porn Analogy 01:42 Novelty Chip Effect 02:54 Algorithm Engineered Chips 04:46 Compassion and Real Life Intimacy 05:37 Pause Before You Bite 07:21 Final Thoughts

    8 min

  4. MAY 4

    Use This When You Feel an Urge (Guided Meditation)

    🔹 Want to break free?  Get my FREE 14-day slip reset here: https://unhookedacademy.com/reset What should you do in the exact moment an urge hits? In this episode, I guide you through a simple meditation you can use whenever you feel a craving or the urge to relapse. Instead of fighting it or giving in, I’ll show you how to sit with the urge, observe it, and let it pass. This is a practical tool you can come back to anytime you need support in the moment. What would change if you stopped reacting to urges and started understanding them instead? If this helped you, share it with someone who needs it and subscribe for more tools on recovery, discipline, and real change. 🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/intro Connect with Jeremy: 🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz 📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.com Jeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/

    11 min

  5. APR 27

    How Mindfulness Rewires Your Brain to Break Porn Addiction | Jeremy Lipkowitz Interviewed by Jessa Zimmerman on the Better Sex Podcast

    🔹 Want personalized support?  Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/intro This episode is a repost of my conversation on the Better Sex Podcast with Jessa Zimmerman. I share my journey with porn addiction from early exposure to the subtle ways it started shaping my mind, relationships, and sense of self. We explore addiction through a different lens. Not just as a behavior to fix, but as a pattern of craving and avoidance. I use the idea of the “hungry ghosts” to describe what addiction really feels like: constantly wanting more, but never actually feeling satisfied. I also talk about how an unfulfilled life can fuel addictive patterns, the role of dopamine and novelty, and how mindfulness can help you break the cycle. Recovery isn’t just about stopping a habit, it’s about learning to sit with discomfort, build awareness, and create a life you don’t need to escape from. So the question is: are you trying to quit the behavior… or understand what’s driving it? If this resonated, share it with someone who needs it and subscribe for more conversations on recovery, discipline, and building a life of integrity. 🔹 Want to break free?  Join Unhooked Academy now: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Connect with Jeremy: 🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz 📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.com Jeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Connect with Jessa Zimmerman 🌍 Website: https://intimacywithease.com/ www.jessazimmerman.com 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeiuPW707eoHRh8T95Gs4qA 🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6W4PJ6NB8akNyzaGUZGW0X Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:32 Defining Addiction Broadly 05:27 When Porn Becomes Harmful 11:09 Age Exposure and Potency 14:36 Sex Positivity and Balance 17:38 Unrealistic Expectations and Lust 19:48 Realm of Hungry Ghosts 23:06 Toxic Shame Spiral 25:28 Healthy Shame And Remorse 28:46 Mindfulness Without Buddhism 35:40 Meditation Skills Training 37:17 Community And Accountability 41:18 Final Thoughts

    43 min

  6. APR 20

    What 10 Years of Porn Did to My Brain (And How I Reversed It)

    What does years of porn addiction actually do to your brain? In this episode, I share a personal story from my own struggle. What 10 years of porn did to my mind, and the moment I realized how deeply it was shaping my thoughts and behavior. We talk about how addiction rewires your brain, why certain thoughts feel automatic, and what it really takes to reverse the damage. I also share practical tools you can use to start changing your habits and take back control. You’re not broken but you do need to be intentional about what you feed your mind. What are you planting in your mind every day and where is it leading you? If this resonated, share it with someone who needs it and subscribe for more conversations on recovery, discipline, and real change. 🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/intro Connect with Jeremy: 🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz 📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.com Jeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:13 You Control the Seeds 05:04 Not Your Fault, Your Responsibility 07:13 Why Meditation Works 08:51 Do a Consumption Audit 09:42 Replace Bad Habits 10:28 Protect Your Morning 11:16 Ask: What Seeds Am I Planting? 12:21 Build a Better Mind

    15 min

  7. APR 13

    How to get back on track after a relapse: 5 powerful motivations to break free from porn (Rebroadcast)

    🔹 Want to break free?  Get my FREE 14-day slip reset here: https://unhookedacademy.com/reset This is a rebroadcast of one of my most impactful episodes, something I wanted to bring back for newer listeners. In this episode, I share a powerful story from a client who relapsed after 60 days… and instead of spiraling, chose to get back on track. What he did next and the five motivations that drove his recovery—completely changed his trajectory. We talk about how to bounce back after a slip, reconnect with your “why,” and build a foundation that actually lasts. Relapse doesn’t have to mean starting over. What are the real reasons you want to break free and are they strong enough to carry you through the hard moments? If this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it and subscribe for more conversations on recovery, discipline, and real change. 🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/intro Connect with Jeremy: 🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz 📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.com Jeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:16 Client Relapse Story 03:07 Don’t Let One Slip Spiral 04:50 Why Motivation Matters 05:05 Motivation #1: Inner Peace 06:41 Motivation #2: Be Present 08:10 Motivation #3: Confidence 09:32 Motivation #4: Growth 11:34 Motivation #5: Serve Others 14:26 Define Your “Why” 17:01 Last Thoughts

    18 min

  8. APR 6

    Yes, women struggle with porn too (and can overcome it). Here's how my client did it.

    Can women struggle with porn addiction, too? 🔹 Want to break free?  Get my FREE 14-day slip reset here: https://unhookedacademy.com/reset In this episode, I share a powerful story from a female client who overcame her addiction and what her journey reveals about how recovery actually works. We talk about the shame that keeps people stuck, why porn is often just a symptom of something deeper, and what it really takes to create lasting change. If you’ve ever felt alone in this struggle or unsure how to break free, this will give you a new perspective and hope. You don’t have to do this alone. Have you been trying to fix the habit… without addressing what’s underneath it? If this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it and subscribe for more conversations on recovery, discipline, and real transformation. 🔹 Want personalized support? Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/intro Connect with Jeremy: 🌍 Website: JeremyLipkowitz.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyLipkowitz 📩 Email: jeremy@unhookedacademy.com Jeremy’s Online Course: Unhooked – Step-by-Step Guide to Quitting Porn: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Women Struggle With Porn Too 02:02 Porn Is a Symptom 03:52 Building a Fulfilling Life 05:13 Addiction Is Escaping Reality 06:02 Fix the Root Cause 07:29 Why You Must Open Up 09:03 Accountability + Compassion

    12 min
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Unhooked is a podcast dedicated to helping people break free from porn addiction and other compulsive behaviors related to the internet, sex, and intimacy. Rooted in Buddhist wisdom, neuroscience, coaching, and mindfulness, the show explores practical strategies for lasting recovery and personal transformation. Each episode features leading experts, scientists, coaches, and individuals in recovery, sharing their insights, experiences, and expertise to guide listeners on their path to healing and freedom.

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