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. 3D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. MAR 30

    Four Reasons to Consider Quitting Porn, Especially If You Want More Fulfillment (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 earlier episodes, something I wanted to bring back for newer listeners. When I first quit porn, I wish I could say it was for some big, noble reason. But honestly… I just wanted to be happier. I wanted more fulfillment in my life and better relationships. In this episode, I break down the real reasons I chose to quit and four powerful reasons you might want to consider it too. If you’ve been feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or disconnected, this might give you a new perspective and a starting point. What’s really driving your habits right now and is it leading you where you want to go? If this resonates, 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 01:42 Why Quit Porn for Fulfillment 03:19 Signs Porn Is Affecting Your Life 04:50 Reason #1: Unrealistic Expectations & Intimacy 08:49 Reason #2: Addiction to Novelty 10:36 Reason #3: Loss of Focus & Mental Clarity 13:25 Reason #4: Lust Creates Suffering 17:17 Final Takeaways: Why Change Matters

    19 min

  4. MAR 23

    The Science of Porn Addiction: Dopamine, Brain Rewiring & Recovery | Jeremy Lipkowitz Interviewed by Melissa Hadley Barrett on The Penis Project Podcast

    🔹 Want personalized support?  Book a free discovery call with Jeremy: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/intro I joined Melissa Hadley Barrett on The Penis Project Podcast to talk about porn addiction, compulsive behaviors, and what they’re really doing to your brain and your relationships. We broke down what addiction actually is, why so many men feel stuck in the cycle, and how things like dopamine, neuroplasticity, and the “amygdala hijack” keep you coming back—even when you want to stop. We also talked about practical tools like mindfulness, the 90-second rule, and why willpower alone usually isn’t enough… you need support and accountability. If you’ve ever felt like you’re fighting this battle alone, this conversation will give you a different way to look at it—and a path forward. Have you ever felt like you’re not in control of your habits? If this resonates, share it with someone who needs it—and subscribe for more conversations on recovery, discipline, and real change. 🔹 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 Melissa Hadley Barrett: 🌍 Website: https://www.melissahadleybarrett.com/ 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissahadleybarrett 🎙️ Podcast: https://www.melissahadleybarrett.com/podcast https://thepenisproject.podbean.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 05:23 Monk Life And Retreats 12:56 Porn’s Hidden Harms 20:07 How Porn Rewires Brain 26:32 Mindfulness Meets Neuroscience 33:17 Discomfort and Equanimity 36:58 Tools to Stop the Urge 40:58 Accountability Community Model 43:50 Finding Your Why 44:41 Where to Learn More`

    48 min

  5. MAR 16

    He Was Terrified to Tell His Wife. Her Response Changed Everything.

    🔹 Want to break free? Join Unhooked Academy now: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ A message I read this morning literally made me tear up in a public cafe. Inside the Unhooked Academy community, one of the guys shared that he finally told his wife about a relapse after six months of sobriety. He was terrified the conversation would end in divorce. But instead of anger, she was thankful he came to her honestly. It became a powerful reminder for both of us that the stories we tell ourselves about rejection are often just that—stories. Integrity, not perfection, is what actually leads to freedom. Have you ever avoided telling the truth because you were afraid of how someone might respond? If this resonates with you, consider sharing this with someone who might need it and subscribe for more conversations on recovery, integrity, 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: 0:00 Introduction 02:56 Choosing Honesty Anyway 03:23 His Post Thank You 03:30 Unexpected Response and New Commitments 05:13 Integrity Over Perfection 05:55 Closing Thoughts

    8 min

  6. MAR 9

    The Conversation That Can Save Your Relationship After a Slip

    🔹 Want to break free? Join Unhooked Academy now: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ In this episode, I talk about a hard but important moment in recovery: what to do when you slip and how to tell your partner about it. The truth is, in many relationships, the slip itself isn’t what causes the most damage. It’s the lying, hiding, and slow erosion of trust that happens when the truth is covered up. Inspired by a recent Unhooked Academy coaching call, I break down what I call the Four C’s of Disclosure: choose the right moment, come clean fully, center her experience rather than your guilt, and commit to the path with real actions—not just an apology. Recovery isn’t about perfection. It’s about integrity and learning to be the kind of man who doesn’t hide. So the question is: when things get uncomfortable, will you choose honesty or self-protection? If this episode resonated with you, consider sharing it with someone who might need it and subscribe for more conversations on porn addiction recovery and building a life of integrity. 🔹 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 00:25 Why You Must Tell Her 01:37 Slip Is Not Main Event 02:54 Choose the Right Moment 04:23 Come Clean Fully 05:56 Center Her Experience 07:00 Commit With Action Plan 08:08 Common Disclosure Mistakes 10:05 Set Your Couple Agreement 11:38 Integrity and Closing Thoughts

    14 min

  7. MAR 2

    10 Reasons You Should Stop Watching Porn, Even if You're Single

    🔹 Want to break free? Join Unhooked Academy now: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ In this episode of Unhooked, I share why quitting porn is valuable even if you’re single. I talk about the myth that porn will disappear once you’re in a relationship, and why it’s actually a coping mechanism for stress, loneliness, and discomfort. The patterns you build now are the ones you’ll bring into your future partnership. I explain how porn hijacks your dopamine system, hardwires you for dissatisfaction, and quietly drains your time, energy, and focus. I also share how quitting helped me build resilience, integrity, and the ability to sit with difficult emotions instead of numbing out. This isn’t about shame. It’s about freedom, presence, and becoming the kind of man who has nothing to hide. That version of you isn’t built later, it’s built now, in the small decisions you make every day. 🔹 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 02:18 Reason 1: Partner Myth 03:14 Reason 2: Hidden Costs 04:15 Reason 3: Dissatisfaction Loop 05:53 Reason 4 : Tolerate Discomfort 07:09 Reason 5: Shame and Secrecy 08:26 Reason 6: Presence in Sex 09:45 Reason 7: Real Connection Drive 11:08 Reason 8: Warped Expectations 12:33 Reason 9: Tech Makes It Worse 13:39 Reason 10: Industry Harm 14:43 Final Takeaways and Next Steps

    17 min

  8. FEB 23

    You've Been Thinking About Discipline All Wrong

    🔹 Want to break free? Join Unhooked Academy now: https://www.unhookedacademy.com/ Most people struggle with habits because they think discipline has to be rigid and all-or-nothing. Then life disrupts the plan, shame creeps in, and consistency falls apart. In this episode, I share why real discipline is actually flexible and how adapting your habits to your circumstances keeps you on track. I’ll introduce a simple tool I use with clients: the “minimum viable version” of a habit. One minute. One page. Five reps. Just enough to keep showing up. The most disciplined version of you isn’t the one who never misses. It’s the one who never quits. 🔹 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 Discipline Isn’t Rigid: The Flexible Mindset Shift 02:51 The All-or-Nothing Trap (and What James Clear Gets Right) 04:25 Why Missed Habits Turn Into Shame Spirals (and Relapse) 05:28 The Minimum Viable Version (MVV): Your Smallest Habit That Still Counts 07:00 Never Quit: Final Takeaways & Unhooked Academy

    9 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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