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 In this episode.. I’ll cover what I see as   the 8 biggest mistakes people make when trying to break free from compulsive porn use, and how to fix those mistakes

Let’s assume you’ve gotten to the point where you recognize that porn is getting in the way of you accomplishing your goals. Maybe it’s eating into your work, or it’s affecting your romantic relationships, or your ability to be satisfied in life. 

Or, maybe you just realize you’re always thinking about sex and porn, and you want to take back control of your mind.

Whatever the reason, you’ve decided it’s time to break free from porn, to rewire your mind, and to live with more integrity

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In this episode, I will explore the top ways to deal with urges when quitting porn, so you can feel more empowered to take control of your actions and pave the way for a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Topics include: No fap, no pmo, porn addiction, porn addiction recovery, addiction recovery, dealing with urges.

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Welcome to another episode of the Unhooked podcast, the place to learn how to break free from compulsive behaviors and bad habits, so that you can create the life you want. In this episode, I talk about the old parable (possibly Cherokee, possibly not) of the grandfather and the story of the two wolves. This is a powerful story around taking ownership of your life and your addiction. 

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Welcome to another episode of the Unhooked podcast, the place to learn how to break free from compulsive behaviors and bad habits, so that you can create the life you want.

In this episode, I speak with Cole Chance, 

On this episode We talk about 

• Cole’s journey of addiction, including some pretty dark and scary moments from her life 

• Her discovery of a path of recovery and healing 

• what the successful components of recovery are..  

• And generally we just geek out on everything related to addiction, spirituality, and living a full happy life.  

It’s an inspiring story, and the episode is jam packed with wisdom, so I know you’ll get a lot out of it.  

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In this episode of the Unhooked Podcast, host Jeremy Lipkowitz talks about the power of understanding that you are not alone in your addiction battles. He emphasizes that feeling isolated or like an outcast is incredibly painful and that knowing others are going through the same thing can be transformative. Jeremy mentions that common humanity, recognizing that others are experiencing the same thing, is a core component of self-compassion. By realizing that you are not alone, you can combat shame and isolation and break free from the cycle of acting out, feeling shame, and isolation.

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Work. You know, it’s that thing you spend anywhere from 8–10 hours a day on. Considering that it could take up almost a quarter of your life, it would make sense to find ways to make your work life a source of happiness and fulfillment, rather than a drain on it.

In this article I’ll describe 9 signs that you might be feeling unfulfilled at work, and 2 concrete things you can focus on to bring more satisfaction to work, and to your life overall.

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The Buddha was not a god or a deity. He was just a normal person like you and like me. The reason for the statues of the Buddha is simply to be a *reminder* of what’s possible for all of us

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The purpose of this video is to help those on the porn addiction recovery path. In this video I share my thoughts on porn in general, porn addiction, nofap, and the problem of not talking about these important issues.

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We all know meditation can help us be more present in our lives. But what about when we want to be not so present? Can meditation also help us with sleep? In this article I’ll describe how meditation can not only help you optimize your nightly routine, but also help you fall asleep faster and sleep more pleasantly.

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“Porn addiction is like slowly gaining weight, you don’t actually notice you’re gaining weight because you see yourself every day. In the same way, I hadn’t really noticed that I was developing any sort of addiction because it was with me my whole life.”

On this episode, I join the great and powerful Ruwando to share my tale of overcoming addiction through the discovery of mindfulness. We discuss the state of male psychology and how one rewires the mind.

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If you think that porn that you’re watching is free, think again, brother. You might not have to whip out your credit card and pay anything the moment you open up your browser and start watching, but your daily porn habit is actually costing you way more than you realize.

In this article I’m going to walk through the ways that your daily porn habit is not only costing you time and money, but is also holding you back, professionally, physically, and emotionally.

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Lately it's been clear to me how much of my mental space has been hijacked by social media and digital technologies. Wanting likes and comments, wanting excitement, wanting drama – I'm hooked on the little dopamine dumps I get when I see a notification or hear about the latest "Breaking News!".⁣
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Of course, it's engineered to hook you in. After reading Cal Newport's book, Digital Minimalism, I've become inspired to cultivate a more thoughtful and intentional relationship with the digital technologies that are being thrust upon us.

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This week I was interviewed by an online magazine about my role as a coach and mindfulness teacher. One of the questions had me reflect on the benefits of mindfulness, and what it means to me personally...

And as I reflected on this, I realized, there is no price tag or dollar amount that can capture how valuable mindfulness is. Even saying 'priceless' doesn't do it justice. This is your LIFE we're talking about. Think about it: literally every single thing you experience comes through the lens of your mind.

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