Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction Podcast The Psychology of Change: Fear, Desire & Breaking Porn Addiction | Jeremy Lipkowitz Interviewed by Jake Kastleman on the No More Desire Podcast
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Nov 17, 2025 
Jeremy Lipkowitz, an ICF-certified executive coach and founder of Unhooked Academy, dives into his transformative journey from genetics to mindfulness. He reveals how porn addiction relates to happiness and discusses the detrimental effects of toxic shame. Jeremy emphasizes the power of community and compassionate self-awareness in recovery. He connects unmet emotional needs to porn use, advocating for a shame-free environment where vulnerability fosters healing. Mindfulness practices and meditative techniques are highlighted as essential tools for breaking free from addiction.
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Check Your Intention Before Acting
- Use mindfulness to observe the intention behind desires and distinguish craving from healthy aspiration.
- Ask whether the desire aims to fill a void or to support wholesome goals before acting.
The Power Of Silent Meditation Retreats
- Jeremy described 10-day silent Vipassana retreats as brutal but revealing, removing distractions to reveal the mind's chaos.
- He practiced retreats regularly for 15 years and used them to cultivate patience, gratitude, and compassion.
Adopt A Shame-Free Recovery Environment
- Create a shame-free, nonjudgmental recovery space and avoid moralistic shaming that isolates people.
- Treat slips as unskillful actions, offer compassion, and hold people accountable without condemnation.
