Ep. 94: Porn addiction, men's mental health, and breaking shame cycles with Jeremy Lipkowitz

Jeremy Lipkowitz, Founder of Unhooked Academy + Unhooked Podcast, opens up about his personal journey with porn addiction, the crushing weight of shame, and how it impacted men's mental health.Jeremy breaks down:How porn addiction quietly erodes intimacy, contentment, and self-trustThe deep shame that keeps men silent and stuckThe inner work of recovery and what actually helps men break freeScience-based, compassionate strategies for healingWhy speaking publicly about addiction changed everything for himThis conversation is for anyone struggling with compulsive behaviors, men wanting to show up better in their relationships, or anyone ready to end the cycle of shame and start healing.About Jeremy Lipkowitz:Jeremy is a leading voice in destigmatizing porn addiction and educating the public on effective, science-based recovery strategies. He's the founder of Unhooked Academy and host of the Unhooked Podcast, where he addresses porn addiction recovery with both candor and compassion.Connect with Jeremy:Website: jeremylipkowitz.comUnhooked Academy: unhooked.academyPodcast: Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addiction PodcastEpisode Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:15 - Jeremy's personal story with porn addiction08:30 - The shame that kept it hidden15:45 - How porn hijacks the brain22:10 - Men's mental health and isolation28:30 - The recovery process that works35:00 - Practical tools for breaking free42:15 - Closing thoughtsKey topics: porn addiction, men's mental health, shame, recovery, mindfulness, intimacy, integritySubscribe to this podcast for more conversations on addiction recovery and men's mental health.