Episode 184 - Michael John Cusick, "Surfing for God, Part 10: Your Brain on Porn, Part 1"

"Like sand on a beach, the brain bears the footprints of the decisions we have made, the skills we have learned." - Sharon Begley, NEWSWEEK Science EditorOn this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael continues his in-depth look at Surfing for God and introduces a 2-part discussion called, “Your Brain on Porn”. Over the past 20 years, the field of neuroscience has exploded our understanding of the human brain. Recent discoveries have profound implications on treating various addictions and psychological disorders and pursuing physical and emotional well-being. The consistent theme is that contrary to conventional wisdom, our brains are highly changeable. Your brain can unlearn, and it can change.Key Facts About the Effects of Porn on the BrainPorn is a drugPorn has harmful consequencesPorn hijacks the brainPorn changes the wiring in your brainPorn creates an addicted brainPorn-addicted brains can be rewiredThere is hope for porn addiction of all kinds* In this podcast, Michael refers to the resource yourbrainonporn.comSupport the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening!