Porn Addiction, Compulsive Use & Recovery - Dr Paula Hall

What is porn addiction? Is it even an addiction? What causes compulsive porn use — and how can people recover?In this powerful episode of P-Word Talks, expert psychotherapist Paula Hall — one of the UK’s leading voices in sex and porn addiction recovery — breaks down the reality of problematic porn use today.Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Paula explains:✔️ The neuroscience behind compulsive porn use✔️ Why shame keeps so many trapped✔️ How porn addiction affects mental health and relationships✔️ The truth about escalation and addiction labels✔️ Why recovery is absolutely possible — and how to get there✔️ How group work, therapy, and support make a difference✔️ What society, families, and partners need to understandWhether you’re struggling yourself, supporting someone else, or simply curious about this growing public health issue, this candid conversation will equip you with insight and hope.👉 For more honest conversations, subscribe to P-Word Talks today.Chapters:Meet Paula Hall, leading therapist in porn and sex addictionHow Paula began working in porn addiction recoveryWhat does Paula’s work look like today? (Laurel Centre, Pivotal Recovery, ISTAT)How has porn addiction changed in the past 10–15 years?Big misconceptions about porn addictionWhy is the term ‘porn addiction’ controversial?What is compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD)?Is porn addiction on a spectrum? Recreational vs compulsive useIs it just about morality? Understanding moral incongruenceWhat happens in the brain when consuming porn? (Dopamine & neuroscience)Why teens are especially vulnerable to compulsive porn useSmartphones, dopamine, and porn: a perfect storm?Protective vs risk factors — why some people are more vulnerableIs there a typical porn addict? (Demographics, gender, age)How addiction is often a way of coping with emotional painThe CHOICE recovery model explainedWhat is full recovery from porn addiction? (Not just sobriety)The disease model vs biopsychosocial model of addictionWhy group therapy is so effective for recoveryInspiring recovery stories — lives changed through group workHow partners and spouses are impacted — and what they needCommon emotional responses of partners (rage, shock, confusion)Why partners need their own recovery supportFighting stigma around porn addictionPublic policy, education, and where society needs to goThe future: What needs to change in the next 10–20 yearsFinal thoughts & thanks to Paula Hall#PornAddiction #CompulsivePornUse #SexAddiction #PornRecovery #PaulaHall #MentalHealth #PWordTalks #PublicHealth #TherapistInterview