155 – Overcoming Addiction




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Summary: <br> Pornfree Radio turns 4 years old this week. <a href="http://recoveredman.com/001-coming-clean/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PFR Episode 001: Coming Clean</a> launched 4/30/2014.<br> Thousands of emails and 154 episodes later, we keep things going by discussing how addiction can be seen as an extreme version of habit.<br> And the same way we change and adopt new habits in our life can apply to our addiction.<br> Contribute to Pornfree Radio in 2018!<br> I’m committed to publishing new Pornfree Radio episodes every Wednesday through the end of 2018.  And over 35 listeners, just like you, have committed to Pornfree Radio this year. Join us.<br> <a class="button" href="https://www.patreon.com/mattdobschuetz?ty=h">Set Up Your Pledge Now</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Resources mentioned in this episode:<br> <br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/2rj9I55" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Crush It!</a> by Gary Vaynerchuk  (Amazon link)<br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/2rgNkbL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Power of Habit</a> by Charles Duhigg  (Amazon link)<br> <br> <br> <br> Kevin Majeres, MD<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.purityispossible.com/the-science-behind-pornography/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Science Behind Pornography</a> (Article)<br> * <a href="http://www.purityispossible.com/overcoming-addictions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Overcoming Addictions</a>  (Article)<br> * <a href="http://www.purityispossible.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Purity is Possible</a> (Video Training)<br> <br> Tom Horvath, Ph.D.<br> <br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/2KpOaf5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sex, Drugs, Gambling, &amp; Chocolate: A Workbook for Overcoming Addictions</a><br> by Dr. Tom Horvath (Amazon link)<br> * <a href="https://www.practicalrecovery.com/about-us/sex-drugs-gambling-chocolate-chapter-one/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read Chapter 1 here</a><br> <br> Dr. Horvath writes that the ordinary processes that change habits or addictions include:<br> <br> * increasing self-awareness<br> * identifying and resolving conflict<br> * discovering and developing alternative behaviors<br> * experiencing support from others<br> * not acting on temptation<br> * being persistent<br> <br> The links on my site to Amazon are affiliate links. Meaning if you sign up, I will earn a commission at no additional cost to you.<br> <br> <br> <br>