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Dr. Trish Leigh Podcast
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Porn has been shown to create underactivity in the frontal lobe and reward centers in the brain. Porn can increase your anxiety, depression, mood problems, strain your relationships, and even give you erectile dysfunction. Dr. Trish Leigh will teach you how porn can ruin your brain and what to do to heal it.
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Episode #229: What Gooning Does To Your Brain | The Science of Porn Addiction and Dopamine Hijack
2d ago00:13:52Summary readyYou open porn, planning to watch for a few minutes.Then hours disappear.It's not just a self-control problem. Repeated overstimulation trains your brain to crave higher dopamine, making focus, motivation, and real intimacy feel less rewarding.As your reward system adapts, the prefrontal cortex—the part responsible for impulse control—has a harder time stopping the behavior.In this episode, Dr. Trish Leigh explains what gooning does to the brain, why porn rewires the reward system, and how neuroplasticity makes recovery possible.What Gooning Does To Your Brain | The Science of Porn Addiction and Dopamine Hijack 👉🧠 You can't rewire what you haven't measured. A Brain Map shows how your reward system is functioning, so you know where to start rebuilding.👉 https://drtrishleigh.com/get-started-now/#pornaddiction #gooning #pornrecovery #quitporn #dopaminehijack #dopaminedetox #brainrewiring #neuroplasticity #mentalhealthformen #nofaprecovery #addictionrecovery #prefrontalcortex #impulsecontrol #rewardsystem #dopaminetolerance #edging #hypersexuality #timeblindness #compulsivebehavior #breakfreefromporn #brainoverporn #quitpornSend us Fan MailSupport the showHi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use.My podcasts are designed to help you learn that:🎯Porn Damages Your Brain,🎯Porn Impairs Your Mental and Physical Health, and🎯Porn Destroys Your Relationships.Subscribe to this channel for 🧠 tips to:✅Quit Porn for Good✅Heal Your Brain from Porn✅Get Motivated in Your Life✅Repair Your Mental & Physical Health✅Heal Erectile DysfunctionIf you need more help, I can work directly with you.Check out the programs below.https://drtrishleigh.com/Donate to Porn Brain Prevention, the nonprofit to help teens avoid porn addiction below:https://pornbrainprevention.org/Let's Connect! Check out my Linktree:https://linktr.ee/Drtrishleigh#quitporn #pornaddiction #drtrishleigh #pornaddictionrecovery #pornbrainrewire #controlyourbrain #braintraining #trishleigh #nofap #pornkillslove #mindoverporn #monkmode #drleigh #pornaddict #pornaddictionsideeffects #addictedtoporn #cantstopmasturbating #recovery #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoverycoach #drtrishleigh #monkmode #addiction #pornbrainprevention #pornbrainprograms #releasetoquitporn #howtoquitporn
SummaryEpisode #228: Can Retatrutide Help Addiction? The Science Behind Dopamine and Cravings
1w ago00:17:16Summary readyMost people think addiction is about the substance. Alcohol. Porn. Nicotine. Gambling. Food.It's not. It's about the brain.Every hit floods your reward system with dopamine, the pursuit chemical.Your baseline drops, life dulls, and you chase a stronger hit to feel normal.That's why researchers are studying Retatrutide, a weight-loss drug, after early signs that it may also quiet cravings and compulsive behaviors.But quieting a craving is not the same as rewiring the brain. Turn one urge down and the pull finds a new outlet.Can Retatrutide Help Addiction? The Science Behind Dopamine and Cravings 👉 In this video, Dr. Leigh breaks down what the research shows, and why this was never about willpower. 👉 See how your brain is wired. Get a Brain Map: https://drtrishleigh.com/get-started-now/#retatrutide #dopamine #addiction #brainhealth #neuroscience #dopamineaddiction #cravings #rewardsystem #neuroplasticity #brainrewiring #addictionrecovery #compulsivebehavior #glp1 #weightlossdrugs #mentalhealth #pornaddiction #alcoholaddiction #nicotineaddiction #brainmap #qEEG #drtrishleigh #dopaminehijack #rewardpathways #compulsiveneuroscience #brainbasedrecovery #cravingcycle #habitrewiring #dopamineimbalance #addictionscience #brainandbehavior #neuroplasticityworks #stopaddictionSend us Fan MailSupport the showHi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use.My podcasts are designed to help you learn that:🎯Porn Damages Your Brain,🎯Porn Impairs Your Mental and Physical Health, and🎯Porn Destroys Your Relationships.Subscribe to this channel for 🧠 tips to:✅Quit Porn for Good✅Heal Your Brain from Porn✅Get Motivated in Your Life✅Repair Your Mental & Physical Health✅Heal Erectile DysfunctionIf you need more help, I can work directly with you.Check out the programs below.https://drtrishleigh.com/Donate to Porn Brain Prevention, the nonprofit to help teens avoid porn addiction below:https://pornbrainprevention.org/Let's Connect! Check out my Linktree:https://linktr.ee/Drtrishleigh#quitporn #pornaddiction #drtrishleigh #pornaddictionrecovery #pornbrainrewire #controlyourbrain #braintraining #trishleigh #nofap #pornkillslove #mindoverporn #monkmode #drleigh #pornaddict #pornaddictionsideeffects #addictedtoporn #cantstopmasturbating #recovery #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoverycoach #drtrishleigh #monkmode #addiction #pornbrainprevention #pornbrainprograms #releasetoquitporn #howtoquitporn
SummaryEpisode #227: Does Quitting Porn Increase Testosterone?
2w ago00:16:30Summary ready"I think my testosterone is low."Your drive isn't what it was. You don't feel like yourself.Here's what you're missing:It didn't start with your hormones. It started in your brain.When your brain gets overstimulated, it reduces its own dopamine levels. Real life goes quiet. The gym stops hitting. The man you were gets harder to find.The problem is that your reward system got miswired.And quitting alone isn't enough.You stop, and still feel flat. You have to rewire.In this video, Dr. Trish Leigh talks about: 🧠 What dopamine does that testosterone doesn't 🧠 How overstimulation kills your drive 🧠 Why quitting isn't enough 🧠 How to rebuild motivation through neuroplasticityStop asking how to raise your testosterone. Ask how to get yourself back.Does Quitting Porn Increase Testosterone? 🧠 Stop guessing. Measure your brain. 👉 https://drtrishleigh.com/get-started-now/Send us Fan MailSupport the showHi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use.My podcasts are designed to help you learn that:🎯Porn Damages Your Brain,🎯Porn Impairs Your Mental and Physical Health, and🎯Porn Destroys Your Relationships.Subscribe to this channel for 🧠 tips to:✅Quit Porn for Good✅Heal Your Brain from Porn✅Get Motivated in Your Life✅Repair Your Mental & Physical Health✅Heal Erectile DysfunctionIf you need more help, I can work directly with you.Check out the programs below.https://drtrishleigh.com/Donate to Porn Brain Prevention, the nonprofit to help teens avoid porn addiction below:https://pornbrainprevention.org/Let's Connect! Check out my Linktree:https://linktr.ee/Drtrishleigh#quitporn #pornaddiction #drtrishleigh #pornaddictionrecovery #pornbrainrewire #controlyourbrain #braintraining #trishleigh #nofap #pornkillslove #mindoverporn #monkmode #drleigh #pornaddict #pornaddictionsideeffects #addictedtoporn #cantstopmasturbating #recovery #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoverycoach #drtrishleigh #monkmode #addiction #pornbrainprevention #pornbrainprograms #releasetoquitporn #howtoquitporn
SummaryEpisode #226: How to Quit Porn Permanently
3w ago00:15:05Summary readyYou've quit before.A week. A month. Even 90 days.So why do you keep ending up back where you started?Most people think they're trying to quit porn.But they're really trying to change a brain that learned to depend on it.Because porn isn't just pleasure. It's a relief. That's why so many relapses feel confusing.And until you address the brain behind the behavior, recovery can feel like an endless cycle of starting over.How to Quit Porn Permanently 👉 Dr. Trish Leigh explains why lasting recovery isn't about more willpower—it's about rewiring the brain.How to Quit Porn Permanently 🧠 You can't fix what you haven't seen. Stop guessing. Measure it.https://drtrishleigh.com/get-started-now/Send us Fan MailSupport the showHi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use.My podcasts are designed to help you learn that:🎯Porn Damages Your Brain,🎯Porn Impairs Your Mental and Physical Health, and🎯Porn Destroys Your Relationships.Subscribe to this channel for 🧠 tips to:✅Quit Porn for Good✅Heal Your Brain from Porn✅Get Motivated in Your Life✅Repair Your Mental & Physical Health✅Heal Erectile DysfunctionIf you need more help, I can work directly with you.Check out the programs below.https://drtrishleigh.com/Donate to Porn Brain Prevention, the nonprofit to help teens avoid porn addiction below:https://pornbrainprevention.org/Let's Connect! Check out my Linktree:https://linktr.ee/Drtrishleigh#quitporn #pornaddiction #drtrishleigh #pornaddictionrecovery #pornbrainrewire #controlyourbrain #braintraining #trishleigh #nofap #pornkillslove #mindoverporn #monkmode #drleigh #pornaddict #pornaddictionsideeffects #addictedtoporn #cantstopmasturbating #recovery #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoverycoach #drtrishleigh #monkmode #addiction #pornbrainprevention #pornbrainprograms #releasetoquitporn #howtoquitporn
SummaryEpisode #225 :Why Does Pornography Lower Relationship Satisfaction? The Neuroscience Explained
Jun 1400:19:14Summary readyYou love your partner.So why does a screen feel more exciting than real life?Most people assume it's a relationship problem.But what if it's a brain problem?The brain adapts to what it experiences most.Scrolling. Short videos.Pornography. Constant novelty.Over time, stimulation becomes the reward.And real-life connections can start feeling less exciting than they used to.Because your brain learned to chase novelty instead of connection. Your brain has been hijacked.Why Does Pornography Lower Relationship Satisfaction? The Neuroscience Explained 👉 Dr. Trish Leigh explains what overstimulation may be doing to desire, intimacy, and attachment.🧠 You can't fix what you haven't seen. Stop guessing. Measure it.https://drtrishleigh.com/get-started-now/Send us Fan MailSupport the showHi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use.My podcasts are designed to help you learn that:🎯Porn Damages Your Brain,🎯Porn Impairs Your Mental and Physical Health, and🎯Porn Destroys Your Relationships.Subscribe to this channel for 🧠 tips to:✅Quit Porn for Good✅Heal Your Brain from Porn✅Get Motivated in Your Life✅Repair Your Mental & Physical Health✅Heal Erectile DysfunctionIf you need more help, I can work directly with you.Check out the programs below.https://drtrishleigh.com/Donate to Porn Brain Prevention, the nonprofit to help teens avoid porn addiction below:https://pornbrainprevention.org/Let's Connect! Check out my Linktree:https://linktr.ee/Drtrishleigh#quitporn #pornaddiction #drtrishleigh #pornaddictionrecovery #pornbrainrewire #controlyourbrain #braintraining #trishleigh #nofap #pornkillslove #mindoverporn #monkmode #drleigh #pornaddict #pornaddictionsideeffects #addictedtoporn #cantstopmasturbating #recovery #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoverycoach #drtrishleigh #monkmode #addiction #pornbrainprevention #pornbrainprograms #releasetoquitporn #howtoquitporn
SummaryEpisode #224: This One Habit Could Be Affecting Your Erections, Control & Pleasure
Jun 700:16:52Summary readyWhy does it feel like something is off?Your erections aren't as consistent.Pleasure doesn't hit the same.You feel less in control than you used to.Most men blame testosterone, age, or hormones.But the habit affecting all three is often overstimulation.Scrolling. Short videos. Sports betting. Porn.Constant novelty from morning to night.Then real life starts feeling less stimulating than a screen.Now pleasure feels muted. Desire feels different.And erections don't respond the same way.It’s because your brain has been hijacked.This One Habit Could Be Affecting Your Erections, Control & Pleasure 👉 In this video, Dr. Trish Leigh explains how overstimulation rewires arousal, pleasure, and control.If things feel off, stop guessing. A brain map shows you where to start: https://drtrishleigh.com/get-started-now/Send us Fan MailSupport the showHi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use.My podcasts are designed to help you learn that:🎯Porn Damages Your Brain,🎯Porn Impairs Your Mental and Physical Health, and🎯Porn Destroys Your Relationships.Subscribe to this channel for 🧠 tips to:✅Quit Porn for Good✅Heal Your Brain from Porn✅Get Motivated in Your Life✅Repair Your Mental & Physical Health✅Heal Erectile DysfunctionIf you need more help, I can work directly with you.Check out the programs below.https://drtrishleigh.com/Donate to Porn Brain Prevention, the nonprofit to help teens avoid porn addiction below:https://pornbrainprevention.org/Let's Connect! Check out my Linktree:https://linktr.ee/Drtrishleigh#quitporn #pornaddiction #drtrishleigh #pornaddictionrecovery #pornbrainrewire #controlyourbrain #braintraining #trishleigh #nofap #pornkillslove #mindoverporn #monkmode #drleigh #pornaddict #pornaddictionsideeffects #addictedtoporn #cantstopmasturbating #recovery #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoverycoach #drtrishleigh #monkmode #addiction #pornbrainprevention #pornbrainprograms #releasetoquitporn #howtoquitporn
SummaryEpisode #223: How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Porn Addiction?
May 3100:21:32Summary readyYou quit porn…But somehow you still feel off.Flat. Restless. Disconnected from real life.Because recovery is not just about stopping porn.It’s about dopamine regulation.Scrolling. Gaming.Sports betting. Constant stimulation.Over time, your brain adapts to fast dopamine.So normal life starts feeling quieter.Focus drops. Motivation feels inconsistent. Real connection feels harder.In this video, Dr. Trish Leigh explains why recovery is not really about a “90-day reset.”It’s about whether your brain relearns regulation.How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Porn Addiction? 👉 See what your brain may be adapting to here: https://drtrishleigh.com/get-started-now/Send us Fan MailSupport the showHi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use.My podcasts are designed to help you learn that:🎯Porn Damages Your Brain,🎯Porn Impairs Your Mental and Physical Health, and🎯Porn Destroys Your Relationships.Subscribe to this channel for 🧠 tips to:✅Quit Porn for Good✅Heal Your Brain from Porn✅Get Motivated in Your Life✅Repair Your Mental & Physical Health✅Heal Erectile DysfunctionIf you need more help, I can work directly with you.Check out the programs below.https://drtrishleigh.com/Donate to Porn Brain Prevention, the nonprofit to help teens avoid porn addiction below:https://pornbrainprevention.org/Let's Connect! Check out my Linktree:https://linktr.ee/Drtrishleigh#quitporn #pornaddiction #drtrishleigh #pornaddictionrecovery #pornbrainrewire #controlyourbrain #braintraining #trishleigh #nofap #pornkillslove #mindoverporn #monkmode #drleigh #pornaddict #pornaddictionsideeffects #addictedtoporn #cantstopmasturbating #recovery #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoverycoach #drtrishleigh #monkmode #addiction #pornbrainprevention #pornbrainprograms #releasetoquitporn #howtoquitporn
SummaryEpisode #222: Why Online Poker Feels So Addictive (It’s Not Just Money)
May 2400:14:27Summary readyWhy does online poker feel impossible to stop?It’s not just the money.It’s the anticipation.The uncertainty.The feeling that the next hand could change everything.And online, the game never really ends.No stopping point. No real reset.Just one more hand. One more hit of stimulation.Over time, your brain adapts to that intensity.So now:slower moment feels dull, motivation feels inconsistent,and real life doesn’t hit the same anymore.Not because you’re lazy. Because your brain got used to faster dopamine loops.In this video, Dr. Trish Leigh explains how online poker activates the same reward circuitry involved in scrolling, gambling, pornography, and hyperstimulating digital habits.Why Online Poker Feels So Addictive (It’s Not Just Money) 👉 If this feels familiar, your brain may be adapting to more stimulation than you realize.See what patterns your brain may be running through a brain map here: https://drtrishleigh.com/get-started-now/Send us Fan MailSupport the showHi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use.My podcasts are designed to help you learn that:🎯Porn Damages Your Brain,🎯Porn Impairs Your Mental and Physical Health, and🎯Porn Destroys Your Relationships.Subscribe to this channel for 🧠 tips to:✅Quit Porn for Good✅Heal Your Brain from Porn✅Get Motivated in Your Life✅Repair Your Mental & Physical Health✅Heal Erectile DysfunctionIf you need more help, I can work directly with you.Check out the programs below.https://drtrishleigh.com/Donate to Porn Brain Prevention, the nonprofit to help teens avoid porn addiction below:https://pornbrainprevention.org/Let's Connect! Check out my Linktree:https://linktr.ee/Drtrishleigh#quitporn #pornaddiction #drtrishleigh #pornaddictionrecovery #pornbrainrewire #controlyourbrain #braintraining #trishleigh #nofap #pornkillslove #mindoverporn #monkmode #drleigh #pornaddict #pornaddictionsideeffects #addictedtoporn #cantstopmasturbating #recovery #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoverycoach #drtrishleigh #monkmode #addiction #pornbrainprevention #pornbrainprograms #releasetoquitporn #howtoquitporn
SummaryEpisode #221: How Sports Betting and Porn Affect Your Brain the Same Way
May 1700:09:30Summary readyWhy does real life feel boring after sports betting?It’s not just the betting. It’s the constant anticipation.The uncertainty. The emotional spikes.The feeling that something exciting would happen at any second.Over time, your brain can start adapting to that level of stimulation.So now:focus drops faster,motivation feels inconsistent,and slower, real-life experiences don’t hit the same anymore.In this video, Dr. Trish Leigh explains how sports betting changes the brain’s reward system — and why it can start affecting focus, desire, and connection outside the screen too.How Sports Betting and Porn Affect Your Brain the Same Way 👉 It’s about understanding what your brain adapted to. Start here: https://drtrishleigh.com/get-started-now/Send us Fan MailSupport the showHi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use.My podcasts are designed to help you learn that:🎯Porn Damages Your Brain,🎯Porn Impairs Your Mental and Physical Health, and🎯Porn Destroys Your Relationships.Subscribe to this channel for 🧠 tips to:✅Quit Porn for Good✅Heal Your Brain from Porn✅Get Motivated in Your Life✅Repair Your Mental & Physical Health✅Heal Erectile DysfunctionIf you need more help, I can work directly with you.Check out the programs below.https://drtrishleigh.com/Donate to Porn Brain Prevention, the nonprofit to help teens avoid porn addiction below:https://pornbrainprevention.org/Let's Connect! Check out my Linktree:https://linktr.ee/Drtrishleigh#quitporn #pornaddiction #drtrishleigh #pornaddictionrecovery #pornbrainrewire #controlyourbrain #braintraining #trishleigh #nofap #pornkillslove #mindoverporn #monkmode #drleigh #pornaddict #pornaddictionsideeffects #addictedtoporn #cantstopmasturbating #recovery #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoverycoach #drtrishleigh #monkmode #addiction #pornbrainprevention #pornbrainprograms #releasetoquitporn #howtoquitporn
SummaryEpisode #220: Euphoria Changed Your Brain (Here’s How)
May 1000:07:10Summary readyWhy does real life sometimes feel flat after watching shows like Euphoria?It’s not just the explicit content.It’s the constant intensity.Shows like Euphoria flood the brain with emotion, novelty, chaos, dopamine, fantasy, tension, and escape — all at a level normal life usually can’t compete with.Over time, your brain can start adapting to that level of stimulation.You may notice:- focus and motivation dropping- conversations feeling harder to stay present in- attraction becoming inconsistent- emotional numbness or disconnection- everyday life feeling less stimulating than it used toThen you try harder to “snap out of it”…but forcing it usually makes the disconnect worse.In this video, Dr. Trish Leigh explains how overstimulation from explicit content, porn, social media, and emotionally intense entertainment impacts the brain — and why recovery starts with understanding what’s actually happening beneath the surface.This isn’t about judgment.It’s about clarity.If you want to better understand what your brain may be experiencing, start here: https://drtrishleigh.com/get-started-now/ Send us Fan MailSupport the showHi. I am Dr. Trish Leigh, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and Sex Addiction Recovery Coach. I am on a mission to help people heal their brains from porn use.My podcasts are designed to help you learn that:🎯Porn Damages Your Brain,🎯Porn Impairs Your Mental and Physical Health, and🎯Porn Destroys Your Relationships.Subscribe to this channel for 🧠 tips to:✅Quit Porn for Good✅Heal Your Brain from Porn✅Get Motivated in Your Life✅Repair Your Mental & Physical Health✅Heal Erectile DysfunctionIf you need more help, I can work directly with you.Check out the programs below.https://drtrishleigh.com/Donate to Porn Brain Prevention, the nonprofit to help teens avoid porn addiction below:https://pornbrainprevention.org/Let's Connect! Check out my Linktree:https://linktr.ee/Drtrishleigh#quitporn #pornaddiction #drtrishleigh #pornaddictionrecovery #pornbrainrewire #controlyourbrain #braintraining #trishleigh #nofap #pornkillslove #mindoverporn #monkmode #drleigh #pornaddict #pornaddictionsideeffects #addictedtoporn #cantstopmasturbating #recovery #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #recoverycoach #drtrishleigh #monkmode #addiction #pornbrainprevention #pornbrainprograms #releasetoquitporn #howtoquitporn
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