Everything You Need to Know About Porn Addiction

Consider Before Consuming

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4.7 • 762 Ratings

🗓️ 19 November 2025

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Porn addiction is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to how it actually develops in the brain and what real recovery looks like. In this episode, licensed clinical counselor and CSAT Chris Chandler breaks down the science behind compulsive porn use, why young brains are especially vulnerable, and how stress and porn can create a powerful cycle that’s hard to break.

Chris also shares why porn addiction can mirror substance addiction in the brain, the role of emotional pain and loneliness, why relationships don’t automatically “fix” the problem, and what a realistic recovery process truly involves.

This episode is sponsored by Relay, a secure peer-support app that connects you with a small group of people who understand what you’re going through and help you stay accountable on your journey to quit porn. CBC listeners can try Relay free for 30 days when they sign up at http://joinrelay.app/consider.

Episode Resources:

Article: How Porn Can Contribute to an Unhealthy Cycle of Stress
Relay: CBC Listeners get one month free
Podcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 126: Relay Panel
Ted Talk: My Stroke of Insight

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0:00.0	We've heard from so many people who say they've tried everything to quit porn, filters, blockers,
0:05.3	restricting access to apps, even flip phones, only to fall back into the same cycle. Because the
0:10.6	real battle isn't with your browser. It's with what you're feeling. That's the problem Relay is
0:15.4	designed to solve. Relay helps you spot the triggers behind your urges and connects you to a community that actually understands what you're going through.
0:24.0	Instead of fighting this alone, you get accountability, tools, and real-time support when you need it most.
0:29.6	And that's not about shame. It's about building a life where you don't need porn anymore.
0:34.4	And right now is the best time for you to try it.
0:39.7	For our No Poor November campaign, Relay is offering a free 30-day trial to our listeners. Imagine going a whole month without porn. It's possible
0:46.5	with real accountability and support backing you up. Head to joinrelay.com slash consider and start
0:53.5	your 30 days for you today.
0:54.9	In today's episode, we sit down with licensed clinical counselor and certified sex
1:10.5	addiction therapist
1:11.3	Chris Chandler to explore what porn addiction actually looks like in the brain. Chris helps
1:16.4	break down why porn can feel so powerful, why it often starts as a coping mechanism, and what
1:22.8	the recovery process truly takes. He also shares insight from years of working with thousands of people in
1:28.7	recovery, including how compulsive porn use affects relationships, emotional development,
1:34.7	and the ability to connect with others. If you or someone you love has struggled with pornography,
1:40.0	this conversation offers understanding, clarity, and hope.
1:44.6	With that, let's jump in.
1:46.8	We hope you enjoy this episode of Consider Before Consuming.
1:51.2	Well, Chris, thank you for being here today.
1:54.1	We'd like to start by having you introduce yourself and your background in your current role.
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