How to Overcome Porn, Phones & Dopamine! | Heal Thy Self With Adi Jaffe #351

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Heal Thy Self

Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

5 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 30 January 2025

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

In this insightful discussion, the guest explores the complexities of compulsive habits, addiction, and their impact on relationships, intimacy, and personal well-being. The conversation delves into brain changes associated with problematic behaviors, the effects of pornography on relationships, and the growing challenge of phone dependency in modern society. Key topics include the role of dopamine, accountability in personal growth, and strategies for rebuilding trust in relationships. The discussion also highlights practical interventions, emotional awareness techniques, and the psychological roots of addiction, culminating in an introduction to the guest’s book, Unhooked, which offers deeper insights into overcoming addictive tendencies and fostering healthier habits. #addiction #selfgrowth #wellness Dr. Adi Jaffe IG: @dradijaffe ==== Thank You To Our Sponsors! Puori Head to www.puori.com/DRG and use promo code: DRG Jaspr Go to jaspr.co/DRG and use code DRG for $300 off for a limited time. Cornbread Hemp Just head to cornbreadhemp.com/DRG and use code DRG at checkout. ==== Timestamps: 00:00:04 - Introduction to the Guest and New Book 00:01:35 - Defining Problematic Behaviors and Brain Changes in Compulsive Habits 00:07:10 - The Impact of Pornography on Relationships and Intimacy 00:12:22 - Understanding Compulsive Porn Use and Potential Addiction 00:20:24 - The Effects of Pornography on Sexual Relationships and Open Conversations 00:25:18 - The Impact of Phone Usage on Society and Personal Habits 00:30:14 - The Challenge of Reducing Phone Dependency and Managing Attention 00:35:35 - The Psychology Behind App Engagement and Digital Distractions 00:40:46 - Understanding Addiction, Childhood Influences, and Behavioral Scripts 00:45:17 - The Role of Accountability and Relationships in Personal Growth 00:50:11 - Strategies for Rebuilding Trust and Staying with Conflict in Relationships 00:55:57 - Effective Communication Techniques for Emotional Awareness 01:01:04 - Addressing the Pleasure Element and Genetic Factors in Addiction 01:03:39 - Introduction of the Book Unhooked and Where to Find It 01:06:04 - Closing Remarks and Appreciation for the Discussion

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0:00.0	or the vast majority of men, I would argue.
0:03.2	Talking about feelings is not just something we haven't been trained to do.
0:06.6	It's taboo.
0:07.7	When I grew up, you could be, I guess it could be sad.
0:10.1	You could definitely be happy.
0:11.6	Could you be angry?
0:12.5	Like, it wasn't, it wasn't something that was frowned upon.
0:15.5	You could be disgusted about food or something along those lines.
0:18.4	But like, that was it.
0:19.3	There were like four emotions. There's a tool I use with almost all the men.
0:23.1	Then it's the feelings wheel.
0:24.9	Get it free online.
0:26.3	I'm going to put it up as a resource for the book that just came out so you can get it there too.
0:30.0	This episode is for anyone who suffers with addiction.
0:34.2	We're not talking about just drug or alcohol addiction. We're not talking about just drug or alcohol addiction. We're also talking about addictions like pornography, phone usage, overeating, overworking, exercise addiction. All the
0:44.5	things that we don't really look at in society as problematic, but can spiral us into addictive
0:49.4	behavior. In this episode, we have Dr. Adjafi, the author of the new upcoming book Unhooked.
0:54.1	He's an addiction specialist and a nationally recognized expert on transformation and communication,
0:58.9	especially in times of deep crisis.
1:01.0	In this episode, you are going to learn the tangible, practical practices that you can do
1:06.2	to begin to overcome addictions to things like pornography and your cell phone.
1:11.4	If any of these behaviors are coming between you, your happiness, your partnership, intimacy,
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