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Overview

Think about all of the things you consider every day to help keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community happy, healthy, and hopeful. Now consider this: There is an ever-growing body of research demonstrating significant negative impacts, for yourself and the ones you love, in the consumption of pornography. It can change the way you think, harm your ability to connect with other people, and can contribute to changing the world in negative ways. Join us every other week as we consider the harmful effects of pornography using science, facts, and personal accounts. Consider Before Consuming is brought to you by Fight the New Drug (FTND). FTND is a non-religious and non-legislative nonprofit that aims to raise awareness on the harmful effects of pornography and its links to sexual exploitation using only science, facts, and personal accounts. Fight the New Drug collaborates with a variety of qualified organizations and individuals with varying personal beliefs, affiliations, and political persuasions. As FTND is a non-religious and non-legislative organization, the personal beliefs, affiliations, and persuasions of any of our team members or of those we collaborate with do not reflect or impact the mission of Fight the New Drug.

163 Episodes

How Fetishization in Porn Reinforces Harmful Stereotypes

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, nonconsensual image sharing, racism, and fetishization. Listener discretion is advised.Kaila Yu is the author of the new memoir, Fetishized. In this episode, Kaila opens up about her personal journey navigating fetishization, media exploitation, and a sexual assault that was recorded and shared without her consent. We explore how pornography and media have distorted perceptions of Asian women, stripping away individuality and fueling harmful stereotypes that echo far beyond the screen. Kaila’s story highlights both the personal toll of these narratives and the urgent need to challenge them. Episode Resources:Kaila's Book: FetishizedKaila's Instagram: @KailayuArticle: 6 Marginalized & Vulnerable Groups of People Porn FetishizesPodcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 125: Melanie Thompson Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

From Catching Predators to Teaching Kids How to Stay Safe Online

Mike Lemon is the founder of Cyber Safe School and a former Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigator. After decades spent tracking down online predators, he now dedicates his work to helping parents, educators, and students prevent online exploitation, especially sextortion. In this episode, Mike explains how predators are targeting youth, why sextortion cases are rapidly increasing, the role of AI in these crimes, and what families can do to protect kids in today’s digital world. Episode Resources:Article: Why Financial Sextortion Is Targeting Teens and Spreading FastPodcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 138: Shannon and JohnNewsletter: Cyber Safe SchoolFacebook Group: Cyber Safe Families Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

He Survived Trafficking as a Boy and Now Advocates for Survivors Worldwide

*This episode contains a detailed discussion of child abuse, sexual violence, human trafficking, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.Dr. Suamhirs Piraino-Guzman is a behavioral neurologist, clinical psychologist, human trafficking survivor, and international human rights advocate. In this powerful episode, he shares his story of surviving severe childhood abuse and trafficking, navigating the foster care and immigration systems, and turning his trauma into a lifelong mission to support other survivors. Now working globally with the United Nations and providing trauma-informed care to thousands of trafficking victims, Dr. Piraino-Guzman sheds light on the complex realities of exploitation, the importance of healing-centered systems, and why boys and men must be included in conversations about trafficking and sexual violence. Even after experiencing the worst of humanity, he chooses to lead with hope, trust, and compassion, and invites us all to do the same. Epiosde Resources:National Survivor NetworkSurvivor AllianceVictim ResourcesDr. Piraino-Guzman's LinkedInCourt Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)Universal Declaration of Human RightsArticle: 15 Facts About Human Sex TraffickingArticle: Parents—If You Don’t Teach Your Kids About Sex, Porn Sites Will Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

I Was Just a Teen When Deepfake Photos of Me Led to Stalking and Harassment

Lorna was just 17 years old when a photoshopped, explicit image of her began circulating online, marking the beginning of a years-long nightmare involving deepfakes, stalking, and online blackmail.In this episode, Lorna shares how someone used her image to create fake profiles and explicit deepfakes, leading to relentless harassment that spilled from the internet into her everyday life. She opens up about her experience reporting the crime to police, the long road toward justice, and her personal journey of healing. Episode Resources:Article: The Alarming Rise of Deepfake Porn and Its Devastating EffectsPodcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep.88: Victoria GalyVictim Resources Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

My Porn Use Escalated Beyond What I Ever Expected

Jeremiah is a husband, an expecting father, and a self-described lifelong learner who found himself struggling with a compulsive porn habit that began in his teens and escalated in college, when he found himself viewing content he would never act out in real life. In this episode, Jeremiah candidly shares how his use of pornography affected his relationships, mental health, and sense of self, particularly during the early stages of his marriage. He opens up about the moment his wife discovered the truth, the shame he experienced, and what sparked his decision to pursue real recovery. Episode Resources:Article: How Porn Can Become an Escalating BehaviorRecovery ResourcesPodcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 112: Robert

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

How Porn Changed the Way I Saw Sex

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

What You Didn’t Know About OnlyFans Marketing, Recruitment, and Exploitation

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

How to Talk to Kids About Consent, Porn, and Online Safety

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

"They’re After Everybody’s Kid:" A Family’s Story of Loss to Sextortion

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

How We Can All Help End Human Trafficking

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

I Became the Porn Star I Thought I Wanted To Be—The Reality Was a Nightmare

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

How I Healed After Finding Out My Boyfriend Was Secretly Meeting Up With Porn Stars

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

How to Overcome Porn Addiction and Find Freedom

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Finding Strength and Healing After Childhood Abuse

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

How Porn Culture Fuels Gendered Violence

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

Lydia Cacho on the Links Between Pornography and Human Trafficking

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2025

The Reality of Trafficking on OnlyFans

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

Why Porn Exploits Instead of Empowering Women

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2024

The Path to Recovery: Addressing the Root Causes of Porn Addiction

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2024

The Role of Trauma in Addiction, A Conversation with Dr. Frank Anderson

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2024

The Power of Connection in Overcoming Pornography, a Panel Discussion

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2024

Intersections of Race, Gender, and Sexual Exploitation

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2024

Creating a Future Free from Exploitation

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2024

How Porn Fueled Violence and Control in My Relationship

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2024

Engaging Sex Buyers to End Exploitation

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2024

Laila Mickelwait's Fight to Shut Down Pornhub, Pt. 2

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2024

Laila Mickelwait's Fight to Shut Down Pornhub, Pt. 1

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2024

Self-Defense as a Path to Empowerment

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2024

Empowering Parents in the Digital Age

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2024

Dawn Hawkins on How AI Technology is Impacting Sexual Exploitation

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2024

Young Adults on Sexual Exploitation, Social Media, and Modern Dating, a Panel Discussion

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2024

From OnlyFans Promotion to Protecting Young Women

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2024

Navigating Pornography Addiction with Self-Compassion and Therapy

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2024

Ralphie Jacobs on Nurturing Connection and Confidence with Kids

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2024

Finding the Light: My Journey from Addiction to Freedom from Pornography

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2024

How The Normalization of Pornography Impacted My Life

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2024

Supporting Youth in the Age of Internet Pornography

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2024

You Asked, We Answered: A Conversation with Fight the New Drug

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2024

Building Lasting Connections in a Porn-Infused Culture

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2024

She Is Not Your Rehab

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2024

My Journey to Recovery from Porn Addiction Through Healthy Habits

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2024

Julie Whitehead on How She Became the Sex-Trafficked Mother Next Door, Pt. 2

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2024

Julie Whitehead on How She Became the Sex-Trafficked Mother Next Door, Pt. 1

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2024

How Porn Harms Individuals, Relationships, and Society

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2023

Breaking The Shame Cycle

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2023

Carmen, Drug and Alcohol Counselor and Former Porn Consumer

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2023

Trauma and Coping Mechanisms with Matthias J. Barker

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2023

Do Women Struggle With Porn?

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2023

How To Protect Kids In The Digital Age

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2023

What You Can Do To Help Prevent Sexual Exploitation

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2023

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