Dr. Trish Leigh Podcast

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Episode #234: The 4 Brain Loops Keeping You Hooked on Porn

Episode #234: The 4 Brain Loops Keeping You Hooked on Porn16 aug9 min

If you keep going back to porn even though you want to stop, your brain may be running four powerful loops: πŸ” Access β€” repeated cues like your phone, privacy, and late-night scrolling begin predicting porn. ⚑ Stress β€” stress, loneliness, anger, or exhaustion train your brain to seek fast relief. 🧠 Novelty β€” endless searching and stimulation reinforce the dopamine-driven chase. πŸ”„ Shame β€” a slip creates stress that can send you back into the same cycle. Those are the The 4 Brain Loops Keeping Y...