The Stoic Handbook with Jon Brooks
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The Stoic Handbook with Jon Brooks
Overcoming Pornography Addiction
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In today’s Q&A, I discuss a question I had from a Stoic Handbook reader on “pornography addiction.”
This is a very important and nuanced topic that I try my best to offer guidance on.
I consider pornography addiction to be a “continuum addiction,” meaning there are no clear boundaries around it. This makes it extra problematic compared to more binary-type addictions.
This episode will be useful to listeners who have any kind of compulsive behavior.
Related posts from The Stoic Handbook:
Other Helpful Resources:
- What would a Stoic say about porn? (Reddit thread)
- Morning Pages / Daily Journal (Website)
- Recommended Compassion Meditation (Insight Timer)
- Your Brain on Porn by Gary Wilson (Book)
- Atomic Habits by James Clear (Book)
- The Mind Illuminated by John Yates (Book)
- Pornography Can Ruin Your Sex Life by Mark Manson (Article)
- How to Break a Bad Habit by Garry Keller (Article)