229. Intrusive Thoughts

229. Intrusive Thoughts

Do intrusive thoughts create distress for you, especially when they involve sexuality? Through my work helping people overcome pornography, I've noticed how these unwanted thoughts often trigger shame, anxiety, and a desperate desire to make them stop.

In this episode, I share a powerful exercise about a pink elephant that perfectly illustrates why fighting against intrusive thoughts only makes them stronger. I demonstrate how we can learn to let intrusive thoughts exist without engaging with them, ultimately allowing them to fade naturally into the background.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://centerforovercoming.com/post/intrusive-thoughts

If you’re ready to do this work and start practicing unconditional commitment towards quitting your porn habit, sign up to work with Sara: https://www.sarabrewer.com/workwithme

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199. I’ll Eventually Give In

199. I’ll Eventually Give In

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198. Thought Suppression

198. Thought Suppression

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197. Stop Fearing Feelings (Replay)

197. Stop Fearing Feelings (Replay)

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196. Hunter's Story

196. Hunter's Story

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195. Heart vs. Head Learning

195. Heart vs. Head Learning

Understanding the difference between head versus heart learning has been a crucial part of my own growth. The truth is, we don’t find answers in our heads. We find them in our heart. And when we find ...

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194. What's Possible with Gabe

194. What's Possible with Gabe

What is quitting porn really like and what has to change for you to be able to quit for good? Tune in this week to hear from Gabe about what’s really possible when you decide to quit porn and take ac...

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193. Dead People Goals

193. Dead People Goals

Have you ever set a goal for yourself that felt impossible to achieve? Maybe you told yourself, “I'm never going to view porn again,” only to feel discouraged and ashamed when you couldn't live up to ...

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192. 5 Biggest Mistakes When Quitting Porn

192. 5 Biggest Mistakes When Quitting Porn

Do you feel stuck in a cycle of trying to quit porn, only to slip up and feel like a failure? Have you tried willpower, counting days, and shame tactics, but nothing seems to work long-term? If so, yo...

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