16. Uncovering Unworthiness & Porn Addiction with Psychotherapist - Jason Shiers

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In this episode of the Help is Here (formerly Finally Quit Porn) podcast, I talk with Jason Shiers, a psychotherapist who has overcome his own addictions to porn, heroin, food, relationships and more. Jason has 20 + years of working in addiction treatment and trauma helping people find their innate well-being without pathologising normal human response to adversity. This was my first video podcast in the studio, so if you'd like to watch the podcast you can find it on YouTube here. Feel free to skip to the part which intrigues you the most. 0:00 - Introduction to Jason Shiers 4:08 - Getting out of the cycle of addiction 9:17 - Dealing with the addiction or the discomfort first? 13:30 - Unworthiness in addiction recovery 17:23 - How is 12-steps method for addiction recovery? 21:03 - How do you become not okay? 23:58 - Stepping out of the pathology of addiction 26:06 - Uninstalling old storylines 31:56 - Letting go of thoughts 36:32 - NoFap streaks and distractions to quit porn 38:10 - Nothing is as it seems in Porn Addiction 45:13 - The Shame Cycle in Porn Addiction 48:54 - How to deal with relapses in Porn Addiction? 52:45 - How do I know if I am addicted to porn? 55:12 - True authenticity and vulnerability 1:00:05 - Jason's spiritual realisation 1:03:34 - How Social Media Can Prevent Mental Freedom Find Jason at https://www.wideworldcoaching.com/ Thanks for watching, if you did find this podcast beneficial - I'd love it if you could leave a review to let me know.