214: How to Stop Urges Before They Hijack Your Brain

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Episode show notes:

Struggling with porn urges that seem to come out of nowhere? This episode breaks down the real reason why willpower isn’t working — and why understanding the root cause of your porn addiction is the only way to create real, lasting change.

You’ll learn how to identify what’s actually driving the urge — whether it’s stress, loneliness, boredom, emotional pain, or habit. Because not every urge is the same. And if you're trying to fix all of them with the same tool, you're probably staying stuck.

We’ll walk through the 3 types of porn triggers — emotional, habitual, and physical — and how to tell the difference. Most importantly, you'll learn how to apply the right tool for the right trigger so you can finally stop feeling powerless.

This Episode Covers:

The truth about what’s underneath most porn urges

Why “just stop” never works for long

The difference between an emotional trigger and a habit loop

How to know when it’s real sexual desire vs. escape

Why understanding the root cause is the fastest path to freedom

How to map out your personal porn addiction pattern

Tools to interrupt the urge and get back in control

Why some guys stay stuck in relapse cycles (and how to break out)