In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, we focus on understanding porn addiction—its causes, effects, and the underlying unmet needs that may drive compulsive use.

Guest Jeremy Lipkowitz, founder of Unhooked Academy, shares his personal journey of overcoming porn addiction with mindfulness and self-connection. 

Find out: 
* How porn rewires the mind to be addicted to novelty and more extreme content over time
* The overlap between Buddhist philosophy and addiction recovery (understanding craving and suffering)
* Why mindfulness meditation practices are a crucial component of healing from addiction.
* The Buddhist concept of the Realm of the Hungry Ghosts and how it relates to modern society's feeling of "never enough."
*  The "Rat Park" experiment and what it teaches us about addiction and recovery
* Understanding the role of shame in addiction (and how to heal toxic sexual shame)

About Jeremy:
Jeremy Lipkowitz is a former Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and ICF-certified executive coach. He helps high-achieving men overcome compulsive behaviors, especially porn addiction, blending ancient wisdom with science for emotional resilience and personal freedom.
Jeremy earned advanced degrees in Genetics & Genomics and left academia after confronting his own struggles with addiction, shame, and self-judgment. His time as a monk in Myanmar deepened his mindfulness practice and commitment to growth.
As founder of Unhooked Academy and host of the Unhooked Podcast, Jeremy works to destigmatize porn addiction and provide science-based recovery strategies. He empowers men to overcome shame and transform through mindfulness and habit change.
For over a decade, Jeremy has taught at universities, recovery centers, and global companies worldwide. His calm presence and ability to connect analytical thinking with inner work make him a valued guide for professionals seeking change.

Connect with Jeremy:
Website:https://www.unhookedacademy.com/about
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jeremylipkowitz/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7rdPRXvg3tY93PVE7tleSA



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