In this powerful episode, I sit down with Zach Blakeney, a heart-centered leadership guide, to explore healing from porn addiction, redefining love, and embracing self-worth. Zach shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming his porn addiction and how others can too.
We dive into:
✨ The biochemical and psychological effects of porn addiction
✨ How addiction impacts relationships and self-perception
✨ Reaching suicidal thoughts & a huge relationship challenge from his porn usage
✨ Practical steps for breaking free from unhealthy cycles
✨ How partners can support each other without shame
✨ The role of community and kindness in healing
Golden Nuggets From This Episode:
✨ Remembering Our True Nature: Love – His journey taught him that at our core, we are love, and the work is simply remembering that truth.
✨ The Darkest Moments: Facing Suicidal Thoughts – For the first time, he encountered suicidal ideation—an experience that reshaped his understanding of mental health.
✨ The Observer Within: Who’s Really Listening? – If you are the one thinking and speaking, who is the silent observer hearing those thoughts?
✨ Pornography as a Toxic Relationship – He calls porn a mistress because it becomes an unhealthy, addictive relationship that distorts intimacy.
✨ Shame’s Shadow: Hiding as a Symptom – When we hide parts of ourselves, it’s often a sign of deep-seated shame that needs healing.
✨ Compassion Over Blame – When you see someone’s toxic behavior as a sickness rather than a personal attack, you stop taking responsibility for their actions.
✨ The Truth About Relapses – The idea of a relapse is an illusion; every step, even setbacks, is part of the healing journey.
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