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Consider Before Consuming

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Think about all of the things you consider every day to help keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community happy, healthy, and hopeful. Now consider this: There is an ever-growing body of research demonstrating significant negative impacts, for yourself and the ones you love, in the consumption… read more

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

Supporting Youth in the Age of Internet Pornography

March 24th, 2024

47:30

Dr. John Foubert is the Dean of the College of Education at Union University and the principal of Dr. John D. Foubert, LLC. Dr. Foubert worked for 20 …

You Asked, We Answered: A Conversation with Fight the New Drug

March 13th, 2024

1:08:41

In our latest episode of Consider Before Consuming, we delved into the questions posed by our amazing Fighters on social media. The thoughtful …

Building Lasting Connections in a Porn-Infused Culture

February 28th, 2024

39:19

Katie Bulmer started Truth For Your Twenties to be the person she needed when she was younger. She mentors young women, shares advice on her podcast, …

She Is Not Your Rehab

February 14th, 2024

55:20

The following podcast episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse, violence, and sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.

Matt and …

My Journey to Recovery from Porn Addiction Through Healthy Habits

January 31st, 2024

51:59

Paul was exposed to pornography at a young age and realized in college that his porn consumption had escalated to the point that it was impacting his …

Julie Whitehead on How She Became the Sex-Trafficked Mother Next Door, Pt. 2

January 17th, 2024

54:54

Trigger warning: The following podcast episode contains discussions of abuse and sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.

Julie Whitehead is a …

Julie Whitehead on How She Became the Sex-Trafficked Mother Next Door, Pt. 1

January 3rd, 2024

52:10

Trigger warning: The following podcast episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

Julie Whitehead …

How Porn Harms Individuals, Relationships, and Society

December 6th, 2023

22:41

There are hundreds of studies from years of research showing how pornography is negatively impacting individuals, relationships, and society. In this episode of Consider Before Consuming, we hear from many experts on …

Breaking The Shame Cycle

November 22nd, 2023

34:32

Sara Brewer is a life coach who has helped numerous individuals overcome unwanted porn consumption. Initially, Sara found that many of her clients …

Carmen, Drug and Alcohol Counselor and Former Porn Consumer

November 8th, 2023

44:48

 

As a young adult, Carmen’s occasional porn habit turned perpetual, which he realized when he was looking at porn even when he didn’t feel like it. …

Trauma and Coping Mechanisms with Matthias J. Barker

October 25th, 2023

55:30

Matthias J. Barker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who, through his engaging content about mental health, has gained a significant following on …

Do Women Struggle With Porn?

October 11th, 2023

31:13

When Madi first discovered porn at the age of 13, she was immediately consumed by shame and the belief that she was the only girl looking at pornography. The cycle of looking at porn as an escape and the feelings of …

How To Protect Kids In The Digital Age

September 27th, 2023

32:46

The following podcast episode contains discussions about child sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

When Kristi McVee became a police officer …

What You Can Do To Help Prevent Sexual Exploitation

September 13th, 2023

32:23

This episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.

Sage is a passionate anti-exploitation advocate whose interest in women's rights and healthcare led to her work …

How Porn Impacts Relationships

August 30th, 2023

9:47

As humans, we have an innate desire to connect with others and form meaningful relationships. However, hundreds of studies show that porn can …

How the Porn Industry is Connected to Sex Trafficking

August 16th, 2023

9:55

Sex trafficking shares a variety of symbiotic connections with porn.⁠ Often they’re one and the same. ⁠Even in the production of mainstream porn, sex trafficking can still occur—and it happens more often than most …

How Porn Impacts the Consumer, Their Brain, and Their Behaviors

August 2nd, 2023

7:25

Over the last decade, an overwhelming amount of science and research has come out on the topic of pornography and its effects on the viewer. Hundreds of studies by experts show how consuming porn develops neuropathways …

My Experience Being a Girl Addicted to Porn for 13 Years

July 19th, 2023

33:29

This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

Rachel was first exposed to pornography at seven years old and went …

The Most Important Things You Can Do to End Sex Trafficking

July 5th, 2023

50:42

Valiant Richey started his career as a prosecutor, where he moved to the Special Assault Unit, handling sexual assault, child exploitation, and human …

How Sexism in Pornography Affects Men and Young Boys

June 21st, 2023

45:33

Disclaimer: Fight the New Drug collaborates with a variety of qualified organizations and individuals with varying personal beliefs, affiliations, …

What Is Betrayal Trauma and How Can You Get Help

June 7th, 2023

46:46

When Dr. Jill Manning began her career as a therapist, she quickly realized how many people of all ages struggled with issues surrounding the use of pornography, including addiction and betrayal trauma. This led her to …

How You Can Stay Accountable While Trying To Quit Porn

May 24th, 2023

33:59

After being exposed to pornography for the first time during his freshman year of high school, Chandler began struggling with pornography and …

What Happened When Nonconsensual Images of Me Were Leaked

May 10th, 2023

46:12

Uldouz started her acting career and quickly began to grow a following from her modeling and acting work. As she was growing in popularity, she …

How Quitting Porn Can Improve Your Mental and Physical Health

April 26th, 2023

36:34

As the owner of a personal training company, Look Like You Lift, Braydon helps people strength train and get mentally and physically healthy, which sometimes means helping them address their addiction to pornography and …

How the Rise of the Internet Has Affected Sex Trafficking and How to End It

April 12th, 2023

45:52

Trigger Warning: This episode contains frank discussions of sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.

Taina Bien-Aimé is the Executive Director of the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women …

Sharing Our Experience On Porn Recovery & Betrayal Trauma

March 29th, 2023

8:40

We sat down with Alex and Candice, a couple whose marriage was brought to the brink due to Alex’s consumption of pornography. Over the course of five years, they struggled together as Alex tried to find recovery from …

Elizabeth Smart on Empowering Victims and Educating Active Bystanders

March 15th, 2023

38:04

The following podcast episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.

The abduction of …

My Ex Uploaded Footage of Me on Pornhub Without My Consent

March 1st, 2023

42:23

This episode discusses explicit sexual behaviors and abuse that may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.

Victoria started online dating after her divorce. That's where she first met Brandon. In the …

The Importance of Digital Literacy With Youth

February 15th, 2023

39:32

Lisa Frost is the Co-Founder of Wired Human and author of The Glass Between Us. In this episode, Lisa discusses her work with kids and parents to discuss the harms of pornography, the correlation between screen time and …

How Porn Can Negatively Impact Your Emotional IQ

February 1st, 2023

51:19

Counselor, Coach, & Sex Addiction Specialist, Eddie Capparucci, Ph.D., joins us again on Consider Before Consuming to discuss the ways in which pornography affects the consumer and their relationships. In this …

I Was Trafficked As A 22-Year-Old Massage Therapy Student, A Conversation with Teresa J. Helm, Jeffrey Epstein Trafficking Survivor And Advocate

January 18th, 2023

41:57

Teresa was 22 years-old message therapy student when she was offered the opportunity to work for a high-profile client as a traveling massage …

“When,” Not “If”: Live Presentations That Educate Youth On The Harms Of Porn

December 14th, 2022

23:32

Wright, P. J., Paul, B., & Herbenick, D. (2021)

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Maas, M. K., Gal, T., Cary, K. M., & Greer, K. …

Get The Facts: How Porn Can Promote Sexual Violence

December 7th, 2022

11:29

As few as 1 in 3 and as many as 9 in 10 porn videos depict sexual violence or aggression. That's especially concerning, considering that research …

Get The Facts: How Porn Can Harm Consumers’ Sex Lives

November 30th, 2022

16:14

Ironically, despite porn’s promise of improving consumers’ sex lives, there is growing evidence that porn consumption is linked to sexual dysfunction and less sexual satisfaction.

This episode is a part of our Get The …

Is Porn Consumption Only a “Guy Issue?” A Conversation with Influencer and Recovered Porn Addict Myunique

November 23rd, 2022

44:33

Myunique is a content creator and influencer. Today she lives a life free from pornography but that hasn't always been the case. Myunique watched …

Get The Facts: How Porn Can Affect the Brain Like a Drug

November 16th, 2022

11:51

A deeper look into how the brain works reveals that addictions to harmful substances like tobacco have striking similarities to porn compulsion, …

Do All Guys Consume Porn, And Does It Lead to Happiness? A Conversation with a Former Silicon Valley Executive and Author Jason Portnoy

November 9th, 2022

47:33

If you know anything about technology, you’ve heard about Silicon Valley. Jason Portnoy was a Silicon Valley executive at PayPal and had all of the …

Get The Facts: How the Porn Industry Profits From Nonconsensual Content and Abuse

November 2nd, 2022

26:02

Trigger Warning: This episode includes frank, explicit, discussions about sexual exploitation, rape, and sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.

In the porn industry, there is virtually no way to guarantee that …

Is Sugar Dating Empowering, a Conversation with a Sociologist and Co-Founder of The Avery Center

October 26th, 2022

1:03:34

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.

This week’s conversation is …

Get The Facts: How Porn Can Normalize Sexual Objectification

October 19th, 2022

12:28

Research indicates that consuming porn can normalize sexual objectification, which can have profound consequences in the ways porn consumers view and treat others.

This episode is a part of our Get The Facts series, …

How to Deal With Unwanted Porn Consumption, a Conversation with a Mental Health Professional

October 12th, 2022

56:00

Isabella was born and raised in Guatemala where she was exposed to porn at a young age. Later in life, she experienced how porn can disrupt a couple’s intimacy and relationship harmony with her ex-husband. Her negative …

Get The Facts: How Porn Can Change The Brain

October 5th, 2022

12:37

Because of neuroplasticity, our brains constantly change in healthy ways that help us learn and complete tasks more efficiently. Yet, supernormal …

"I was sex trafficked by GirlsDoPorn" A Conversation with a Trafficking Survivor Pt. 2

September 28th, 2022

1:00:54

Trigger Warning: This interview includes frank, explicit, discussions about rape, sex trafficking, and suicide ideation that may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.

Jane Doe grew up in Washington state …

Get The Facts: How Porn Can Distort Consumers’ Understanding of Healthy Sex

September 21st, 2022

14:21

Most young people are getting at least some of their education about sex from porn, whether they mean to or not. This is especially concerning, considering how wildly unrealistic and toxic porn can be.

This episode is a …

“How I Survived GirlsDoPorn”: A Conversation with a Trafficking Survivor

September 14th, 2022

1:07:23

Trigger Warning: This interview includes frank, explicit, discussions about rape, sex trafficking, and suicide ideation that may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.

Jane Doe grew up in Washington state …

Get The Facts: How Porn Can Impact Mental Health and Fuel Loneliness

September 7th, 2022

9:33

Many porn consumers use porn as a self-soothing technique when they’re feeling lonely or depressed, but research suggests that porn may actually fuel mental health issues, rather than help them.

This episode is a part of …

How Porn Consumption Can Negatively Impact Men, a Conversation with Rus Funk

August 31st, 2022

57:42

Trigger Warning: The following podcast episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.

Did you know that …

Get The Facts: How Porn Can Contribute to an Unhealthy Cycle of Stress

August 24th, 2022

12:15

When a person is suffering from an addiction or compulsion, their stress response and their addiction can become intertwined in unhealthy ways, thus …

Ryan Werner: Head of Partnerships at Pinwheel, & Co-Founder of Fight the New Drug

August 17th, 2022

42:17

In this episode of Consider Before Consuming, we talk with Ryan Werner, a Co-Founder of Fight the New Drug and the Head of Partnerships at Pinwheel. Pinwheel is a tech company that exists to put humans in the driver’s …

Get The Facts: Why Today’s Internet Porn is Unlike Anything the World Has Ever Seen

August 10th, 2022

9:33

Porn is incomparably more accessible and more extreme than anything available before the internet. A couple of ratty old centerfold magazines found …

Sally Alley: Activist, & Parent of a Recovering Compulsive Porn Consumer

August 3rd, 2022

43:46

Like most moms, Sally did her best to protect her son, Smith, from experiencing the harmful effects of pornography. She used filters and parental …

Get The Facts: How Porn Can Hurt A Consumer's Partner

July 27th, 2022

12:28

For people whose partners consume porn, feelings of rejection, mistrust, anger, and shame are unfortunately common.

This episode is a part of our Get The Facts series, where we explore the research on a specific topic  …

Chris Yadon: Managing Director of Saprea, & Anti-Child Sexual Abuse Advocate

July 20th, 2022

1:06:02

In this episode of Consider Before Consuming, we talk with Chris Yadon, the Managing Director of Saprea. Saprea is an organization that exists to liberate individuals and society from child sexual abuse and its lasting …

Get The Facts: How Porn Can Become An Escalating Behavior

July 13th, 2022

12:19

Research indicates that porn consumers can become desensitized to porn, often needing to consume more porn, more extreme forms of porn, or consume porn more often in order to get the same response they once did.

This …

Kathy Givens: Sex Trafficking Survivor, Anti-Trafficking Advocate, & Author

July 6th, 2022

45:18

Trigger warning: The following podcast episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.

Get The Facts: How Porn Can Fuel Sex Trafficking

June 30th, 2022

32:00

Trigger Warning: This episode includes frank, explicit, discussions about sexual exploitation, rape, and sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.

Sex trafficking shares a variety of symbiotic connections to …

Laura: Ex-Porn Performer, & Fighter

June 22nd, 2022

53:49

Trigger Warning: This discussion includes frank, explicit, discussions about pornographic content, suicide ideation, and abuse that may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.

Laura grew up in a small town …

Get The Facts: How Porn Can Negatively Impact Love And Intimacy

June 15th, 2022

14:46

Countless studies consistently show that porn consumers tend to struggle in their relationships. From poorer relationship quality to an increased …

Alex Diaz: Husband, Father, & Recovering Compulsive Porn Consumer

June 8th, 2022

1:07:45

This week’s podcast guest, Alex Diaz, has experienced how porn can negatively impact relationship satisfaction and relationship stability, especially in his marriage. During this conversation, Consider Before Consuming …

Get The Facts: Why Porn Can Be Difficult To Quit

June 3rd, 2022

9:09

When it comes to the topic of porn, one of the most common questions is whether or not it can actually be addictive. According to many addiction …

Candice Diaz: Betrayal Trauma Coach, Wife, & Mom

May 25th, 2022

44:38

Candice Diaz is a wife and mother, and now, she’s also an advocate for couples who have been impacted by porn. She and her husband have personally experienced how porn can disrupt couple intimacy and relationship …

Smith Alley: Teen Mental Health Advocate, Public Speaker, & Recovering Compulsive Porn Consumer

May 11th, 2022

55:34

Trigger Warning: This discussion includes frank, explicit, discussions about pornography consumption, and suicide ideation. Listener discretion is …

Aaron Crowley: Ex-Porn Performer, Author, & Anti-porn Advocate

April 27th, 2022

1:07:44

Trigger Warning: This discussion includes frank, explicit, discussions about pornography, sexual exploitation, and rape. Listener discretion is advised.

Aaron Crowley was accidentally exposed to porn at the young age of …

James Lawrence: World Record Holder, Endurance Athlete, & Anti-trafficking Advocate

April 13th, 2022

55:14

If you’re an endurance athlete, chances are you’ve heard of James Lawrence, the “Iron Cowboy.” He broke multiple Guinness World Records early in his …

Kristen Jenson: Organization Founder, CEO, & Author

March 30th, 2022

49:42

In this episode of Consider Before Consuming, we talk with Kristen Jenson, the Founder and CEO of Defend Young Minds, an organization dedicated to empowering children to be resilient and screen smart through developing …

Cassidy Brown: Student, Influencer, & Recovering Compulsive Porn Consumer

March 16th, 2022

1:12:23

Cassidy Brown is a student and an influencer. At an early age, she was exposed to porn when a friend showed it to her unexpectedly. After that, she developed a natural curiosity about sex, and while she didn’t feel …

FTND’s Anniversary: Reflecting on 13 Years of Education, Awareness, & Impact

March 2nd, 2022

45:14

Join us in celebrating Fight the New Drug’s 13th anniversary as an organization. In this episode, FTND’s Executive Director, Natale, sits down with host Garrett Jonsson to take a trip down memory lane. During this …

Dr. Debbie Akerman: Social Worker, Addiction Expert, & Activist

February 16th, 2022

1:06:45

Dr. Debbie Akerman has been a social worker for over a decade; she specializes in addiction, recovery, trauma, and marriage and family work. As a social worker, she has helped many people find strength by providing an …

Dr. Stephany Powell: Director of Law Enforcement Training and Survivor Services at NCOSE

January 19th, 2022

58:42

In this episode of Consider Before Consuming, we talk with Dr. Stephany Powell, the Director of Law Enforcement Training and Survivor Services at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. For 30 years, Dr. Powell …

Brittni De La Mora: Ex-Porn Performer, Author, & Speaker

January 5th, 2022

58:42

Trigger warning: This episode discusses explicit sexual behaviors, drug use, disordered eating, and suicide ideation that may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.

Today’s episode is with Brittni De La …

2021: Consider Before Consuming’s Year In Review

December 22nd, 2021

32:52

Trigger Warning: This discussion includes frank, explicit, discussions of abuse, drug use, suicide ideation, sex trafficking, and pornographic content that may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.

Join …

Paris Berelc: Actress, Model, & Advocate Against Sexual Exploitation

December 8th, 2021

27:09

Trigger Warning: This discussion includes explicit descriptions of pornography titles and videos that may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.

Today’s episode is with Paris Berelc, an American actress …

Jennifer Nielson: Child Sexual Abuse Survivor & CEO of The Dig

November 24th, 2021

35:10

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse and suicide ideation. Listener discretion is advised.

Today’s conversation is with Jennifer Nielson, creator and Founder of The Dig, a program developed to help …

Drew Boa: Recovered Compulsive Porn Consumer, Author, & Founder of Husband Material

November 10th, 2021

51:40

In today’s episode, guest Drew Boa shares how pornography has impacted his life and what he’s doing now to help other men quit porn through Husband Material, the recovery organization he founded. Listen as Drew talks …

Deanna Lynn: Author & Ex-Porn Performer

October 27th, 2021

1:06:00

Trigger Warning: This discussion includes explicit discussions of sex acts, child sexual abuse, sex trafficking, eating disorders, suicide ideation, and drug use that may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is …

Ashlynn Mitchell: Betrayal Trauma Coach & Advocate

October 13th, 2021

38:18

Trigger Warning: This discussion includes descriptions of suicide ideation that may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.

This week’s episode is with Ashlynn Mitchell, who heard about Fight the New Drug …

Kristi Wells: CEO & Co-Founder of Safe House Project

September 29th, 2021

43:44

In this episode of Consider Before Consuming, we talk with Kristi Wells, the CEO and Co-Founder of Safe House Project, an organization with the mission to end domestic child sex trafficking through education, survivor …

Katelyn: Recovering Compulsive Porn Consumer

September 15th, 2021

28:20

Trigger Warning: This discussion includes descriptions of abuse and suicidal ideation that may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.

Katelyn is a student at North Dakota State University, double majoring …

Alan Smyth: Executive Director of Saving Innocence & Anti-Trafficking Advocate

September 1st, 2021

36:48

Saving Innocence was founded in 2010 with a mission to help serve, empower, and advocate for child victims of sex trafficking. In this episode, podcast host Garrett Jonsson sits down with Executive Director Alan Smyth …

Christian: Recovering Porn Addict & Founder of 1924us

August 18th, 2021

59:32

This episode is with Christian, the founder of a branding agency called 1924us. As a recovering porn addict, Christian uses his platform to speak on the issue of pornography through eye-catching designs and sharing his …

Matthias J. Barker: Licensed Therapist & Public Figure

August 4th, 2021

1:17:06

This episode is with well-known TikTok personality and psychotherapist Matthias J. Barker. As a licensed therapist, Matthias focuses on helping people overcome childhood trauma and marital issues and helping people move …

Phillip Martin: Investigative Reporter & Award-Winning Journalist

July 21st, 2021

34:26

Trigger Warning: This discussion includes frank, explicit, discussions of sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, and pornographic content that may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.

Phillip Martin is …

Alia: Child Sex Trafficking Survivor, Ex-Porn Performer, & Advocate

July 7th, 2021

1:24:51

Trigger Warning: This discussion includes frank, explicit, discussions of abuse and pornographic content that may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.

Alia grew up in Ventura, California, with a young …

Jo Robertson: Sex Therapist & Betrayal Trauma Specialist

June 9th, 2021

43:55

Jo Robertson is a sex therapist and betrayal trauma specialist who researches pornography. In her sex therapy practice, she currently helps couples restore intimacy or helps individuals with problematic sexual …

Theodosia: Child Sexual Abuse Survivor & Ex-Porn Performer

May 26th, 2021

1:19:51

Trigger Warning: This discussion includes frank, explicit discussions of abuse and pornographic content that may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.

As a child, Theodosia suffered sexual abuse from …

Joshua Broome: Ex-Porn Performer & Anti-Porn Activist

May 12th, 2021

1:34:51

Trigger Warning: This discussion includes explicit descriptions and suicide ideation that may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised.

What’s Going On With Pornhub?

April 28th, 2021

1:04:32

Disclaimer: Fight the New Drug is a non-religious and non-legislative awareness and education organization. Some of the issues discussed in this episode may be legislatively-affiliated. Though our organization is …

Barbi: Anti-Abuse Activist & Child Sexual Abuse Survivor

April 14th, 2021

39:29

Barbi is a loving mother to five kids and is happily married to her husband of twenty years. When Barbi was six-years-old, she was exposed to …

Dr. Kim Farrington: Activist & Sexual Assault Physician

March 31st, 2021

41:27

Trigger Warning: Graphic descriptions of sexual assault are discussed during this conversation. Listener discretion is advised.

Dr. Kim Farrington has …

Kathrine Lee: Anti-trafficking Advocate & Founder of the Pure Hope Foundation

March 17th, 2021

1:12:45

Disclaimer: Fight the New Drug is a non-religious and non-legislative awareness and education organization. While the guest in this episode references religion, Fight the New Drug is not religiously-affiliated.

Kathrine …

Eddie Capparucci, Ph.D.: Counselor, Coach, & Sex Addiction Therapist

March 3rd, 2021

49:51

Disclaimer: Fight the New Drug is a non-religious and non-legislative awareness and education organization. While the guest in this episode discusses religion, Fight the New Drug is not religiously-affiliated.

Eddie …

Lynne: Athlete, Activist & Recovering Porn Addict

February 17th, 2021

40:40

Lynne was first exposed to pornography when she stumbled upon it on the family computer when she was 8 years old. She didn’t seek it out again until …

Adam LaRoche: Former MLB Player & Founder of E3

February 3rd, 2021

41:33

Disclaimer: Fight the New Drug is a non-religious and non-legislative awareness and education organization. While our guest on this episode discusses religion, Fight the New Drug is not religiously-affiliated.

Trigger …

Nicholas Kristof: Award-winning Journalist & Political Commentator

January 20th, 2021

34:43

Disclaimer: Fight the New Drug is a non-religious and non-legislative awareness and education organization. While the individual in this interview discusses legislatively-related issues, Fight the New Drug is …

Sebastián: Fighter & Recovering Porn Addict

November 18th, 2020

52:05

Trigger warning: Graphic descriptions of sex acts and porn videos are discussed during this conversation.

Sebastian is a Fighter from Madrid, Spain, who has been struggling with pornography from a young age. He was eight …

Gabe Deem: Founder of Reboot Nation, Activist, & Former Porn Addict

November 4th, 2020

55:31

Trigger Warning: During this conversation we discuss mainstream internet porn, porn addiction, porn-induced erectile dysfunction, sexuality, suicide ideation, and some graphic language is used. Listener discretion is …

Annie Kadlecek: Activist & 2019 Fighter of the Year

October 21st, 2020

31:47

Meet Annie, Fight the New Drug’s 2019 Fighter of the Year. Annie has one of the coolest and most impactful backstories of getting involved with our …

Maddie Corman: Actress, Playwright, Betrayal Trauma Survivor

October 7th, 2020

1:25:59

Trigger Warning: During this conversation we discuss betrayal trauma, sex addiction, and child sexual abuse materials. Listener discretion is advised.

Maddie Corman started her career as a child actor in the 1980s, …

Sathiya Sam: Recovered Porn Consumer, Activist, & Pornography Recovery Coach

September 23rd, 2020

36:34

Meet Canadian activist Sathiya. After facing his own struggle with pornography, Sathiya created DeepClean, a program built to help men experience long-term freedom from pornography through a systematic process. Sathiya …

Emma: Recovering Porn Addict & Activist

September 9th, 2020

39:45

Think pornography consumption is just a “guy” problem? Meet Emma, a 19-year-old cosmetology student who was just 11 when she was first exposed to …

Jose Alfaro: Human Trafficking Survivor, Public Speaker, & Activist

August 26th, 2020

1:29:41

Trigger Warning: During this conversation we discuss sex trafficking, abuse, and suicide ideation. Listener discretion is advised.

Jose has …

Jay Taylor: Social Worker, Educator, & Resource Trainer at A Call To Men

August 12th, 2020

34:09

Jay Taylor is a social worker dedicated to social justice and equality initiatives. Taylor has worked in anti-human trafficking, community health centers, young men’s restorative programing, psychiatric hospitals, …

Dr. Carolyn West: Psychology Professor, Filmmaker, Author, Speaker, & Domestic Violence Expert

July 29th, 2020

25:59

Trigger Warning: During this conversation we discuss racism and sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.

Dr. Carolyn M. West is a Professor of …

Marisol Nichols: Actress, Activist, & Founder and Executive Director of Slavery Free World

July 15th, 2020

27:27

Trigger Warning: During this conversation we discuss sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.

You may know Marisol Nichols as Hermione Lodge …

Titania Jordan: Chief Parent Officer & C.M.O. at Bark Technologies

May 20th, 2020

36:03

Trigger Warning: During this conversation we discuss suicide ideation, and child abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

This week’s guest is Titania …

Terry Crews: Actor, Former-NFL Player, Ex-Porn Addict, & Activist

May 6th, 2020

1:04:43

WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH TERRY CREWS HERE.

Terry Crews is perhaps best known for his hilarious bicep-bulging Old Spice videos, but since …

Jay Stringer: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Author, & Activist

April 22nd, 2020

53:33

Trigger warning: During this episode we discuss child sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

This week’s interview is with Jay Stringer. Jay is a licensed mental health counselor from Seattle, WA, the author of 

Claire: Activist & Former Compulsive Porn Consumer

April 8th, 2020

44:53

Think porn is just a “guy” problem? Think again. This week’s conversation is with Claire, a former compulsive porn consumer and anti-porn activist. …

Shanelle Connell: Social Media Influencer, Dating Coach, & Actress

March 25th, 2020

33:45

For this episode of Consider Before Consuming, we sat down with Shanelle Connell. Shanelle is an entrepreneur, actress, dating coach, and social media influencer. During our conversation, Shanelle discusses the …

Heidi Olson: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

March 11th, 2020

47:15

Trigger warning: This episode contains graphic depictions of child sex abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

Full disclosure: the topics discussed in …

Shawn Blymiller: Recovering Sex Addict, Yogi, Husband, & Father

February 26th, 2020

1:04:33

Trigger warning: During this conversation we discuss infidelity, betrayal trauma, and suicide ideation. Listener discretion is advised.

Shawn is a husband, father, yogi, and a student of overall wellness. He is also a …

Harmony (Dust) Grillo: Survivor, Founder, & Author

February 12th, 2020

39:39

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.

This week’s interview is with exploitation and trafficking survivor turned UCLA honor student, …

Brook Parker-Bello, Ph.D.: Survivor, CEO, & Activist

January 29th, 2020

33:07

Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic depictions of abuse, rape, sex trafficking, drug facilitated sexual assault, and suicide ideation. …

Samantha Leonard: Survivor, Author, & Activist

January 15th, 2020

39:39

Trigger Warning: During this conversation we discuss childhood sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

Samantha Leonard is the author of “Groomed: Shining a Light on the Unheard Narrative of Childhood Sexual …

Walter DeKeseredy, Ph.D.: Researcher & Activist

January 1st, 2020

36:40

Did you know that porn can actually deeply affect the way we view and treat those around us? Just ask Walter DeKeseredy, an academic researcher and …

Carmel & Lynae: Activists & 2018’s Fighters Of The Year

November 27th, 2019

46:37

Carmel and Lynae are two twin sisters and Fighters from the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Their journey of getting involved with Fight the New Drug began …

Eli Nash: Entrepreneur, Recovering Porn Addict, & Activist

November 13th, 2019

1:03:31

Trigger warning: The following podcast episode contains graphic descriptions of childhood sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

Eli Nash …

Sabrina Parr: Lifestyle Coach & Social Media Influencer

October 30th, 2019

50:55

If you haven’t heard of Sabrina Parr yet, that's about to change. Not only is she a popular health and lifestyle coach in Atlanta, Georgia, but this …

Richie Hardcore: Public Speaker & Activist

October 16th, 2019

43:59

Trigger warning: The following podcast episode contains quoted graphic song lyrics to bring awareness to how porn can influence culture. Listener …

Libbi: Activist & Former Partner of a Porn Addict

October 2nd, 2019

49:19

Trigger warning: Some listeners who have experienced betrayal trauma may find the accounts in this episode to be graphic and/or disturbing.

For this episode of Consider Before Consuming, we sat down with Libbi (name …

Crissy Outlaw: Activist & Ex-Porn Performer

September 18th, 2019

54:25

Trigger warning: The following podcast episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual abuse, drug abuse, and explicit situations while performing in …

Lamar Odom: Professional Athlete

September 4th, 2019

42:57

Trigger warning: The following podcast episode contains graphic descriptions of sex and drug use. Listener discretion is advised.

Lamar Odom is one of …

John Foubert, Ph.D.: Researcher, Author, & Activist

August 21st, 2019

38:07

Dr. John Foubert has a 30-page resume, but what’s more impressive, he’s a very personable conversationalist. As a Dean of the College of Education at …

Chaz Smith: Social Media Influencer & Fighter

August 7th, 2019

38:03

You might know him as the funny guy on YouTube who zooms in on his face and pronounces things incorrectly, but did you know Chaz Smith is also an advocate for the movement for love? In this episode which was recorded …

Tina Frundt: Courtney’s House Founder & Executive Director

July 24th, 2019

27:31

Trigger warning: The following podcast episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual abuse, and sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.

Clay Olsen: Co-founder & President of Fight the New Drug

July 10th, 2019

1:10:55

Clay Olsen is the Co-founder and President of Fight the New Drug (FTND), and a sandwich enthusiast—if not just out of sheer convenience. Clay took …

Introducing: Consider Before Consuming

May 31st, 2019

3:17

Consider Before Consuming explores the science, research, and personal accounts demonstrating the harmful effects of pornography on individuals, …

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