Episode 80 On Air with Joshua Shea The Pornography Epidemic Hurting Our Kids

17/12/2023 56 min Temporada 3 Episodio 2

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of The Intentional Guy podcast, host Michael Chestnut interviews Joshua Shay about the impact of pornography and how it can negatively affect young people. They discuss disturbing statistics around pornography addiction, including how common and accessible it has become in the internet age.

Joshua shares his personal story of struggling with a 24-year pornography addiction that derailed his life and relationships. He now coaches others on recovering from pornography addiction. Michael also shares openly about how his pornography addiction resulted in losing his family and career.

This eye-opening discussion covers how pornography can damage developing brains, especially for boys going through puberty. It is producing a generation of young men with porn-induced erectile dysfunction, impacting their ability to have normal relationships. The shame and stigma keeps it a secret crisis.

Michael and Joshua offer straight talk to parents about signs your child may be addicted and how to educate kids on the realities and risks of today's uncensored online world. They urge parents not to shy away from these uncomfortable but necessary conversations. There are healthy ways to establish open dialogues with kids to protect them.

This taboo topic needs more light shed on it. Tune in to hear these courageous men share guidance for overcoming addiction and keeping kids safe.