The Impact of Porn on Relationships

In this episode, Kait and I discuss the negative impacts of pornography on relationships and personal well-being. We talk about why porn can make it harder to connect with your partner and why it has no place in a fulfilling relationship. I also share my personal experiences with porn addiction and how it affected my life, my mental health, and my relationships.In this episode, we discuss: [00:00] Intro[00:55] Mav’s stance on porn[03:06] Arguments some men use to justify porn[04:14] Advice for men who feel that sex is a need but struggle with rejection[06:28] Posturing in men and women[08:48] Do men date women of a certain caliber to reflect their status[13:34] How to overcome resentment from unmet relationship expectations[15:48] How porn can escalate to more harmful behaviors[16:49] Curating a healthy digital and social media environment[18:04] How isolation in the digital age worsens intimacy issues[19:34] Sex vs. intimacy[22:35] How negative self-perception stops people from seeking intimacy[24:04] Mav’s journey of self-discovery and healing[27:40] How shattered assumptions lead to growth and change[31:53] How Mav navigated past behaviors in his recovery[35:54] Mav’s life now[39:32] Sexual behaviors and roles are learned from observation[41:36] Kait noticed Mav had trouble trusting people[44:21] Mutual growth and understanding in Kait and Mav’s relationship[48:25] How porn or social media hurts relationship intimacy[51:57] How porn can lead to physical infidelity[54:51] Impacts of normalizing platforms like OnlyFans[56:06] Importance of setting personal standards and self-respect[59:33] Importance of staying true to your own values[1:02:12] How Mav closed the gap between his persona and true self[1:04:52] Final thoughtsResources If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online CoachingKait's IG: @kaitannmichelleKait's Youtube: KaitDoesPsychMaverick’s Instagram: @maverickonlinecoachingMaverick Online Coaching on Facebook: MOC FREE COMMUNITYSLAE on Instagram: @slaehormonesolutionsWebsite for SLAE Hormone Solution: https://slaehormonesolutions.com/ Website for Maverick Online Coaching: https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to the Maverick Willett Podcast. Whether you’re over the age of 35 and things aren’t working the same way they used to, you’re confused by the bombardment of conflicting information, you’re struggling with how to balance health and happiness as a parent, or simply just don’t know where to start with getting body results, my sole mission is to help break things down in the simplest, most repeatable way possible, while also being your voice of reason in a very confusing, contradictory landscape when it comes to nutrition and fat loss. Listen, I don’t care what you weigh or look like in 90 days. I’m interested in helping you look and feel amazing at 90. Spoiler alert, alot of it is going on between your ears. So come on in, hope you’re ok with a little cursing and you’re not easily offended, I’m going to deliver everything I know about weight loss, parenting, personal development, relationships, loving self and living the fullest life possible, uncensored and no filter. I’ll see you inside.https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.