{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6372fa8ca3591500118d4736/67096f92dc27bf9f7754a15c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Impact of Porn on Relationships","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we discuss:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>[00:00] Intro</li><li>[00:55] Mav’s stance on porn</li><li>[03:06] Arguments some men use to justify porn</li><li>[04:14] Advice for men who feel that sex is a need but struggle with rejection</li><li>[06:28] Posturing in men and women</li><li>[08:48] Do men date women of a certain caliber to reflect their status</li><li>[13:34] How to overcome resentment from unmet relationship expectations</li><li>[15:48] How porn can escalate to more harmful behaviors</li><li>[16:49] Curating a healthy digital and social media environment</li><li>[18:04] How isolation in the digital age worsens intimacy issues</li><li>[19:34] Sex vs. intimacy</li><li>[22:35] How negative self-perception stops people from seeking intimacy</li><li>[24:04] Mav’s journey of self-discovery and healing</li><li>[27:40] How shattered assumptions lead to growth and change</li><li>[31:53] How Mav navigated past behaviors in his recovery</li><li>[35:54] Mav’s life now</li><li>[39:32] Sexual behaviors and roles are learned from observation</li><li>[41:36] Kait noticed Mav had trouble trusting people</li><li>[44:21] Mutual growth and understanding in Kait and Mav’s relationship</li><li>[48:25] How porn or social media hurts relationship intimacy</li><li>[51:57] How porn can lead to physical infidelity</li><li>[54:51] Impacts of normalizing platforms like OnlyFans</li><li>[56:06] Importance of setting personal standards and self-respect</li><li>[59:33] Importance of staying true to your own values</li><li>[1:02:12] How Mav closed the gap between his persona and true self</li><li>[1:04:52] Final thoughts</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, <a href=\"https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click to learn more about SLAE Online Coaching</a></p><p><br></p><p>Kait's IG: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@kaitannmichelle</a></p><p><br></p><p>Kait's Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@Kaitdoespsych\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">KaitDoesPsych</a></p><p><br></p><p>Maverick’s Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/maverickonlinecoaching/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@maverickonlinecoaching</a></p><p><br></p><p>Maverick Online Coaching on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/2820119154799436/?ref=podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MOC FREE COMMUNITY</a></p><p><br></p><p>SLAE on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/slaehormonesolutions/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@slaehormonesolutions</a></p><p><br></p><p>Website for SLAE Hormone Solution: <a href=\"https://slaehormonesolutions.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://slaehormonesolutions.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Website for Maverick Online Coaching: <a href=\"https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching</a> </p>","author_name":"Maverick Willett"}