This week, I’m joined by Ore Oduba – the wonderfully warm presenter whose career has spanned everything from covering the Olympics to lifting the glitterball trophy on Strictly. But today, he’s here for one of our most vulnerable conversations yet. Ore opens up about his addiction to online pornography, a topic so rarely discussed yet one that impacts so many lives. Now nearly 18 months clean, he shares how shame and secrecy blighted his life, and why speaking out is the first step towards change. We talk about the childhood roots of addiction, the challenges of growing up in a digital age, and why removing shame is essential to recovery and self-acceptance. If you’ve ever struggled with an aspect of mental health or addiction, or you’re worried about your own children growing up online, Ore’s honesty about his journey will resonate deeply.
LINKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS
If the topics discussed in today’s show impact you in any way and you’d like to seek some support, please consider contacting the following charities:
The Naked Truth Project, a charity helping those affected by unhealthy relationships with porn: https://nakedtruthproject.com/
Pivotal Recovery, a charity offering guided online programmes to help people overcome porn, sex addiction, and compulsive sexual behaviours: https://www.pivotalrecovery.org/
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CREDITS:
Host: Bryony Gordon
Guest: Ore Oduba
Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig
Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard
Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm
Editor: Luke Shelley
Exec Producer: Jamie East
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