If you've ever engaged in pornography, you know that it can be a slippery slope. Thresholds for pleasure and content intensity can increase, leading us to places we never imagined were possible. It is important to know that for starters, you are not defined by what you watch, no matter how dark/intense it may be. There are neurological concepts at play that often drive us to these places, namely: 1) Novelty enhances pleasure 2) Neural associations form in moments of curiosity Today's episode deep dives into these two concepts, using personal stories and examples to illustrate the power they have in addiction. If you are interested in the Austin meet-up, please write podcast@sathiyasam.com Get A VIP experience with our podcast guests, coaching from Sathiya, and access to a community of men pursuing freedom by becoming a DeepClean VIP Member Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction (URG) at www.ultimaterecoveryguide.com