Jeremy is a mindfulness & emotional intelligence facilitator, & certified porn addiction recovery coach for men. Jeremy overcame his own addiction to pornography in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation & Buddhist philosophy, which not only helped him let go of his destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning & purpose in his life.For the past 11 years Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness & emotional intelligence practices at universities, recovery centers, & companies throughout Europe, Asia & the US. He has been featured in places like Men's Health & Livestrong Magazine for his work in helping people overcome compulsive behaviors & addictions. He holds a Bachelors & Master’s degree in Genetics & Genomics, & spent several years at Duke University working towards a PhD in Genetics & Systems Biology before he turned full-time to teaching & coaching. ? We cover :When does an addictive behavior become an “addiction”?Jeremy’s  journey with porn addiction; the root through to recoveryThe physiology & psychology of addiction + the crippling effects of shameThe 3 A’s of addiction: accessibility, affordability, anonymous Gender X addictionHealthy shame vs. unhealthy shameNeuroplasticity; how addictive behaviors become hardwired into our brains but also - how we can rewire themStriving vs. contentment; a Type A’s paradoxAND So much more? Mentioned:Johann Hari, Lost Connections bookHappiness by Matthieu RicardRat park experiment, mentioned in the interview Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked? To connect with Jeremy :Instagram @JeremyLipkowitz LinkedinTiktokhttps://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/ Check out Jeremy’s new podcast! “Unhooked” on To connect with Kasia @Nourish_Podcast (​​​​Instagram) www.nourishpodcast.co Submit topic/theme/speaker requests