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Consider Before Consuming

Consider Before Consuming

By: Fight the New Drug
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 Think about all of the things you consider every day to help keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community happy, healthy, and hopeful. Now consider this: There is an ever-growing body of research demonstrating significant negative impacts, for yourself and the ones you love, in the consumption of pornography. It can change the way you think, harm your ability to connect with other people, and can contribute to changing the world in negative ways. Join us every other week as we consider the harmful effects of pornography using science, facts, and personal accounts. Consider Before Consuming is brought to you by Fight the New Drug (FTND). FTND is a non-religious and non-legislative nonprofit that aims to raise awareness on the harmful effects of pornography and its links to sexual exploitation using only science, facts, and personal accounts. Fight the New Drug collaborates with a variety of qualified organizations and individuals with varying personal beliefs, affiliations, and political persuasions. As FTND is a non-religious and non-legislative organization, the personal beliefs, affiliations, and persuasions of any of our team members or of those we collaborate with do not reflect or impact the mission of Fight the New Drug.Fight the New Drug Hygiene & Healthy Living Science Social Sciences
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    Ryan Ridgway is a mental health educator and former addiction support specialist from the UK. In this episode, he talks about his 20-year struggle with pornography use, OCD, and substance abuse. He explains how porn became his main way to cope with stress and mental illness, how that habit slowly took control of his life, and what recovery has looked like since. Ryan also discusses the connection between porn and self-esteem, body image, and mental health, and why honest conversation about these issues matters.

    Episode Resources:

    • Article: Watching Porn May Be Negatively Impacting Your Mental Health
    • This episode is sponsored by Relay: CBC Listeners get 40% Relay in November with code FTND40
    • Follow Ryan on Instagram


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  • Rebuilding Identity After Early Porn Exposure

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    Trigger Warning: This episode contains brief references to childhood sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised

    Toni Collier is a speaker, author, and founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, a global women’s organization helping people process brokenness and find hope. In this episode, Toni shares how being exposed to pornography as a child led to addiction, shame, and struggles with identity—and how she’s now creating a healthier, more open environment for her kids.

    She also talks about the power of community and connection in healing and parenting, reminding us that even when life feels messy or broken, beauty and growth are still possible.

    This episode is sponsored by Relay, a secure peer-support app that connects you with a small group of people who understand what you’re going through and help you stay accountable on your journey to quit porn. Try it today for 20% off!


    Episode Resources:

    • Article: Why Fighting Porn Must Include Fighting Shame
    • Podcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 83: Myunique
    • Toni's Website
    • Bark: Fighters get a free month!


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  • Rebuilding Trust in the Wake of Porn Addiction and Betrayal Trauma

    Rebuilding Trust in the Wake of Porn Addiction and Betrayal Trauma
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    Kyle was first exposed to pornography at a young age, and it quickly became a coping mechanism that followed him into adulthood. In this episode, he and his wife, Maddie, share openly about how pornography impacted their marriage, shattering trust, creating betrayal trauma, and forcing them to confront hard truths about honesty and healing. Maddie offers her perspective as a partner navigating broken trust and the painful process of rebuilding safety in the relationship, while Kyle speaks to the challenges of recovery and overcoming shame. Together, they discuss what healing looks like in real time, showing both the difficulty and the hope that can exist when couples confront pornography’s impact head-on.


    Episode Resources:

    • Video: Our Experience on Porn Recovery and Betrayal Trauma
    • Recovery Resources


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