• Porn, Power & Profit: Dr. Elly Hanson on Objectification, Adolescents & Digital Culture
    Jun 30 2025

    In this powerful episode of P-Word Talks, clinical psychologist and researcher Dr. Elly Hanson explores how pornography, algorithms, and objectification are reshaping young people’s minds, relationships, and sexual values.

    We discuss the harm caused by self-objectification, the myth of “ethical porn,” why “consent culture” isn’t enough, and how profit-driven platforms like OnlyFans are shaping sexual norms.

    Essential listening for educators, parents, and anyone who wants to help the next generation thrive in a pornified world.

    Learn more: ⁠https://nakedtruthproject.com

    Learn more: https://fullyhuman.org.uk
    Hosted by Ian Henderson, founder of the Naked Truth Project.


    • Meet Dr. Elly Hanson

    • From abuse recovery to prevention and education

    • Does critiquing porn make you a prude?

    • Porn, dissatisfaction, and the psychology of shame

    • Online misogyny and its connection to porn

    • The link between porn and harmful sexual behaviour

    • The adolescent crisis in a digital age

    • Algorithms, insecurity, and gender stereotypes

    • What is sexual objectification?

    • The mental toll of self-objectification

    • Why violence is tolerated in mainstream porn

    • The myth of “consent culture”

    • Porn isn’t about sex — it’s about profit

    • “Ethical porn” and the illusion of autonomy

    • Tech platforms and the manipulation of sexuality

    • Surveillance capitalism and online desire

    • Are we sexually autonomous anymore?

    • How porn colonises our sexuality

    • What young people are saying about porn

    • Verbal violence, visual harm, and cultural messages

    • The Andrew Tate effect and algorithmic grooming

    • What does healthy sexuality look like?

    • Building a hopeful, flourishing future

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • THE P WORD TALKS EP 2: Dr Paula Hall - Porn Addiction, Compulsive Use & Recovery
    Jun 22 2025

    What is porn addiction? Is it even an addiction? What causes compulsive porn use — and how can people recover?

    In this powerful episode of P-Word Talks, expert psychotherapist Paula Hall — one of the UK’s leading voices in sex and porn addiction recovery — breaks down the reality of problematic porn use today.

    Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Paula explains:

    ✔️ The neuroscience behind compulsive porn use

    ✔️ Why shame keeps so many trapped

    ✔️ How porn addiction affects mental health and relationships

    ✔️ The truth about escalation and addiction labels

    ✔️ Why recovery is absolutely possible — and how to get there

    ✔️ How group work, therapy, and support make a difference

    ✔️ What society, families, and partners need to understand

    Whether you’re struggling yourself, supporting someone else, or simply curious about this growing public health issue, this candid conversation will equip you with insight and hope.

    👉 For more honest conversations, subscribe to P-Word Talks today.

    Chapters:


    Meet Paula Hall, leading therapist in porn and sex addiction
    How Paula began working in porn addiction recovery
    What does Paula’s work look like today? (Laurel Centre, Pivotal Recovery, ISTAT)
    How has porn addiction changed in the past 10–15 years?
    Big misconceptions about porn addiction
    Why is the term ‘porn addiction’ controversial?
    What is compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD)?
    Is porn addiction on a spectrum? Recreational vs compulsive use
    Is it just about morality? Understanding moral incongruence
    What happens in the brain when consuming porn? (Dopamine & neuroscience)
    Why teens are especially vulnerable to compulsive porn use
    Smartphones, dopamine, and porn: a perfect storm?
    Protective vs risk factors — why some people are more vulnerable
    Is there a typical porn addict? (Demographics, gender, age)
    How addiction is often a way of coping with emotional pain
    The CHOICE recovery model explained
    What is full recovery from porn addiction? (Not just sobriety)
    The disease model vs biopsychosocial model of addiction
    Why group therapy is so effective for recovery
    Inspiring recovery stories — lives changed through group work
    How partners and spouses are impacted — and what they need
    Common emotional responses of partners (rage, shock, confusion)
    Why partners need their own recovery support
    Fighting stigma around porn addiction
    Public policy, education, and where society needs to go
    The future: What needs to change in the next 10–20 years
    Final thoughts & thanks to Paula Hall



    #PornAddiction #CompulsivePornUse #SexAddiction #PornRecovery #PaulaHall #MentalHealth #PWordTalks #PublicHealth #TherapistInterview

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Dame Rachel de Souza (Children's Commissioner for England) : Porn, Phones & Protecting Kids
    Jun 16 2025

    In this powerful and urgent conversation, Ian Henderson (CEO of Naked Truth) sits down with Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children’s Commissioner for England, to unpack the crisis facing today’s children. From the mental health impacts of pornography and social media exposure to the failures of tech companies and the role of schools and parents, this eye-opening discussion calls for real change in how we protect children in the digital age.Topics include:The shocking average age children are first exposed to pornHow online content is shaping teenage relationships and consentAI-generated nude images and deepfake dangersThe failure of tech companies and the urgency of the Online Safety BillWhy sex education needs to radically changeWhat parents and schools must do right now📌 Watch, share, and be part of the solution. Every parent, teacher, policymaker and activist needs to hear this.🔗 Access all reports, stats, and parental guidance via the Children’s Commissioner Website 👉 For resources on porn recovery, healthy sexuality, and school workshops, visit Naked Truth ProjectThe P Word Talks is a bold podcast series from Naked Truth Project, exploring the real impact of pornography through expert conversations. Hosted by Ian Henderson, the series features leading voices including Dr. Paula Hall, Helen Taylor, Dr. Alex Bailey, Dr. Elly Hanson, Lord Bethell, and Dame Rachel de Souza. Covering topics like porn addiction, mental health, safeguarding, online safety, and sexual exploitation, each episode brings honest dialogue and fresh insight. Produced in partnership with Light & Star Media, this is the urgent conversation we all need to have.


    Key moments in the interview:

    00:00 – Intro: Who is the Children’s Commissioner?

    01:30 – Why Rachel applied for the role after lockdown

    02:30 – How childhood is changing in the digital age

    03:30 – Mental health crisis and the impact of online life

    05:00 – The average age children first see porn

    06:15 – How children find explicit content on social media

    07:45 – Girls, body image, and the emotional fallout

    10:30 – Real-life consequences: bullying, shame, and suicide

    12:30 – Porn's influence on first kisses and consent

    14:00 – Porn addiction and emotional development in boys

    15:30 – What young people really want from sex education

    17:30 – The failure of current RSE in schools

    19:00 – STIs, dehumanization, and the wider social impact

    21:00 – Should phones be banned in schools?

    23:00 – Tech companies: failure to protect kids

    25:30 – Social media’s 24/7 effect beyond school walls

    26:30 – Are parents unaware of how tech is being misused?

    28:00 – What tech companies should be doing better

    29:00 – What parents need to know—and do—now

    31:00 – The rise of deepfake nudes and nudifying apps

    33:30 – Why AI abuse needs urgent legal response

    35:00 – What change could look like in 20 years

    37:00 – A call to action: protect children before it’s too late

    39:00 – Where to find Rachel’s reports and resources

    40:00 – Final thanks and how to stay informed



    #OnlineSafety #ProtectChildren #DigitalParenting #PornHarms #RachelDeSouza #NakedTruth #ChildrensCommissioner #YouthMentalHealth #SexEducation #TechResponsibility






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    42 mins
  • THE P WORD TALKS (TRAILER)
    May 23 2025

    A bold new series from Naked Truth Project, featuring honest conversations with leading experts on the real impact of pornography. Hosted by Ian Henderson, this series brings together diverse voices—including therapists, campaigners, doctors, and policymakers—to explore what’s really at stake.

    Episodes include in-depth conversations with Dr. Paula Hall, Helen Taylor, Dr. Alex Bailey, Dr. Elly Hanson, Lord Bethell, and Dame Rachel de Souza.


    Produced in partnership with Light & Star Media.
    Find out more at nakedtruthproject.com.


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    2 mins