October 10, 2025 | by Allana Pratt

S13 | Intimate Conversations: Healing Addiction & Unshaming Sexuality with Jeremy Lipkowitz

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There are some souls whose presence feels like a deep exhale, like the banks of the river where you can just be yourself. Jeremy Lipkowitz is one of those rare beings. A former Buddhist monk turned executive coach, he blends ancient wisdom with neuroscience to guide men out of shame and back into integrity, presence, self-love and healthy sexuality. I first had the honor of being on his podcast, and now I am thrilled to welcome him to Intimate Conversations. In this tender and illuminating conversation, we went places many are too afraid to explore: addiction, shame, intimacy, porn, and the path back home to yourself and your sovereignty.

In this powerful episode we explored: Jeremy’s courageous journey from genetics researcher to Buddhist monk to becoming a leading voice in destigmatizing porn addiction and helping men reclaim their lives.

-How seemingly innocent curiosities in childhood can quietly escalate into compulsive porn use, and why shame and secrecy make it worse.

-The neuroscience behind addiction, novelty, and escalation, and how porn literally rewires the brain to need “more.”

-The subtle but devastating ways porn impacts intimacy, from a lack of presence with partners to needing increasingly intense mental images from porn to stay aroused.

-Jeremy’s gentle, science-backed approach to recovery: mindfulness, meditation, habit change, and creating safe, non-judgmental community spaces for men to heal. Why recovery is not just about quitting porn, but about training your mind and nervous system to desire gratitude, contentment, peace and true connection. Our shared passion for unshaming sexuality, rebuilding healthy desire, and guiding both men and women back to wholeness, presence, and conscious intimacy.

-The parallel patterns in women with vibrators, romance novels, and fantasy, and how these too can desensitize and disconnect us from real-life intimacy and presence. How Jeremy helps clients dissolve shame, rewire their brains, and rebuild their sex lives from a place of acceptance and joy.

After the Show on Patreon, Jeremy and I go deeper into his soul’s truths and let loose dancing to his favorite Afro Beat. It warmed my heart to hear my episode on his Podcast, Unhooked: Breaking Porn Addition has received great feedback, especially with the communication tool, the Dyad. If you or someone you love has been affected by porn addiction or sexual shame, this episode will offer science, hope, and a path back to freedom and self-respect.

About Jeremy:

He is a former Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and ICF-certified executive coach who helps high-achieving men break free from compulsive behaviors—especially porn addiction—and build lives of integrity, discipline, and deep fulfillment. With over 13 years of meditation experience and hundreds of days spent in silent retreat, Jeremy blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science to guide individuals toward emotional resilience and personal freedom. As the founder of Unhooked Academy and host of the Unhooked Podcast, Jeremy is a leading voice in destigmatizing porn addiction and educating the public on effective, science-based recovery strategies. His work helps men overcome shame, understand the neuroscience of addiction, and create lasting transformation through mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and habit change. For over a decade, Jeremy has taught at universities, recovery centers, and global companies across the U.S. and Asia. His calm, grounded presence and ability to bridge analytical thinking with inner work make him a sought-after guide for professionals and executives looking to reclaim their lives from digital distractions and self-sabotaging patterns.

Connect with Jeremy:

Website - www.jeremylipkowitz.com
Facebok - jeremylipkowitz
Youtube - @JeremyLipkowitz
Instagram - @jeremylipkowitz
Gift or Product Link - https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/offers/KwDc9gbJ/checkout