Dr. Trish Leigh Podcast

Dr. Trish Leigh Podcast

Porn has been shown to create underactivity in the frontal lobe and reward centers in the brain. Porn can increase your anxiety, depression, mood problems, strain your relationships, and even give you erectile dysfunction. Dr. Trish Leigh will teach you how porn can ruin your brain and what to do to heal it.

Episodes

September 20, 2025 22 mins

Your phone isn’t just distracting you—it’s hijacking your brain. Every ping, scroll, and AI “interaction” trains your nervous system to crave chaos instead of calm. Over time, your prefrontal cortex (focus and decision-making) weakens, your bonding hormones misfire, and real life starts to feel flat or unfulfilling. I don’t want this for you. I’m here for you, and I can help you rewire your brain using the principles of neuroscienc...

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Gut-Brain Axis and Explicit  Matter Hijack Science:


Did you know gut issues and addictive behaviors can come from the same root cause? When your brain is stuck in survival mode, stress hijacks your nervous system, triggering both digestive problems and the urge to escape through unhealthy habits.


In this episode, you’ll learn practical brain hacks to reset your system, restore balance, and take back control of your health a...

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If you’ve ever felt like something’s off — in your focus, your sex life, or your relationships — you’re not alone. This isn’t just a personal issue. It’s a brain issue. And you can change it.

At Dr. Trish Leigh & Co., we help people understand how screen-based content — especially porn — rewires the brain for distraction, disconnection, and dysregulation.

That’s why I made this series for YOU. To help you understand how porn chan...

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Let’s set the record straight—I’m not anti-sex. I’m pro real sex, real connection, real intimacy.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected, numb, or like porn is messing with your desire for a real partner… you’re not imagining it. That dopamine hit from pixels? It miswires your brain to crave fantasy over reality. And it slowly pulls you away from true connection.

I made this video just for you. To show you what’s really going on in your...

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Porn, Power & the Brain: What You’re Not Being Told👇🏻

You’ve been told porn is empowerment. But if it leaves you feeling disconnected, numb, or confused about real intimacy—your brain is sending a signal. And I’m here to help you decode it.

In this clip from my conversation on Jubilee’s Middle Ground, we touched on the clash between porn and feminism… but more importantly, how porn hijacks your brain and keeps you from the love...

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Does porn disrupt your ability to stay loyal and build real intimacy? Neuroscience shows that it does. That’s why I created this series: to help you understand better.

Porn rewires your brain for objectification instead of bonding. And over time, it weakens trust and erodes the deep connection you need for lasting love.

But here’s the hopeful truth: your brain can change. When you step away from overstimulation, your reward system be...

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You might think masturbation is harmless — maybe even healthy. But your brain tells a different story.

When tied to porn, masturbation hijacks your dopamine, reshapes your reward system, and leaves you feeling anxious, unfocused, and disconnected. Over time, it blocks your ability to experience real intimacy and lasting satisfaction.

The good news? Your brain can heal. With neuroscience-backed strategies, you can rewire those pattern...

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Sex Addiction and Your Brain: What You Need to Know👇🏻

You’re not out of control — your brain’s been hijacked.

When people hear “sex addiction,” they often imagine shame or labels. But this isn’t about judgment. It’s about what’s happening in your brain.

When your reward system is flooded by high-stimulation habits — like porn or compulsive sexual behaviors — dopamine circuits get overloaded. Over time, you need more stimulation just...

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Your Brain on Porn: The Science Explained

Porn is rewiring your brain — but you can rewire it back.

I joined Jubilee’s Middle Ground to share what most people don’t realize: 👉 Porn isn’t harmless — it disrupts your dopamine, weakens your focus, and disconnects you from real intimacy.

But this isn’t just about awareness. It’s about action. As a cognitive neuroscientist, I’ve helped thousands reset their brains using my 3-step system:

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    How Porn Rewires Your Brain: Neuroscience vs. Porn Performers

    Your brain is powerful. It just needs the right reset.

    When I joined Jubilee’s Middle Ground with adult performers, the conversation circled around choice and empowerment. But here’s what didn’t get enough airtime: what porn actually does to your brain.

    🧠 It spikes dopamine in unnatural ways.

    💔 It builds tolerance that leaves real connection feeling flat.

    ⚠️ It rewires your...

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    Why can you scroll her for hours but can’t get it up with HER? 😳

    If your brain’s stuck in an endless loop of Instagram baddies and OF models, you’re not alone — your dopamine reward system has been hijacked. 🧠 Infinite novelty rewires your brain away from real intimacy and into endless scrolling.

    The good news? Your brain can heal. 🔄 Rewire your mind for real connection — not pixels. I’ve helped thousands break...

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    Why Glazing Is Destroying Masculine Vitality 👀
    They used to call it simping. Now it’s glazing.
    You stare at thirst traps of women you’ll never meet—videos they won’t even remember filming.
    But you’re not turned on... you’re turned off. 🧠
    This isn’t arousal. It’s neural shutdown.

    You might be asking:
    🧠 “How is scrolling harming my masculinity?”
    📱 Or maybe you’ve noticed you feel numb, unmotivated, and disc...

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    You think it’s your testosterone. That’s why you’ve tried Testosterone Pellets, Blue Pills (Viagra, Cialis), Penis Pumps, and the list goes on… 👀

    But the real reason why you have difficulty getting aroused or can’t perform during intimate moments with your partner is dysfunction in the brain. ❌

    You might be asking:
    🧠 “What’s the connection between my brain and my vitality?”
    💊 Or maybe, after trying everything, you still ca...

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    You think you're watching porn?

    The truth is—porn is watching you.


    Every swipe, every click, every genre is tracked. It’s not just entertainment—it’s a weaponized algorithm hijacking your brain, draining your drive, and reshaping your desires.


    Erectile dysfunction. Motivation collapse. Emotional numbness.

    It’s not your fault—but it is your responsibility to take your brain back.


    🧠 Dr. Trish Leigh exposes how porn re...

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    Porn-induced Erectile Dysfunction (PIED) doesn’t start in your body—it starts in your brain 😳

    In this episode, Dr. Trish Leigh walks you through the powerful transformation of a man who struggled with ED for over a decade and finally broke free using advanced neurofeedback.

    🧠 Inside this episode, you’ll learn about:
     • What really causes ED in the brain
     • Why high beta brainwaves destroy healthy arousal...

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    Tired. Unmotivated. Disconnected.
     It’s not just your job. It’s not just stress.
     It’s your brain—burnt out by overstimulation and the X screen.

    In this eye-opening video, Dr. Trish Leigh breaks down why so many men feel numb, tired, and emotionally checked out.
     You'll also hear the story of one of her clients—once angry, flat, and disconnected—who rewired his brain and reclaimed his life.

    💥 How chronic screen use ...

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    Is masturbation truly harmless? Or is it rewiring your brain in ways that damage your focus, relationships, and sex life?

    In this episode, Dr. Trish Leigh breaks down:

    • The difference between casual and compulsive masturbation
    • How porn and sex toys hijack your dopamine system
    • Why your arousal template may be sabotaging your real-life intimacy
    • What brain science reveals about erectile dysfunction and emotional disconnection
    • T...
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    You think you’re hiding it.
    But they know. And your mom and wife love you anyway—for who you really are. Your true self.

    Porn use pulls you away from that self.
    It doesn't just entertain; it subtly reshapes you, fostering a sense of disconnection, distance, and distraction that pulls you away from your true self. What might feel like a solitary habit casts a wide net, impacting the very fabric of your life: th...

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    Why is it so hard to stop scrolling… and even harder to stop watching porn? 🚨

    Social media and pornography are both designed to hijack your brain’s reward system. In this episode, Dr. Trish Leigh breaks down how social media platforms are filled with sexualized content and rapid-fire dopamine hits that condition your brain for addiction. The same neurochemical patterns that make porn addictive are activated every time you...

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    Why does porn feel so good in the moment… but leave you feeling anxious, depressed, and disconnected later? In this episode, Dr. Trish Leigh breaks down the neuroscience of why porn gives you that temporary high—and how it secretly drains your brain over time.

    If you’re tired of the dopamine crash, the emotional numbness, or the sexual dysfunction that follows, it’s time to take back control.

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