[3-39] I Don’t Think I Can Tell My Parents About This

[3-39] I Don’t Think I Can Tell My Parents About This

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastDec 01, 2021
I’ve heard it both ways. Either “I could never tell my parents” or “telling my parents was the best thing I ever did.” Sometimes from the same kid! Sadly, it's often when our kids need the most help that they retreat and distance themselves from us. ​​ Think about it. If it’s hard for us to talk to our kids about pornography, imagine how they must feel! In this episode, I invite parents to listen while I speak directly to tweens and teens. The goal is to help teens understand where their parents are coming from a bit better. And…
Overcoming Pornography, Tweens & Teens
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[3-38] Helping boys build identity and self-worth free from pornography

[3-38] Helping boys build identity and self-worth free from pornography

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastNov 24, 2021
Porn is a health issue that impacts EVERYONE—women and men, girls, and boys. Still, the statistics are clear that boys consume porn more frequently and earlier than girls. So while we work hard to dispel the myth that “only boys struggle” we certainly don’t want to minimize or dismiss their specific challenges. What do they need? How can we reach them? And how can we help boys build identity and self-worth free from pornography? In this episode, I talk with Sathiya Sam, the creator of DeepCleanTM, an addiction recovery program for men. Sathiya knows firsthand how early exposure can negatively…
Overcoming Pornography, Tweens & Teens
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Amazing Resources to Fortify Teens Against Pornography

Amazing Resources to Fortify Teens Against Pornography

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJun 02, 2021
Do you know a teen who is struggling to quit porn? The reality is that many kids get caught in a porn trap. They want to quit. They try to quit. Yet, they find themselves returning again and again. Imagine, what if there was a tool that could help fortify teens against pornography? In this episode, I am joined by Clay Olsen, co-founder of Fight The New Drug (FTND), a youth movement dedicated to raising awareness on the harmful effects of pornography. Clay is also the founder of Fortify, a recovery tool designed to support anyone—youth and adults—seeking a future…
Overcoming Pornography
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What to tell kids when a parent struggles with sexual addiction

What to tell kids when a parent struggles with sexual addiction

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastMay 19, 2021
Porn harms families. No question there. So what do you do when a parent struggles with sexual addiction? Instinct may be to keep it hidden. Your spouse knows—but not the children. You reason the truth would be too painful. Better that they never find out. And yet, experience and research shows that children actually suffer more from the weight of hidden truths than they do from careful and honest disclosure. Tara McCausland, Director of Outreach for SA Lifeline joins me this week to discuss this very sensitive topic. SA Lifeline is a non-profit foundation that provides education, resources, and a…
Overcoming Pornography
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Dear Savvy: How Often Should I Talk to My Child About Pornography?

Dear Savvy: How Often Should I Talk to My Child About Pornography?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastApr 07, 2021
You caught your child watching pornography. You talked about it and have a handle on the situation. But now you are wondering: Should I bring up the subject again? And, if so, how often should I talk to my child about pornography? Will my relationship with my child stay healthy if I go back to the topic too often?  This episode is part of our #DearSavvy series. Sometimes you just want a quick answer to a burning question. These shorter episodes are designed to give you just that. Tune in to the podcast to hear the whole scoop, and check…
Dear Savvy, Overcoming Pornography, Parenting & Communication
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Addicted? Not Addicted? How a Teen Brain Responds to Porn

Addicted? Not Addicted? How a Teen Brain Responds to Porn

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastFeb 24, 2021
Addicted. Not addicted. How would you describe someone that can’t stop looking at porn? What if that someone is just a kid? Does that change your perspective? If addiction is not the right word, what do we call it? How should a parent respond when their teen feels trapped? Does it help to know how a teen’s brain responds to porn?  These are the questions I was eager to ask Mary Sharpe. She, with her husband Dr. Darryl Mead, founded the Reward Foundation in 2014. They aim to make the science of sex, love, and relationships accessible to everyone. What…
Overcoming Pornography
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Dear Savvy: When Should I Seek Therapy for My Child?

Dear Savvy: When Should I Seek Therapy for My Child?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJan 20, 2021
Your child’s been caught looking at pornography again and again. How do you respond? Is it panic first? Quickly followed by a determination to “fix” the problem? Maybe you want to spring into action. Finding therapy for your child crosses your mind. Why? Because dealing with pornography is new to your parenting repertoire. But is therapy right for your child? This episode is part of our #DearSavvy series. Sometimes you just want a quick answer to a burning question. These shorter episodes are designed to give you just that. Tune in to the podcast to hear the whole scoop, and…
Dear Savvy, Overcoming Pornography
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Not Alone: Parenting Support When Your Teen Has Porn Problems

Not Alone: Parenting Support When Your Teen Has Porn Problems

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastAug 26, 2020
We have a porn problem. To fix it we need to get it out in the open. Yes, we’re getting better at acknowledging that porn targets kids. But we still talk in generalities. Like it’s something that's out there. When in reality it’s in here. It’s in our homes. It’s part of our kids’ lives. And to help them we need parenting support. We need to start talking to other parents about our real worries and concerns. Wait! What? You’re suggesting I tell someone if my child can’t stop looking at porn? Won’t that embarrass them or expose me to…
Overcoming Pornography, Parenting Survival Tips
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Fight for Love: Getting Porn Out of Your Marriage

Fight for Love: Getting Porn Out of Your Marriage

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastAug 12, 2020
What if my spouse is addicted to porn? Do I have a choice? What can I do to protect myself? Will his addiction impact our children? What can I do to protect them? Is it even possible to have a marriage free from porn? How can I fight for love? How can I fight for my family?  To answer these questions, we’ve invited author and women’s support coach Rosie Makinney to join us this week. Her mission is to help women understand what works and what doesn’t in terms of getting porn out of marriage. We love her because she’s…
Overcoming Pornography
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Female Addiction: Ending the Shame for Girls

Female Addiction: Ending the Shame for Girls

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJul 15, 2020
What do you do when you’ve been taught one thing and your day-to-day experience is completely different? Things don’t add up. You question everything but have nowhere to go for answers. You start to believe that there’s no one else like you. How can I be a girl and like pornography? How can I be a woman and be addicted? Where do I place all this shame?  Jessica Harris first stumbled upon pornography at age 13. It didn’t take long for curiosity to turn to compulsion. She spent hours upon hours consuming porn and entering chat rooms on her home…
Especially for Girls, Overcoming Pornography
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