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The Brick Media PodcastEp. 74- Xavier Cardé | Get to Know Our Brick Media Production Intern!In this episode, we sit down with Xavier, our first Production Intern at Brick Media! In this role, Xavier is working alongside our Direction of Production and Lead Photographer, Brandon Munoz, to learn the process behind shooting photo and video for clients! Xavier comes from the world of motor sports, and was excited to continue his education and pursue an opportunity to learn how to work with various brands and our clients at Brick Media. Xavier talks to us about his journey so far and how he’s working towards his dream role where he can combine his marketing kn...
2024-07-1025 minThe Brick Media PodcastEp. 72- Ava Rosen | Meet Brick Media’s New Social Media ManagerBrick is growing! In this episode, we’re so excited to introduce you to Ava, our latest hire and new Social Media Manager! Born and raised in Tampa, FL, Ava is no stranger to the incredible businesses we support in the area and was stoked to begin her career journey post-grad with us at Brick Media. Ava grew up dancing and leaning into her creativity, so it was only natural she decided to pursue a career in social media marketing. While studying at the University of Tampa, Ava had the opportunity to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an of...
2024-06-1333 min
The Brick Bods BodcastEp 94 - Cardboard Pick A Brick?!This week we're looking at the upcoming move to cardboard packaging for the in store Pick & Build (a.k.a Pick A Brick) wall. Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Support the show Older Podcast episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa4PqifGzhg9BtquQiZL7Qh5YUP0iIt7i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-3020 min
The RAIDERWAVE Podcast - Las Vegas Raiders Fan PageEp.12 - Week 8 Matchup - Raiders vs. Saints - Dave Zeigler Interview - Culture Check - in Darren Waller Podcast - Jacobs not just a 'contract year' performance - Key Match-Ups- Playoff PictureIn this episode we take a minute to talk about the recent Dave Zeigler interview late last week to reiterate the difference of this administrative staff vs. recent years, and take a minute to give some player philosophy perspective with reference to health and nutrition and Darren Waller's podcast Comeback Stories. Josh Jacobs success is the result of increased opportunity not a contract negotiating piece. Raiders have a great opportunity to maintain their week 7 momentum in New Orleans, and establish themselves as a viable playoff contender as the year continues. We close with a quick look at the overall...
2022-10-2929 min
Brick & Mortar | Detroit PodcastBrick & Mortar Detroit Podcast Episode 6 - Brandon CooperAphid 🕷is an artificial intelligence company solving problems by using bots to do our 9-5, and help build your business by freeing up time.
2022-03-0300 min
Brick & Mortar | Detroit PodcastBrick & Mortar Detroit Podcast Season 1 Episode 5In this Episode host Eric Andrews talks about the impact of the Covid pandemic on first time home buyers with Aftan Malone.
2022-02-241h 09
Brick & Mortar | Detroit PodcastBrick & Mortar Detroit Podcast Season 1 Episode 3Host Eric Andrews talks home ownership options with fellow broker Marcus Twyman. This episode explores out of the box solutions to home ownership in a crazed seller's market from mobile homes to container homes.
2022-02-091h 05
The Podcast Engineering ShowMy Experience Opening and Operating a Brick and Mortar Podcast Studio for 3 Years I discuss my experience opening and operating a brick and mortar podcast studio for 3 years, including: Discovering podcasting in late 2011 Starting my own show in my apartment solely for the experience of starting a podcast – The Chris Curran Show! Why I decided to open a physical podcast studio in June 2012 Economics: I had no idea if this kind of business could be profitable, but I was so energized to do it that I took the leap. I...
2022-01-2132 min
Brick & Mortar | Detroit PodcastBrick & Mortar Detroit Podcast Season 1 Episode 2In this episode Eric Andrews interviews Ken Thompson, broker/owner of MATH Realty.
2021-12-3048 min
Brick & Mortar | Detroit PodcastBrick & Mortar Detroit Podcast Season 1 Episode 1 -In this episode Eric interviews Bryan of Davis & Davis realty regarding the fall out that we may experience from postponed evictions from the eviction moratorium on 2020.
2021-12-1748 min
Think BrickThink Brick with Jack GillOne of our strategic goals at Think Brick Australia is to develop talent. We do this through our engineering intern program, which has become very popular with young graduate engineers over the years. We wanted to give our listeners an insight into how our own interns describe their experience during their time at Think Brick. We are also recruiting for our next intern. If this sounds like something you would like to apply for, please find the link here On this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre speaks to Jack Gill about his time a...
2021-10-1108 minThink BrickThink Brick with Jim NgOne of our strategic goals at Think Brick Australia is to develop talent. We do this through our engineering intern program, which has become very popular with young graduate engineers over the years. We wanted to give our listeners an insight into how our own interns describe their experience during their time at Think Brick. We are also recruiting for our next intern. If this sounds like something you would like to apply for, please find the link here On this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre speaks to Jim Ng about his time a...
2021-10-0406 minThink BrickThink Brick with Jeffrey HuangOne of our strategic goals at Think Brick Australia is to develop talent. We do this through our engineering intern program, which has become very popular with young graduate engineers over the years. We wanted to give our listeners an insight into how our own interns describe their experience during their time at Think Brick. We are also recruiting for our next intern. If this sounds like something you would like to apply for, please find the link here On this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre speaks to Jeffrey Huang about his time a...
2021-09-2708 minThink BrickThink Brick with Matthew ChingOne of our strategic goals at Think Brick Australia is to develop talent. We do this through our engineering intern program, which has become very popular with graduate engineers over the years. We wanted to give our listeners an insight into how our own interns describe their experience during their time at Think Brick. We are also recruiting for our next intern. If this sounds like something you would like to apply for, please find the link here On this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre speaks to Matthew Ching about his ti...
2021-09-2009 minThink BrickThink Brick with James Luo One of our strategic goals at Think Brick Australia is to develop talent. We do this through our engineering intern program, which has become very popular with graduate engineers over the years. We wanted to give our listeners an insight into how our own interns describe their experience during their time at Think Brick. We are also recruiting for our next intern. If this sounds like something you would like to apply for, please find the link here On this episode your host, Elizabeth McIntyre speaks to James Luo about his time at Think Brick...
2021-09-1311 minThink BrickTechTalk: Brick Arches Brick arches are an aesthetically pleasing way to bridge openings in a masonry wall, softening the angularity of traditional brickwork with progressive curves. In this podcast your host, Elizabeth McIntyre and civil engineer, James Luo, will be discussing the considerations and requirements when building a brick arch. The podcast incorporates the following topics: Defining a brick arch Keystone consideration Other considerations when building an archway What an abutment is Considerations referencing AS3700 and AS4773 How to maintain consistency and visual appeal when building an arch and much more.. This episode and many...
2021-08-3010 minThink BrickTechTalk: Textured Brick WallsTextured walls or corbelled walls, are a unique type of brick wall. Instead of the masonry units being flush throughout the construction, bricks in a textured wall is laid in a manner that makes them appear as if it is protruding and overhanging from the wall. As textures brick walls can facilitate many different patterns and configurations, this technique can provide a bespoke look to a brick wall, adding to the overall character. In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and structural engineer Michael Koungras, will be taking a deep dive into textured b...
2021-08-0216 min
East West Football PodcastJ.T. The Brick joins the podcast.John Tournour, better known as JT the Brick, joins the podcast to talk some Raiders Football!
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2020-08-0130 min
The Brick Cave PodcastThe Brick Cave Podcast Welcomes Sharon Skinner and Bruce DavisBruce Davis and Sharon Skinner kick off their own edition of the Brick Cave Podcast with some great talk about their current project lineup, fashion of the 19th Century, COVID, the current Brick Cave Kickstarter and other rabbit holes. They also talk about the #PublishingPaidMe hash tag and movement. Bruce puts in a plug for Frigid Reads, a review site: https://frigidreads.blogspot.com/
Sharon Skinner is the author of 9 books and a number of short stories, including the Tavara Tinker Series. Her most recent title, The Exile's Gift, is available now from Brick Cave Media. She...
2020-06-2226 min
The Brick Media PodcastEp. 8 - Jake Interviewed on the Creating A Career PodcastTHIS EPISODE:
In this episode, Jake chats with Michael Nordberg on the "Creating A Career" Podcast. They chat about Jake's career journey and how eventually Brick Media came about. Share this with somebody navigating their career with uncertainty or anxiety. There is some great conversation here!
CONTACT MICHAEL:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbnordberg
Search "Creating A Career" wherever you listen to podcasts.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST:
This is the official podcast of Brick Media...
2020-03-1944 minThe Brick Media PodcastAsk Brick: How Do You Creatively Market On Social Media in a "Boring" Industry?THIS EPISODE:
In this episode, Cassie Palmer (Brick's Account Director) and Micah Tucker (Videographer & Drone Pilot) discuss creating fun, interesting content in traditionally "boring" industries. Now, we know that your business isn't ACTUALLY boring, but we know some companies are tougher to come up with content ideas than others. Especially on social media.
Enjoy this episode and let us know what you thought.
FOLLOW @casspalmer and @micjamtuck on Instagram!
ABOUT THE PODCAST:
The Brick Media Podcast is a business, entrepreneurship, and marketing podcast based in...
2020-03-1807 minThe Brick Media PodcastEp. 1 - The Origin Story & Intro to Brick MediaTHIS EPISODE:
Welcome! In this very first episode, Jake introduces himself and Brick Media. Note: this was recorded originally when we were calling the podcast something else, and it was a slightly different concept. Either way... enjoy!
ABOUT THE PODCAST:
This is the official podcast of Brick Media, an award-winning social media agency in Tampa, FL. We interview professionals in the marketing industry about current trends, different career paths in marketing, social media strategies and much more.
Q&A SUBMISSIONS:
If you have specific so...
2019-12-0623 min
Brick House080 Hello Again!After a hiatus, Ben Fraser returns to podcasting and reintroduces himself and his perspective on quitting porn. It’s a worthwhile journey!
Links:
Matt Dobschuetz’s PornFree Radio podcast https://recoveredman.com/024-creativity-and-recovery-with-ben-fraser-creator-of-brick-house/
Unwanted - book by Jay Stringer https://jay-stringer.com/book/
Contact Ben or watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
Help people find it by giving a review or a rating on iTunes! http://bit.ly/1zhJnUj
2019-09-0513 min
The Brick Cave PodcastJune 2019 Brick Cave Media Podcast with Bob Nelson & Jenn WindrowThe BC Podcast Returns with the June 2019 Episode
Guest: Johnny Skinner, Director, Brick Cave Film Festival
In this episode we talk about the Brick Cave Film Festival, as well as the recently concluded Phoenix Fan Fusion, and how much co-host Jenn Windrow does NOT look like Penny Marshall, and why Johnny has no idea who Penny Marshall is.
The Brick Cave Podcast, covering books and the book life, is hosted by Bob Nelson and Jenn Windrow and recorded at the University of Phoenix Podcast Studio at the Mesa Chamber of Commerce in beautiful...
2019-07-0933 min
Brick House078 Miistakes and Other DisastersBen tells the story of a recent “disaster” at an open mic performance. Rather than being mad about it, he laughed instead.
Appreciation: Amazon Alexa Echo Dot. https://amzn.to/2FMl8Vt
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review or a rating on iTunes! http://bit.ly/1zhJnUj
2019-04-0117 min
Brick House077 Comfort and JoyGod rest ye merry gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's pow'r
When we were gone astray
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Music this week by Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings “God Rest Ye Merry Gents”
https://youtu.be/UewEIBZ7VHM
Check out the new movie - “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people f...
2018-12-2406 min
Brick House076 OglingThis week Ben answers a question from a listener (and accountability partner) about ogling. It seems like it can easily be an edging behavior. How can we change that pattern?
Appreciations: Dear Sugars podcast about dating an addict
https://www.wbur.org/dearsugar/2017/12/02/a-spy-in-the-house-of-love-with-ariel-levy
Without Fail podcast interview with Ira Glass about being a mentor.
https://www.gimletmedia.com/without-fail/ira-glass
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review or a rating on iTunes! http...
2018-12-1714 min
Brick House075 Easy WomenPorn offers the persistent fantasy that women exist in order to please men. But that doesn’t match up with reality very well. Or does it?
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review or a rating on iTunes! http://bit.ly/1zhJnUj
2018-12-0312 min
Brick House074 Restructuring Your LifeIt may be that some of the triggers that cause you to act out have to do with major aspects of your life - like relationships and work - and the only solution is to make major changes in the underlying structure of your life.
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review or a rating on iTunes! http://bit.ly/1zhJnUj
2018-11-1915 min
Brick House073 VOTE! (for the person you want to be)Every decision you make in your daily life is a vote for the kind of person you want to be - whether it’s an athlete, a musician, or a person with a healthy sexuality.
Inspired by James Clear’s book Atomic Habits.https://jamesclear.com/
Matt Dobschuetz Porn Free Radio Podcast: https://recoveredman.com/category/pfr/
Meditation app: Headspace:https://www.headspace.com/
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review or a rating on i...
2018-11-0510 min
Brick House072 SustainabilityBen muses on what it takes to change your habits permanently. What is sustainable and what’s not?
Darya Rose Foodist Podcast - ideas about sustainability -
https://soundcloud.com/darya-pino-rose/dr-yoni-freedhoff-why-you-must-like-your-life-if-you-want-to-keep-weight-off
Darya Rose interview with James Clear - systems are more important than goals. https://soundcloud.com/darya-pino-rose/james-clear-the-4-laws-of-behavior-change
Appreciation:
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review or a rating on iTunes! http://bit.ly/1zhJnUj
2018-10-2215 min
Brick House071 Love and CompassionMajor events can show us that life is short, and precious. Do we want to spend it pursuing compulsive behavior, or in finding love and compassion with those we are close to?
Appreciation: Libby https://meet.libbyapp.com/. Borrow thousands of ebooks and audiobooks free from your library for free.
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review or a rating on iTunes! http://bit.ly/1zhJnUj
2018-09-2410 min
Brick House070 Learning From RelapseBen had a relapse, which is a drag. But what did he learn from it? And what can you learn from his mistakes?
Appreciation: Vacations! Take more of them.
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review or a rating on iTunes! http://bit.ly/1zhJnUj
2018-09-1020 min
Brick House069 VulnerabilityThis week, Ben talks about a simple strategy to deal with times when your sobriety is more vulnerable. Hint: it may have something to do with connection.
Appreciation: Johann Hari’s book: Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions. http://a.co/0zogguW
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review or a rating on iTunes! http://bit.ly/1zhJnUj
2018-07-2407 min
Brick House068 Change Is PossibleIf you are an addict, it’s easy to get discouraged that things will never change. Ben Fraser says that change is not only possible, it’s unavoidable. There is hope!
This episode was inspired by an Invisibilia podcast. https://www.npr.org/programs/invisibilia/482836315/the-personality-myth
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review or a rating on iTunes! http://bit.ly/1zhJnUj
2018-06-2717 min
Brick House067 Porn Saved My LifeYou might think that porn ruined your life. But is it possible that it also saved your life? Ben Fraser explores the impact of compulsive porn use on his early life.
Foodist Podcast with Darya Rose
https://soundcloud.com/darya-pino-rose/how-to-stop-yourself-from-nighttime-bingeing
Appreciation: Science Vs. Guns
https://www.gimletmedia.com/science-vs/guns
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review or a rating on iTunes! http://bit.ly/1zhJnUj
2018-06-0510 min
Brick House66 The Meaning of #MeTooAs Harvey Weinstein goes to court to face charges of rape, Ben Fraser reflects on what meaning the #MeToo movement has for those of us struggling with porn addiction.
Tea and Consent: https://youtu.be/oQbei5JGiT8
Slate Interview with Weinstein accusers. https://slate.com/arts/2017/11/harvey-weinsteins-accusers-in-conversation.html
Fresh Air interview with Tig Notaro (partly on Louis CK) https://www.npr.org/2018/05/16/611585606/comic-tig-notaro-wants-you-to-know-shes-happy-to-be-here
Appreciation: The Hamilton Soundtrack https://soundcloud.com/user-247547064/hamilton-an-american-musical-full-soundtrack
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find...
2018-05-2519 min
Brick House065 ResistanceBen Fraser reflects on how resisting something might actually make us more likely to engage in the behavior, and how to deal with that. Also, are current events triggering you?
Appreciation: The Instant Pot! http://a.co/d9DQaNR
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review or a rating on iTunes! http://bit.ly/1zhJnUj
2018-05-1513 min
Brick House064 Three Useful ToolsIn this practical episode, Ben Fraser talks about three tools that have been very useful in his recovery - a filter, meditation, and the FAST check in.
A filter that Ben uses: https://x3watch.com/
A meditation app that Ben likes:
https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
F.A.S.T. check-ins.
http://recoveredman.com/106-back-2-basics-f-a-s-t-t-check-ins/
Appreciation: Thunderstruck by Erik Larson
http://eriklarsonbooks.com/the-books/thunderstruck/
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review...
2018-05-0418 min
Brick House063 A Diet of Junk FoodBen Fraser discusses how porn is like junk food. Consuming it gives you nothing of value, and is a poor substitute for what you really want.
Inspired by Darya Rose’s class on Creative Live called “Lose Weight without Dieting.”
https://cr8.lv/2HhJaep
Also check out her Foodist podcast. http://www.summertomato.com/podcast
And her website, Summer Tomato: http://www.summertomato.com/
Appreciation: Michael Pollan’s book “In Defense of Food.”: https://amzn.to/2JeT0KD
Special thanks also to Kevin, Cameron, Thomas and InProgress for encouraging me to podcast again!
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Bric...
2018-04-2215 min
Brick House062 Behind the Scenes of the Porn IndustryIt’s easy for a consumer of porn to forget that there is a human being behind the photos and images. And that smile is probably fake. Ben Fraser tells the story of one woman who got involved in the porn industry in the late 70s, and how her life was destroyed by it.
This podcast was inspired by an episode of the wonderful podcast: “You Must Remember This” by Karina Longworth.
http://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/episodes/2017/4/20/dorothy-stratten-dead-blondes-episode-13
A pulitzer prize winning article on this subject from 1980.
http://reprints.longform.org/death-of-a-playmate
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Br...
2017-05-1913 min
Brick House061 "Unbroken Brain" - Porn addiction is a developmental disorderBen Fraser reviews “Unbroken Brain” by Maia Szalavitz, and discusses why adolescents are more vulnerable to addiction and why kindness and hope is most helpful to treating addiction.
The book:
https://www.amazon.com/Unbroken-Brain-Revolutionary-Understanding-Addiction/dp/1250055822/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
Fresh Air interview with the author
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/07/07/485087604/unbroken-brain-explains-why-tough-treatment-doesnt-help-drug-addicts
Appreciation: The Storied Life of AJ Fikry.
https://www.amazon.com/Storied-Life-J-Fikry-Novel-ebook/dp/B00GU2RLMC/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help peop...
2017-05-0809 min
Brick House060 An Artist's Approach to Porn AddictionMusician, filmmaker and creative person Ben Fraser shares some of his ideas about an artist’s take on porn addiction, including changing the narrative, listening to your feelings, and when to ignore your feelings.
Matt Dobschuetz’s Excellent podcast:
http://pornfreeradio.com/
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Hunt for the Wilderpeople movie
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hunt_for_the_wilderpeople
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review or a rating on iTunes! http://bit.ly/1zhJnUj
2016-08-2816 min
Brick House059 Internet Dating For Porn AddictsBen Fraser talks about the specific challenges of internet dating as it relates to recovering porn addicts, including fantasy and projection, taking sex out of the picture, and being a good potential partner.
Matt Dobschuetz’s Porn Free Playbook: http://recoveredman.com/your-porn-free-playbook/
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review or a rating on iTunes! http://bit.ly/1zhJnUj
2016-07-0314 min
Brick House058 After The BreakupBen Fraser talks about the challenges of refraining from porn and masturbation in the 7 days immediately after a breakup. He faces the triggers of feeling bad about himself, isolation, and lack of sleep, and offers suggestions on how to cope. Also, is it too early for online dating?
Watch the web series http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Also, follow on twitter @brickhousetv
Or help people find it by giving a review or a rating on iTunes! http://bit.ly/1zhJnUj
2016-04-1323 min
Brick House057 Ben Grosscup Song And InterviewBen Fraser interviews activist folksinger and organizer Ben Grosscup. Ben G. also sings an original song about internet porn addiction, “Every Day”. Discussion ensues!
Check out Ben Grosscup’s songs on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZd4eJIEobjW4r3Nj0FVSuBFyZKYNDaF
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
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2016-04-0614 min
Brick House056 Feeling The LoveAfter a 3 month break, the podcast is back! Season 2 of the web series is available now!
http://brickhousewebseries.com/ Ben reflects on how it feels to produce a web series about porn addiction, and reads some feedback from viewers.
Read the feedback: http://brickhousewebseries.com/feedback/
Appreciation: Garry Shandling. Two clips made me laugh like crazy: https://youtu.be/Tg7fis-UY-s https://youtu.be/Cum77Y1Ex0g
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
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2016-03-3011 min
Brick House055 Happy New Year!As we think about the New Year, Ben chooses a few key points from the past year that have helped him to quit porn and stay sober.
PornFree Radio episode about making a plan for 2015
http://pornfreeradio.com/057-go-porn-free-in-2016/
Going after a good life - the rat park episode:
https://soundcloud.com/ben-fraser-19/026-the-rat-park
Appreciation: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: http://www.drawright.com/ The Artist’s Way: http://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity/
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Check out the musical comedy Brick House Web Series at http://www.brickhousewebseries.co...
2015-12-3109 min
Brick House054 Self CareAre you taking good care of yourself? That is a key step in the challenge to quit porn.
Matt Dobschuetz - PornFree Radio episode about making a plan for 2015
http://pornfreeradio.com/057-go-porn-free-in-2016/
Appreciation: Sue Grafton’s books about Kinsey Milhone http://www.suegrafton.com/bookshelf.php
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2015-12-2513 min
Brick House053 Darkness And LightBen Fraser reflects on the challenge of dealing with the darkness in our lives, literally and figuratively.
This 2013 article has some interesting facts about the Winter Solstice: http://mashable.com/2013/12/20/winter-solstice-2013/#ML1cWk1.6sqA
Leonard Cohen song “Anthem” https://youtu.be/_e39UmEnqY8
Appreciation: Holidays!
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2015-12-1608 min
Brick House052 What I Learned From JugglingHow is learning to juggle like learning how to quit porn? Ben Fraser counts the ways.
The show about yoga: https://soundcloud.com/ben-fraser-19/039-breathe-into-it-things-i-learned-from-yoga
Learn to juggle: https://youtu.be/kCt1bmSASCI
Appreciation: Every Frame a Painting https://www.youtube.com/user/everyframeapainting
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2015-12-1009 min
Brick House051 The Wrong Reasons To QuitBen Fraser talks about some of the wrong reasons to quit porn, and eventually gets to the right reason.
Appreciation: Dogs Decoded PBS documentary. Watch on Vimeo for free.https://vimeo.com/19472436
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2015-12-0208 min
Brick House050 GratitudeAs a porn addicts, it’s easy to feel bad about ourselves, or notice how difficult things are. On this Thanksgiving, Ben Fraser takes a moment to think about what we he is thankful for.
Some of the things I am grateful for:
“This must be the place” - Shawn Colvin
https://youtu.be/Aac0X3VpOuU
Allen Toussaint - “The Bright Mississippi”
https://youtu.be/-npYGLxnzzk
Silly videos that make me laugh.
The puppy video
https://vine.co/v/eEZXZI1rqxX
The cat video (“Sail!”)
https://youtu.be/Awf45u6zrP0
Theater that fills me with awe
http://www.doubleedgethea...
2015-11-2509 min
Brick House049 Advice To My Younger SelfToday Ben thinks about what he would say to his younger self about porn, specifically when he was 12 years old. He’s learned a lot in the last 40 years.
Appreciation: Alexander Rhodes, the founder of NoFap. Thanks Alex! http://www.nofap.com/forum/index.php
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2015-11-1810 min
Brick House048 I Wouldn't Date A Woman Who...Back in Ben’s single days, there were a few woman who he wouldn’t consider dating because of the way they looked. But now he wonders if maybe his porn consumption got in the way of meeting possible partners who might’ve been a good match.
Want to be a guest on the show? I’d like to hear your voice! Email Ben http://brickhousewebseries.com/contact
Appreciation: Artists! Here’s Ira Glass in a short video about creativity: https://vimeo.com/24715531
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2015-11-1209 min
Brick House047 Looking For Love In All The Wrong PlacesYou may know the old country song by Johnny Lee. Looking at porn is kind of like looking for love in all the wrong places, since porn cannot give you love. But we try anyway!
Want to be a guest on the show? I’d like to hear your voice! Email Ben http://brickhousewebseries.com/contact
Marc Maron's interview with James Taylor http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episodes/episode_648_-_james_taylor
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2015-11-0509 min
Brick House046 Entertainment For MenIf you grew up with a certain magazine, then you know that phrase. Ben Fraser talks about how being a man makes us vulnerable to the “sex sells” techniques of capitalism, and encourages everyone to not be a cog in the machine.
Want to be a guest on the show? I’d like to hear your voice! Email Ben http://brickhousewebseries.com/contact
Appreciation: Rise Up Singing and Rise Again Songbooks: https://www.riseupandsing.org/songbooks
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2015-10-2810 min
Brick House045 Feeling TerribleMost of us use porn to avoid feeling terrible. But the only way to really quit using is to just feel terrible for a while.
Want to be a guest on the show? I’d like to hear your voice! Email Ben http://brickhousewebseries.com/contact
Appreciation: Man On Wire documentary http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/man_on_wire/
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2015-10-2207 min
Brick House044 All I NeedWhen you’re craving porn, you think it will satisfy your needs. But it never does. What do you really need?
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Appreciation: Bernie Sanders. https://www.facebook.com/berniesanders
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2015-10-1506 min
Brick House043 Day FourWhat it feels like to be on Day Four after a relapse. I hope you learn from my mistakes.
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Appreciation: Naomi Klein. Here’s an interview she did with Bill Maher. https://youtu.be/8vi26l8T1c0
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2015-10-0711 min
Brick House042 Choose Life (song demo)The podcast is on a break this week, so Ben Fraser is sharing a demo of a new song from the web series - “Choose Life.” Vocals by Gershon Eigner. The final song will be re-mixed and mastered with new rhythm tracks. This song is an attempt to give advice to someone trying to quit porn, with a few helpful tips to keep in mind.
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2015-10-0104 min
Brick House041 RamblingsBen Fraser speaks on a wide variety of topics, including why he is doing the podcast, how a headache is affecting him, some of his most popular triggers, and the 10% solution to solving all the world’s problems.
Appreciation: Music videos by OK Go.
Rube Goldberg Machine: https://youtu.be/qybUFnY7Y8w
The one in the park: https://youtu.be/V2fpgpanZAw
The one with the dogs: https://youtu.be/nHlJODYBLKs
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I’d love to h...
2015-09-2313 min
Brick House040 I Am An Addict, Dammit!Ben Fraser refutes Dr. David J. Ley’s claim that "the label of 'porn addict' causes depression, but porn watching doesn’t." While shame is indeed an issue, the label isn’t the problem, but in fact can be a solution.
We’re fundraising to make new episodes of the web series! $5 can help a lot!
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The article by David Ley. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/women-who-stray/201509/your-belief-in-porn-addiction-makes-things-worse
Appreciation: Chocolat movie (2000)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241303/
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Check out the...
2015-09-1707 min
Brick House039 Breathe Into It - Things I Learned From YogaBen Fraser has been doing yoga for 34 years. Along the way, he learned a few things that are useful if you want to quit an addiction like porn. For instance, try to “breathe into the pain” instead of numbing it.
We’re fundraising to make new episodes of the web series! $5 can help a lot!
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2015-09-1010 min
Brick House038 My Story - Part 3: Lowest Of The LowBen Fraser talks about “hitting bottom” and why he finally decided it was time to quit looking at porn.
We’re fundraising to make new episodes of the web series! $5 can help a lot!
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My story - part 1:
https://soundcloud.com/ben-fraser-19/004-my-story-part-1
My story - part 2
https://soundcloud.com/ben-fraser-19/006-my-story-part-2-seeds-of-addiction
The recovery board
http://www.npsupport.net/community/
Appreciation: photography - “Ten Tips for taking photos with your iphone”
http://www.imore.com/ten-tips-taking-great-iphone-photos
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Check out the mu...
2015-09-0311 min
Brick House037 WillpowerThere’s a common idea that to quit an addiction, you need to have a lot of willpower. But Ben Fraser thinks willpower is only one component to quitting porn addiction, and there are other things more important.
We’re fundraising to make new episodes of the web series! $5 can help a lot!
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Matt Dobschuetz podcast on Making a Plan
http://pornfreeradio.com/042-getting-started-pt-3-your-plan/
My own recovery plan from 2006.
http://brickhousewebseries.com/files/Recovery_Plan.pdf
Appreciation: The Demo Diva http://www.wnyc.org/story/in-new-orleans-becoming-demo-diva/
The Brick Hous...
2015-08-2607 min
Brick House036 Give Yourself A BreakIf you’re an addict, your idea of taking a break is probably doing the addictive behavior, If you quit the addictive behavior, it’s sometimes hard to figure out what to do to relax.
We’re fundraising to make new episodes of the web series! $5 can help a lot!
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How to check out a movie to see if the content might be triggering: Check out http://www.kids-in-mind.com/
Or go to IMDB.com, and type in the title of a film or TV show that you want to see...
2015-08-1908 min
Brick House035 Good SexBen Fraser wonders what good sex really looks like. Is it something we are used to seeing, or is it completely different?
Dr. Ruth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Westheimer
Appreciation: Easy-going people
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2015-08-1309 min
Brick House034 How Does It Feel?Ben Fraser walks through a hypothetical porn experience and examines the feelings along the way. Obviously, there’s some pleasure. But what other feelings come along for the ride?
Appreciation: Tune In: The Beatles: All These Years by Mark Lewisohn
http://www.amazon.com/Tune-In-Beatles-These-Years/dp/1400083052/
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2015-08-0611 min
Brick House033 I Am YouBeing an addict is no fun. But if you look around, you may notice that everyone else around you is addicted to something, whether it’s porn, or caffeine or sugar, or just bad TV. This means that addiction can give us compassion. And that is a kind of gift.
Appreciation: Stickers!
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2015-07-3006 min
Brick House032 Entitlement and DeprivationBen Fraser examines how, as addicts, we might feel entitled to look at porn, because we feel deprived. We feel like we deserve it. But maybe there are better ways to think about it.
Check out other episodes (including the missing #31) here:
https://soundcloud.com/ben-fraser-19
An Honest Liar movie about The Amazing Randi
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/an_honest_liar/
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2015-07-2308 min
Brick House030 The Turning PointBen Fraser reflects on what it’s like to be in the middle of a binge, and then re-commit to sobriety. He also talks about the feelings that come up when deleting a stash.
Appreciation: the Pixar Movie “Inside Out” http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/inside_out_2015/
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2015-07-0908 min
Brick House029 Starting OverBen Fraser talks about his strategy for starting over after a slip. This method works for him. What works for you?
Appreciation: Community Fireworks
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2015-07-0207 min
Brick House028 Asking For HelpBen Fraser wonders why asking for help is so difficult, when it’s so obvious that we need it. What kind of help can you get if you are trying to quit porn? And how much should you lean on your significant other?
A great list of ways to get support:
http://yourbrainonporn.com/discussion-board
Appreciation: Live music in the park.
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2015-06-2409 min
Brick House027 Father's DayBen Fraser talks how his father’s magazines were his first exposure to pornography, and an alternative to blaming. How do you stop addiction when it’s passed down from father to son?
Appreciation: The library
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library
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2015-06-1711 min
Brick House026 The Rat ParkBen Fraser talks about the Rat Park experiments of Bruce Alexander. What happens to rats who get addicted to morphine? And how do they become drug free?
A great cartoon explanation of the Rat Park idea.
http://www.stuartmcmillen.com/comics_en/rat-park/
Bruce Alexander’s account of the Rat Park, with photos.
http://www.brucekalexander.com/articles-speeches/rat-park/148-addiction-the-view-from-rat-park
I first heard about the Rat Park from Johan Hari’s Book “Chasing the Scream.”
http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-9781620408902-0
Huffington post article about Chasing the Scream
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/johann-hari/the-real-cause-of-addicti_b_6506936.htmlea
The Brick House Facebook...
2015-06-1105 min
Brick House025 Opening Your HeartBen Fraser talks about how opening your heart might be key to recovery from porn addiciton.
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
Appreciation: bike paths! Find trails in your area:
http://www.traillink.com/
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2015-06-0409 min
Brick House024 UpdateBen Fraser shares updates about his recovery, trigger challenges, and his recent guest appearance on an internet radio talk show. He also explores the question of what tolerance might mean in porn addiction.
The Brick House Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brick-House/266939153469555
News podcast: http://www.npr.org/podcasts/500005/hourly-news-summary
Appreciation: The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change by Yoram Bauman and Grady Klein http://islandpress.org/cartoon-introduction-climate-change
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2015-05-2808 min
Brick House023 Springtime!Spring brings some challenges for the recovering porn addict. The winter coats are gone and it’s easier to see the shapes of people’s bodies, so how do we keep focused on recovery when temptations are more apparent?
Appreciation: Social Dancing! Here’s some videos on how to swing dance.
http://www.howcast.com/guides/968-how-to-swing-dance/
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2015-05-2107 min
Brick House022 Three Short StoriesBen reads three short stories related to the struggles of porn addiction. Do you have any stories that you’d like to share? Pass them along!
Poem by Portia Nelson about the hole in the sidewalk
http://www.simplybeing.org.uk/index.php/poetry/89-autobiography-in-five-short-chapters-by-portia-nelson
Dog on a Nail story:
https://philipchircop.wordpress.com/2013/02/15/get-off-the-nail/
The version I heard was by Amanda Palmer, from The Art of Asking.
Feed the right wolf story:
http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/TwoWolves-Cherokee.html
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2015-05-1408 min
Brick House021 Accepting The PresentBen takes a road trip and talks about acceptance and being present. Porn is a great escape. But if we can be more satisfied with the present, porn and other drugs will be less appealing.
James Taylor’s song “The Secret O’ Life”
https://youtu.be/sW7Z1VttPKk
Appreciation: The Magicians by Lev Grossman
http://www.powells.com/biblio/17-9780452296299-4
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2015-05-0709 min
Brick House020 Ben Fraser Interviewed By Jeremy Jones (Tea And Crumpets Podcast)Ben Fraser gets interviewed by Jeremy Jones for the Tea and Crumpets Podcast and answers questions about the Brick House Web Series. Topics include how the series developed, new cast for Season 2, and why he chose “quitting porn” as the theme.
- By the way, in case you are wondering, there is no such thing as the Tea and Crumpets podcast. ;)
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2015-04-3009 min
Brick House019 You Are Still GoodBen reminds every one struggling with addictive behaviors that feeling bad about yourself doesn’t help. If you have a set back, how can you turn things around so you feel better?
Appreciation: http://pornfreeradio.com/027-how-idiots-track-success/ A podcast by Matt Dobschuetz about 5 additional ways to measure success besides counting sober days.
Another episode that relates to the topic - knowing that you are lovable.
http://pornfreeradio.com/002-unlovable/
Ben refers to the 1981 movie “American Werewolf in London,” but does not recommend it because it has some potentially triggering scenes. Sorry guys! We can’t watch “R” rated movies from the ‘80s.
C...
2015-04-2307 min
Brick House018 Checking InBen does a check-in about the challenges of staying sober this week, including unexpected triggers like helping a friend with computer stuff.
Appreciation: Iyengar Yoga:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iyengar_Yoga
Want to do the “legs up the wall pose/” It’s actually called“Viparita Karani” and it’s very easy to do. http://www.yogajournal.com/pose/legs-up-the-wall-pose/
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2015-04-1610 min
Brick House017 Ignoring The ObviousSometimes you can get caught up in the addiction and ignore the obvious things you can do to quit. Ben talks about H.A.L.T.S., which stands for Hungry, Anxious, Lonely, Tired, and Stressed. (Some people think the “A” stands for Angry, which works too!)
More about HALT: http://www.balboahorizons.com/halt-staying-sober-how-to-avoid-a-relapse-in-recovery/
If you can prevent yourself from feeling these triggers, it’s a lot easier to avoid the addictive behavior. For instance, if sleep is the trigger, then get more sleep! Here’s a site with some tips for getting more sleep.
http://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-tools-tips/healthy...
2015-04-0907 min
Brick House016 A Little Seed Of Hope (Song)The podcast is on vacation this week, so Ben is sharing a song. Originally written and recorded in 2008, Ben was wrestling with urges on a daily basis. The process of writing and recording the song helped him get through a difficult time. He hopes it will inspire you as well.
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2015-04-0104 min
Brick House015 Beautiful GirlsThis phrase, often used in porn, seems harmless, but what are we saying when we use it? How are men and women affected by standards of beauty that are portrayed in the porn industry and commercial culture?
Appreciation: http://www.beautyredefined.net/lessons-from-porn-women-are-objects/ This article talks about how women and men are affected by the portrayal of women in pornography.
Photoshopping real women into Cover models
https://youtu.be/zRlpIkH3b5I
“Dove Evolution” how a model is photoshopped for an ad.
https://youtu.be/iYhCn0jf46U
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2015-03-2612 min
Brick House014 Not Enough Porn In The WorldThe internet is full of porn, but Ben thinks that it is still not enough. He’ll tell you why that is, and also what happened recently when he had a relapse after 498 days of sobriety.
Appreciation: Gary Wilson’s website: http://yourbrainonporn.com/ Also, check out Gary’s TED talk The Great Porn Experiment https://youtu.be/wSF82AwSDiU
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2015-03-1913 min
Brick House013 That Would Be TellingBen answers a question from Chris about when and how to tell a significant other about his porn habit. The answer is: it depends. But you should definitely tell.
Appreciation: The NoFap (no masturbation) community at Reddit. Find some people who are struggling with the same thing you are.
http://www.reddit.com/r/NoFap/
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2015-03-1211 min
Brick House012 Is Porn Bad?The answer may not be what you think. In any case, it doesn’t help to feel guilt or shame about it. Ben continues his discussion with Jim from episode 9.
Appreciation: Johann Hari article about real causes of addiction. Hopeful and fascinating.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/johann-hari/the-real-cause-of-addicti_b_6506936.html
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2015-03-0508 min
Brick House011 Fifty Shades Of GreyBen hasn’t watched it, but he still has a lot to say about it. What’s it like to be a recovering porn addict and be inundated with the media frenzy regarding a popular book and movie that is about a BDSM relationship?
Here’s a movie that Ben recommends you watch instead: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
http://youtu.be/lnSgSe2GzDc
Appreciation: Free Ebook - Ten Keys to Breaking Pornography Addiction.
http://www.no-porn.com/#!tenkeys/cjg9
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2015-02-2608 min
Brick House010 Snowed In!Ben Fraser was recently snowed in at a motel far from home with nothing to do. Triggers! Hear how he dealt with real triggers in real time, without relapsing!
More advice for traveling porn free by Matt Dobschuetz: http://pornfreeradio.com/005-pornfree-travel-hotel-tips-and-trip-planning/
Appreciation: Ran Gavrieli Why I Stopped Watching Porn. http://youtu.be/gRJ_QfP2mhU
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2015-02-1913 min
Brick House009 Joking Around With JimThere’s a lot of laughing going on during this episode when Ben talks to a guy who uses humor to help ease the tension when talking about quitting porn. Jim quit looking at porn over 8 years ago, and is one of the key people who helped Ben quit himself.
Appreciation: the Dalai Lama: https://www.facebook.com/DalaiLama
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2015-02-1211 min
Brick House008 Aliens Attack! Radio Play By Ben FraserAn original comedy radio play is featured this week. What happens when aliens try to attack Earth? How can the Earthlings resist if they are in a porn-induced stupor?
Appreciation: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg http://www.powells.com/biblio/2-9780812981605-3
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2015-02-0509 min
Brick House007 A Year Without PornBen Fraser talks about what he did to make it through one year without porn, including exercise, counseling, compassion for yourself, and not counting days.
Appreciation: Matt Dobschuetz at http://www.PornfreeRadio.com
Craig Perra http://www.themindfulhabit.com/
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2015-01-2908 min
Brick House006 My Story - Part 2 Seeds Of AddictionTelling stories of early struggles can be a great step in the recovery process. Combine porn magazines, a sex education book, and feelings of isolation and shame, what do you get? But it’s not your fault.
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2015-01-2209 min
Brick House005 I'm Not An Addict! Am I?Ben Fraser talks about the word “addiction” in regards to a porn habit, and says why he thinks it applies to himself. And how is compassion related to addiction?
Links: Dr. Gabor Maté’s book “In the Realm of the Hungry Ghosts” http://bit.ly/1xtVs6E
Fantastic article about addiction: http://huff.to/1yLbpIi
Excellent discussion of “Porn Addiction Myth” by Luke Gilkerson (Covenant Eyes) http://bit.ly/1Bm9yIG
Controversial article by Dr. David Ley - “Porn is not the Problem” http://bit.ly/1mbYPJd
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2015-01-1507 min
Brick House003 Why I Quit PornReasons Ben Fraser quit porn. If you are trying to quit, you may sometimes forget why you are doing it. Here are some reasons that have been useful to Ben in his recovery. What are some reasons that have worked for you? Add your comments in iTunes, or on Soundcloud.
https://soundcloud.com/ben-fraser-19/003-why-i-quit-porn
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2015-01-0109 min
Brick House002 How To Deal With How You FeelHow do you deal with the feelings that come up when you quit an addiction? Ben Fraser gives you some tips. More info at http://www.brickhousewebseries.com
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2014-12-2606 min
Brick House001 Quitting Porn - The Hero's JourneyBen Fraser talks about how quitting porn is like the Hero's Journey as described by Joseph Campbell. What is your "Call to Adventure?" Who are your allies? Who are your enemies?
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2014-12-0308 min