Overcome Pornography for Good with Sara Brewer |  Discomfort on Purpose

Episode 217: Discomfort on Purpose

March 17, 20252 min read

Do you ever feel like quitting pornography is just too difficult and uncomfortable? What if I told you that discomfort is not only necessary, but it's the key to unlocking an amazing, fulfilling life? In this episode, I share a powerful concept that completely changed my life: discomfort is the currency for success.

Our brains are wired to keep us safe and comfortable, which is why trying to quit porn can feel so challenging. But when we learn to embrace discomfort and even seek it out on purpose, we open ourselves up to incredible growth and opportunities. Mastering the skill of feeling and processing discomfort is what separates the most successful people from the rest.

Join me as I dive deep into why discomfort is essential for overcoming pornography and creating the life you truly desire. I share practical tips for reframing your mindset around discomfort and teach you how to process your emotions in a healthy way.

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What You'll Learn from this Episode:

  • Why discomfort is necessary and even beneficial for quitting porn and achieving success.

  • How to reframe your mindset around discomfort and embrace it as an opportunity for growth.

  • Practical tips for processing your emotions and sitting with discomfort in a healthy way.

  • How to use your pornography habit as a catalyst for developing resilience and creating an amazing life.

  • Why seeking comfort and avoiding discomfort can hold you back from reaching your full potential.

  • The power of adopting a "nothing has gone wrong" mindset when facing challenges and setbacks.

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Sara Brewer is a certified life and trauma-informed coach. She has helped over a thousand people quit porn through her coaching programs and tens of thousands through her highly-rated podcast, Overcome Pornography for Good.

Sara shares her story in her free webinars, but the simple version is that she saw shame's role in compulsive pornography use, and after developing a process focused on addressing shame as the root, her clients saw amazing success. This is why The Center for Overcoming Pornography exists.

Sara Brewer

Sara Brewer is a certified life and trauma-informed coach. She has helped over a thousand people quit porn through her coaching programs and tens of thousands through her highly-rated podcast, Overcome Pornography for Good. Sara shares her story in her free webinars, but the simple version is that she saw shame's role in compulsive pornography use, and after developing a process focused on addressing shame as the root, her clients saw amazing success. This is why The Center for Overcoming Pornography exists.

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