{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP087: Pornography Addiction: Why It Happens \u2014 and How Freedom Is Possible | Michael Schweiger","description":"Pornography addiction thrives in secrecy and shame, but freedom is possible. In this deeply personal episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire sits down with Licensed Professional Counselor Michael Schweiger, founder of Restore to Life Counseling, for an honest conversation about pornography addiction, human connection, trauma, relationships, faith and recovery. Michael explains why simply trying to stop a behavior may not address the deeper roots beneath it and offers practical questions for identifying what pornography is promising and what it is actually taking away. Ed shares his own experience with pornography beginning in childhood, the shame and secrecy surrounding it, and the remarkable story of the simple prayer that became part of his journey into freedom. They also discuss marriage, accountability, relapse, compassion instead of condemnation, renewing the mind, Christian faith and why healing often begins when we finally stop hiding. About Michael Schweiger: Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience across mental health, addiction recovery, trauma, youth organizations, churches, school counseling and private practice. He holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary. Kindness is Strength. Your Story Matters. Watch Instead: \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;WATCH ALL&amp;nbsp;Visible Kindness episodes...&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc49 WATCH THIS EPISODE: Breaking Free From Pornography with Michael Schweiger \ud83d\udc47CONNECT WITH ED: \ud83c\udf10&amp;nbsp;Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.visiblekindness.com  \ud83d\udcd8&amp;nbsp;Facebook:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EdSquire2 \ud83c\udfa5&amp;nbsp;YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@visiblekindness \ud83d\udcf8 Instagram:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ed_squire LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/edsquire\/ X:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.X.com\/VisibleKindness Threads: &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@ed_squire&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Visible Kindness Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.visiblekindness.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/43097168\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/206849778"}