Episode 152: Overcome Porn Addiction: A Conversation with Dr. Kevin Whisman on "unDEFILED"

Visibly Fit with Wendie Pett

In this episode of the Visibly Fit Podcast, I delve into the pervasive issue of porn addiction with our esteemed guest, Dr. Kevin Whisman, a practicing psychologist with over 20 years of experience. We discuss alarming statistics that highlight the widespread nature of this problem, affecting both men and women, including senior pastors and youth pastors.

Dr. Kevin Whisman shares insights from his clinical practice and his involvement in the creation of the film "unDEFILED," which aims to shed light on the destructive impact of pornography and offer hope for recovery. Based on true events, the film has received multiple nominations at the 2024 International Christian Film Festival.

Tune in to learn the root causes of pornography addiction, how it affects your life and marriage, and how to overcome it.

Chapter

[00:00] - Podcast Preview

[00:47] - Welcome to the Visibly Fit Podcast

[01:29] - Shocking Pornography Usage Statistics

[03:04] - Introduction to Dr. Kevin Whisman

[05:00] - Normalizing the Struggle with Pornography

[07:12] - Root Causes of Porn Addiction

[08:16] - Dr. Whisman's Location and Partnerships

[09:51] - Development of unDEFILED Film

[11:13] - Connection Between Pornography and Sex Trafficking

[11:37] - Identity and Shame in Pornography Addiction

[12:49] - Practical Steps to Overcome Porn Addiction

[14:40] - The Role of Community in Recovery

[16:10] - Early Exposure and Long-term Impact

[17:41] - Dr. Whisman's Personal Story

[18:02] - Marriage and Pornography

[19:04] - Consequences of Pornography in Marriage

[20:07] - Early Exposure and Brain Development

[21:04] - Pre-existing Issues in Relationships

[21:38] - unDEFILED's Storyline and Challenges

[23:49] - Women and Pornography Addiction

[24:40] - Sexting and Pornography

[25:16] - Health Impacts of Pornography Addiction

[27:08] - Online and In-person Support Communities

[28:35] - Encouragement to Seek Help

[29:48] - Where to Watch unDEFILED

[30:34] - Closing Remarks and Additional Resources

[32:08] - Outro and Contact Information

Resources mentioned:

Pure Desire Ministries

Boulder Recovery

Living unDEFILED

Visibly Fit™ 7-Week Accelerator Program

Connect with today's guest:

Dr. Kevin Whisman is a native of southwest Missouri and earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He has been practicing as a licensed psychologist in this area since 2000.

Dr. Whisman has a huge heart for those wanting to be set free from their unwanted sexual behaviors. His life, work, and ministries are all about introducing people to the one, to our heavenly father who can heal them from the destruction created by the shame of their heart's condition. Dr. Kevin was instrumental in forming the "Undefiled" story around reality and making it relatable to viewers.

He has seen over ten thousand individuals in therapy, fifty percent of which have suffered from unwanted sexual behavior such as porn or the effects of it on themselves or their families.

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