Consider Before Consuming

Fight the New Drug

Think about all of the things you consider every day to help keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community happy, healthy, and hopeful. Now consider this: There is an ever-growing body of research demonstrating significant negative impacts, for yourself and the ones you love, in the consumption of pornography. It can change the way you think, harm your ability to connect with other people, and can contribute to changing the world in negative ways. Join us every other week as we consider the harmful effects of pornography using science, facts, and personal accounts. Consider Before Consuming is brought to you by Fight the New Drug (FTND). FTND is a non-religious and non-legislative nonprofit that aims to raise awareness on the harmful effects of pornography and its links to sexual exploitation using only science, facts, and personal accounts. Fight the New Drug collaborates with a variety of qualified organizations and individuals with varying personal beliefs, affiliations, and political persuasions. As FTND is a non-religious and non-legislative organization, the personal beliefs, affiliations, and persuasions of any of our team members or of those we collaborate with do not reflect or impact the mission of Fight the New Drug.

  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    The Power of Connection in Overcoming Pornography, a Panel Discussion

    In this episode of Consider Before Consuming, we host a panel featuring four individuals deeply involved in the fight against pornography addiction. Chandler, Co-founder and CEO of Relay, shares his personal journey of overcoming pornography and how his experience led to creating a digital platform for recovery. Chris, a licensed professional counselor and certified sex addiction therapist, offers expert insights on the psychological effects of pornography and addiction recovery. Matthew and Dayne, both in recovery from long-term porn addiction, open up about their personal experiences, challenges, and victories in their healing journeys. Together, the panel discusses the power of connection in recovery, the importance of vulnerability, and how community plays a crucial role in breaking free from addiction.

    Episode Resources

    Article: How Porn Can Change the Brain

    Article: Why the Opposite of Porn Addiction Isn’t Only Sobriety—It’s Real Human Connection

    Podcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 93: Chandler

    Join Relay

    Book: The Body Keeps the Score

    6 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 30 seconds
    Intersections of Race, Gender, and Sexual Exploitation

    Melanie Thompson is a survivor of sex trafficking and prostitution, as well as a dedicated speaker and activist in the global fight against commercial sexual exploitation. Trafficked at just 12 years old, Melanie was later arrested and placed in foster care, where she began her advocacy journey at 14. She now serves as the Outreach & Advocacy Coordinator at the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women International.

    In this episode, we delve into Melanie's powerful story and explore the complexities of trafficking, the misconceptions surrounding platforms like OnlyFans, how pornography promotes violence and harmful stereotypes, and the urgent need for awareness and systemic change.

    Episode Resources

    Article: How Mainstream Porn Normalizes Violence Against Black Women

    Article: How Porn Can Misrepresent and Fetishize LGBTQ+ Individuals and Relationships

    Podcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 90: Taina Bien-Aimé

    Melanie's Podcast: Exit Wound

    The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women

    Rebecca Bender Initiative

    23 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Creating a Future Free from Exploitation

    Breanna and Brandon Vales are Directors and Founders of Red Light Rebellion, which exists to educate young people about the dangers of child sex trafficking.

    In this episode, they cover how their experiences influence their work and how they aim to empower youth to recognize the red flags of grooming and exploitation. They also share about Brandon's recovery journey from porn addiction, the impact of pornography on relationships, and how unresolved childhood trauma often leads to addiction. 

    Episode Resources

    Article: How You Can Spot, Report, and Prevent Human Trafficking

    Red Light Rebellion

    Red Flag Cards: Text REDFLAGS to 602-922-1040

    9 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    How Porn Fueled Violence and Control in My Relationship

    *Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.

    Episode Description

    Shelby’s early exposure to pornography impacted her understanding of sex, leading to misconceptions about consent and contributing to feelings of hypersexuality during her teenage years. In this episode, she shares about a past relationship where her partner's use of pornography had a detrimental effect on her emotionally and physically, and how sharing her experience over the past year has helped in healing and finding connection.

    Episode Resources 

    Article: Does Porn Normalize Sexual Violence in Teen Relationships?

    Article: National Study Finds Porn Linked to Sexual Aggression and Coercion in Relationships

    Article: 5 Ways Porn Has Lied to You About Consent

    Article: Is My Partner’s Porn Habit Harming Our Relationship, or Am I Just Insecure?

    Podcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 111: Bailey

    Victim Resources

    Resource for Partners of Porn Users: Bloom

    25 September 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Engaging Sex Buyers to End Exploitation

    Justin Euteneier is the Program Director at Epik Project, an organization that works to disrupt the demand for commercial sexual exploitation.

    In this Consider Before Consuming podcast episode, Justin shares the efforts the Epik project is using, including engaging with sex buyers to talk about the choices they're making, collaborating with law enforcement, educational initiatives for youth, and efforts to engage men in the fight against trafficking. 

    Episode Resources

    FTND Resource: Porn and Sex Trafficking

    Podcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 96: Valiant Richey

    Epik Project

    11 September 2024, 7:00 am
  • 43 minutes 12 seconds
    Laila Mickelwait's Fight to Shut Down Pornhub, Pt. 2

    Trigger Warning

    *The following episode contains descriptions of disturbing porn themes, discussions of child sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised

    Laila Mickelwait is an anti-trafficking activist, Founder and CEO of the Justice Defense Fund, Founder of the Traffickinghub movement, and author of "Take Down: Inside the Fight to Shut Down PornHub for Child Abuse, Rape, and Sex Trafficking,”

    In this Consider Before Consuming podcast episode, Laila continues to share about her efforts to expose and combat illegal content on Pornhub, including the fight to hold credit card companies accountable.

    Fight the New Drug is a non-religious and non-legislative awareness and education organization. Some of the issues discussed in this episode may be legislatively-affiliated. Though our organization is non-legislative, we fully support the fights against already illegal forms of pornography and sexual exploitation and against sex trafficking.

    Episode Resources 

    Laila's Book: Takedown

    Traffickinghub Petition

    Justice Defense Fund

    Laila's Article: Why Are Visa And Mastercard Still Doing Business with Pornhub?

    FTND Resource: Porn and Sex Trafficking

    Podcast: Consider Before Consuming, Ep. 35: Nikolas Kristof

    Article: What's Going on with Pornhub?

    Nikolas Kristof's Article: The Children of Pornhub

    Sheelah Kolhatkar's Article: The Fight to Hold Pornhub Accountable

     

    28 August 2024, 6:00 am
  • 59 minutes 11 seconds
    Laila Mickelwait's Fight to Shut Down Pornhub, Pt. 1

    Trigger Warning

    *The following episode contains descriptions of disturbing porn themes, discussions of child sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised.

    Laila Mickelwait is an anti-trafficking activist, Founder and CEO of the Justice Defense Fund, Founder of the Traffickinghub movement, and author of "Take Down: Inside the Fight to Shut Down PornHub for Child Abuse, Rape, and Sex Trafficking,”

    In this Consider Before Consuming podcast episode, Laila shares her journey in the anti-sex trafficking movement and her efforts to expose and combat illegal content on Pornhub. 

    Fight the New Drug is a non-religious and non-legislative awareness and education organization. Some of the issues discussed in this episode may be legislatively-affiliated. Though our organization is non-legislative, we fully support the fights against already illegal forms of pornography and sexual exploitation, and against sex trafficking.

    Episode Resources

    Laila's Book: Takedown

    Traffickinghub Petition

    Justice Defense Fund

    Laila's Article: Time to Shut Pornhub Down

    FTND Resource: Porn and Sex Trafficking

    Podcast: Consider Before Consuming, Ep. 35: Nikolas Kristof

    Article: What's Going on with Pornhub?

     

    14 August 2024, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Self-Defense as a Path to Empowerment

    *Trigger Warning: This episode contains brief discussions of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.

    Miyo Strong is the director of The Elizabeth Smart Foundation's self-defense program, Smart Defense. As a mom of two daughters, Miyo began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and other martial arts. She joins us for this Consider Before Consuming Podcast episode to share about Smart Defense's unique, trauma-informed approach, combining physical techniques and breathwork with education on sexual violence, consent, and self-worth.

    Episode Resources

    Article: How Porn Can Promote Sexual Violence

    Podcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep.89: Elizabeth Smart

    Smart Defense

    Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA)

    Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel VanDerKolk

    Book: The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker.

    31 July 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Empowering Parents in the Digital Age

    Chris McKenna is the Founder and CEO of Protect Young Eyes, which exists to help create safer digital environments. As a child, Chris was exposed to pornography, and as an adult, he realized how many problems there were with digital spaces and wanted to find a solution to that.

    In this episode, Chris helps us understand the importance of both having relational connections and technical controls when parenting in the digital age. He underlines the importance of having open conversations about pornography with children to reduce shame and secrecy, stressing the significance of addressing these issues from a young age.

    Episode Resources

    Protect Young Eyes

    Fight the New Drug's Parenting Resources

    Conversation Blueprint

    Article: Discover the 2024 “Dirty Dozen” Companies Profiting from Sexual Exploitation

    Jonathan Haidt's Book: The Anxious Generation

    17 July 2024, 7:00 am
  • 45 minutes 44 seconds
    Dawn Hawkins on How AI Technology is Impacting Sexual Exploitation

    Trigger warning: The following podcast episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and image-based sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

    Dawn Hawkins is the CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, which exists to build a world without sexual exploitation and abuse. She joins us for this Consider Before Consuming Podcast episode to shed light on the pervasive influence of pornography, the normalization of sexual harm, and the alarming risks posed by AI-generated content. The episode underscores the urgent need for reform to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation.

    Episode Resources

    Join us: The Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation Global Summit

    Visit: The 2024 Dirty Dozen List

    Visit: Bark

    Visit: Street Grace

    Article: The Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material

    3 July 2024, 7:00 am
  • 57 minutes 38 seconds
    Young Adults on Sexual Exploitation, Social Media, and Modern Dating, a Panel Discussion

    In this Consider Before Consuming Podcast episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with a panel of young adults about their experiences and perspectives on sexual exploitation, social media's role, and dating culture. Participants include survivors of human trafficking and sexual assault, former porn consumers, and anti-trafficking advocates. They highlight generational differences in addressing sexual exploitation and the impact of internet culture. Additionally, they discuss the challenges in modern dating, emphasizing the shift toward online interactions and the need for safety measures.

    Episode Resources

    Video: Daniel's Story

    Video: Emma's Story

    Video: Jose's Story

    Video: Bri Ray's Story

    Article: How Porn Can Fuel and Normalize Teen Dating Violence

    Article: How Sex Traffickers Use Social Media to Contact, Recruit, and Sell Children

    19 June 2024, 7:00 am
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