Consider Before Consuming

Why is it so hard for men to talk openly about pornography? Why do so many men struggle to quit porn alone? And how can friendship, accountability, and peer support help someone break free from unwanted porn use?
In this bonus episode of Consider Before Consuming, Jordan sits down with Jace Kendrick, cofounder and CEO of Relay, an app designed to help people overcome pornography through peer support and accountability. Together, they explore why men often joke about porn but struggle to discuss it honestly, how shame and isolation can keep people stuck, and what happens when someone finally opens up about their experiences. They also discuss how to support a friend who wants to quit porn, why setbacks don't erase progress, and the importance of connection in recovery.
This episode is sponsored by Relay, a secure peer-support app that connects you with a small group of people who understand what you’re going through and help you stay accountable on your journey to quit porn. In November, CBC listeners can try Relay for 30 days for just $1 days by signing up at http://ftnd.org/joinrelay.

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Licensed professional counselor Jarrod Hoffman works with children, teens, and families navigating addiction, trauma, and the challenges of growing up in a digital world. But his understanding of these struggles is also deeply personal. After first encountering pornography at age 11, Jarrod spent years trying to quit before seeking counseling at 25.
How does pornography affect the developing teenage brain? Why is it so hard to quit watching porn? Can childhood trauma contribute to porn addiction? And how can parents help a teenager struggling with pornography? In this episode, Jarrod shares his personal journey with pornography and recovery, what he's seeing among young people today, and why overcoming shame and building meaningful connections can be essential parts of healing. He also discusses pornography's impact on young people, the role of counseling and EMDR therapy, and why recovery is possible even after years of struggling.
This episode is sponsored by Relay, a secure peer-support app that connects you with a small group of people who understand what you’re going through and help you stay accountable on your journey to quit porn. CBC listeners can try Relay free for 7 days by signing up at http://ftnd.org/joinrelay.

Episode Resources:
Jarrod's Website: Jarrod Hoffman
Fight the New Drug: Parenting Guide
Sexaholics Anonymous

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Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of child sexual exploitation, sextortion, suicide, and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised.
Kellye Netz is a detective sergeant who has spent years investigating crimes against children and is a parent navigating many of the same decisions about technology, social media, and online safety as other families.
How are predators reaching kids through gaming and social platforms? What happens when AI-generated explicit images are used for sextortion? And how can parents protect their kids without simply trying to keep them offline? In this bonus episode, Kellye shares what she’s seeing firsthand in investigations involving sextortion, AI deepfakes, and online exploitation, along with the rules she follows in her own home and why she believes ongoing, open conversations are one of the most important tools parents have.

Episode Resource:
NCMEC Resource: Into the Cloud
Conversation Guide: Let's Talk About Porn
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Documentary: Brain, Heart, World

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse, coercion, exploitation, child sexualization, and other potentially distressing experiences. Listener discretion is advised.

Crystal Harris, author, advocate, and widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, spent nearly a decade inside the Playboy Mansion.
What was life inside the Playboy Mansion actually like? How did an environment marketed as glamorous and empowering affect the women living within it? And what happens to intimate images when the people depicted no longer have control over where—or how—they're used?
In this episode of Consider Before Consuming, Crystal joins us to discuss entering the Playboy world at 21, the control and abuse she says she experienced inside the Mansion, the sexualization of young women and girls, similarities she sees between Playboy and platforms like OnlyFans, and her ongoing fight to protect private images in Hugh Hefner's archives from being digitized. She also shares how her understanding of consent has evolved, her concerns about AI and image ownership, and what healing has looked like as she's worked to reclaim her identity and voice.

Episode Resources:
Article: “Secrets of Playboy” Docuseries Exposes Decades of Alleged Exploitation and Abuse by Hugh Hefner
Victim Resources
Crystal's Instagram: crystalmharris

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What does sexual assault prevention actually look like—and are we starting the conversation early enough?
In this bonus episode of Consider Before Consuming, Elisabeth and Jordan discuss recent cases involving college students at Cornell University and the University of Florida, and the broader problem of sexual violence on college campuses. How can pornography and peer culture shape ideas about sex, consent, and rejection? And what everyday actions can help prevent harm before an assault ever occurs?
They explore these questions and practical “micro-preventions” that can help create a safer, healthier culture.

Episode Resources:
Article: Does Porn Fuel Rape Culture and Sexual Assault on College Campuses?
FTND College Presentations

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