Unhooked: Breaking Cycles, Building Discipline w/ Jeremy Lipkowitz

In this transformative episode, we sit down with Jeremy Lipkowitz—a former Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and ICF-certified executive coach—who now helps high-achieving men break free from compulsive behaviors like porn addiction and reclaim lives of integrity, focus, and deep fulfillment. Jeremy opens up about his personal journey from academia to the monastery, how shame and addiction nearly consumed him, and what it truly takes to become unhooked from self-sabotaging habits. We dive into the neuroscience of addiction, the role of emotional intelligence in healing, and the daily disciplines that create lasting change. Whether you're battling compulsive behavior or simply seeking a life of greater clarity and purpose, this conversation will challenge, ground, and inspire you. Jeremy Lipkowitz is a former Buddhist monk turned executive coach who helps high-performing men break free from compulsive behaviors and live with greater clarity, integrity, and emotional resilience. With degrees in Genetics & Genomics and a deep background in mindfulness and meditation—spanning over 13 years and hundreds of days in silent retreat—Jeremy blends science and spirituality to guide lasting transformation. As the founder of Unhooked Academy and host of the Unhooked Podcast, he is a leading voice in destigmatizing porn addiction and empowering men to build lives rooted in purpose, discipline, and freedom. https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.