The Threat AI Poses to Recovery and Real Human Relationships

**PSR Podcast** is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries. Partner with us through giving at BeBroken.org/donate. Thank you for your support! \---------- In this episode, I sit down with Michael Leahy, founder of Bravehearts ministry, to explore how AI is reshaping the landscape of sexual addiction. Michael shares his powerful personal journey from a 30-year pornography addiction to recovery and ministry.  Together, we trace technology's evolution from print magazines to the internet and now AI, examining how each stage has intensified accessibility and addiction. Michael explains how AI acts as a "designer drug," creating personalized content instantly while blurring reality and fantasy.  Despite these alarming developments, Michael offers genuine hope, emphasizing that Christ-centered recovery, authentic human connection, and real relationships remain our greatest tools. To learn more about Michael and the resources he offers, visit BraveHearts.org. ### Topics Covered in this Episode: - Impact of AI technology on sexual brokenness and pornography addiction. - Historical progression of technology's influence on sexual addiction. - Personal story of recovery from sexual addiction. - The role of the internet in escalating sexual addiction. - Evolution of pornography access from print to AI-generated content. - Dangers of AI in creating personalized and easily accessible sexual content. - Ethical and legal implications of AI-generated material, including deepfakes. - Challenges in distinguishing reality from fantasy due to AI advancements. - Importance of human connection and "friction" in recovery. - Strategies for addressing the challenges posed by AI in the context of sexual addiction recovery. ### More Resources: - AI Survival Kit from BraveHearts - Find a Counselor - 10 Lessons for Overcoming Addiction ### Related Podcasts: - Helping Families Build Healthy Relationships with Technology - Understanding Human Agency - How the Victory App Can Transform Your Recovery from Porn \---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple and Spotify Follow us on our Vimeo Channel.