Episode Details

In this episode of Consider Before Consuming, Richard and Heather share how pornography quietly impacted their marriage and what it took to begin healing together.

Richard reflects on his early exposure to porn, how his use escalated over time, and how things shifted when he began engaging with performers online and realized that one woman he interacted with was being coerced into the industry. Heather shares her perspective as a partner, including the changes she noticed before the truth came out and how disclosure affected trust and intimacy.

Together, they talk about secrecy, honesty, recovery, and why bringing pornography into the open became a turning point for both their marriage and their healing.

Episode Resources:

• Article: Benefits of Quitting Porn According to 90 Real People
• Article: Why Watching Porn With My Partner Was a Terrible Idea
• Podcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 112: Robert
• Podcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep. 140: Victoria Sinis