Mind Over Explicit Matter: Quit Porn and Improve Intimacy through Neuroscience

by Trish Leigh

In Mind Over Explicit Matter, Dr. Trish Leigh offers a step-by-step program to end porn addiction and heal the brain. Dr. Leigh integrates the latest neuroscientific research with easy-to-use techniques and strategies to help conquer habits and change lives.

Mind Over Explicit Matter is a groundbreaking and comprehensive guide, meticulously designed to leverage the secrets of brain science to empower individuals in their journey to break free from the clutches of addiction to sexualized media. Leveraging the latest neuroscientific research and practical strategies, this holistic step-by-step program offers a transformative experience that goes beyond surface-level understanding. Through this book, you will gain a deep understanding of the addictive nature of pornography, unravelling the intricate workings of the human brain and how it is affected by prolonged exposure.

As a cognitive neuroscientist and certified sex addiction recovery coach, Dr. Trish Leigh has dedicated her life to helping people heal their brains and overcome unhealthy addictions. With empathy and compassion, Dr. Leigh acknowledges the societal judgment and shame that often accompanies these struggles while journeying through the insights she has pioneered with thousands of clients. This roadmap for long-term recovery, filled with personal experiential stories and concrete “brain hack” activities, will

guide you through the process of rewiring your brain and cultivating healthy habits that support lasting change; equip you with knowledge and practical tools to identify and avoid triggers;enhance your ability to achieve sexual satisfaction; and improve your sense of self-awareness, personal happiness, and relational contentment. 

Whether you are personally grappling with pornography addiction or seeking to support a loved one on their journey, this book is an indispensable companion for a healthier and more meaningful life.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

Published March 18, 2025

Reviews

[Cover Lover Book Review · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mind Over Explicit Matter isn’t my typical non-fiction read, but I chose to review this book on my blog in case that there is someone in my audience that might benefit from Dr. Leigh’s counseling, or perhaps someone who hopes to help someone else that is wrestling with this addiction.

I didn’t expect and was utterly fascinated by the science behind addiction and how our brains can be rewired for change. I’m also intrigued by the 56 sections titled “Brain Hacks” that offer simple tips, questions, goals and such to help you heal your brain.

I’ve no doubt that if you struggle with addiction (of any kind) this structured guidance book, with neuroscience as a foundation, will help you on your journey. Even if you don’t struggle with addiction, you might be amazed by how this guidebook can help you improve your self-awareness and cultivate healthy habits.

First Line: Meet Sam.
Genre: Christian Self Help, Non-Fiction
Author: Dr. Trish Leigh
Page Count: 240
Content: Addresses porn addiction

#CoverLoverBookReview received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions are 100% my own.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an important book I agreed to review because 74 percent of men and 40 percent of women IN THE CHURCH admit to using p*rn on a regular basis, according to recent Barna research.
It’s a huge problem that is guaranteed to be affecting someone you know, or perhaps yourself.
Though this is not my problem, I found this book to be highly educational. It has a practical, compassionate plan to help set addicts free from this pervasive problem.
Facts from the book:
1. P*rn is viewed 200 times more than all YouTube videos every day.
2. P*rn sites receive more traffic in the U.S. than Instagram, X, Netflix, Pinterest, and LinkedIn COMBINED.
3. 65 percent of dating app users are married.
This is why the book needs to get into the hands of many churches and ministries so we can slay the giant of this problem in the American church.

[Dwijen Shilu · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is an important book to understand the hook and pull of porn over once my psyche and nature over time. What irritates me most is when the therapist goes on rambling about how prefect their lives is and how against all the odds and differences, they make it work. this over reliance of personal anecdotes to create a rapport with the readers sometimes backfires. for example, she mentioned she likes to go for her walks and exercise alone to clear her mind. Later, she said she loved doing with her husband. Book doesn't feel consistent in the approach. We started with sam and crissy, there is a brief mention of leyla another patient battling the addiction or compulsion.

that's my gripe with it but overall it's a good book worth visiting