# The 7 Ways Porn Is Rewiring Your Brain (And How To Reverse It) | Ep. 399

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Podcast: [The Rebuilt Man](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rebuilt-man-6710051)
Published: 2026-07-01T11:28:00+00:00
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## Resource

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