Connecting People to Overcome Pornography | An Interview with Chandler Rogers

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After years of struggling in isolation to overcome pornography, Chandler founded Relay—an app that helps people stay connected and accountable along the road to recovery. It makes it easy to find and maintain tight-knit support in a team-based environment. Chandler served a Spanish-speaking mission in New York City and is graduating this spring from Brigham Young University in Strategy and Computer Science.

Highlights

2:00 Chandler’s background and why he started his app 6:00 Chandler talks about his teenage years and dealing with pornography. He was able to open up to his bishop and his parents. 8:10 Finding connection and community 9:15 Chandler explains why he started the app. 10:45 How the app works and what you can do on it

Track your personal journey
Daily check-ins
Give and get support through conversation

16:45 How are people using the app and who is it for?

It’s not an app just for pornography or just for guys
You can get matched into a group with people with similar problems
Great for addiction recovery groups
Find connections beyond in person 12 step meetings
Anyone can join the app

23:20 What is the future of the Relay app? 27:20 Final thoughts and why the app is such a powerful tool to connect, find support, and overcome challenges