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EP 99: The Real Reason Quitting Porn Feels Impossible

The Porn to Purpose Podcast

Release Date: 04/03/2025

EP 112: The Dark Truth of Solo Recovery show art EP 112: The Dark Truth of Solo Recovery

The Porn to Purpose Podcast

In today’s episode of the Pørn to Purpose podcast, I sit down with Coach Yeadon for a raw, unfiltered conversation about something most men battling pørn addiction try to avoid: solo recovery. We’re exposing the dark truth of trying to “man up” and handle this thing alone. Coach Yeadon shares his own story—how he used all the filters, accountability tools, and white-knuckled willpower… and still stayed stuck. We’re talking about the shame that keeps men isolated, the lies we tell ourselves, and the way pørn thrives in secrecy. Most importantly, we lay out the one thing that...

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EP 111: Sobriety vs Recovery: Why Your Streak Isn’t the Full Story show art EP 111: Sobriety vs Recovery: Why Your Streak Isn’t the Full Story

The Porn to Purpose Podcast

In today's episode of the "Pørn to Purpose" podcast, we break down one of the most common traps men fall into on their recovery journey—focusing on streaks instead of true transformation. This episode dives deep into the difference between sobriety and recovery. We unpack why white-knuckling your way through porn addiction is not the same as healing, and how relying on your "day counter" alone sets you up for shame, relapse, and a fragile sense of identity.   Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:12] Introduction to the episode's core theme: Progress over perfection in porn recovery. [01:20]...

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EP 110: Am I Addicted to Pørn If I Only Watch Once a Week? show art EP 110: Am I Addicted to Pørn If I Only Watch Once a Week?

The Porn to Purpose Podcast

In today’s episode of the "Pørn to Purpose" podcast, I sit down with Coach Yeadon to unpack one of the most common questions men ask on the recovery journey: “Am I addicted to Pørn if I only watch it once a week?”. We break down the difference between being “functional” and being truly free, and explore how even low-frequency Pørn-use can still rewire your brain, sabotage intimacy, drain your focus, and erode your integrity over time.   Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:30] Why “Am I addicted?” is the wrong question — and what to ask instead [01:58] The truth about...

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EP 109: 3 Steps to Disrupt the Shame Loop (Before It Pulls You Under) show art EP 109: 3 Steps to Disrupt the Shame Loop (Before It Pulls You Under)

The Porn to Purpose Podcast

In this episode of the Pørn to Purpose podcast, I’m joined by Coach Yeadon to expose the hidden cycle that keeps men addicted to pornography—what we call the “shame loop.” If you’ve tried to quit pørn but keep falling back into old patterns of guilt, isolation, and self-condemnation, this conversation is for you. We unpack how shame fuels porn addiction, how it distorts your identity, and most importantly—how to break free using real-world tools from our Liberation Boot Camp and men’s recovery community.   Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:30] Introduction to the shame loop and...

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EP 108: NoFap vs. Real Recovery: Why White-Knuckling It Will Never Set You Free show art EP 108: NoFap vs. Real Recovery: Why White-Knuckling It Will Never Set You Free

The Porn to Purpose Podcast

In today’s episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, I’m joined by Coach Yeadon, and we’re diving headfirst into one of the most misunderstood ideas in the recovery world—NoFAP. We’re calling out the truth that simply counting days doesn’t lead to real freedom. Together, we break down the difference between behavior-based abstinence and true identity-level transformation. I share insights into why white-knuckling your way through a streak doesn’t actually heal the root of the problem, and Yeadon gets real about what finally made the difference for him after decades of struggle. We...

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EP 107: Is My Porn Habit a Problem? (How to Know for Sure) show art EP 107: Is My Porn Habit a Problem? (How to Know for Sure)

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In this episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, we dive into one of the most important questions a man can ask: “Do I actually have a porn problem?” I’m joined by Coach Yeadon as we get brutally honest about how porn quietly chips away at your integrity, marriage, energy, and mental clarity—even if it hasn’t “wrecked your life.” If you’ve ever questioned your habit, this one’s for you. We unpack the real signs of porn addiction, the lies we tell ourselves to minimize it, and the emotional pain we’re often medicating with porn. For most men, porn isn’t the core...

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EP 106: How to Raise Sons In a Porn-Saturated World show art EP 106: How to Raise Sons In a Porn-Saturated World

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In today’s episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, I’m joined by Coach Yeadon to discuss one of the most challenging and crucial topics for fathers: raising sons in a world saturated with porn. This conversation is packed with real experiences, practical advice, and honest insights on how to guide our kids through the challenges of today’s hypersexualized digital landscape. You won’t want to miss it.   Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:02] Introduction to the episode and the challenge of discussing porn with kids. [01:27] Yeadon shares his journey into recovery and how concern for...

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EP 105: How to Talk to Your Wife About Porn (Without Destroying Your Marriage) show art EP 105: How to Talk to Your Wife About Porn (Without Destroying Your Marriage)

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In this episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, I sit down with Coach Yeadon to have one of the most uncomfortable—but critical—conversations every man trapped in porn eventually faces: how to talk to your wife about porn. Let’s be real—confessing this kind of struggle feels terrifying. You’re afraid she’ll be crushed. That you’ll lose her trust—or worse, her love. But staying silent? That’s already killing your marriage. Today, Coach Yeadon and I break down what that conversation actually looks like, why timing and honesty matter, and how to lead with truth rather than...

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EP 104: Why Do I Watch Porn Even When I'm not Horny? show art EP 104: Why Do I Watch Porn Even When I'm not Horny?

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In today’s episode of the "Porn to Purpose" podcast, I’m joined by Coach Yeadon as we dive into a question many of us have silently asked ourselves: “Why am I watching porn even when I’m not even horny?” This episode explores the deeper emotional drivers behind porn addiction—stress, anxiety, loneliness, fear, and emotional exhaustion—and why porn becomes our default coping mechanism. Together, we unpack the truth that porn use often has little to do with sex and everything to do with emotional avoidance. We look at how this habit develops, why it “almost works,” and how...

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EP 103: How To Break A Porn Addiction show art EP 103: How To Break A Porn Addiction

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In today’s episode of the “Porn to Purpose” podcast, I’m joined by Coach Yeadon as we unpack one of the most essential conversations in breaking free from porn: understanding and applying what we call the Three C’s—Community, Clarity, and Commitment. These are the foundational pillars that have helped hundreds of men step out of addiction and into lasting transformation. We get honest about the real reasons men struggle to quit, why willpower alone isn’t enough, and how most of us are fighting the wrong battle altogether. Coach Yeadon brings his personal experience of over 800...

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Struggling to quit porn? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Porn to Purpose Podcast, I sit down with Coach Yeadon to reveal the step-by-step blueprint for breaking free from pornography addiction.

We dive into the four critical pillars of lasting recovery:

  • Recognizing that you need help – Breaking through denial and understanding the real impact of porn on your life.
  • The power of community – Why quitting alone never works and how surrounding yourself with the right people changes everything.
  • Leveraging accountability and a mastermind group – The secret weapon to staying on track and avoiding relapse.
  • Long-term commitment to a purpose-driven life – Replacing porn with something greater to create real transformation.

If you’re stuck in the quit-relapse cycle and want to know why willpower alone isn’t enough, this episode gives you the exact strategies to break free—for good.

Top 10 Show Highlights:

[00:12] – Why most men fail to quit porn—and the biggest mindset shift you need.

[02:05] – The first step: Admitting you have a problem and breaking through denial.

[04:20] – How community plays a powerful role in quitting porn.

[07:10] – The dangers of isolation and why quitting alone never works.

[09:45] – How a mastermind group creates accountability and lasting change.

[12:30] – Essential strategies for long-term commitment and staying free.

[15:15] – The biggest mistakes men make when trying to quit porn.

[17:40] – Why quitting porn isn’t the goal—it’s about building a life of purpose.

[20:05] – Practical steps to take today to break free from addiction.

[23:30] – Final thoughts and the most important action you need to take.

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Learn More About the Liberation Bootcamp:
 www.porntopurpose.com

Porn is robbing you of your confidence, your relationships, and your purpose. You’ve tried quitting alone—it hasn’t worked. It’s time to do something different.
Listen now and take your first step toward real freedom.