EP 111: Sobriety vs Recovery: Why Your Streak Isn’t the Full Story
Release Date: 06/25/2025
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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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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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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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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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...
info_outlineIn 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] “Sobriety is quantitative, but recovery is cumulative.” – unpacking this powerful truth.
[03:41] The problem with making your streak your identity—and what to focus on instead.
[04:41] The danger of perfectionism and how it sabotages real recovery.
[07:28] What it means to actively build your recovery identity day by day.
[08:27] Why white-knuckling fails—and what true emotional strength looks like.
[09:55] Learning to recognize emotional triggers like fatigue, loneliness, and stress.
[11:11] The power of awareness and daily check-ins when the inner addict flares up.
[12:47] Daily habits that make sobriety sustainable—rituals, rhythms, and community.
[18:29] How the Liberation Bootcamp helps men shift from surviving to thriving.
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https://www.porntopurpose.com