Why Shame Is Keeping You Stuck & Addicted To Porn | Ep. 322
Release Date: 01/02/2026
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In this episode of The Rebuilt Man Podcast, Coach Frank Rich exposes one of the most overlooked and most destructive forces keeping men trapped in porn addiction: shame.
Most men believe porn is the problem.
Frank challenges that belief and reveals a deeper truth:
Porn isn’t the prison. Shame is.
Shame keeps men stuck in secrecy, erodes confidence, destroys purpose, and fuels the very cycle they’re trying to escape. In this episode, Frank breaks down the difference between guilt and shame, explains why shame paralyzes growth, and outlines practical steps men can take to begin rebuilding their identity and stepping into real freedom.
This is not a motivational talk.
It’s an identity-level reset.
The episode closes with an invitation for men who are done fighting alone to step into brotherhood, structure, and accountability inside the Rebuilt Man community.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
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Why most men stay addicted to porn not because they love it — but because they hate themselves
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The critical difference between guilt (“I did something wrong”) and shame (“I am something wrong”)
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How shame silently destroys confidence and leads to self-sabotage
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Why shame thrives in secrecy and isolation
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How chronic shame contributes to anxiety, emotional numbness, and burnout
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Why you cannot build a powerful life from a collapsed identity
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How to separate your identity from your behavior without excusing it
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Why shame cannot survive exposure and dies in the presence of brotherhood
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The difference between self-punishment and self-leadership
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How freedom grows when a man lives toward purpose instead of perfection
Key Takeaway
If shame were effective, you’d already be free.
Lasting freedom doesn’t come from trying harder or hating yourself into change.
It comes from rebuilding identity, stepping out of isolation, and learning how to lead yourself with structure and purpose.
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