The Recovered Dad Podcast
Helping Committed Fathers & Husbands End Their Habit of Watching Pxxn So They Can Reignite the Passion in Their Relationships and Be Better Role Models to Their Children.
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EP 158: Why You Keep Relapsing When You're Exhausted as a Dad
05/20/2026
EP 158: Why You Keep Relapsing When You're Exhausted as a Dad
In this episode of The Recovered Dad Podcast, we break down a simple but powerful moment that exposes a deeper truth about fatherhood, presence, and recovery from porn. After a long, exhausting day, we’re faced with a choice, check out or show up. What seems like a small decision becomes a defining moment that most fathers miss. We unpack the lie that life will eventually calm down and make space for connection, and why that belief quietly steals time from your family. We also explore how many men turn to porn as a coping mechanism when stress builds, and how that pattern creates more disconnection, guilt, and emotional weight. This conversation is about doing the inner work now so you can be fully present in the moments that actually matter. Because the chaos never stops, but your time with your kids does. Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:00] Introduction to becoming a recovered dad and breaking free from porn [02:00] A real life story about exhaustion and a late night decision point [06:00] The moment of choice, go to bed or show up and connect with your kids [07:30] Realizing how limited time is with your children as they grow older [08:45] Why we never recognize the last time until it is gone [10:00] The dangerous belief that life will calm down later [11:30] Most of your time with your kids happens earlier than you think [13:00] Stress, chaos, and exhaustion are constant but time with your kids is not [14:00] How porn becomes a coping mechanism during emotional overload [15:00] The cycle of guilt, shame, and disconnection that follows [16:00] Why small moments of presence create lifelong impact [17:00] The internal story many fathers carry, feeling unseen and unappreciated [18:30] Tools to break the cycle and stop relying on porn for relief [19:30] Why the work does not get easier, you get stronger [20:30] Choosing presence over porn, even when tired and overwhelmed Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp Download the Father’s Freedom Framework
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EP 157: Creating Emotional Safety in Recovery
05/13/2026
EP 157: Creating Emotional Safety in Recovery
In this episode of The Recovered Dad podcast, we break down why emotional safety is not optional in recovery, it is foundational. We explore how most men have never experienced a truly safe space to be honest about this struggle, and how that lack of safety keeps them stuck in cycles of shame and isolation. We unpack what emotional safety actually means, why it directly impacts your ability to heal, and how this habit thrives in secrecy but loses its power when brought into the light. We also discuss the role of fathers in creating emotional safety at home, and why your children will never risk honesty if they do not feel safe with you. Finally, we give practical ways to build emotional safety in your relationships through authenticity, non judgment, listening, and learning how to support without trying to fix. Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:01] Why emotional safety is a foundational requirement for real recovery [02:00] Defining emotional safety as a shame free environment where honesty is possible [04:00] The doctor analogy and why honesty is required for healing [05:30] Why many men still avoid safe spaces due to shame conditioning [08:00] How shame loses its power when stories are shared in safe environments [10:00] The responsibility fathers have to create emotional safety for their children [11:30] Why kids hide the truth when they do not feel safe [12:30] Leading with authenticity as a father and in recovery [15:30] You can only create as much safety as you have within yourself [23:30] Practical ways to create safety through listening, validation, and non judgment Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: Download the Father’s Freedom Framework:
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EP 156: Get In The Habit Of Telling On Yourself
05/06/2026
EP 156: Get In The Habit Of Telling On Yourself
In this episode, we unpack a recovery principle that can change everything: getting in the habit of telling on yourself. We explain why men often stay silent when they feel pressure, shame, stress, fatigue, or the urge to slip into old patterns, and why that silence usually makes the struggle stronger. Instead of hiding, we talk about the power of getting visible, using your voice, and bringing what is happening into a safe place. We walk through the why, the what, and the when of telling on yourself. We explain how this habit serves recovery by releasing pressure, breaking isolation, and creating connection before things spiral. We also talk about how this struggle is often tied to emotional regulation and dopamine seeking, where stress, boredom, conflict, fear, or fatigue can lead a man to start “clicking around” and moving toward old behaviors. We also break down what it looks like to speak up before, during, or after a slip. Whether you are feeling the pull, already in the middle of compromise, or dealing with the aftermath, we make the case that honesty in safe community helps weaken shame and keeps you from carrying the burden alone. The core message of this episode is simple: recovery gets stronger when you stop hiding and start telling the truth in safe places. Top 10 Show Highlights [00:01] Introduction to the concept of “telling on yourself” as a recovery skill [02:00] Why this feels unnatural but becomes powerful with repetition [03:00] The role of honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness [04:00] Why visibility breaks the cycle and isolation feeds it [05:00] How daily check-ins build the muscle before you need it [06:00] The connection between dopamine, scrolling, and escalation [08:00] Why urges are often tied to stress, fatigue, and emotional pressure [10:00] The importance of sharing before things spiral [14:00] What it looks like to check in during or after a slip [20:00] Finding a safe place or community to practice this consistently Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: Download the Father’s Freedom Framework:
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EP 155: Replay the Tape
04/29/2026
EP 155: Replay the Tape
In this episode of The Recovered Dad podcast, we break down a real-life moment that reveals how quickly we can react without understanding what’s really going on beneath the surface. What started as a simple interaction during a tennis match turned into a powerful lesson about awareness, emotional control, and connection. We explore how “replaying the tape” allows us to identify critical choice points where we either react defensively or lean in with curiosity. We also connect this directly to recovery, showing how the same patterns that impact our relationships are the ones that keep us stuck in this habit. This conversation highlights how awareness is built, how small decisions compound over time, and why both fatherhood and recovery require long-term commitment. If you want to become more intentional in how you respond instead of reacting automatically, this episode gives you a practical framework to start applying immediately. TOP 10 SHOW HIGHLIGHTS [00:00] Introduction to the episode and the importance of real-life lessons in recovery and fatherhood [02:00] Why this habit is not about desire but about managing stress, pressure, and emotional weight [04:00] How recovery positively impacts relationships with your wife and children [07:30] The tennis match story and the moment of conflict with a daughter [09:30] Realizing how lack of context leads to overreaction and disconnection [11:00] Repairing the relationship through awareness and intentional reconnection [12:30] The concept of “replaying the tape” to analyze outcomes and decisions [14:00] Identifying the “choice point” between defensiveness and curiosity [16:00] Applying the same awareness process to recovery and breaking this habit [18:30] Why fatherhood and recovery are long-term journeys that require consistent awareness and intentional action Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: Download the Father’s Freedom Framework: Connect on Instagram:
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EP 154: Shame Dies When Stories Are Told In Safe Spaces
04/22/2026
EP 154: Shame Dies When Stories Are Told In Safe Spaces
In today’s episode of The Recovered Dad Podcast, we explore why shame dies when stories are told in safe spaces and why that truth matters not only for porn addiction recovery but also for fatherhood. We talk about how men heal when they can bring their full story into the light without fear, guilt, or judgment, and how that same kind of emotional safety is exactly what our children need from us as fathers. We also unpack the connection between recovery and becoming a safer dad. When we learn how to regulate our emotions, stay present in uncomfortable moments, and respond instead of react, we create the kind of psychological and emotional safety that builds trust with our kids over time. This episode is a powerful conversation about healing, visibility, vulnerability, and the urgency of building connection while we still have the time. Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:00] Welcome back to The Recovered Dad Podcast and today’s conversation on shame, recovery, and fatherhood. [01:00] Why shame loses power when men share their stories in safe spaces without judgment. [02:00] The powerful reminder that 80 percent of the time we spend with our kids happens before age 12. [03:00] How recovery work does more than help men quit porn and actually helps them become safer fathers. [05:00] What it feels like to finally enter a space where men openly talk about porn recovery without shame. [08:00] Why a reset in recovery does not mean failure and how safe community helps men rebuild instead of hide. [10:00] The connection between shame in men and shame in children and why both lead to hiding and self protection. [13:00] What it means for a child to know dad is safe, not just for the father to believe he is safe. [22:00] Why emotional resilience is some of the most important work a father can do for his recovery and his family. [25:00] How fathers create the kind of trust that leads a son or daughter to make that 2 AM phone call when life goes sideways. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About The Liberation Bootcamp: Download the Father’s Freedom Framework Connect with Yeadon on Instagram:
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EP 153: Accountability Software: Solution or Security Blanket?
04/15/2026
EP 153: Accountability Software: Solution or Security Blanket?
In this episode of The Recovered Dad Podcast, we dive into a foundational conversation around accountability software in porn addiction recovery and how it fits into the bigger picture of becoming a present, disciplined, and trustworthy father. We break down the role of digital boundaries, why so many men fail even with strong systems in place, and what actually creates lasting change. We also explore the deeper truth behind addiction, that this is not just about access or behavior, but about pain, emotional regulation, and identity. If you are a father struggling with porn addiction or looking for practical recovery strategies that actually work, this episode will give you both the tactical tools and the mindset shift needed to move forward. Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:00] Introduction to porn addiction recovery, fatherhood, and becoming the man your family needs and deserves [02:00] The role of accountability software in recovery and why it is often one of the first tools men turn to [04:00] A personal story of installing accountability software and why it failed without deeper internal work [06:00] How addiction patterns override good intentions and lead to removing safeguards over time [08:00] Why some men need strict systems while others may not struggle the same way with pornography [10:00] The alcohol analogy and how access to temptation impacts behavior and relapse [12:00] “Distance over willpower” and why reducing access is a powerful recovery strategy [13:30] The difference between supply and demand in addiction and why both must be addressed [15:00] Overview of different accountability tools including blockers, monitoring systems, and hybrid approaches [20:00] The importance of human accountability, community, and connection in long term recovery success Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp Download the Father’s Freedom Framework
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EP 152: The Power of Visibility In The Recovery Journey
04/08/2026
EP 152: The Power of Visibility In The Recovery Journey
In today’s episode of The Recovered Dad Podcast, we dive into a truth most men avoid but desperately need to face. Porn addiction thrives in secrecy, and recovery accelerates through visibility. What we’ve seen in our own journeys is that the more hidden your struggle, the stronger it becomes, but the moment you bring it into the light, something begins to break. We break down how visibility isn’t just about confession, it’s about building systems of accountability that force honesty and integrity into your daily life. Most men are trying to quit pxxn using willpower alone while still protecting the very environment that allows the addiction to survive. We also unpack the reality of living a double life, how shame keeps you isolated, and why waiting to “get better first” is the exact reason you stay stuck. Recovery begins the moment you stop hiding and start letting yourself be seen by the right men. This episode is a direct call to step out of isolation, build real accountability, and create a structure that supports long-term pxxn addiction recovery, not just short bursts of discipline. Top 10 Show Highlights [00:00] Welcome back to The Recovered Dad Podcast and introduction to a tactical conversation on visibility in recovery [01:00] “Sunlight is the best disinfectant” and how exposure begins to break the cycle of pxxn addiction [02:00] Why you naturally show up with more integrity when you know you’re being seen [03:00] The hidden loop of secrecy, shame, and pxxn addiction that keeps men stuck [04:00] “Inspect what you expect” and how accountability changes behavior [05:00] Why willpower alone fails and how systems create real discipline [06:00] How visibility interrupts urges in real time and creates consequences that matter [07:00] The power of “telling on yourself” and removing the charge from temptation [08:00] Why trying to fix yourself before asking for help is the trap keeping you stuck [09:00] How brotherhood creates a safe space where shame loses its power [10:00] Building systems of accountability that reduce mental load and support lasting recovery Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: Download the Father’s Freedom Framework:
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EP 151: Why You Keep Relapsing Into Porn When Life Gets Hard
04/01/2026
EP 151: Why You Keep Relapsing Into Porn When Life Gets Hard
In today’s episode of The Recovered Dad Podcast, we explore the powerful concept of the Marble Jar and how fathers build trust with their children through daily emotional connection. Many dads believe the biggest deposits into their child’s life come from big experiences like vacations or special outings, but the real deposits happen in the small everyday moments when a child brings their emotions to you. We also connect this idea to porn addiction recovery and emotional regulation. When men learn how to sit with uncomfortable emotions instead of escaping through pornography, they build the emotional strength needed to show up calm, present, and safe for their children. This conversation reveals how the daily work of recovery strengthens fatherhood and deepens connection within the family. Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:00] Welcome back to The Recovered Dad Podcast and today’s conversation about fatherhood, emotional presence, and recovery. [02:00] We introduce the concept of the Marble Jar and how small daily actions build trust in relationships. [04:00] Why fathers often believe big events like vacations and outings are the biggest deposits into their child’s life. [07:00] The truth about how kids actually remember their childhood through daily emotional interactions. [09:30] How dismissing or minimizing a child’s emotions can quietly remove marbles from the jar of trust. [12:00] Learning to show up calm and regulated when our kids bring their emotions to us. [14:00] Why the way we respond to our children reflects the way we respond to ourselves. [17:00] The connection between emotional pain and the urge many men feel to escape through pornography. [19:00] How recovery teaches men to sit with difficult emotions instead of reaching for unhealthy coping mechanisms. [23:00] Why practicing emotional regulation daily allows fathers to become a safe place for their children. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: Download the Father’s Freedom Framework:
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EP 150: Why You Keep Relapsing Into Porn (The Truth Most Fathers Miss)
03/25/2026
EP 150: Why You Keep Relapsing Into Porn (The Truth Most Fathers Miss)
In today’s episode of the Recovered Dad podcast, we unpack a powerful lesson about time under pressure, both in the gym and in recovery from porn addiction. What started as a conversation about strength training quickly turned into a deeper discussion about how real growth requires tension. Changing workouts to keep muscles under constant pressure revealed a surprising truth: the same principle applies to porn addiction recovery, emotional growth, and fatherhood. Too many men chase quick relief from discomfort, stress, loneliness, exhaustion, or feeling unappreciated. Porn becomes the modern man’s pain pill, offering temporary escape from the pressure of life. But the relief never lasts, and the cycle continues. In this episode we break down why true recovery isn’t about willpower or white-knuckling urges. It’s about building the emotional strength to sit with discomfort, slow down, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Intentional practices like journaling, meditation, exercise, and reading (the Core Four) help men develop what we call the “recovery muscle.” Just like building physical strength, freedom from porn addiction happens one rep at a time, one urge resisted, one uncomfortable emotion faced, and one honest conversation at a time. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of porn addiction, shame, and emotional disconnection, this conversation will challenge you to stop escaping discomfort and start training the muscles that create lasting freedom. Top 10 Show Highlights [00:00] Welcome listeners back to the Recovered Dad podcast and a conversation about growth, discipline, and recovery. [01:00] A discussion about strength training and how surrounding yourself with growth-minded men can push you toward higher standards. [02:30] Introduction of the concept “time under pressure”, keeping muscles under constant pressure to stimulate deeper growth. [06:00] A shift away from lifting for ego and toward training for long-term strength, sustainability, and health. [12:00] The connection between strength training and recovery: growth only happens when we stay inside the tension instead of escaping it. [14:00] A key insight: porn addiction is not really about sex or lust, it’s about pain and the coping mechanisms we use to escape it. [16:00] Many fathers carry silent pressure, feeling unseen, unappreciated, or disconnected, which can trigger the urge to escape into pornography. [18:00] Why recovery requires intentional daily practices rather than simply checking boxes and hoping things improve. [20:00] A vulnerable moment of admitting feelings of disconnection and loneliness, highlighting the power of emotional honesty in recovery. [25:00] The central takeaway: freedom from porn addiction is built one rep at a time, one urge resisted, one uncomfortable emotion faced, and one disciplined day at a time. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: Download the Father’s Freedom Framework:
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EP 149: Why You Relapse at Night (And How to Stop the Porn Addiction Cycle for Good)
03/18/2026
EP 149: Why You Relapse at Night (And How to Stop the Porn Addiction Cycle for Good)
In today’s episode of The Recovered Dad Podcast, we break down something every man in porn addiction recovery eventually realizes: willpower is not enough. We dive into a practical and tactical 3-step framework for overcoming porn addiction — one that moves you out of secrecy and into structure. Because if you’ve ever asked, “Why do I keep relapsing even when I’m serious about quitting?” the answer usually isn’t a lack of desire… it’s a lack of systems. We unpack why porn addiction thrives in invisibility, how predictable vulnerability patterns like late nights and open internet access sabotage recovery, and why most men don’t have a discipline problem — they have a systems problem. If you’re looking for real tools on how to quit porn, stop porn addiction, and break the porn addiction cycle as a father and leader, this episode gives you a framework you can apply immediately. This conversation is about visibility, accountability, structure, and building a recovery process that doesn’t rely on motivation — but on intentional design. Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:00] Welcome back to the Recovered Dad Podcast — today we focus on practical and tactical tools for porn addiction recovery. [01:00] Why recovery requires more than philosophy — you need systems for when urges hit and willpower fades. [02:30] Step one: identifying your personal vulnerability patterns that trigger porn use. [04:00] Why late-night fatigue, loneliness, and unfiltered device access are predictable relapse zones. [06:20] “The prudent see danger and take refuge” — wisdom means changing the road, not falling into the same pit. [09:30] Why porn addiction recovery requires visibility, not secrecy. [11:00] What real accountability looks like — trusted men who’ve earned the right to hold your struggle. [14:00] Why most relapses are system failures, not character failures. [17:30] Deploying your recovery structure and assessing for performance — plugging the leaks your addict voice exploits. [23:30] The deeper truth: porn isn’t the core problem — unmanaged emotional pain is. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: Download the Father’s Freedom Framework:
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EP 148: The Hidden Reason You Keep Falling Back Into Porn (It’s Not Willpower)
03/11/2026
EP 148: The Hidden Reason You Keep Falling Back Into Porn (It’s Not Willpower)
In today’s episode of the Recovered Dad Podcast, we unpack a powerful truth about porn addiction recovery, discipline, and emotional mastery through an unexpected lens—fitness and strength training. What begins as a conversation about step counters, lifting weights, and missed streaks turns into a deeper revelation about relapse, resilience, and what it actually means to build recovery that lasts. We break down the dangerous “all-or-nothing” mindset that sabotages men in both fitness and porn addiction recovery. Missing one workout doesn’t erase years of muscle. One relapse doesn’t erase growth. Sobriety may reset—but recovery is cumulative. We explore how choosing physical discomfort builds emotional capacity, why discipline expands your nervous system tolerance, and how doing hard things daily rewires the addicted brain. If you’ve ever felt like one mistake means you’ve failed, this conversation will reframe everything. This is about choosing your hard—so life gets easier. Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:15] Welcome back to the Recovered Dad Podcast—introducing the parallel between recovery and physical strength. [02:44] Tracking sobriety: “99.7% uptime” over three years—and what that really means. [05:00] Missing 10,000 steps—and confronting the all-or-nothing trap that mirrors porn relapse thinking. [06:20] “I haven’t lost my sobriety when I reset my track. I haven’t lost my recovery.” [08:00] Strength training and recovery: we don’t lose muscle from one missed day—just like we don’t lose growth from one reset. [09:00] The single gym rule: “Live to lift another day”—why sustainability beats ego. [10:17] Building emotional capacity the same way we build physical capacity—one uncomfortable rep at a time. [14:00] Those last painful reps in the gym are the ones that create growth—just like sitting with uncomfortable emotions instead of numbing with porn. [18:00] Choosing to apologize to your child when you snap—harder than waking up at 5AM to run. [20:16] “When you live life the easy way, life is hard. When you live life the hard way, life is easy.” Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: Download the Father’s Freedom Framework:
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EP 147: Break the Porn Addiction Cycle: Respond Instead of React
03/04/2026
EP 147: Break the Porn Addiction Cycle: Respond Instead of React
In today’s episode of the Recovered Dad podcast, we unpack a simple Saturday morning moment that turned into a masterclass on emotional regulation, fatherhood, and porn addiction recovery. What started with donuts and a messy bedroom quickly exposed a deeper truth: most men don’t fail because they don’t care—they fail because they never practiced staying grounded under pressure. Through the lens of “Be the Thermostat, Not the Thermometer,” we break down why reacting in the heat of the moment isn’t a character flaw—it’s a training issue. The same internal surge that makes a father snap at his child is the same mechanism that drives him toward porn as a pain pill. If we want to break the cycle, we must train differently. This episode is about leadership in the kitchen, recovery in the nervous system, and why emotional steadiness—not control—is the true mark of masculine strength. Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:00] Welcome back to the Recovered Dad podcast—recovery applies to every area of fatherhood. [01:14] The core principle: “Be the thermostat, not the thermometer.” [02:26] Why “count to 10” advice fails—the men who need it most can’t access it in the moment. [05:25] You cannot practice emotional regulation in the game; practice happens before pressure. [08:12] Porn isn’t just lust—it’s stress relief, overwhelm relief, rejection relief. [09:43] Old patterns vs. recovered habits when left alone with the kids. [11:00] The donut rule: “Clean your room first”—and the emotional explosion that followed. [14:49] “It is not fair—and that doesn’t change the standard.” [17:45] Allowing emotions without shaming them: “Your emotions are allowed here.” [24:20] Emotional resilience is a skillset—like driving stick shift or tying your shoes—it must be practiced to break the cycle. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: Download the Father’s Freedom Framework:
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EP 146: Fatherhood Is Triggering Your Addiction
02/25/2026
EP 146: Fatherhood Is Triggering Your Addiction
In today’s episode of The Recovered Dad Podcast, we unpack a powerful story that reveals a deeper truth about fatherhood, emotional regulation, and pxxn addiction recovery. What begins with frustration over a young child dropping food from a high chair—and later, an 18-year-old missing trash day—becomes a clear illustration of how easily we mistake learning for rebellion and react from emotion instead of awareness. We explore how recovery isn’t about control or willpower—it’s about pausing, understanding what’s actually happening, and building systems that support growth. This episode breaks down the curse of prior knowledge, why “common sense” is learned and not automatic, and how the same internal skills used to quit pxxn apply directly to parenting, leadership, and responsibility. Through real-life examples, we connect pxxn addiction recovery with fatherhood, showing how mismanaged triggers create conflict—and how pausing creates freedom. Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:15] Welcoming listeners back and reflecting on a recent recovery retreat. [01:55] Introducing the curse of prior knowledge—why we forget what it’s like to not know something. [02:25] Why “common sense” is not common and must be learned through repetition. [05:34] A raw early-fatherhood moment: rage and frustration watching a child drop food repeatedly. [08:08] The realization that changes everything—the child wasn’t rebelling, he was learning about gravity. [09:06] How mislabeling learning as defiance damages connection with our kids. [11:12] A present-day parenting test: trash day, expectations, and emotional restraint. [12:03] Letting go of control and allowing responsibility to develop through systems. [14:44] Applying the 4RAC framework to both parenting and porn addiction recovery. [22:33] Why relapse isn’t about being a bad person—it’s about a system failing. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: Download the Father’s Freedom Framework:
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EP 145: Emotional Weightlifting: The Skill That Changes Everything
02/18/2026
EP 145: Emotional Weightlifting: The Skill That Changes Everything
In today’s episode of the Recovered Dad Podcast, we dive into the concept of emotional weightlifting and why it is one of the most important skills a father can build on the recovery journey. What begins as a conversation about fitness and discipline opens into a deeper truth. Most men are not struggling with pxxn because of desire. They are struggling because they were never taught how to sit with pain. We explore how recovery is not about suppressing urges or controlling behavior. It is about building the capacity to stay present with uncomfortable thoughts and emotions without reacting. Using powerful metaphors from physical training, real life stories from fatherhood, and hard earned recovery wisdom, this episode breaks down how emotional intelligence becomes the strongest defense against relapse. This conversation challenges fathers to stop chasing relief and start building strength. Strength that creates safety in the home. Strength that protects children. Strength that leads with peace and power instead of anger and reactivity. If you are a dad struggling with pxxn, emotional overwhelm, or feeling out of control under stress, this episode will reframe recovery as a discipline that changes every area of life. Top 10 Show Highlights [00:33] Welcome back to the Recovered Dad Podcast and the introduction of emotional weightlifting. [01:40] Why most fathers think they have a pxxn problem when the real issue is unresolved pain. [02:10] Pxxn explained as a coping mechanism that almost works and why that makes it dangerous. [03:09] Emotional expansion as a core principle of healthy masculinity and recovery. [04:24] The physical training analogy that explains how emotional capacity is built. [06:20] Recovery defined as learning to sit with uncomfortable thoughts and emotions. [07:46] Emotions as an early warning system instead of something to suppress. [08:45] A raw story about fatherhood, anger, and the danger of reacting without awareness. [11:33] Why emotional intelligence is the strongest defense against pxxn relapse. [18:02] How recovery work protects children and why fathers must take responsibility. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: Download the Father’s Freedom Framework:
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EP 144: Emotional Intelligence in Parenting
02/11/2026
EP 144: Emotional Intelligence in Parenting
In today’s episode of the Recover Dad Podcast, we unpack a moment every father can relate to—but few know how to handle well. What starts as a story about a 10-year-old girl auditioning for the role of Annie becomes a powerful lesson on emotional resilience, pxxn addiction recovery, and how fathers pass emotional patterns to their children—whether they intend to or not. This episode confronts a hard truth: pxxn isn’t the root problem—it’s the painkiller. Emotional pain, fear of exposure, shame, and the inability to sit with hard emotions are what drive men back to pxxn again and again. Through the lens of fatherhood, recovery, and real-time emotional leadership, we break down why healing yourself is the only way to become a safe place for your kids. You’ll also learn the 4RAC Formula, a practical emotional regulation framework taught inside the Liberation Boot Camp, designed to help men interrupt compulsive pxxn use and respond to pain with clarity, discipline, and integrity. This is an episode about ending the double life, building emotional mastery, and becoming the kind of father your children will run toward—not hide from—when life hits hard. Top Show Highlights [00:02] Welcome back to the Recover Dad Podcast—real conversations for fathers committed to integrity and freedom. [01:00] A real-time story: a 10-year-old daughter auditions for Annie—and the emotional weight fathers feel watching their kids hope. [02:58] The danger of over-analyzing outcomes and how emotional spirals begin early—long before addiction ever shows up. [05:27] A defining shift: choosing to celebrate or grieve with your child instead of minimizing their pain. [06:46] The truth bomb: “You don’t have a pxxn problem. You have a pain problem.” [07:15] Pxxn as a digital sedative—how it temporarily numbs emotional overload but deepens long-term damage. [08:23] Anger, rage, and emotional suppression in fathers—and why kids expose what we never healed. [08:52] Introduction to the 4RAC Formula taught inside the Liberation Boot Camp. [10:46] R1 – Remember the Pain: confronting the fear, secrecy, and anxiety pxxn creates inside marriage and fatherhood. [11:37] R2 – Refocus on Paradise: why children are often the real “why” behind recovery. [12:33] R3 – Resolve Your Commitment: choosing freedom over shame, intimacy over fear. [12:56] R4 – Reflect on What You’re Needing: learning to identify exhaustion, loneliness, hunger, and emotional overwhelm. [13:39] A – Ask Yourself What Else: how to meet emotional needs without reaching for pxxn. [14:18] C – Choose the New Behavior: discipline, action, and integrity over impulse. [19:17] The parenting trap: telling kids “it’s not a big deal” and why that damages emotional safety. [20:09] A powerful realization: what feels small to adults can be massive to a child. [21:02] Emotional leadership starts with self-regulation—not control. [21:33] Becoming a safe place for your children begins with facing your own unresolved pain. [24:27] The long road to emotional intelligence—and why most men don’t learn it until midlife. [25:06] Final call: Your family is worth the battle. Your children are worth the battle. Resources Mentioned Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: Download the Father’s Freedom Framework:
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EP 143: Trip, Not Vacation: The Cruise Meltdown I Didn’t Have
02/04/2026
EP 143: Trip, Not Vacation: The Cruise Meltdown I Didn’t Have
In today’s episode of the Recovered Dad Podcast, we unpack a deceptively simple family vacation story that turns into a powerful lesson on emotional regulation, nervous system overload, and pxxn addiction recovery. What should have been a relaxing cruise became a live demonstration of how exhaustion, lack of sleep, and constant stimulation can quietly dismantle a man’s emotional defenses. In the middle of a beautiful island day, a sudden internal collapse revealed a deeper truth: most relapses aren’t driven by desire—they’re driven by dysregulation. This episode breaks down why men often think they have a pxxn problem, a sex drive problem, or a dopamine problem—when in reality, there’s something deeper happening beneath the surface. We explore how fatigue hijacks the nervous system, how the brain becomes an unreliable narrator when overwhelmed, and how recovery skills allow men to pause instead of reacting or escaping. This is a grounded, real-world conversation about masculine responsibility, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and why recovery is about skill—not willpower. Top Show Highlights [00:02] Welcome back to the Recovered Dad Podcast and the importance of real-life recovery stories. [01:27] Why fatherhood has no “dress rehearsal” and why the stakes are always high. [03:52] The truth about family vacations, exhaustion, and nonstop demand on dads. [05:25] Chronic sleep deprivation and why the body clock doesn’t care that you’re on vacation. [08:15] A sudden emotional collapse on the beach: “a tsunami of thoughts and emotions.” [09:06] The classic internal story shows up—unappreciated, unseen, and carrying all the weight. [10:57] Recognizing dysregulation: when the nervous system is completely overwhelmed. [11:26] How exhaustion silently causes emotional defenses to evaporate. [13:00] “When you’re exhausted, your brain is lying to you—it’s an unreliable narrator.” [14:15] Choosing regulation over reaction to protect your family from emotional fallout. [16:41] “You think it’s a pxxn problem, food problem, or screen problem—but there’s something deeper going on beneath the surface.” [18:36] Why fatigue is often the hidden driver behind urges, cravings, and relapse behavior. [20:33] Emotional intelligence as a core masculine skill—not weakness. [21:29] Grief and gratitude: losing decades to pxxn addiction but gaining life-saving skills. [22:29] Harnessing masculine fire—how regulation turns destructive energy into power for good. Resources Mentioned Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: Download the Father’s Freedom Framework:
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EP 142: Frustration, Awareness, Repair
01/28/2026
EP 142: Frustration, Awareness, Repair
In today’s episode of the Recovered Dad Podcast, we unpack a seemingly small parenting moment that revealed a much bigger truth about emotional pressure, triggers, and porn addiction recovery. What started as a frustrating home project—resetting WiFi light bulbs—spiraled into an emotional overreaction toward a child, exposing how unprocessed stress builds beneath the surface and eventually demands release. We explore how porn addiction isn’t about lust or lack of discipline—it’s about emotional overload, nervous system dysregulation, and a lack of awareness around what’s really going on inside. We break down how pressure stacks quietly through unfinished responsibilities, self-betrayal, and frustration, until a minor trigger sets off a disproportionate reaction. The same mechanism that leads a father to snap is the one that drives men back to porn. This conversation connects fatherhood, leadership, and pornography recovery into one core truth: a man who doesn’t understand his inner pressure becomes unsafe—to himself and the people he loves. Top 10 Show Highlights [00:28] Welcome back to the Recovered Dad Podcast and the core mission of pornography recovery and fatherhood. [01:25] How recovery tools learned in brotherhood improve marriage, parenting, and leadership—not just porn sobriety. [03:07] A small frustration with household lights reveals a deeper pattern of delayed responsibility and self-frustration. [06:20] Emotional pressure explained: when frustration stacks silently until the system is already overloaded. [08:57] A minor parenting moment becomes the breaking point—and an emotional explosion follows. [11:36] “I did overreact”—the moment of clarity that revealed the real issue wasn’t the child at all. [12:21] Porn as a trigger, not the root problem—understanding the fire and the spark. [15:16] The connection between emotional buildup and relapse: conditions + triggers = escape. [17:06] Why a father who doesn’t know what’s irritating him becomes emotionally unsafe. [20:09] The Noble Code principle: returning to the path after emotional failure instead of escaping. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp:
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EP 141: The 95% Blueprint - Make it past 'quitter's day'
01/21/2026
EP 141: The 95% Blueprint - Make it past 'quitter's day'
In today’s episode of the Recover Dad Podcast, we dive headfirst into why so many men fail at change—especially when it comes to pxxn addiction recovery—and what actually creates lasting freedom. Using a personal story about weight loss, “Quitter’s Day,” and fatherhood, this episode breaks down the three non-negotiables for real transformation: rock bottom, belief, and environment. What starts as a reflection on New Year’s resolutions quickly turns into a raw conversation about the all-or-nothing trap, why white-knuckling never works, and how men repeatedly sabotage themselves by relying on willpower instead of structure. We explore the data behind accountability, why environment always beats discipline, and how recovery becomes urgent when your children are watching. This episode is especially for fathers and high-performing men who are tired of repeating the same cycle every year—and are ready to take responsibility, lead their families with integrity, and finally break free from pxxn for good. Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:01] Welcome back to the Recover Dad Podcast and a reflection on why this time of year is dangerous for men trying to change. [01:01] A personal story about weight gain, failed resolutions, and the illusion of “This is the year.” [02:31] Introduction of “Quitter’s Day” and why most resolutions collapse within weeks. [03:30] “I tried quitting pxxn for 34 years—and it never worked.” [05:37] The rock bottom moment: seeing the future clearly and realizing change is non-negotiable. [07:47] How witnessing someone else’s transformation created belief and hope. [09:14] The three keys to real change: rock bottom, belief, and environment. [11:44] Why accountability groups work—and why recovery cannot happen in isolation. [16:02] The statistics behind success: why accountability raises your odds to 95%. [18:29] A direct call to fathers: your recovery matters because your children are watching. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: Apply to Join The Liberation Boot Camp:
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EP 140: The Daily Cadence/Rhythm of the Recovered Dad
01/14/2026
EP 140: The Daily Cadence/Rhythm of the Recovered Dad
In today’s episode of The Recovered Dad Podcast, we unpack a powerful, unexpected moment that reveals what real recovery actually produces—not just sobriety, but deep connection, emotional regulation, and trust inside the family. What begins as a simple text message from an 18-year-old son—“I vacuumed out the car for you”—opens the door to a much deeper conversation about fatherhood, pxxn addiction recovery, and the long-term impact of daily habits. This episode explores how recovery work shows up in real life: calmer responses, safer emotional space, and relationships with our children that don’t disappear as they grow older. We break down why the opposite of addiction isn’t just abstinence—it’s connection, and how daily recovery rhythms like exercise, journaling, meditation, and brotherhood create the emotional stability our families can feel. This conversation is a roadmap for men who want to quit pxxn, reclaim their integrity, and become the kind of fathers their kids actually want a relationship with as adults. Top 10 Show Highlights [00:59] Welcome back to The Recovered Dad Podcast and the mission of recovery, fatherhood, and living life as a recovered dad. [01:25] A real-life story that shows the “fruit” of pxxn addiction recovery—not theory, but lived experience. [02:42] An unexpected text from an 18-year-old son sparks an emotional moment of connection and gratitude. [06:21] Why this small act of generosity reveals emotional safety, awareness, and trust in the parent-child relationship. [08:30] A powerful reminder: by age 12, dads have already experienced most of the time they’ll ever spend with their kids. [09:52] Recovery as legacy—building relationships that last beyond childhood into adulthood. [11:08] How pxxn addiction recovery pays real-world dividends in emotional regulation and presence. [14:20] The “Core Four” daily recovery habits: exercise, reading, journaling, and meditation. [18:24] The Three C’s of recovery: Core Four, Community, and Connection. [26:56] “The opposite of addiction is connection”—and why safe emotional space changes everything at home. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: Apply to Join The Liberation Boot Camp:
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EP 139: The Recovered Dad Launch!!!
01/07/2026
EP 139: The Recovered Dad Launch!!!
In this transitional episode, after four years of the Porn to Purpose Podcast, Matt Sinkovitz and Coach Yeadon Smith officially launch the first episode of the Recovered Dad Podcast, introducing a refined vision for the community and the men it serves. This conversation explains the inspiration behind the branding shift and why the mission had to expand beyond simply quitting porn into helping fathers recover from the deeper pain, pressure, and isolation driving addiction in the first place. Drawing from years of work with men in recovery and informed by Yeadon’s own journey as a husband and father, the episode clarifies that porn addiction is not a behavior problem but a pain problem rooted in unmanaged stress and emotional disconnection. Rather than centering on one personal story, this episode sets the foundation for what Recovered Dad stands for: recovery that strengthens marriage, deepens fatherhood, restores integrity, and equips men with the emotional regulation and leadership skills needed to show up fully at home and in life. This is not about white-knuckling sobriety—it’s about becoming a grounded, present, emotionally regulated father with the courage to do the work that truly changes a family’s future. Top 10 Show Highlights [00:15] Introducing the first episode of the Recovered Dad Podcast [01:45] Why Porn to Purpose evolved into Recovered Dad [03:56] Yeadon’s recovery journey as a father and why it matters [05:03] The reality of raising kids in a world of unlimited pornography access [07:52] Identifying the true avatar: fathers with the most at stake [10:45] Why guilt, fear, and shame-based approaches don’t work [12:13] “It’s not a porn problem—it’s a pain problem” [14:35] How recovery skills improve fatherhood, marriage, and leadership [16:27] Why fathers can’t afford to avoid their inner work [21:32] Becoming the dad you needed growing up Resources Mentioned Learn more about the Recovered Dad Community and Liberation Boot Camp
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EP 138: Three Things Every Dad Should Know (about recovery)
12/31/2025
EP 138: Three Things Every Dad Should Know (about recovery)
In today’s episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, I sit down with Coach Yeadon to have a raw and honest conversation specifically for fathers—the men who carry the most pressure, the most responsibility, and often the deepest unspoken pain. Together, we break down the truth that porn isn’t the real problem—pain is, and we explore why so many fathers turn to porn not for pleasure but for relief from stress, loneliness, and the weight of feeling unseen. Coach Yeadon and I dig into the idea of counterfeit validation, the power of daily habits, and the sobering reality that the wounds we ignore in ourselves become the emotional inheritance we hand to our children. My hope is that this episode gives you clarity, conviction, and the courage to step into the healing and leadership you were meant for. Top 10 Show Highlights [00:35] Introduction to today’s focus: why fathers have the most at stake in porn recovery. [01:05] The emotional truth about fathers carrying invisible pressure while feeling unappreciated. [03:29] The core insight: “You don’t have a porn problem—you have a pain problem.” [04:10] How urges that feel sexual are really driven by stress, fear, fatigue, and loneliness. [05:55] Coach Yeadon explains porn as “fake validation” when life feels overwhelming. [07:28] Why porn “almost works”—and why that makes it a dangerous emotional coping mechanism. [08:41] Insight #2: recovery is a marathon, not a sprint—freedom comes from daily consistency. [10:05] The tooth-brushing metaphor: why emotional and spiritual maintenance matters daily. [14:51] Community data showing that consistent habits predict consistent sobriety. [17:18] The generational truth: unhealed wounds in fathers become inherited trauma in children. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned Learn More About the Liberation Boot Camp: Join the Porn to Purpose Community on Facebook:
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EP 137: Danger Zones, Holiday Chaos, and Getting Back on Track
12/24/2025
EP 137: Danger Zones, Holiday Chaos, and Getting Back on Track
In today’s episode of the Porn to Purpose Podcast, I sit down with Coach Yeadon to break down why the holiday season is one of the most dangerous times of year for men in recovery—not because of porn itself, but because of the disrupted routines, emotional pressure, family dynamics, late nights, and hidden pain that make us vulnerable long before a relapse ever happens. We talk openly about how the “middle circle” becomes a trap during Thanksgiving and Christmas, how fatigue and overwhelm quietly pull you off track, and why most slips start with being tired, stressed, or out of your normal rhythm. This conversation is about getting honest, preparing before triggers hit, staying committed to your core habits, and learning to course-correct quickly and gracefully instead of spiraling into shame. If you want to stay strong through the holidays, protect your integrity, and stay aligned with your recovery, this episode gives you the clarity and tools to do exactly that. Top 10 Show Highlights: [08:38] Matt explains the “middle circle” danger zone and why hanging out there long enough almost always leads to inner circle behaviors. [09:36] They reveal how porn addiction often starts with simple drift—fatigue, overeating, staying up too late, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. [10:51] A powerful reminder: “We don’t have a porn problem. We have a pain problem. Porn is the pill we take to manage the pain.” [12:19] The guys break down how skipping routines and habits lowers emotional resilience, making triggers harder to handle. [14:28] Practical tools for planning ahead, managing urges, and interrupting patterns before they escalate. [19:11] What to do when you’ve already “gone off the rails” and how to course-correct without shame. [22:09] The importance of telling on yourself early and using visibility to break the power of secrecy. [23:09] Simple reset strategies: movement, water, breath, environment change, and rest. [24:31] Why checking in with community removes the emotional charge and brings clarity back online. [25:36] How to extract the lesson from a slip, rebuild quickly, and return to self-compassion and accountability. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About the Liberation Boot Camp: Join the Porn to Purpose Community on Facebook:
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EP 136: Thanksgiving Episode 2025
12/17/2025
EP 136: Thanksgiving Episode 2025
In today’s episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, we dive into a raw and timely conversation about one of the most overlooked challenges in recovery: holiday-triggered emotional chaos. With Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaching, Coach Yeadon breaks down why this time of year activates old wounds, intensifies emotional pressure, and amplifies the urge to reach for pxrn as a way to escape the storm inside. This episode is a powerful call to rise above holiday chaos, master your thoughts, and lead your life with peace and purpose. Top 10 Show Highlights [00:15] Welcome back to the Porn to Purpose podcast — kicking off a holiday-focused conversation. [01:00] Yeadon explains why the holiday season creates emotional turbulence and amplifies triggers. [02:10] Family interactions often activate old patterns — “nobody irritates us like family.” [04:27] The truth behind addiction: “It’s not that you have a pxrn problem — you have a pain problem.” [05:10] Why emotional overwhelm leads directly to pxrn urges, especially during stressful gatherings. [06:35] How stories in the mind (“nobody appreciates me… nobody sees what I carry”) create relapse conditions. [07:52] Introduction to the 4RAC Formula as a real-time tool to stop emotional spirals. [09:40] A powerful moment on a walk with his dogs — and how shifting focus can dissolve panic. [12:05] Choosing your thoughts isn’t easy — but it’s a muscle that gets stronger with practice. [15:51] A moment of gratitude: the paradox of grieving lost years yet being grateful for the growth recovery created. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned Learn More About the Liberation Boot Camp: Join the Porn to Purpose Community on Facebook:
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EP 135: Choose Your Hard: The Power of Habits, Commitment, and Accountability
12/10/2025
EP 135: Choose Your Hard: The Power of Habits, Commitment, and Accountability
In today’s episode of the Porn to Purpose Podcast, Coach Yeadon takes us deep into a raw, personal story that reveals one of the most important truths about lasting recovery: your freedom is built on your systems, not your feelings. What starts as a simple morning routine—getting up, dropping off his daughter, doing the Core Four—turns into a powerful lesson about discipline, emotional resilience, and the hard choices every man must make if he wants his life back. From cold plunges in freezing weather to the daily battle between comfort and commitment, Yeadon unpacks why porn addiction survives in the shadows of convenience… and why true recovery requires a man to rise, choose his hard, and build a structure strong enough to hold him when life punches back. This episode is a truth bomb about accountability, systems, emotional coping, and the brutal honesty required to walk from pornography into purpose. Whether you’re early in recovery or rebuilding your life brick by brick, this conversation is a wake-up call to stop trying harder—and start building the plan that will finally set you free. Top 10 Show Highlights [00:15] Welcome back to the Porn to Purpose Podcast as Coach Yeadon hosts solo while Matt is away on a meditation retreat. [01:30] The morning routine setup—getting his daughter to school and stepping straight into the Core Four. [02:30] The “big rocks” lesson: recovery has to go into the bucket first or nothing else will fit. [04:00] Why avoiding porn is not a plan—and how porn acted as a coping mechanism for deeper emotional pain. [05:17] The Four-R Formula: remembering pain, identifying needs, and choosing a new behavior when the urge hits. [06:49] The cold plunge story: resisting comfort, facing the shock, and using discomfort as emotional training. [09:14] “Choose your hard”—the idea that addiction is hard, recovery is hard, and every man must choose which hard will shape his life. [12:04] The science of commitment: why accountability raises success from 10% to 95%. [13:41] Understanding porn as a coping system—not a moral failure—and why healing requires replacing it with healthier mechanisms. [16:55] “You don’t rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.” Why structure and brotherhood matter more than motivation. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned Learn More About the Liberation Boot Camp: Join the Porn to Purpose Community on Facebook:
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EP 134: Detective Work In Recovery
12/03/2025
EP 134: Detective Work In Recovery
In today’s episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, Coach Yeadon shares a breakthrough that surfaced during a Liberation Boot Camp call—revealing how missing just a few key practices can quietly weaken your recovery framework. After two back-to-back travel weekends, he found himself overwhelmed, disconnected from his wife and kids, and struggling internally despite staying consistent with his daily habits. It wasn’t until he returned to breathwork and reciting the Noble Code that everything clicked, helping him see how those two missing practices had eroded his emotional stability without him realizing it. This conversation drives home why emotional pressure builds from within, why it eventually finds the cracks in your framework, and why you can’t see these breakdowns alone. If you’ve ever felt the urge to escape even while "doing everything right," this episode reveals what’s really happening beneath the surface and how brotherhood and structure bring you back into alignment. Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:15] Welcome listeners back to the Porn to Purpose podcast. [01:00] Yeadon introduces the story of his two-week travel stretch and the emotional fallout that followed. [02:53] He describes the disconnect—feeling distant from his wife, overwhelmed, and stuck in a rising storm of uncomfortable emotions. [03:51] “The DJ was spinning the record”—how internal narratives get louder when your framework weakens. [05:02] Breathwork and the Noble Code: the two grounding practices he didn’t realize he had been missing for over two weeks. [07:36] The moment everything clicked—how breathwork instantly reset his nervous system and shifted the emotional chaos into the background. [09:34] The epiphany: his defensive structure had eroded without him noticing. Missing these practices weakened him more than he realized. [14:02] The truth: porn isn’t a porn problem—it’s a pain and pressure problem, and pressure always finds the weakest spot. [19:03] Feeling the pull: Yeadon talks openly about the real-time moments where the urge to escape showed up during the week. [26:23] Why isolation makes recovery impossible, and why every man needs a brotherhood to help reveal what he can’t see in himself. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About the Liberation Boot Camp: Join the Porn to Purpose Community on Facebook:
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EP 133: If I Stray From The Path
11/26/2025
EP 133: If I Stray From The Path
In today’s episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, Coach Yeadon and I broke down a real-life weekend story that reveals what true recovery looks like when no one’s watching. A simple guys’ trip turns into a masterclass on discipline, relapse, and what it means to “return to the path.” Coach Yeadon opens up about going away with friends—once a guaranteed recipe for relapse—and how, through systems, structure, and brotherhood, he faced temptation without falling. The conversation dives deep into why recovery isn’t about perfection; it’s about returning. They discuss what happens when we drop our habits, why systems matter more than willpower, and how to rebuild after a slip without shame or self-destruction. You’ll learn why every man’s success or struggle comes down to the system he’s running, how to recognize when pressure finds the weak spot in your framework, and what it takes to build one that lasts. This episode is a grounded, honest look at masculine discipline, accountability, and the vow every free man must live by: “If I stray from the path, I vow to return.” Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:10] Welcome back to the Porn to Purpose podcast. [01:30] Yeadon shares his guys’ trip to Nashville and Chattanooga with two lifelong friends. [02:58] He reflects on how, before recovery, trips like this were “binge events” driven by his inner addict. [03:34] The Noble Code reminder—“If I stray from the path, I vow to return”—sets the tone for the discussion. [05:02] Daily Core Four habits—reading, journaling, meditation, exercise—as the cornerstone of lasting sobriety. [07:31] How discipline in nutrition and health mirrors discipline in recovery. [09:24] Yeadon admits skipping his tracking for two days and parallels it with relapse behavior: “Do not recommend.” [13:17] Why perfection isn’t realistic—and how ownership turns failure into feedback. [17:08] “Straying isn’t failure; it just means something in our framework was weak.” [19:10] The key insight: You don’t have a porn problem—you have a pain problem. Porn was the pill. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned Learn More About the Liberation Boot Camp: Join the Porn to Purpose Community on Facebook:
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EP 132: The Daily Maintenance of a Recovered Man
11/19/2025
EP 132: The Daily Maintenance of a Recovered Man
In today’s episode of the Porn to Purpose Podcast, we unpack a powerful real-life story that connects recovery, fatherhood, and the deeper purpose behind breaking free from porn. What started as a simple morning moment—an 18-year-old son asking his dad to come collect eggs—turned into a vivid metaphor for the recovery journey itself. The story reveals that it’s never about the eggs… it’s about connection. Coach Yeadon shares how this ordinary moment with his son became a mirror for his own healing. He reflects on the front-loaded work of recovery—the early struggle to rebuild your foundation after years of unhealthy coping—and why real transformation comes when a man learns to stay present with pain instead of running from it. This episode dives deep into the daily maintenance of recovery, the cost of disconnection, and how fatherhood can become one of the most powerful motivators for lasting change. Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:15] Welcome back to the Porn to Purpose Podcast — Matt and Yeadon set the stage for today’s story. [01:29] The story begins: Yeadon’s 18-year-old son invites him to collect eggs out in the country. [03:21] Yeadon shares the backstory—his father’s dream of raising chickens and how the family turned it into reality. [06:15] “It’s not about the eggs—it’s about connection.” How this became a powerful metaphor for fatherhood and recovery. [08:00] Yeadon opens up about the real reason his recovery began—his desire to connect deeply with his children. [10:06] The lesson: Porn was never the problem. Pain was. Porn was the pill he took for pain. [12:09] The “front-loaded” work of recovery—why the hardest effort comes at the beginning before the fruit ever appears. [14:09] The ongoing maintenance of recovery and the habits that keep freedom sustainable long-term. [19:59] “The relapse doesn’t happen when you type in Pornhub—it happens the moment you step off the path.” [23:12] The identity shift from addict to recovered dad—a man who no longer hides, but leads his family with truth and strength. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About the Liberation Boot Camp: Join the Porn to Purpose Community on Facebook:
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EP 131: How Recovery Skills Build Real Adulthood
11/12/2025
EP 131: How Recovery Skills Build Real Adulthood
In today’s episode of the Porn to Purpose Podcast, Coach Yeadon flies solo to dive deep into one of the most overlooked dimensions of recovery: how the skills that free you from porn also build the foundation of real manhood. After 20 years of marriage and watching his son step into adulthood, Yeadon reflects on what it actually means to become a man—and how his recovery journey reshaped his ability to lead, love, and live with integrity. This episode isn’t just about quitting porn—it’s about taking ownership, building emotional discipline, and creating systems that produce real freedom. Yeadon unpacks the difference between being “18 and liable” versus being an adult with accountability, purpose, and structure. If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t stay consistent, why you keep repeating the same patterns, or why you still feel like a boy trapped in a man’s body—this episode is your blueprint for transformation. Top 10 Show Highlights [00:00] Welcome back to the Porn to Purpose Podcast — Coach Yeadon introduces today’s solo episode. [01:00] Reflections on 20 years of marriage and watching his son turn 18. [02:30] “Being 18 doesn’t make you responsible—it just makes you liable.” Yeadon explains what true adulthood means. [03:40] The connection between recovery and maturity — how porn addiction masks deeper pain. [04:20] “I didn’t have a porn problem. I had a pain problem.” Why managing pain is the foundation of real healing. [05:10] The first step: taking extreme ownership of your choices, mindset, and habits. [07:00] The truth about freedom: why it requires structure, discipline, and daily systems. [09:00] Boundaries as sacred protection — how to safeguard your mission, energy, and relationships. [13:40] Emotional regulation as the true mark of masculinity: learning to sit in discomfort without reacting. [18:40] Legacy over lust — how to become the kind of man your children can look up to. Resources Mentioned Learn More About the Liberation Boot Camp: Join the Porn to Purpose Community on Facebook: Follow Yeadon Smith on Instagram:
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EP 130: The Power of Community in Porn Recovery
11/05/2025
EP 130: The Power of Community in Porn Recovery
In today’s episode of the Porn to Purpose Podcast, I sat down with Coach Yeadon to unpack one of the most overlooked truths in recovery: you can’t do this alone. For years, both of us tried to fight the battle against porn in isolation—relying on willpower, self-discipline, and secrecy. But in this conversation, we reveal why isolation is the silent killer of progress and how true transformation happens only in brotherhood. We break down the three pillars that make recovery sustainable—community, accountability, and healing—and share how each of these transforms shame into strength. From learning through other men’s stories to practicing loving responsibility instead of judgment, this episode gives men a clear path to rebuild their integrity and walk in freedom. This isn’t about theory. It’s about truth, experience, and what it really takes to rise. Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:30] Welcome to the Porn to Purpose podcast with Matt and Yeadon—today’s topic: Why You Can’t Do This Alone. [01:15] Matt shares how community became the missing piece in his recovery after years of trying to do it solo. [02:41] “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” The power of shared growth and guidance. [03:40] “Alone we are guessing. Together we are equipped.” Why community gives you the tools and clarity to move forward. [05:07] Yeadon exposes the myth of the lone warrior and why even the most independent men rely on others to learn. [06:37] “The truth is, brother—you will not beat this on your own.” Why isolation is just another form of denial. [08:26] Accountability redefined: visibility, responsibility, and compassion that build strength instead of shame. [10:21] “We call each other up, not out.” The unique brotherhood culture inside Porn to Purpose. [15:17] Why shame-based accountability fails—and how real growth comes through grace and ownership. [17:00] “One of the blessings of community is the blessing of healing.” The closing reflection on why brotherhood leads to freedom. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About the Liberation Boot Camp: Join the Porn to Purpose Community on Facebook:
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EP 129: Real Life Stress Test
10/29/2025
EP 129: Real Life Stress Test
In today’s episode of the Porn to Purpose Podcast, I sat down with Coach Yeadon to unpack one of the most eye-opening truths in recovery: it’s not a porn problem — it’s a pain problem. What started as a personal story about his father’s emergency heart surgery turned into a powerful reflection on how emotional pain drives addictive behavior—and how true recovery means learning to face discomfort without reaching for the “digital pain pill.” Yeadon opens up about walking through one of the most emotionally charged weeks of his life and realizing how far his recovery had brought him. Through meditation, journaling, and honest connection, he found peace and strength in moments that once would have sent him spiraling. We talk about the myth of “just quitting,” why white-knuckling doesn’t work, and what real active recovery looks like when the storms of life hit. This episode dives deep into emotional resilience, masculine integrity, and how learning to sit with pain transforms men from the inside out. This isn’t about behavior management—it’s about healing the man behind the habit. Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:20] Welcome listeners back to the Porn to Purpose Podcast with Matt and Coach Yeadon. [01:00] Yeadon shares his recent personal story—his father’s open-heart surgery and his mother’s cancer procedure. [04:40] The emotional chaos of the week becomes a mirror for what recovery has taught him: how to sit with pain without escaping. [05:10] “It’s not a porn problem. It’s a pain problem. Porn is the pill we take for the pain.” [07:25] How unprocessed emotional pain fuels addiction and keeps men trapped in the relapse cycle. [09:10] Yeadon shares how his “pain protocol” of meditation, reading, and walking helped him stay grounded. [11:05] “I was able to be present for my family with peace and power—that’s what recovery builds.” [13:20] Why learning to navigate pain is worth every ounce of work and discipline it takes. [15:00] “We show up thinking we’re fixing our porn habit—but what we’re really fixing is our relationship with ourselves.” [17:30] The conversation closes with gratitude and a challenge to every man: do whatever it takes to build freedom from the grip of porn. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About the Liberation Boot Camp: Join the Porn to Purpose Community on Facebook:
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