Man Within Podcast

Societal norms condition us to play psychological defense - constantly responding to the next stimulus that reaches our senses. We are at our best when we play psychological offence - choosing what, how and when we engage with something. Today's episode explains this concept in great detail, offering personal and practical examples to apply immediately. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy...

You've likely heard it said that with great power comes great responsibility, but it is equally true that with great responsibility comes great power. Today's episode is an exhortation to identify the areas in your life where you feel powerless, assume responsibility appropriately, and begin to take steps towards making radical change in your life once and for all. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get...

Today's episode uses a real life example to describe the power of writing your goals down, and why many goals are unachieved simply because they have not been properly articulated. If you are chasing any kind of goal in life, especially freedom from pornography, this episode is for you! Listen to Episode 317 - How To Turn Trauma Into Wisdom Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestsel...

"Joey Hauss is a Certified Level 2 Wim Hof Method Instructor, Oxygen Advantage Breathwork Facilitator, Cold Immersion Coach, Professional Speaker, Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jean Jacques Machado, and former US Marine Sergeant. He's on a mission to help people become happy, healthy and strong—one state, country and continent at a time. In today's episode, Joey talks about why learning...

Hopelessness is a common experience of the recovery journey (and life in general). Today's episode explores 2 components of hopeless: anxiety about the future and unresolved pain in the present. The better these two components are understood, the more quickly you can reach a place of hope again. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

He who masters his emotions masters life. The better you understand, control, and inform your emotional responses, the more effective you will be in your relationships, careers, and calling. Today's episode explores effective ways to deal with emotions real-time while providing guidance for when a situation requires more attention beyond the moment itself. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE co...

Today's episode explores the unusual link between trauma and wisdom through a neurobiological lens, and why the presence of emotion often indicates how far along we are in the healing process. While we all have challenges from our past, wisdom is the byproduct of working through those things until the emotion has subsided. If the emotion is still there, healing is still in process. Listen to Episo...

Humility is one of the most misunderstood concepts in the church today. This episode redefines humility, while offering a biblically controversial approach for acquiring it. Many would suggest that God humbles you, when in fact Scripture makes no reference to God humbling anyone. Rather, it is our responsibility to humble ourselves. While this is counterintuitive, it is great news, as it puts us i...

Today's interview features Cody Cottle, a young serial entrepreneur that has a wild story of overcoming unimaginable adversities – including an addiction to alcohol and porn, getting arrested at the age of 20, and growing up with a father who has been imprisoned for as long as he has been alive. The aim of today's episode is to provide you inspiration that all things are possible, no circumstance...

Often times the 1 week barrier in recovery is the hardest. If your relapses tend to occur every 5-10 days, this episode will help you understand WHY and a few practical steps you can take today to break the barrier into lasting freedom. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

This episode is inspired by Tom Bilyeu, who famously said "Fulfillment is being happy with yourself when you're all by yourself." This quote has layers to it, many of which are relevant in a recovery context. There is a difference between feeling happy and being happy. There is a difference between being happy with things and being happy with self. And there is a difference between being happy wit...

Porn kills dreams. It ruins confidence, makes us feel unworthy, and ultimately prevents us from fulfilling our callings in life. Today's episode shows you WHY your dreams become possibilities when porn is removed, and a few practical things you can do to get the ball rolling. Apply For DeepClean's Closer Position Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

It is inevitable when you are pursuing major change in your life – at some point, you will experience a lack of motivation. Today's episode explores how to handle yourself in these moments so that you move quickly through the apathy and rediscover your motivation and desire again. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle Book A FREE Strategy Call With Sa...

Today's interview is a special one as we dive deep into a recent recovery story that has taken place in the DeepClean community. Stories like these are important for all of us to hear – it reminds us that God is on the move NOW and that freedom is possible for everyone. Leshan and his wife were fighting daily, sometimes going days without speaking to each other, and even getting into physical alte...

A surprising number of people argue in favor of porn, suggesting that it is a tool for expressing one's sexuality. Today's episode lightly touches on this argument, offering an explanation for why people reach this conclusion and whether or not there is validity to the claim. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Book A FREE Strategy Call With Sathiya Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

It's never a fun time to wake up with morning wood, or worse - a midnight erection. Today's episode explores a few practical things to help you deal with nighttime surprises that 'arise' during recovery. Get My One Pager For Handling Temptation Here's my social accounts, you can follow:  Facebook , Instagram , & Tiktok Join DeepClean Inner Circle

Today's episode explores the unique counter-play between emotional danger and psychological safety. Often we find comfort in the familiar, even when the familiar is toxic and working against us. Sometimes the reason that evoking positive change in your life is so challenging is because it poses as a threat to what we are comfortable with. This irony can often cause us to stay in what's comfortable...

Today's episode is a continuation of Ep 304 (it is highly recommended you listen to this episode first). The first moment you act on intuition is often quite powerful, but never enough to form a good habit. It is the second moment that matters most. In this episode, you will learn how to confront opposition that arises as you form good habits and why is the moments that ensue after an initial brea...

Kutter Callaway (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is associate professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and Co-Director of Reel Spirituality. He is the author of several books including Theology For Psychology & Counseling. Prior to teaching at Fuller, Callaway served in pastoral ministry for nearly a decade, focusing primarily on young and emerging adults. In today's inte...

While you may think that forming good habits requires brute force, driven-ness, and fighting your inner desires, the truth is that we all possess intuition that has the potential for great habits. If we ignore this intuition, its voice becomes quiet and our bad habits are reinforced. As you heal your heart and learn to value yourself, you will become more sensitive to your own intuition, providing...

Many times, we justify our current situation with optimism, positive thoughts, and spiritual jargon. While it can serve a purpose, these guises often stop us from acknowledging the truth – that we cannot accomplish anything significant or great on our own. We need each other, we need support, and we need help. If you need some inspiration and encouragement, this episode will remind you of just how...

The goal of recovery is not to simply "make the right choice" when confronted with a temptation. The goal is to get ahead of the curve, preventing those forks in the road from arising in the first place. Today's episode breaks down the FASTER Scale - a useful tool to identify indicators that you might be heading towards a relapse. This is a profoundly insightful tool that is guaranteed tool that w...

The Gospel truth is what makes the world go round – providing us security, comfort, and unconditional acceptance. Today's episode explains why porn is a pseudo-gospel, and how this reality offers us a unique insight into the recovery journey. If we can truly grapple and grasp the Gospel, our hearts reform and we begin to heal. Book A FREE Strategy Call With Sathiya Get a FREE copy of my bestsellin...

Sam Tielemans is a licensed marriage and family therapist that specializes in helping couples overcome the effect of pornography addiction in their relationship. After working with couples for over a decade, he has developed an approach to help couples restore their marriage, rebuild trust, and improve their sexual intimacy after betrayal.  In this in-depth interview, Sam and Sathiya discuss the n...

While many pursue programs, podcasts, teachings, and prayers to become more self-disciplined, scripture suggests that we are self-disciplined by default. Today's episode explores this subject in greater detail, extrapolating from 2 Timothy 1:7. Self-discipline is not something to be attained or acquired, rather it is something to be revealed. Book A FREE Strategy Call With Sathiya Get a FREE copy...