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Part 1 of 3 episodes on Resistance In Recovery focuses on stage 1, the first 30 days. "Most of us have two lives. The life we live and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands Resistance."  -Steven Pressfield, The War of Art Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/152   PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 4 ways I can help you in your recovery:   Porn Free This Year (F...

"I did something I did not expect myself to do last night," Andrew, a PFR listener wrote in. "I was up far too late, and could not go to sleep because I had this unsettling feeling in my body. I knew what I had to do..." You won't believe what he did! Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/151   PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 4 ways I can help you in your recovery:   Porn...

In part 2 of 2 episodes, I share recovery insights from Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday. (2016. In this episode, I focus on how ego affects guys at 3 different stages of recovery. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/151   PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 4 ways I can help you in your recovery:   Porn Free This Year (Free video course) http://recoveredman.com/thisyear   B...

In part 1 of 2 episodes, I share a book I am reading called, Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday. I discuss how ego has influenced both my addiction and recovery. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/149   PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 4 ways I can help you in your recovery:   Porn Free This Year (Free video course) http://recoveredman.com/thisyear   Buy the book, Porn Fre...

Long time listener and fan of the show Will asks, "what episodes would you recommend for new listeners?" Here's my take on the "Top 5" greatest hits. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/148 PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 4 ways I can help you in your recovery: Porn Free This Year (Free video course) http://recoveredman.com/thisyear Buy the book, Porn Free by Matt Dobsch...

In part 2 of 2 episodes, we continue to discuss Working At Home Without Relapsing. I share the 3 biggest threats to staying porn free while working at home. Then I share tools to deal with each threat contributed by Pornfree Radio listeners. http://recoveredman.com/147  

Just curious... have you ever had to work from home? Maybe you have a flexible schedule that allows you to work at home. Or maybe it's a snow day or your home sick from work. Is that a threat? Is it a challenge for you to stay porn free? In part 1 of 2 episodes, we discuss how to work at home without relapsing. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/146   PLUS: Whenever you're read...

With the podcast's emphasis on personal responsibility, it's easy to think the goal of recovery work is self-reliance. That in order to be strong we need to become emotionally self-reliant. But this undermines our recovery work and delays emotional healing. In this episode, I discuss the true goal of recovery. Contribute to Pornfree Radio in 2018! http://recoveredman.com/contribute I'm committed t...

Your recovery is NOT your relationship and your relationship is NOT your recovery. On this special Valentine's Day episode, I explain the common confusion guys have with recovery work and their primary relationships. This episode is aimed at anyone in a relationship or who wants to be. Contribute to Pornfree Radio in 2018! http://recoveredman.com/contribute I'm committed to publishing new Pornfree...

It's Wednesday! On today's episode, I share Dave's 5 mistaken beliefs about porn. Dave was featured in PFR 138 when he reached the 2-year porn free milestone. Earlier this week, he shared 5 mistaken beliefs he had with porn. I asked for his permission to share them with you now. 1.) The next change in my life will make it easier to quit porn. 2.) Porn compliments my sex life. 3.) Porn is a reward....

On today's episode, we follow the partner's journey. Lori and Jay Pyatt share their story of navigating porn addiction, betrayal, and recovery as a couple. Lori mentors women who are healing from effects of their husband's porn addiction and trauma. Jay works with men in recovery from porn addiction. Both Lori and Jay are BraveHearts Certified Mentors™ and offer couple mentoring as well. Contribut...

When does quitting porn get easier? Really? I get asked this all the time by listeners. This past week, marked 7 years porn free for me. In this episode, I share 12 milestones that happened on my journey after which things got easier. You'll learn: - My new commitment for 2018 - Why recovery doesn't get easier - The ease of a task is a sign of mastery - Why mastery doesn't come from a calendar - T...

Which came first? My intense sexual curiosity or porn exposure? The answer might surprise you. In this episode, I explore my early days of porn exposure and a new realization I had this week. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/140   PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 4 ways I can help you in your recovery:   Porn Free This Year (Free video course) http://recoveredman.com/t...

Recorded live on January 1, 2018. Grab your coffee (or hot beverage of choice) as we welcome in 2018 porn free! In this episode: - 5 Resolutions You Can Keep This Year - A brave listener is interviewed about his January sprint plan - Q&A Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/139   PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 4 ways I can help you in your recovery:   Porn Free This Year...

In this final episode for 2017, Pornfree Radio listeners share their milestones, thank-yous, favorite artists, and more. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/138   PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 4 ways I can help you in your recovery:   Porn Free This Year (Free video course) http://recoveredman.com/thisyear   Buy the book, Porn Free by Matt Dobschuetz http://pornfreeboo...

Do you struggle making time for self care? Do you suck at being creative? In today's episode, we break down 15 self care habits that take 5 minutes of less. Now it's prescriptive- I try to match your problem or need to a corresponding habit.  And my hope is this will inspire your own creativity to see what's possible in recovery. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/137   PLUS: W...

On this episode of Pornfree Radio we discuss a topic we've never discussed before: Purity. An unlikely subject for a podcast devoted to skipping Christian cliches about pornography and lust. And yet I was compelled to share because of amazing interview I heard with Christopher West on the Integrity Restored podcast, episode 56. You may re-think your definition of "Purity" when you hear this episod...

Michael Leahy, author of Porn Nation, joins Pornfree Radio to discuss his journey out of porn and sex addiction. Michael is the CEO and founder of BraveHearts a faith-based mentoring organization for men recovering from porn and sex addiction. Michael also shares about his upcoming Breaking Free Virtual Summit. Presenting 40+ speakers over 10 days. December 10-19, 2017. Buy the Summit All-Access P...

Part 3 of 3 in our series on Motivation examines the unpacks the ONE thing you need to take action. Motivation as we have discussed is triggered by making choices but how do we focus our action. In this episode, you learn: - What the ONE thing is - How you can use a focusing question to determine your next action - A simple strategy to take action this week on your biggest problem with porn Get th...

Part 2 of 3 in our series on Motivation examines the concept of an internal locus of control found in Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg. We build on this idea and unpack how motivation is triggered by making choices that demonstrate we are in control. In this episode, you learn: - What is the locus of control - What is the difference between an internal and external locus of control - Why tr...

Part 1 of 3 in our series on Motivation starts with The Myth Of Self Discipline found in Gary Keller's book The ONE Thing. In this episode, you learn: - Why you don't need more discipline than you already have - What "disciplined" people actually have - What you need to choose get more control in your life - Why willpower is like your mobile phone - The best way to build habits Get the full show n...

Have you ever had something good happen in your life? A promotion? A birthday party? A big win? Then you looked at porn and everything came crashing down. Maybe you got to a BIG recovery milestone like 30-days porn free. Only to look at porn again on day 31. Or you maybe relapsed, got current with your wife and accountability group. Reset. Felt stable. Then inexplicably relapsed the very next day....

In this episode, I answer a common question from new listeners: "What is Self Care?" In this episode you'll learn: - What self care is - Why it's important - How self care is connected to needs - What Maslow's theory is - How to apply Maslow's theory to our recovery - What Self-Actualization means and what characteristics self-actualized people have Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredm...

Hugh Hefner was a callous, con man. He created the myth of "the playboy." A rich man, who lived in his pajamas, worshipped by beautiful women. He sold his myth like Phillip Morris sold the Marlboro Man. It was sex without consequences. Where women give without taking and never grow old. And we bought into it one masturbation session at a time.  In this episode, I discuss his legacy and the "obviou...

In the second of 2 episodes, I share my journey discovering the The Porn Free Plan That Never Fails. - I share the final 3 steps you need to create your own plan - Common ways guys get stuck - And finally why this system doesn't fail Part 1 is found in episode 127. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/128   PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 4 ways I can help you in your rec...