The Recovered Dad Podcast

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 fat...

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 fr...

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 th...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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 con...

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 abili...

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 h...

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 w...

In today's episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, I sat down with Coach Yeadon to talk about ambush zones—those predictable traps where porn temptation strikes hardest. Whether it's late-night screen time, a lonely hotel room, or the stress after a fight at home, these moments can derail recovery if you're not prepared. We share raw stories from our own lives, unpack why willpower almost never wo...

In today's episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, Coach Yeadon and I dig into one of the hardest truths about recovery—you can't outsource your recovery. We've all tried filters, accountability partners, and silver-bullet solutions, hoping something outside of us would fix the problem. But the truth is, porn isn't the real issue—it's the pain underneath. And unless you face that pain, do the dail...

In today's episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, I'm joined by Coach Yeadon as we dive into the raw truths we've learned from years of battling porn addiction and walking through 12-Step recovery. What started as skepticism toward "powerlessness" and the phrase "I'm an addict" eventually revealed itself as life-changing wisdom. Together, we unpack the difference between sobriety and recovery, wh...

In today's episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, I sat down with Coach Yeadon for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what's really at stake when we stay trapped in pørn addiction. This isn't just about lust or habit — it's about marriage, fatherhood, legacy, and who we are when no one's looking. Coach Yeadon shares his own journey of being stuck in a double life for 17 years. As a former youth...

In today's episode of the Pørn to Purpose podcast, we reveal the real reason you keep going back to pørn—and it's not about sex. It's about emotional pain, unhealed wounds, and the need to escape. We draw a powerful parallel between food addiction and pørn addiction, using the lens of the Biggest Loser documentary. Just like food isn't the real problem for a food addict, pørn isn't your problem ei...

In today's episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, I sat down with Coach Yeadon to unpack a powerful story that unexpectedly cracked open a deeper truth about healing. What started as a simple moment—getting the family dog from his son's bed—turned into a vivid example of how the inner child still lives in us, how triggers hijack our nervous system, and how porn has historically been our escape ha...

In today's episode of the "Porn to Purpose" podcast, we tackle one of the most common questions on the recovery journey: "Can I still masturbate if I'm not watching pørn?" This discussion uncovers the hidden traps of swapping pørn for masturbation without addressing the deeper emotional and psychological drivers, showing how this substitution can keep you stuck in the same cycle, outsourcing intim...

In today's episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, I'm joined by Coach Yeadon as we dive into one of the most important and often overlooked parts of the recovery journey—what we in the rooms call "The Bubble." It's that foggy mental space where logic disappears, the addict voice takes over, and we end up doing things we swore we'd never do again. We unpack a heartbreaking real-life story about a...

In today's episode of the Pørn to Purpose podcast, we dive into a deceptive trap that keeps men stuck in addiction—even after they've technically quit watching pørn. Coach Yeadon shares a vulnerable and powerful personal story from early in his marriage when he thought he was escaping pørn… but had simply swapped it for another addiction. This episode confronts the myth of willpower, the lie of su...

In today's episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, Coach Yeadon and I explore how visibility plays a vital role in building integrity throughout the pørn recovery process. So many men try to white-knuckle it in the dark, believing secrecy is the only way to protect themselves. But what I've come to learn—and what we discuss in this episode—is that being seen is actually one of the fastest ways to...

In today's episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, I sit down with Coach Yeadon to tackle one of the most gut-wrenching and pivotal questions a man can face in his recovery journey: "Should I tell her?" Whether you're married, dating, or in any form of committed relationship, this episode dives deep into the emotional and relational weight of hiding a porn habit. We explore the spiritual and psych...

In this powerful episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, I sit down with Yeadon Smith—entrepreneur, husband, father of four, and now 900 days pørn-free. From the outside, Yeadon looked like he had it all: success, family, even a yacht. But inside, he was trapped—buried in shame, silently battling a pørn addiction he couldn't talk about, even in therapy. What changed? A wake-up call from his wife a...

In today's episode of the Pørn to Purpose podcast, we tackle the hidden force keeping most men trapped in a vicious loop of relapse and regret: isolation. Coach Yeadon and I expose the damaging belief that you have to fight your battle with pørn addiction alone — and why that belief is the doorway to shame, secrecy, and stagnation. This conversation dives deep into the shame cycle — how secrecy br...

In today's episode of the Pørn to Purpose podcast, I'm joined by Coach Yeadon, who shares an incredible story of breakthrough—not just in weight loss, but in reclaiming personal integrity. After tracking his food intake for 106 days and losing 25 pounds of fat, Coach Yeadon draws the powerful parallel between tracking physical habits and overcoming pørn addiction. This episode is a raw, honest ref...