Man Within Podcast

In this podcast episode, Sathiya Sam shares personal experiences and insights regarding how to approach conversations with people who have different opinions, particularly related to the acceptance of pornography. Instead of directly challenging the opposing viewpoint, the host suggests asking open-ended questions to understand the motivations and reasoning behind their perspective, aiming to foster productive discussions and encourage critical thinking. The goal is to help individuals reflect on their choices and potentially lead them to reconsider their stance on pornography over time. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

In this podcast episode, Sam discusses the importance of measuring invisible progress in various areas of life, such as personal growth, finances, relationships, and recovery. He emphasizes the need to track not only visible metrics but also intangible aspects like attitude and self-awareness. Sam suggests having an accountability partner or expert who can objectively assess and encourage progress. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

In this podcast episode, the host talks about NBA superstar Zion Williamson's personal life, highlighting the consequences of infidelity and the temptations faced by athletes. The host emphasizes the importance of commitment in relationships and encourages listeners to stay focused on their recovery journey. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Self-Compassion is incredibly underrated in general, but especially in the recovery process. Today's episode explains why "loving yourself" is valuable, if done appropriately, for not only moving past your mistakes but also stepping into your future. Using scripture, you'll learn why we must prioritize ourselves over others and a few simple shifts your mind needs for you to truly walk in compassion towards yourself Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Dr. Andrew Blackwood, expert consultant and TV host extraordinaire, returns to the show to discuss fostering mental health in both children and adults. Find Out More About Coach Drew Book A Call With Sathiya's Team

Dr. Andrew Blackwood, expert consultant and TV host extraordinaire, returns to the show to discuss fostering mental health in both children and adults. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Anyone in recovery knows how quickly a slip can spiral into a binge. In this episode you'll learn how to avoid these situations altogether, and should you find yourself stuck in the middle of one, a few practical things you can do to mitigate the situation. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

If you're feeling stuck in an area of your life, especially recovery, you are not alone. In most seasons, there is usually an area of our lives that we long to improve and change. Today's episode explores why you can't become what you can't imagine. It is one thing to wish for something, but often that leaves us hopeless and without any cause. Rather than empty wishes, engaging the imagination is an incredibly powerful tool for stepping past the obstacles and barriers that are holding us back. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagam

Professional men are hard-working, high-achieving, and relentlessly determined. While these are all incredible qualities, today's episode explores why professional men often find themselves mired in porn addiction and other similar matters, while also providing ways to "leverage" these qualities in the recovery process. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

"Shane O'Neill (Proven Men Ministries & Host of Naked Gospel Podcast) returns to the podcast for an in-depth conversation with Sathiya about the importance of setting a vision for your life. Often in recovery, we get so focused on trying to quit porn we make it a bigger deal than the life we have after recovery and the rewards that come with it. This rich conversation covers a myriad of topics, including: -The difference between focusing ON something vs focusing on not doing something -Why vision is so critical for the human heart -Hope deferred -Forming healthy female friendships -Being confident in yourself -The link between discipleship and vision -What Shane & Sathiya are dreaming about these days" Check Out "The Sex Talk" Book A Time With Sathiya's Team

If it’s not tested, it’s not trusted. Today's episode explains how tests work in the Kingdom of God, and why they are so critical for us stepping into all God has for us. If you feel like sexual sin has been a test that you are failing, this episode will provide you with very good news and some practical ways that you can leverage those tests for your gain. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

It is one thing to know your worth in your head, today's episode explores knowing your worth in your heart. Many of us give in to the accusations of the enemy, not realizing that he is simply trying to hold us back from being everything God has designed us to be. While the world would have you believe that you behavior determines your identity, it is in fact the opposite, and this episode will show you how to truly know the infinite value God has placed on your life. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

We have talked extensively on the podcast about why groups & community are vital for recovery. Today's episode explores the importance of having personalized, tailored input from a spcialized coach in your recovery journey, while also providing an explanation for why DeepClean has added 1:1 coaching in its offer moving forward. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Human nature is to form bonds. Whether it's with people, objects, or technology is up to us. Today's episode explains the unique bonds that man forms with tech and how this shapes our behavior and worldview. It also explore practical ways to leverage technological tools like social media and AI, rather than resisting them altogether. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

This rare in-person interview features Shawn Bonneteau, a return guest of the show and the founder of Secret Habit Life Coaching, podcast host, and coach extraordinaire. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

It was famously said that if it cannot be measured, it cannot be measured. This principle has truth across the board, spanning from finances to fitness. Recovery is no exception. Today's episode identifies the metrics you should be tracking while in recovery, and why if you pay attention to the wrong numbers, you end up shooting yourself in the foot. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Get ready for a dicey one today as Sathiya dives into the link between sexual morality and salvation. While salvation cannot be earned, we must also be careful to ensure we are not living unsanctified lives. To truly live this way requires a comprehensive understanding of both mercy and grace – both of which are discussed in-depth in this power-packed episode. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Using his own personal life, Sathiya explains in today's episode how hard it is to grow when you do not have mentors guiding you along the way. Whether you are in recovery or pursuing another goal, you'll gain guidance on how a mentor can change your life, and why a lack of mentorship might be the reason you are stagnant in getting free of porn. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Today's episode explores the clinical and neurobiological underpinnings of our more intense and/or obscure sexual experiences. While confronting these can be uncomfortable, if we have the right concepts to guide our investigation, we usually end up with clarity and more effective solutions. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Shiraz is the host of Pursuing Fullness on Canada's biggest Christian radio station, founder of Christian Business Harvest Network, and debut author of "Well Done: A Passionate Pursuit of Purpose". In his return to the show, he and Sathiya discuss: In this episode, he and Sathiya discuss: How did you know that you should write a book? 1:19 Why do you think purpose is fundamental to what we do? 5:27 What looks good in church might not qualify you for eternity. 8:48 What we do in the dark really matters. 12:39 Purpose is not about what you do, but who you are. 16:26 How often do you write off your purpose? 19:34 If it’s worth doing, then it's worth doing. 22:44 How do you help people get started with deep clean? 27:08 If faith without works is dead, faith with works is deadly. 33:03 Control your effort and give a perfect effort. 35:25 Movement is everything. 36:31 How do you combat the loneliness of loneliness? 37:47 Embrace the people who surround you. 40:03 Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram Check out Shiraz' Well Done Book!

We all have dreams of how the local church could continue to provide for men struggling with porn addiction – hearing messages from the pulpit, having resources to guide it's congregants through, and maybe even running groups/programs/curriculum that focuses on these areas. Today's episode explains that even if your local church offers NOTHING, there are still ways that your recovery can benefit from attending and participating. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Since working through your upbringing is a critical part of recovery, today's episode explains how the commandment to "honor thy father and mother" plays into this role. We have all likely seen or experienced this commandment being misused. The temptation would be to abandon it altogether, but this episode will explain how to strike a middleground that acknowledges your parent's shortcomings while still honoring them in a biblical manner. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Sometimes the most challenging recovery situations are those with infrequent slips and relapses. It's easy to take action and move quickly when you have a "bleeding neck" (aka. you are struggling frequently and it's regularly causing pain). It's not as easy when the pain is infrequent and the situation is mostly at bay. Today's episode explores what it looks like to break fully free when you are only relapsing every few months (or more). Even if you are not at this place yet, there are useful tips and insights for how you can expedite recovery and fully move things forward from your current situation to a place of full freedom. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Sadly, many men wait too long to get help – typically they reach a 'tipping point'. Whether that's an affair, buying sex, or watching more obscene content, tipping points have a way of driving us to our knees and reaching a place where we are ready to change. Today's episode explains what you must do when you reach a tipping point plus what is required if you want to avoid a tipping point altogether. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Justin Roethlingshoefer centers his performance-enhancing programs on a holistically integrated approach to health and performance. His core philosophy is that performance is realized when health is optimized and we cannot separate physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. After completing his MS in Sport Performance and Human Biology, Justin sought out post graduate work in functional medicine. His 15 year career as a performance director in the NHL and NCAA, prepared Justin for entrepreneurship after realizing that the holistic health solutions he had found a personalized solution to was just not an athlete problem but a human problem. Justin has spoken at dozens of events, including the TEDx stage. Follow him @justinroeth In today's interview, Sathiya & Justin discuss: The concept of stress and what it means. (8:39) How stress leads to chronic illness. (11:10) Chronic inflammation and stress. (14:23) What Is heart rate variability? (20:31) Stress vs. Hrv. (24:18) What is fake health and what is true health? (35:42) The four principles of stewardship. (37:42) The importance of a consistent sleep schedule. (39:40) Intermittent fasting and fasting. (41:21) Is there a dark side to all this? (46:19) Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram Justin Roethlingshoefer Check Out: Ownitcoaching.com

Today's episode is back to the basics - explaining the 3 pillars of recovery, the right people that should be involved, and a few 'hacks' that will add fuel to the recovery fire. While this may seem like beginner content, the reality is everyone and anyone needs the reminder of these critical elements. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

In today's episode, Sathiya gives a personal update on he and his wife expecting their first child in October, what preparing for fatherhood has felt like so far, and the surprising speed at which his wife got pregnant. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

In today's episode, Sathiya gives a personal update on he and his wife expecting their first child in October, what preparing for fatherhood has felt like so far, and the surprising speed at which his wife got pregnant. Baby Sam Reveal Compilation Video Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

One of the greatest dangers in recovery is that we simply replace one addiction with another. While some alternative addictions are more overt, it is the covert addictions that we must guard against the most. Work, busyness, and other more acceptable behaviors mask as fantastic alternative addictions, but unfortunately, leave us just as problemed as we were when our addictions were more obvious. Today's episode explains why being addicted to chaos has become incredibly common and why we must guard against it if we are to truly tackle the roots of our issue. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Dan Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Advanced Trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach™. Over the past 25 years, he has worked in a variety of educational and therapeutic settings, including alternative and residential schools, inpatient hospitalization, in home therapy, and private practice. He is the founder and owner of The Compass 4 Life, a private counseling, coaching, and consulting business dedicated to helping families and schools with challenging children, especially situations where the children have been diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, Depression, or other behavioral disorders. In today's interview, Sathiya & Dan discuss: -The 3 stands for parenting -Why parenting is a lot like being a referee -Stand 1: No unnecessary energy for misbehaving -Stand 2: Provide good energy when things are going well -You should know the top 5 character qualities that you'd like your kids to have -The time to talk about ""respect"" with your kid is when they demonstrate respectfulness, NOT when they are being disrespectful -Stand 3: Clarity with where lines are, and holding them accountable if they cross it -Your actions will either communicate trust or mistrust -How to instill a sense of ownership and accountability -The #1 indicator of whether or not parents grow is humility and self-awareness Visit www.thecompass4life.com Book A Call With Sathiya's Team

Forgiveness is a familiar topic on this podcast, however, today's episode explores a rather delicate concept: forgiving God. You'll learn why forgiveness really is only applicable to humans (not God), why we must still focus on releasing God from our offenses, and the changes we can expect in our recovery journey when we are truly able to walk in forgiveness. 335 - Dr. Bruce and Toni Hebel on The Revolutionary Power of Forgiveness, Why Forgiveness Is NOT A Process, and How To Do Forgiveness Effectively Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Freedom is thrown around today in various contexts - human rights, finances, and of course, recovery. Today's episode distills the most crucial elements of this subject to better give a framework of what it looks like to genuinely walk in Biblical freedom. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Today's episode is for those of you who are dating someone you really care about, but you haven't had the chance to tell them about your struggle with sexual sin. This whole subject starts first with the correct mindset, setting expectations, and having a good understanding of your significant other's perspective. From there, you can get into the more practical components, essentially addressing the importance of HOW you share (not necessarily when). Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

We all need coaching, period. Whether it's faith, fitness, relationships or recovery, coaching is invaluable to help us grow and learn in the most effective and efficient way possible. This episode explains why coaching is so imperative for any man to become his full self and specific practicals for getting the most out of a coaching experience. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

John Harvey set out to create a community of men that would have a safe, open place to share with each other. He had no idea just how much it was going to take off. Today, John has over 500,000 followers across several platforms, including a community of 21,000 courageous men making an earnest effort to improve every area of their life called King's Community. In this interview with Sathiya, John & Sathiya discuss: -How to create spaces for men to share openly and vulnerably -John's struggle with his weight and suicidality that resulted -Why finding real friends changed everything -#1 struggle in King's Community is porn addiction, #2 is relationship struggles -Mental, physical and relational well-being are all tied together -Healing always starts with de-shaming/sharing story -The challenge of finding mentors -No one is successful alone Follow King's Community on Instagram Follow King's Community on TikTok

If you have found this season to be difficult, requiring major sacrifices and submissions on your part, you are not alone. Today's episode explains why God is pruning and purging men around the world to help us step into the fullness of our identity and calling. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

If we are to have a long-term approach to recovery, does it make more sense to wean off of pornographic material gradually rather than trying to quit cold turkey? Today's episode explains why having a long-term mindset is critical for a successful recovery, why a cold-turkey approach is necessary for the elimination of toxic behaviors, and why a gradual approach is more useful for reintroducing behaviors/elements once major improvements have taken place. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Today's episode explores how to find significance in seasons where you lack motivation or a sense of purpose. Using the 4 core needs model from The Last Relapse, you'll gain insights on how to dig into your sense of significance and an understanding of why God is not done with you yet, no matter what you may be going through. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

As we reach the 4-month mark of 2023, it's time for a check-in! This is a chance to evaluate your recovery progress so far, identify areas that require more attention and improvement, and create an action plan to course correct moving forward. If you are serious about making a full recovery, these checkpoints are vital. Be sure to keep your answers honest! Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Jo Robertson is a qualified sex therapist who has completed her Master of Science in Medicine, with a focus on international consumption rates and impacts of porn on adolescents. Jo has trained health professionals, sexual health and sexual harm services, Police and Corrections staff and school communities on research based porn industry insights, the impacts on young people and navigating healthy conversations around porn. Her TEDx talk "Why We Need To Talk About Porn" in 2019 amassed almost 300k views and she regularly speaks on the topic of “youth and porn”. In this conversation with Sathiya, they discuss: -Why the man is so influential in helping his wife/partner heal from betrayal trauma -The reason the porn industry targets children as part of their marketing strategy -The interplay of current events and mainstream porn content -Why filters will never be enough to help kids develop sexually -The importance of teaching kids how to think critically about sex -The improvements of ethical porn and why it has strengths -The downside of ethical porn and why it is still an issue -Jo's predictions on how the porn industry changes over the next 20 years Work With Jo Follow Jo on Instagram Resources For Youth Follow Sathiya on Instagram Book A Time With Sathiya's Team

If you knew how valuable your resources truly were, you would probably treat them differently. Today's episode focuses on our 2 most valuable resources – the Holy Spirit and time. Once you understand how valuable each of these resources are, it becomes much easier to make decisions and establish priorities in your life. This kind of infrastructure not only ensures you are stewarding your time well, it positions you for continual success in recovery. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Have you ever made a plan only to have everything go the exact opposite of what you planned? Today's episode explains why having flexibility and resilience are necessary qualities to make a full recovery. It is likely you'll run into hurdles or challenges along the way, being flexible and resilient not only allows you to hurdle the challenges, it also fortifies the necessary character qualities that will enable you to stay free long-term. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Today's episode discusses the importance of having clear guidelines for content consumption not only while in recovery, but post-recovery. While it is easy to take your foot off the gas, in the early stages of recovery you must be vigilant about the content you intake, ensuring that you are never "pre-triggered". Listen to Episode 521 - Trigger Diggers: Quickest Way To Get To The Roots Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

If you need some encouragement in recovery or would like to hear about how other people are getting clean of porn and other sexual misbehavior, this episode is for you! Featuring 5 different recovery stories, today's episode will inject you with hope, inspiration, and a fresh reminder that recovery is possible for anyone who is willing to put their mind to it. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Matt co-founded Apogee Strong with Tim Kennedy, a mentorship program designed for young men from 12 to 22 to take on challenges presented by men who have come before them, in order to learn to lead. It is a right of passage through mentorship, action, and self-discovery so that young men can become true leaders. This has blossomed into a mission to bring back classic masculinity in the home, and fueled the launch of the Apogee Strong Dads Program in 2023. As a Keynote Speaker, Consultant, and Coach to organizations around the world, Matt Beaudreau has worked with the likes of Wells Fargo, Honeywell, American Eagle, Cedars-Sinai and the United States Air Force. He has a reputation as a provocative thought leader in educational and personal development practices. He is a two-time featured TEDx speaker and he was named Corporate Trainer of the Year at Stanford University, having spoken to over 250,000 people across the world. In this discussion with Sathiya, they discuss: -Why achieving at a high level from a young age let him feeling empty -Discovering the limitations of existing education systems -Why education is wildly personal -Self-directed school -Parents must be inspired for their kids to be inspired -Physical health is the precursor to mental health -Victim mentality has become a virtue -It's easier to build strong children than to fix broken men -Signs of maturity in men -Signs that a man is truly leading -Creating prototypes for the most important areas of your life -You have to kill the old stuff first before you install the new stuff Find Out About Apogee's Programs Check out Apogee's Foundation Book A Call With Sathiya's Team

This unique episode discusses the connection between how we manage money and how it reflects our experience of recovery. Using personal examples, Sathiya explains 2 major lessons around money he has been learning: 1) Systems are everything 2) There's no such thing as spending, and how application of these principles in a recovery context is critical for long-term success. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Today's episode explores the usage of theological truth in a recovery context. While statements like "Jesus is enough for me" are absolutely true, they can be misused to mask fear, insecurity, and pride. This episode will give you perspective on how to know if you are really trusting and leaning into God in your recovery, or if you are simply ignoring solutions in front you in the name of "Jesus being enough" Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Complacency is often the result of 1 of 2 things: tiredness or hopelessness. Today's episode explains how to find the main cause of your complacency, which in turn provides clarity on what you will need to do to "snap yourself" out of a funk. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

This extremely practical episode provides a look into Trigger Diggers – a DeepClean concept that draws connections between everyday triggers and root issues. By effectively using this process, you will get crystal clarity on your root issues in a matter of minutes, while also having an idea of what the solutions might be to move forward in your recovery. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Nate Larkin is a recovered porn and sex addict, the founder of the Samson Society, and the author of Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood. As of 2023, more than 500 local Samson Society groups have started and thousands of men from around the world are attending daily online video meetings at samsonsociety,org. In this interivew, Nate and Sathiya discuss: -Porn is a maladaptive response to trauma -How a seminary trip to New York brothels with his wife made things much worse -The somatic response in a unique moment of high danger and high pleasure creates a "bookmark" (memory) -In a tug of war between the head and the heart, the heart always wins -The emotional disconnect with wife (Allie) as addiction worsened -Porn programs you for prostitution -Retiring from ministry at 30 due to addiction -Being who you are outside of the church is harder than being who you are inside the church -Experiencing freedom through community -The moment that changed everything in his recovery -Recovery is learning to walk; you may fall down along the way -Relapse in recovery is not necessary but it is normative -Have realistic expectations of recovery: This is a process; -Rookie mistakes to avoid when you start recovery -Why ACCESSIBILITY is superior to accountability -Progressive healing isn't any less miraculous Learn more about Samson Society Read Samson and the Pirate Monks book Read Unbroken Brain – Maia Szalavitz Book A Call With Sathiya's Team