Man Within Podcast

It is no secret that there is an enemy and he is waging war against our souls. The question is how are we to respond? What does it look like to disarm the devil? Today's episode explains 3 primary ways the enemy tries to wreak havoc on our lives and society, each providing valuable intel on how to thwart his schemes in the first place. Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle, a free, private community of men from around the world pursuing freedom just like you.

Sometimes it can be hard to tell if a situation or circumstance in life is a temptation of the enemy or testing from God. Today's episode breaks down these two concepts in an easy to understand way, while providing insights on how to discern the difference. The good news is that no matter how many times you fail a test, the God of second chances will allow you to retake it until you pass. Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle, a free, private community of men from around the world pursuing freedom just like you.

The Latin word for vulnerable is a derivative "woundable" – this gives us stark insight into just how sensitive and tender vulnerability can be. While it does require vulnerability to admit a struggle with porn and masturbation, this is really skimming the surface of real transparency. Today's episode is an explanation of how pain arises as we pursue freedom and preparation for how to respond accordingly when the time comes. Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle, a free, private community of men from around the world pursuing freedom just like you.

We often throw around the term "let Jesus in" but what does that really mean? And when it happens – what can you expect? Today's episode breaks down this concept from a Biblical point of view while offering a direct application for the pursuit of freedom from pornography. When you truly let Jesus in, incredible things happen. Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle, a free, private community of men from around the world pursuing freedom just like you.

Jolene Winn is the wife of a former porn addict with a coaching practice for Christian women who have a spouse struggling with a pornography addiction. In today's episode she details her husband's unusual disclosure about his porn addiction, what it was like to suffer in silence, and how taking extreme ownership of her part in the situation eventually led to a healthy and restored marriage. If you are a man struggling and you long to understand the female side of the story, this interview was done for you. We also highly recommend this episode if you are a woman whose spouse is struggling. Follow Jolene on Instagram Listen to The Porn Addict's Wife Podcast Find out more about Jolene Winn at https://www.jolenewinn.com/ Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse Join our free community DeepClean Inner Circle

It is no secret that lockdowns, restrictions, and the rise of technology have changed the way we relate with each other – in some ways, this has been for the better. In most ways, it has been problematic. Loneliness is on the rise. But what about when you are surrounded by people and supported appropriately, but you still feel lonely? Today's episode addresses the loneliness epidemic and gives some insight as to why you might be feeling lonely EVEN IF you have lots of social interaction in your life. Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse Join our free community, DeepClean Inner Circle

To celebrate the blazing launch of The Last Relapse, we are doing a mini-series featuring a few excerpts from the book. Today's episode focuses on the reward of pursuing intimacy with God – a mission critical concept for the recovery journey. The portion of The Last Relapse that we explore today will help you grow in intimacy with God the right way, while also featuring a rather humorous story to tie everything together. Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle, a free, private community of men from around the world pursuing freedom just like you.

To celebrate the blazing launch of The Last Relapse, we are doing a mini-series featuring a few excerpts from the book. Today's episode focuses on renewing the mind and rewiring the brain – both the scriptural and scientific underpinnings of a healthy thought life. The portion of The Last Relapse that we explore today will dramatically improve your thought life. Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle, a free, private community of men from around the world pursuing freedom just like you.

To celebrate the blazing launch of The Last Relapse, we are doing a mini-series featuring a few excerpts from the book. Today's episode focuses on a critical concept – balancing you emotional life. The blind spots men have emotionally often leaves them numb, disconnected and stressed. The portion of The Last Relapse that we explore today will help you hurdle those blind spots into a place of emotional fitness. Get your copy of my book The Last Relapse Join DeepClean Inner Circle, a free, private community of men from around the world pursuing freedom just like you.

Today's interviewee is none other than yours truly, Sathiya Sam. Former Unleash The Man Within guest Shiraz Siddique switches seats with Sathiya to discuss everything about his new book, The Last Relapse, including why it was written, the writing process itself, who the book is for, the charitable component of all book sales, and why media outlets beyond the typical Christian outlets are interested in its content. Enjoy this rare opportunity to hear Sathiya in the hot seat! Find out more about Nalubale Social Center Order The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

With the launch of The Last Relapse today, this episode is a shake-up from our usual routine. Sathiya has chosen to give 10% of all book sales to a charity that is near to his heart. This episode features a mini-interview with Jonas Wall, the founder of Nalubale Social Center in Uganda. He explains why his ministry is different than typical missions organizations, how missions can effectively contribute to the local church and economy, and why his time as a semi-professional soccer player before becoming a missionary still comes in handy. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Attend my launch party for The Last Relapse

Do you have a hard time staying focused? Do you find yourself starting a task, only to get sidetracked only to realize eventually that you completely forgot about the initial task? We are more distracted than ever before, and the underlying causes are more closely related to porn addiction than you may think. Today's episode offers insights on why your brain is distracted and practical ways to stay focused. 30 - The Secret To Staying Focused 185 - The Reason It's So Hard To Focus During Sex, Work & Play Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Attend my launch party for The Last Relapse

Your journey to freedom MUST include three recovery pillars: Self-awareness, healing, and identity. Each of these pillars comes with a mantra – a useful statement that gives you the essence of the pillar in an easy to understand (and easy to remember way). These three mantras have radically changed the lives of hundreds of men around the world, each of them are revealed in detail in today's episode. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Attend my launch party for The Last Relapse

Today's reflective episode offers insight into how your emotional life can be an incredible catalyst for worship. This concept is not new, as King David displayed it time and time again. If you are struggling to get in touch with your emotions, unsure how to connect with God on an emotional level, or find yourself drowning in a sea of overwhelming emotion, this episode will practically guide you through a simple process for rapidly growing in this area. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Attend my launch party for The Last Relapse

Kelly is a Christ-Centered Certified Recovery, Transformation, and Life Coach, specializing in female sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. With an extensive background in the Human Services Field, Kelly’s coaching clients have extended from prisons to churches and everything in between. She currently resides in Alberta with her husband Deon, has 3 children 14, 16, and 25, and one amazingly cheeky granddaughter who is 2.5 years old. In today's interview, Kelly deep dives into her story of being raised by two fathers that had sex addictions, experiencing sexual abuse, having a child at 17 yo, finding Jesus, and dramatically changing her life. The years of dysfunction have paved a way for Kelly to craft a very unique framework for dealing with betrayal trauma and porn addiction with women. She explains these frameworks and provides practical steps for men who are yet to disclose their struggle with their spouse. This is a must listen for any man in a committed relationship! Work with Kelly Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Attend my launch party for The Last Relapse

This question is often asked within our communities so we decided to answer it on the podcast today. The short answer is, no. It's not a good idea, especially as you are pursuing your recovery. Your significant other should absolutely be INVOLVED, but this episode explains why it is better for you to have someone else designated as your spotter (accountability partner) that is not your wife. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Attend my launch party for The Last Relapse

By understanding the conditions that cause relapses, you can devise clever and preventative solutions moving forward. Today's episode explores the most common conditions for slips – BLT (Bored, Lonely, Tired) and practical things you can do to ensure they are not causing any more relapses. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Attend my launch party for The Last Relapse

The biggest mistake you can make pursuing freedom from pornography is doing it alone. The second biggest mistake is pursuing freedom exclusively with others who are struggling. To truly experience freedom, you must surround yourself with "lions" – men who are fiercely pursuing and/or protecting their freedom at all costs. This will put you on the right path. Once you are surrounded, "training" then becomes the focus. This is how you expedite your recovery. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Attend my launch party for The Last Relapse

Making radical changes to your life comes with a cost. At some point, you will likely feel like quitting. Today's episode explains why this phenomenon exists and how to combat it as you pursue lasting freedom. Sometimes that extra push in hard times propels you into your next level of breakthrough and healing. Keep going – if you don't quit, you win. Follow Sathiya on Instagram Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Attend my launch party for The Last Relapse

Ron DeHaas is the founder and CEO of Covenant Eyes, chairman of the board of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation and producer of the "Dirty Dozen." He is wildly passionate about fighting pornography and sexual exploitation of all kinds, and is the leading pioneer in the recovery space. Many do not know that Ron birthed Covenant Eyes out of tragedy. After losing his wife and kids in a fatal car accident, Ron decided to use the settlement to fund a screen accountability software in 2000! In today's interview, Ron details the story, the difference between an internet filter and a screen accountability software, the power of transparency and why the world will one day view pornography the way we currently view smoking. Get Covenant Eyes (Use PROMO code "DEEPCLEAN") End Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) Call Covenant Eyes Phone Line: 1-989-720-8000 Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Attend my launch party for The Last Relapse

Eddie Capparucci is quickly establishing himself as a leading authority in the men's addiction recovery space. Fresh off the release of "Healing The Inner Child" which has impacted thousands of men, his newest book is titled "Why Men Struggle To Love." In this episode, Sathiya provides an overview of the book, focusing on a few areas that were particularly impactful. If you are looking for resources to accommodate your recovery, this episode will give you a better idea if Why Men Struggle To Love will be useful for you. Buy the book, Why Men Struggle To Love Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Attend my launch party for The Last Relapse

Modern churches are trumpeting 1 John 4:18 – Perfect love casts out fear. While this message rings true, especially for those learning their identity in Christ, is it complete? Today's episode explains while this concept is true, there are other dimensions that must be considered as well to fully understand the nature of God. A well-rounded understanding of the interplay between fear and love will position you to relate with God in a healthy way, becoming the man He made you to be in the process. Follow Sathiya on Instagram Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Attend my launch party for The Last Relapse

When you embark on the recovery journey, you must push yourself out of your comfort zone. This dynamic in extreme form can lead to burnout, perfectionism, etc. The counterbalance is to give yourself grace, yet this is also has an extreme form which leads to complacency and enablement. Today's episode explains how excellence of the heart is the middle ground that you must strive for as you make pursue freedom. Listen to Episode 75 - Forming A Godly Identity Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Attend my launch party for The Last Relapse

Regardless of your relationship status, the truth is that we long to be attractive. We long to know we are worth of someone else's attention. Today's episode debunks the classic definitions of attractiveness, replacing them with a more Biblical definition and offering specific encouragement to live this out in your day-to-day life. Attractiveness is an attitude, not an attribute. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

In 2019 Carl launched Live Free Ministries and created the Live Free Community App to help bridge the gap between millions of men who want help but lack the safe and supportive community needed to find real freedom. In 2020 he also launched Live Free Wives, a free support community, for spouses who need help as well and in 2021 became the CEO of XXXchurch.com. In this interview, Carl talks about his new book, When Shame Gets Real, and talks about what finally inspired him to write it. He also talks about the early days of X3 Church and the unusual way he became involved in the organization before eventually starting his own thing, Live Free Community, which would eventually acquire X3 church. Carl also explains why he doesn't care about the future of the porn addiction recovery industry – his reasoning may surprise you. Pre-Order When Shame Gets Real Join a Live Free Community Live Free for Wives Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

At a recent mastermind experience, the phrase "Change your history" was coined by a consultant helping Sathiya with his business. The multi-faceted meaning of this expression has implications for you in your health and freedom. Pursuing freedom from pornography is about changing 4 different kinds of history: Browser history (clearing browser history is a real thing), addiction history, heart history and family history. Today's episode unpacks each of these in detail. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

Ethical porn is a term that surfaced a few years ago to describe pornography that was produced under appropriate and legally sound circumstances. Often used to justify porn consumption, today's episode explores the irony of ethical porn and why it is not in fact ethical at all. If something toxic is produced under ethical circumstances, it does not alter its toxicity. Read Producing "Ethical Porn" Is Impossible by Fight The New Drug Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

Commitment issues are on the rise, in large part due to cancel culture, loose ethical and moral standards, and a plethora of other dynamics in society today. So what does true commitment look like? What's the secret to really committing and having a healthy, long-term relationship? Today's episode explores the subject using a few profound stories that have reshaped Sathiya's perspective on long-term commitment. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

Today's episode was inspired by a client who recently felt challenged by his lack of a romantic relationship. His solution was to find a relationship so his life would be better. After further prodding it became clear that a relationship would not fix the problem – there was actually a deeper need that he was looking to get met. We explain what this deeper need was and why relying on romantic relationships to save you/improve your life is a very dangerous approach. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

Jonathan Daugherty is the founder and president of Be Broken Ministries and host of the weekly podcast, Pure Sex Radio. He has appeared on Oprah, ABC's Nightline, and has authored several books addressing the subject of sexual integrity. In today's episode, he discusses with Sathiya what it was like starting a podcast about healthy sex in 2005, the key to inciting heart transformation in someone looking to get free of unwanted sexual behavior, and where he sees the future of the recovery industry in the next 20 years. Follow BeBroken on Instagram Sign up for 40 Day Purity Program Listen to Pure Sex Radio Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction (URG) at www.ultimaterecoveryguide.com

How we handle rejection reveals how we perceive ourselves. Today's episode outlines how to handle rejection in a healthy way and how to extract the invaluable insights that rejection offers. If we can learn to leverage these experiences, we become healthier men who are confident, stable, and secure. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

Men are rarely taught how to handle their emotional life in a healthy way, leaving them in one of two positions: 1) Numb and oblivious to their inner life or 2) Overwhelmed as they start to explore their emotions. Today's episode gives an account of both scenarios and offers practical ways for you to heal, learn, and master your inner emotional life. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

If you are struggling with your sexual health, integrity, and development, it is very possible enmeshment is at play. Enmeshment is a form of 'symbiosis' often between a parent and child that blurs the lines of healthy relational functioning. Often masked as "overprotection" or "extremely loving", enmeshment catalyzes sexual dysfunction. Today's episode explores this reality in great detail, providing examples and several resources to help you better understand the subject. Enmeshment 101 Blog Pornography & Emotional Enmeshment (Andrew Bauman) Enmeshment & Sexuality Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

Jason Gingerich is an ordinary man with an extraordinary story. In this bonus interview, he shares about how he came to DeepClean looking to tackle porn once and for all. Little did he know resolving the root issues of pornography was just the start. During Jay's time in DeepClean, he has quit his job so he could start his own business AND boldly decided to move his family to a new country. This interview unpacks how he has experienced new levels of confidence, the deep inner work that was required along the way, and what is required of you to experience the same kind of results. This is a must listen if you are looking to eliminate unwanted sexual behaviors from your life in 2022. Watch The Interview Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

Modern psychology is beginning to trumpet the importance of "being in your body." Today's episode explores this concept in greater detail, specifically applying it to our sexual well-being. Using a powerful anecdote from Dr. Nicole LePera, this episode will provide insight into why you've found it challenging to stay focused, why experiences that are normally pleasurable seem lackluster, and practical steps you can take today to combat this dynamic. The Holistic Psychologist IG Account Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

Matt Cline is the director of Restored Ministries, an international ministry helping men and women live free from sexual bondage and the effects of sexual betrayal. In today's interview, Matt shares on the importance of cultivating intimacy with God on a personal level, how it impacts the recovery journey, truth about masturbation from a biblical perspective, and the challenges that come in a marriage when you lead an organization that revolves around the subject of sexuality. Follow Restored Ministries on Instagram Sign up for Cleansing Hour Listen to Pure Victory podcast Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction (URG) at www.ultimaterecoveryguide.com

If you grew up in the church, you were taught that sex is for marriage. The numbers are clear that this standard has been a challenge to uphold, which can often lead to shame, self-loathing, and a feeling of being "damaged goods." Today's episode gives practical advice for how to respond if you've had sex outside of marriage and want to make things right. The mistake itself is not the end of the world, it is the response that is make or break. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

For people who have finally achieved freedom, the question is what's next? There are both psychological and practical steps that are necessary to capitalize on the freedom you've obtained, they are explained in detail in today's episode. This is worth a listen even if you haven't experience freedom yet, as it will prepare you for when the time comes. Ep 133 - The Day After Freedom Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

Temptations can be panic-inducing if we have not learned how to see them appropriately. When we are panicked, we become hasty decision makers. Today's episode will help you respond more effectively to temptations by dissipating the chaos that often ensues in our brains and bodies when we are triggered. Episodes referenced: 79 – Two-Step Process For Calming Your Nervous System

In this brief episode, Sathiya gives an exhortation as you go into the Christmas season, highlighting 5 best practices that will ensure a happy holiday. Effectively executing these simple concepts will go a long way to ending 2021 well and starting 2022 with great momentum. The best practices are listed below. 1) Be careful with tech 2) Mentally prep for family gatherings 3) Do things that bring you life 4) Engage spiritually 5) Devise a freedom plan for 2022 Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

Joshua Broome was one of the most successful adult film actors in the world, starring in 1000+ films, until he realized that fame and wealth couldn't fill the emptiness in his heart. Today he is an influencer with a huge platform sharing about how he was saved, healed and delivered by Jesus. In today's interview with Sathiya, Josh details the unusual way he entered porn, how he rose to fame, and what eventually got him out. He also opens up about what it's been like to deal with the backlash of becoming a pastor, learning to overcome a perfectionist mindset, and why he believes the porn industry can be completely eradicated. Follow Josh on Instagram Check out Josh's website Listen to Josh's podcast, Counterfeit Culture Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction (URG) at www.ultimaterecoveryguide.com

Billie Eilish recently opened up on the Howard Stern Show about her pornography consumption and devastating impacts it had on her sense of self. In today's episode, Sathiya provides a summary of the interview with Howard Stern, how the silence of Billie's parents concerning sexuality led to bigger issues, and the importance of changing society's paradigms about pornography if we want to save the next generation. Listen to Howard Stern Interview Billie Eilish (FULL) Cole's notes summary of Howard Stern's interview with Billie Eilish Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

Today's episode was inspired by a recent client who expressed his fear about discovering the root of his struggles. What if it changes everything? What if he sees himself differently? What if others see him differently? Etc. If you'd have these thoughts before, the content will guide you to work through these fears and reach a place of peace with identifying the root issues of any issue you may be facing in life. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

Everyone in life is earnestly pursuing fulfillment, but some ways of achieving fulfillment are healthier and more effective than others. Today's episode outlines a framework that any person can apply to their life to experience fulfillment and you may be surprised by how simple it is. In essence, fulfillment is a function of expectation and realization – when these two elements are in equal standing with one another – fulfillment is inevitable. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

When I was addicted to porn for 15 years, there were almost zero resources out there offering any kind of useful insight or support to recover from porn addiction. In fact, the lack of resources that I experienced during my recovery is what fueled me to create this daily podcast. Thankfully, more resources are available today than ever before and I wanted to share with you a few that I highly recommend. You'll notice that some of these resources are more directly tied to porn addiction than others, and there is a good reason for that. Sometimes the best resources don't necessary speak straight to the issue, they speak straight to the heart. If they heal the heart, they'll likely help the addiction too. 1. Your Brain on Porn by Gary Wilson 2. Unwanted by Jay Stringer 3. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey 4. Leadership Pain by Dr. Samuel Chand 5. The Last Relapse by Sathiya Sam

Jeremy Holcombe currently is the host of the top 2% podcast, Creating Emotional Inteligence, which helps people understand their triggered selfs, regulate themselves, and get true healing. He truly embodies emotional integration and shares a passion for guiding others through their own integration process. In today's interview, Jeremy gets granular explaining self-awareness, managing triggers, and how to love yourself real-time. He also opens up about his experiences as a child that led to a dissociative state and how he worked through it. This is a very practical interview while communicating examples from both Jeremy's life and the lives of his clients. If you are looking to manage triggers better and improve your self worth, this will be a valuable listen. Listen to Jeremy's top-rated podcast, Creating Emotional Intelligence Join the Creating Emotional Intelligence Facebook Group Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction (URG) at www.ultimaterecoveryguide.com

Grief is often discussed in the major moments of life – loss of a loved one, job changes, etc. But what about the day-to-day? Is grief more prevalent than we think? If you have experienced change of any kind in your life recently, you are grieving. The better you understand the process, the better you'll be able to move forward with your life. Today's episode explores the important subject of grief, providing a basic framework of its experience and permission for every man to let themselves grieve when it's appropriate. Leadership Pain by Dr. Samuel Chand Kübler-Ross Grief Cycle Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

If I asked you who are some of the most trustworthy people in your life, how long would it take you to list yourself? Trust makes the world go round, and while we are regularly equipped to built trust in relationships with others, few discuss the importance of building trust with yourself. Today's episode deep dives into the subject, focusing on how to build trust with yourself when you've had a history of failure and shortcomings. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

Keeping your eyes on the prize is a must for every believer, especially in a world full of distractions and shiny new objects. Today's episode outlines a rather sobering exercise that bring clarity to your values, mission and vision for your life. Personal development exercises like these go a very long way in the recovery process, anchoring the individual to the deepest and most meaningful parts of his being. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction

The idea of getting into a dating relationship can be scary when you're struggling with porn. Will it cause damage in the long run? Will your partner reject you if he/she finds out? These are understandable concerns. Today's episode explains the right mindset to have around dating, and what is required if you'd like to pursue a romantic relationship while still attaining freedom. Pre-Order my book The Last Relapse Get your free copy of The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Porn Addiction