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The culture tells us porn addiction is made up. But we know different. There is something about this behavior that we have grown tired of. It is not serving us well. In this episode, Matt goes through a simple self-assessment of porn addiction. He also shares a simple definition of addiction that may change the way you define it. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/032 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 032 Am I A Porn Addict? appeared first on Recovered Man.

Getting caught downloading pornography by my wife was not my rock bottom. In this episode, I tell the story of the most significant and scary night in my recovery. My personal turning point. Happy to be back after my hiatus. New episodes are coming each and every Monday along with new content and ways to connect. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/031 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 031 The Turning Point In My Recovery appeared first on Recovered Man.

Screw resolutions! You need a plan to go porn free in 2015. This episode is all about giving you steps to go 100% porn free for the WHOLE year. Make sure to download the free checklist and monthly worksheet at http://recoveredman.com/30 to help you get the most out of this episode. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/030 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 030 Going Porn Free in 2015 appeared first on Recovered Man.

This is NOT a review of the 2008 Mickey Rourke film, The Wrestler. Instead, it's a metaphor of the porn free life. Matt digs into the parallels between our journey and the dedication required in the sport of wrestling. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/029 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 029 The Wrestler appeared first on Recovered Man.

Matt hits the listener mailbag in this episode tackling questions about getting over the 3-day hump and how to deal with porn fantasies in the bedroom. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/028 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 028 3-Day Ditch and Porn Fantasies in the Bedroom appeared first on Recovered Man.

We have all been guilty of defining success solely in terms of the number of porn free days we have. In this episode, we discuss 5 alternative ways you can measure your success in overcoming porn addiction. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/027 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 027 How Idiots Track Success appeared first on Recovered Man.

Your problem might not be porn, it might be shame. Shame keeps us isolated and in the dark. In this environment, porn addiction thrives and grows like mold on forgotten left overs in the back of the fridge. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/026 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 026 Shame and Porn Addiction appeared first on Recovered Man.

In this episode, Matt shares some surprising advocates in the mainstream with strong opinions about the harm of porn in today's culture. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/025 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching

We discuss the relationship between creativity and recovery with Ben Fraser, creator of the Brick House Web Series about quitting porn. Ben shares about his own journey out of porn addiction and how he turned his struggle into a musical comedy to help others. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/024 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 024 Creativity and Recovery with Ben Fraser, Creator of Brick House appeared first on Recovered Man.

Our greatest trap in life comes from a quote by Henri Nouwen. Hint: it's not porn or lust. This trap can undermine the recovery work you are doing and actually perpetuate your porn addiction. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/023 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 023 Our Greatest Trap in Life appeared first on Recovered Man.

There is one thing that precedes every relapse with porn. It's not a powerful trigger, a stressful day at work, free porn on your hotel TV, or a web link sent from a coworker. It's an internal action we CHOOSE. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/022 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 022 The Biggest Warning Sign of a Relapse appeared first on Recovered Man.

This week we respond to listener feedback from Episode 19 and Episode 20. We revisit the metaphor of the "full pardon" in Episode 19 and dig more into the nostalgia and voyeurism tied in with celebrity nudity from episode 20. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/021 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 021 Feedback: Forgiveness, Nostalgia, and Voyeurism appeared first on Recovered Man.

This show is ripped from recent headlines. The internet almost shut down a few weeks back when hackers released nude photos of a group of famous celebrities. This got me to thinking about our response as people committed to being pornfree. First, how should we think of this. Second, how can we avoid these powerful triggers. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/020 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 020 Celebrity Nudes: How To Avoid Powerful Triggers appeared first on Recovered Man.

After being caught with porn, or after a relapse, how you talk to your wife about it could be the difference in saving your relationship and losing it. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/019 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 019 My Wife Caught Me Looking At Porn. Now What?!?! appeared first on Recovered Man.

If you're single does it matter if you keep pornfree? In this episode, Matt tackles the issue of porn and the single guy. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/018 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 018 Pornfree and Single appeared first on Recovered Man.

Craig Perra, life coach and founder of The Mindful Habit method of porn and sex addiction recovery, returns to teach a lesson from his exclusive online course on the stubborn habit of objectifying and oogling. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/017 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 017 How To Stop Objectifying and Oogling with Craig Perra of The Mindful Habit appeared first on Recovered Man.

This is the first of two dynamic episodes with Craig Perra, life coach and founder, of The Mindful Habit method of porn and sex addiction recovery. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/016 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 016 Escaping Porn Addiction with Craig Perra of The Mindful Habit appeared first on Recovered Man.

There are things porn addicts know coming into recovery and more importantly things they need to know. This episode was from a workshop with Matt Dobschuetz recorded live for ministry leaders in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 9, 2014. http://recoveredman.com/1 Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/015 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 015 Porn! Recorded Live in Indianapolis appeared first on Recovered Man.

As you start to look around in your own journey and recovery, you start seeing others who are a little farther behind who are making the same mistakes you did. And you start getting a vision for helping them. Here's 7 tips for starting your group. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/014 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 014 Seven Things To Know When Starting a Support Group for Porn Addicts appeared first on Recovered Man.

It may seem counter-intuitive to those looking for help with porn addiction. But early in my own recovery I started a support group and I actually helped myself. Could you start a group in your area in the next year? Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/013 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 013 Top 5 Benefits From Helping Others With Porn Addiction appeared first on Recovered Man.

The M-Word aka Masturbation is the 800 lb gorilla in the room in any conversation about pornography. Most people with a porn problem have a strong masturbation habit. So what happens with masturbation when we shut off the porn? Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/012 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 012 Is Masturbation Without Porn Bad? appeared first on Recovered Man.

A conversation with Luke Gilkerson, Internet Community Manager for Covenant Eyes. Luke is perhaps the most prolific blogger on the subject of porn and recovery on the internet with 1500+ posts. In this episode we start off talking about the relationship between technology and porn. We end by discussing the benefits of deep friendship in overcoming the isolation that comes with porn addiction. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/011 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 011 Technology and Porn with Luke Gilkerson of Covenant Eyes appeared first on Recovered Man.

Caution: Slippery Slope Ahead. In this episode, we discuss the four pitfalls with popular media that can lead us right back to porn if we are not careful. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/010 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 010 Four Porn Pitfalls With Popular Media appeared first on Recovered Man.

There is one key in your recovery that is the foundation for living the rest of your life pornfree. Hint: it's not your days sober or how perfect you are. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/009 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 009 The Key To Successful Porn Addiction Recovery appeared first on Recovered Man.

Father's Day 2014. In this bonus episode, I discuss Reddit feedback from last week's episode, 007 What My Dad Didn't Tell Me About Porn. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/008 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 008 Bonus Episode Father's Day appeared first on Recovered Man.

This week is Father's day and it got me to thinking about my dad. My dad was a loving father who modeled integrity and humility. However he was very silent on the issue of sexuality and pornography. My dad struggled to talk with me about the issue of porn even as an adult. So you can imagine how lost I felt has a teenager and young man as I got swallowed up in addiction. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/007 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 007 What My Dad Didn't Tell Me About Porn appeared first on Recovered Man.

Life is not all about defensive strategies around porn addiction. In this episode, I share about 5 benefits from going pornfree AKA the Good Stuff. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/006 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 006 Life After Porn Addiction: The Good Stuff appeared first on Recovered Man.

Staying pornfree while traveling doesn't happen by accident. It takes work. I'll give some of my best tips for travel and hotels. I'll also walk you through T-UP, a planning exercise I go through before each trip. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/005 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 005 Pornfree Travel, Hotel Tips, and Trip Planning appeared first on Recovered Man.

This week we talk about the biggest mistake people make when quitting porn. I also share how I once spent $250/min to look at porn. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/004 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 004 The Biggest Mistake People Make When Quitting Porn appeared first on Recovered Man.

In Episode 3, we talk about dumb smartphones, Master Locks, and other stories about limiting access to porn. Little things can go a big way in breaking your addiction to porn. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/003 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 003 Dumb Smartphones and Master Locks appeared first on Recovered Man.

Continuing the conversation about coming clean about pornography addiction. In this episode we talk about some of the emotional benefits we experience when we are honest with safe people in our lives. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/002 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching

Your first step to healing is coming clean about your problem with pornography and masturbation. What can you do this week to come clean? Take a risk and tell someone what's going on with you. Be concrete about what you are sharing. You don't have to be graphic but you should mention pornography and masturbation. Share the frequency and don't minimize or try to hide. Who could you tell? Your goal is be honest with yourself and others. Even if they don't have the best response. This is practice for you in learning to be honest on a ongoing basis. Get the full show notes here: https://recoveredman.com/001 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://pornfreebook.com Join a REV Group http://recoveredman.com/rev 1-on-1 Coaching with Matt Dobschuetz https://recoveredman.com/coaching The post 001 Coming Clean appeared first on Recovered Man.