Best Craig Perra Podcasts (2025)

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The Identity Shift That Ends Porn, Distraction, and Self-Sabotage with Niko Arapkiles of Vision Expresso 24:58

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Most men aren’t stuck because they lack discipline. They’re stuck because they’re fighting the wrong battle. In this episode of Patterns Of Power, I sit down with Niko Arapkiles, founder of Vision Expresso, to expose the real reason change doesn’t last for most men: they try to fix behaviors without changing identity. Visit www.mindfulhabitmastery.…

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Why “Nice Guy” Syndrome Is Destroying Men’s Lives (Interview with Dr. Robert Glover) 44:56

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There’s a painful truth most people never admit: the men who look confident, successful, and put together are often the ones collapsing internally. They’re hiding, performing, people pleasing, and losing themselves one tiny lie at a time. Visit www.mindfulhabitmastery.com for powerful help now! In this episode of Patterns of Power, I sit down with …

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People Pleasing Is Lying: The Truth About Energetic Abuse, Boundaries & Your Voice w/ Melanie Singer 45:03

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Most people look successful but feel dead inside. They’ve lost their spark, their purpose, and their voice — and they’re stuck people pleasing, hiding the truth, and calling it “love.” In this episode of Sex Afflictions and Porn Addictions, I sit down with Melanie Spring — brand muse, international keynote speaker, and creator of Speak With Confide…

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The Christian Case for IFS: Healing Porn, Compulsivity with Jenna Riemersma ("Altogether You") 50:15

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Most men are taught to hate the part of them that struggles. What if that part isn’t your enemy at all… but your protector? Buy The Book Altogether You: https://amzn.to/4rvtnex In this groundbreaking conversation, Coach Craig sits down with trauma therapist and bestselling author Jenna Riemersma, whose book Altogether You bridges Internal Family Sy…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep124 - Shaun Dawson 48:00

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Shaun is a serial entrepreneur, a father and husband, and host of the Raising Men podcast. We get to talking about the power of community, paying it forward, giving and receiving help, what inspired him to start his podcast, the "more love" bell, and life lessons at the driving range. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaundawson/ Podcast: http…

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Why Your Relationship Is Falling Apart (And How to Fix It) with Melissa Nanavati, Relationship Coach 40:35

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You can’t build a powerful life on a foundation of chaos at home. And most men don’t struggle because they don’t love their partner — they struggle because no one ever taught them how to talk about hard things without it blowing up. Download The BRAVE Framework here: https://www.melissananavati.com/BRAVEscripts In this powerful episode, you will le…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep123 - Chris Donnelly 46:08

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Chris is a father, a physician, a husband, and someone who's still trying to figure things out. In our conversation we discuss messaging young that boys get around emotions, how his past medical training runs counter to being vulnerable, being more Ted Lasso-like, how he brings vulnerability into practicing medicine, physician burnout, and leaning …

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How Modern Society Broke Men ... with The Undaunted Man Team Geoff Laughton and Mark Johnson 40:02

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They told you masculinity was toxic. They were wrong. In this episode, Craig Perra sits down with Geoff Laughton and Mark Johnson, founders of The Undaunted Man, for one of the most raw and powerful conversations you’ll hear this year. They expose how modern men have been shamed for being masculine, how this has left millions lost, numb, and discon…

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Christian Porn Addiction Programs Are Making It WORSE (Here’s Why) 25:50

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In this episode, Coach Craig Perra tackles one of the most controversial and important topics in the church today: why so many faith-based porn recovery programs fail—and how they may actually make things worse (unintentionally of course). Drawing on over a decade of coaching pastors, Christian leaders, and men of faith, Craig exposes the hidden di…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep122 - Carson Molle 42:54

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Carson is a college student, a philanthropist, a mental health advocate, and a suicide survivor. We don't go light into this one. We explore the story of his suicide attempt, how creating a TikTok video shifted his purpose, his work advocating for mental health resources for Children's Miracle Network, building connection, and how his close relatio…

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What to Do if Your Husband Is a Sex Addict ... 18:16

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If you just found out your husband is a sex addict, you’re probably feeling lost, angry, and unsure of what to do next. You’re not alone. In this episode, Craig talks about what recovery really looks like for couples facing sexual betrayal. He shares the first steps for healing, what to expect during the process, and how to protect your emotional w…

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Honest Sex and the Path to Real Connection with Shana James 44:57

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Most men want deeper connection with their partner but don’t know how to get there - especially after recovering from sex and porn addiction. The harder they try, the more disconnected it feels. In this episode, Craig talks with Shana James, author of Honest Sex, A Passionate Path to Deepen Connection and Keep Relationships Alive, about building tr…

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Great Sex Great Life with Rob Kancler 1:04:42

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Most men were never taught how to have a healthy sex life. Porn, shame, and silence replaced real intimacy—and it’s destroying connection, confidence, and marriages. In this episode, Craig talks with men’s coach Rob Kansler about what it really takes to create great sex and a great life. They explore how porn and peak release cycles disconnect men …

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The Vulnerable Man Ep121 - Raymond Lee 43:56

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Raymond is a former HR professional, an entrepreneur, a father, a podcast host, and an author. In our conversation we dive into receiving someone's vulnerability, staying away from fixing others, designing boundaries, how his dad's incarceration shaped him, pushing through fear, and finding his why, plus a few other things. Website: https://careerm…

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No More Mr Nice Guy Stop People Pleasing and Take Back Control 12:41

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If you’ve spent years being the nice guy—trying to make everyone happy while secretly feeling empty or stuck in unhealthy habits—this episode is for you. Craig talks directly to married men who are ready to break free from porn addiction, people pleasing, and the patterns that keep them disconnected from their true power. Drawing on insights from N…

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Leaders Only - 5 Days Left Unlock Your Capacity with Patterns of Power 14:07

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The Vulnerable Man Ep120 - Chris Murman 46:34

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Chris is a consultant, an Agile Coach, and a great human. We talk about navigating depression, being vulnerable with our kids, parenting lessons learned, empowering subordinate leaders, and showing emotions. And we laugh quite a bit as well. Website: https://chrismurman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismurman/…

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Faith, Christianity & Porn Addiction: Why Traditional Programs Fail—and a Better Way Forward 28:28

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Many Christian men—including pastors and church leaders—are silently struggling with porn and sex addiction. Traditional faith-based programs often miss the mark, focusing too much on “don’t do it” rules, demonizing the addict part, and defining success as perfect sobriety. In this sex & porn addiction podcast, Coach Craig Perra shares why so many …

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The Vulnerable Man Ep119 - Power of Community 16:41

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In this episode I am sharing my thoughts from my experience this past week for a powerful fundraising event put on by In the Cellar. It was a great reminder about the power of community, and how a group of committed individuals can have a tremendous impact on their communities and beyond. Website: https://inthecellar.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.link…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep118 - Dave Rossi 43:47

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Dave is an author, an entrepreneur, a builder of custom luxury homes, and dare I say somewhat of a philosopher. In our conversation we discuss breaking past animal instincts, boundaries in relationships, self-awareness, fear, and his upcoming book, Alphas Die Early. Website: www.daverossiglobal.com IG: @daverossiglobal…

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Why Therapy Fails Men (and What Actually Works) | Addiction Recovery & Men’s Mental Health 49:57

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Why does traditional therapy so often fail men struggling with addiction, porn, and mental health? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Marc Azoulay, founder of Men’s Therapy Online, to talk about why the standard therapy model often doesn’t serve men — and what actually helps. We dig into: ✅ Why therapy fails men (and what to look for in…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep117 - Chris Johns 40:04

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Chris is a husband and father, a writer, and a former competitive rower that has competed internationally. Our conversation ranges from him stepping into his power, how he's evolved, showing up to support his wife, his experience as a competitive rower, and the crime fiction trilogy that he's written, as well as much more. LinkedIn: https://www.lin…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep116 - Kimberly Sauceda 47:28

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In our conversation we discuss choosing to be vulnerable, vulnerability in relationships, trust, repair in relationships, intention and impact, and reconnecting to ourselves, plus a fair bit more. Website: https://fromo2u.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlysauceda/By The Vulnerable Man

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From Shame to Self-Leadership: The Bold Journey of Brent Perkins 53:19

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(**check out Brent's Great Offer Below) In this powerful episode of Sex Afflictions & Porn Addictions, I sit down with Brent Perkins—former corporate executive turned self-leadership powerhouse and founder of 3xBOLD. We met at the Big Tent Summit in Loveland, CO and we connected!!! Brent shares his raw, unfiltered story of climbing the corporate la…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep115 - Craig Perra 44:46

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Craig is someone with mental illness, an advocate for men, a former sex and drug addict, and a coach helping others. We talk about shame, finding and asking for help, the stigma around sex and porn addiction, sexual health, and emotional regulation. Website: https://mindfulhabithelp.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigperra/…

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Purpose, Power & Shadow Work with Craig Filek 38:17

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What happens when you reach the top of Success Mountain and still feel empty? In this raw and powerful in-person conversation, I sit down with purpose-mapping expert Craig Filek—yes, literally at my house—to talk about what comes after success, and why so many high-achieving men crash into addiction, shame, and confusion when the dopamine runs out.…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep114 - Jonathan Jacobs 45:06

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Jonathan is a marketer, a writer, a community organizer, a men's work advocate, and someone who has strong opinions about cream cheese. In this conversation we discuss vulnerability with groups versus with individuals, relationships and being imperfect, his work around men walking and men talking, creating change, the concept of American manhood, a…

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Healing the Father Wound, Ending Male Isolation & Reclaiming Gold – with Men’s Healer Rick Broniec 41:08

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In this powerful episode of Sex Afflictions & Porn Addictions, I sit down with internationally respected men’s healer, bestselling author, and workshop facilitator Rick Broniec. With over 35 years of experience leading men’s trainings on six continents through the Mankind Project, Rick brings deep wisdom on two of the most devastating afflictions f…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep113 - Whit Honea 38:26

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Whit is a father of two boys, a writer and published author, and a lot of other things on top of that. We talk about modeling vulnerability for his boys, his relationship with his father, his book, his past career writing about fatherhood, and a bunch more. Website: https://whithonea.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whithonea/ Book: https…

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Therapist Calls Out the Broken Mental Health System | Coaching vs Therapy, Porn, & Dopamine Loops 44:29

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“Most therapists and coaches suck.” That’s how licensed psychotherapist and mental performance coach Vincent Infante opens this powerful episode of Sex Afflictions & Porn Addictions. In this no-holds-barred conversation with Craig Perra, founder of The Mindful Habit, you’ll hear two men who’ve been through hell, done the work, and now help others n…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep112 - Joanna Lane 44:14

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Joanna is a wife and mother, an executive coach, and someone committed to developing, growing, and seeing the whole human. We talk about mental health and stigma, self-care and self-compassion, asking for help, boundaries, and psychological safety. We could have continued this conversation for quite some time, so I hope you enjoy listening in.…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep 111 - George Hofheimer 39:05

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George is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, a husband and father of two, a consultant to credit unions, a cross-country cyclist, a man living the dream on his terms, and someone I'm looking forward to sitting down and having a beer with one day. Our conversation wanders to lots of places, including leveraging the phrase "I don't know" as a consulta…

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Sex & Porn Addiction: Why All-or-Nothing Recovery Fails (And What Works Instead 22:21

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If you've ever promised yourself "never again"—only to fall back into the same compulsive patterns—this episode is for you. In this raw and powerful lesson, Craig Perra, founder of The Mindful Habit System, exposes why the traditional all-or-nothing, abstinence-only model for treating sex and porn addiction keeps men stuck in shame and failure. Dra…

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Understanding What Causes Porn Addiction and How to Overcome It: 9 Minutes 9:18

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In this short 9 minute episode, Craig Perra, the founder of the Mindful Habit System, explores 'what causes porn addiction' and offers insights into its biological, psychological, cultural, and behavioral roots. Drawing from over a decade of experience, Craig discusses how men are trained to use porn as a coping mechanism for unmet needs, poor copi…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep110 - Dominick Shattuck (Pt 2) 22:23

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In this episode I finish my conversation with Dominick Shattuck. Dominick is a men's health researcher, a husband, a father of two daughters, and frankly one of those people that it is easy to talk to. In this second part we talk about normalizing safe sex conversations in dating, helping men talk with each other about reproductive health, Dominick…

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What Is Sex Addiction: 3 Signs and Symptoms, and Steps to Recovery (11 minutes) 10:56

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What is Sex Addiction?: 3 Signs & Symptoms, and Mission Critical Steps to Recovery In this video, Craig Perra, founder of the Mindful Habit System, delves into the complexities of sex addiction and its signs and symptoms. He explains what sex addiction is, its controversial diagnosis, and how it differs from frequent sexual behavior. Craig also off…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep 109 - Dominick Shattuck Pt 1 27:42

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Dominick is a men's health researcher, a husband, a father to two daughters, and frankly one of those people that it is just easy to talk to. We discuss recognizing others' openness to deeper vulnerability, navigating losing a job, normalizing sexual health conversations with young men and boys, his experience speaking to men around the world, mode…

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How to Stop Porn Addiction – 5 Essential Steps That Actually Work (15 minute episode) 9:37

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How do you stop porn addiction—for good? Most men never stop their porn addiction, and it’s not because they’re weak. It’s because they’re using outdated tools to fight a deeply wired, incredibly difficult problem. In this video, Craig Perra—world-renowned coach and founder of The Mindful Habit System—shares the 5 essential steps that have helped t…

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The Real Reason You Can’t Beat Sex & Porn Addiction (And What to Do Instead): Systems 42:20

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You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. That quote from Atomic Habits by James Clear changed my life—and in this episode, I’m going to show you why it needs to change yours. If you’re struggling with sex and porn addiction, or supporting someone who is, you’re likely overwhelmed, stuck, and maybe even hope…

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Resentment Will Destroy You: A Must-Listen for Men Struggling w Sex & Porn Addiction 38:34

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Resentment is silently fueling your addiction and sabotaging your recovery—and most men don’t even know it’s happening. In this powerful episode of Sex Afflictions & Porn Addictions, Craig Perra, world-renowned coach and creator of The Mindful Habit System, exposes the hidden force that keeps men stuck in cycles of shame, secrecy, and sabotage: res…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep108 - Vicki Jordan 36:22

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Vicki is a wife and mother, an Army veteran, a coach, and a former Department of Defense agency leader. In our conversation we talk about navigating leadership as a woman in a male-dominated organization, putting 'we' ahead of 'me,' gathering diverse perspectives, her work supporting leaders, owning your impact as a leader, and knowing your values.…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep107 - Erin Hutchins 45:02

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Erin is the Co-Founder of ACT Leadership, she is a coach, a mom and a wife, and so much more. We discuss the idea of progress over perfection, living life in color, experiencing our emotions, Erin's work around embodiment, and connection and distraction. Website: https://actleader.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-hutchins-62012216/…

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From Wounds to Wisdom: Healing, Forgiveness, and Healthy Boundaries with Barbie Moreno 45:42

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In this powerful episode of Sex Afflictions & Porn Addictions, Craig Perra sits down with Barbie Moreno, founder of From Wounds to Wisdom, to explore the deep connection between childhood trauma, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and the path to healing. This conversation isn't just for men struggling with compulsive sexual behavior but also for their b…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep106 - Jyllian Clarke 43:00

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Jyllian is a former Special Agent, a coach, an authentic leadership expert, she's a wife and a mother, and a soon to be published author. As our conversation unfolds, we talk about how her vulnerability as a leader creates connection, being vulnerable as a parent and a partner, "hot seat" questions, her work around authentic leadership, and we disc…

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Faith, Porn Addiction, and Hope: Interview with Sathiya Sam, Founder of Deep Clean 53:06

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In this episode of Sex Afflictions & Porn Addictions, we sit down with Sathiya Sam, the Founder of the DeepClean porn addiction treatment program. Sathiya shares his inspiring journey, rooted in his Christian faith, and offers potent insights into overcoming addiction, rebuilding trust, and living a life of integrity. Discover practical and faith-b…

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The Vulnerable Man Ep105 - Lessons Learned 14:07

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In this episode I am sharing some of the things that I've learned after more than four years, and 100 plus episodes of the podcast. I also share how it's changed me along the way.By The Vulnerable Man

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The Vulnerable Man Ep 104 - Erin Dewsbury-Ribeiro 50:26

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Erin is a DEI practitioner, she's passionate about inclusion, she's a wife and a mother, and a soon to be published author. In our conversation we talk about destigmatizing mental health, her diagnosis of ADHD as an adult, navigating parenting a neurodivergent child, extending grace to others and ourselves, helping leaders say, "I don't know," we d…

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Why Quitting Porn Might Be Bad for You? (seriously!!!!) 44:38

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Did you know that quitting porn can make your life significantly worse? You need to know why!!! In this eye-opening episode, Craig Perra, world-renowned coach and creator of The Mindful Habit System, explains the hidden dangers of quitting porn and why simply stopping isn’t the solution. Drawing on years of experience helping men overcome porn addi…

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Is Porn and Technology Really Rotting Your Brain? (8 min. mini-podcast) 7:36

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Sex and Porn Addiction: Brain Rotting Effects and Recovery Tips - 8 min. long In this eye-opening video, Craig Perra dives deep into the effects of sex and porn addiction on the brain. Discover groundbreaking research on how technology can lead to brain rot and what you can do to fight back. Learn practical tips for overcoming addiction and reclaim…