Porn. Shame. Repeat. Breaking the cycle starts with telling the truth.Jerrad Lopes returns after months of silence, not with answers—but with honesty. In this deeply vulnerable episode, Jerrad shares why he hasn’t told a single lie in 156 days, how intensive counseling broke him open, and what it means to be a “truth teller” in a world of escape. Whether it’s porn, alcohol, work, or Oreos—this is an invitation to stop numbing and start healing.
If you're tired of hiding, if you're tired of performing, and you're ready to be fully present—this episode is for you.
In this episode:
- Why Jerrad hasn't lied in over 150 days (and why it matters)
- The moment he broke down in counseling—and what it revealed
- How performance becomes a survival tactic for so many men
- Why honesty feels terrifying but is essential for freedom
- Escapism, addiction, and the real reason we keep going back
- What meditation taught him (and why he fell asleep once 😂)
- The danger of "socially acceptable" numbing habits (Oreos, Zillow, work)
- How to catch yourself in the act of escaping—and sit with your feelings instead
Key Challenge for Listeners:
Ask yourself:🧠 What are you trying to escape from?🔍 What are you using to escape?
You don’t need to be perfect. But you do need to be honest. Start here.
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