The Dad Edge Podcast How I Escaped a Life of Porn Addiction ft. Yeadon Smith
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Apr 7, 2025 Yeadon Smith, a husband, father, and co-host of the Porn to Purpose podcast, shares his transformative journey of overcoming porn addiction after more than 700 days of recovery. He candidly discusses the emotional turmoil and intimacy issues that arise from this addiction, shedding light on the guilt and shame faced by many. Yeadon provides concrete strategies for healing, emphasizes the positive changes in fatherhood and manhood, and highlights the importance of open conversations about sexuality and community support in recovery.
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Early Exposure
- Yeadon Smith discovered pornography at age eight at his uncle's house, sparking a fascination and shame.
- This early exposure escalated into addiction through adolescence and adulthood, worsening with internet access.
Cult Upbringing and Porn
- Yeadon's upbringing in a strict religious cult labeled porn as evil and sinful, focusing on avoidance.
- This instilled shame and guilt without providing helpful coping mechanisms, ultimately proving ineffective.
Hypocrisy in Youth Ministry
- Despite working in youth ministry, Yeadon battled porn addiction, hypocritically warning teens of its dangers.
- He realized the ineffectiveness of his approach based on guilt, fear, and avoidance, which mirrored his own failed strategy.
