The New Paths Podcast: Quit Porn and Overcome Porn Addiction #139: Freedom Is Feeling: How Feeling the Urge Ends the Fight With Porn
Dec 23, 2025
Freedom comes from feeling urges, not fighting against them. Discover how cravings can control you and why embracing them is the key to breaking free. Learn to distinguish feelings from thoughts, and understand why bodily sensations can feel overwhelming. Simple strategies like pausing and naming the urge empower you to face temptation confidently. With practical tips and personal insights, you're encouraged to take actionable steps to reclaim control over your urges and start your journey toward freedom.
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Temptation Is A Body Feeling
- Dan Johnson defines temptation as a feeling made of physical sensations, not thoughts.
- He emphasizes feelings drive behavior and are largely autonomous so they can't be willed away.
The Freedom Question
- The freedom question: what about those sensations is so hard to handle?
- Understanding that unlocks the path to freedom from compulsive habits.
Pause And Turn Toward The Urge
- Pause, breathe, and intentionally turn toward the urge instead of resisting it.
- Name and accept the feeling briefly, then continue your day without obeying it.