Leading Saints Podcast

8 Myths of Pornography Recovery—And the Truth Behind Them | An Interview with Curtis Morley

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Sep 15, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Curtis Morley, an 'emotionologist' and author, dismantles myths surrounding pornography recovery. He emphasizes the crucial difference between sobriety—simply abstaining from pornography—and true recovery, which requires understanding and processing underlying emotions. Morley shares insights on overcoming victimhood through emotional empowerment and the importance of community support. He encourages listeners to reframe setbacks as growth opportunities and highlights the journey of breaking free from shame and cultivating authentic emotions.
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INSIGHT

Sobriety Is Not Recovery

  • Sobriety measures time and is a stopwatch for abstinence while recovery measures depth and emotional processing.
  • Recovery digs into triggers so behaviors dissolve rather than just being suppressed by willpower.
ANECDOTE

Two Men: Twelve Years Sobriety Vs. Recovery

  • Curtis shared a friend who was sober five years yet still woke with daily cravings and another who didn't remember wanting a drink.
  • The comparison showed long sobriety can exist without recovery and vice versa.
ADVICE

Meet Your Demons, Don't Bury Them

  • Take your demons to lunch by naming and calmly exploring the emotion instead of suppressing it.
  • Process traumatic memories now so they stop driving destructive behaviors later.
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