Man Within Podcast 1051 - 13 Lessons From 10 Years of NoFap
Nov 27, 2025
Sathiya reflects on his 15-year battle with pornography addiction and shares 13 transformative lessons from nearly a decade of freedom. He emphasizes the need for patience, community, and accountability, urging listeners to explore the roots of their addiction. Faith is highlighted as essential for true liberation. Strategies for preventing temptation and tracking progress through trends instead of streaks are discussed. Sathiya advocates for vulnerability in sharing and identifies purpose as a key factor in reducing reliance on porn.
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15-Year Addiction, Then Freedom
- Sathiya Sam describes being addicted to pornography for 15 years and finding freedom in February 2016.
- He frames nearly 10 years clean as the best decision of his life and introduces 13 lessons from his journey.
Reject Quick-Fix Rewiring
- Avoid rewiring hacks and quick-fix tactics that reinforce instant-gratification wiring.
- Practice patience and delay gratification with a slow, steady approach to recovery.
Ditch Filters, Fix Roots
- Ditch internet filters because they create fake confidence and don't address underlying drives.
- Focus energy on uprooting the reasons you return to porn instead of relying on bandaid solutions.