The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson

What if freedom from porn is not the absence of urges but a completely different way of responding to them?In this episode I break down why urges do not magically stop and why real long term freedom requires a shift in how you relate to the urge.I call it the Neo Shift.Instead of battling 500 urges or trying to self-disciple your way through them, you learn how to feel the urge without resisting, avoiding, or obeying it.This shift changes everything. And you can start with your very next urge using the PATH Plan at NewPaths.me.If you want to take the next step on your freedom journey, go to ⁠NewPaths.me⁠ and download the free Missing Piece Guide. It gives you the simple practices and temptation tools you need so you can stop feeling blindsided by urges and start feeling confident and in control. It is completely free and it is the best place to begin your freedom journey!

Are you stuck in the Start Stop Cycle on your freedom journey? You make progress, feel better, then slowly drift away from the habits that were helping, only to eventually slip again.In this episode, we break down exactly why this happens and what you can do to finally stay consistent.If you want to take the next step on your freedom journey, go to newpaths.me and download the free Missing Piece Guide. It gives you the simple practices and temptation tools you need so you can stop feeling blindsided by urges and start feeling confident and in control. It is completely free and it is the best place to begin your freedom journey!

Taylor Chambers, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of We Are The Good And The Free. He shares his evolution from a strict upbringing rooted in purity to advocating resilience over prevention in sexuality. The conversation dives into the power of evidence-based recovery tools, the importance of mindfulness in addiction treatment, and the balance between behavioral change and deeper mindset shifts. Taylor emphasizes finding personal growth strategies and offers practical steps for recovering from shame after setbacks.

In this enlightening chat, Drew Boa, founder of Husband Material and author of Outgrow Porn, shares his transformative journey from battling his sexuality to embracing it. He introduces the BOA method—Breathe, Observe, Attune—as a practical tool for managing urges. Drew emphasizes the importance of inner-child work and reframing relapses as growth opportunities. He promotes self-compassion and curiosity in the recovery process, encouraging listeners to understand the needs behind their urges, ultimately fostering a healthier relationship with sexuality.

Welcome to The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson, where you'll learn how to overcome porn addiction by learning the skill of effectively handling the frontline craving. Because when you learn this skill, you can be done with porn forever, and step into a life of peace, possibility, and exciting new horizons!Want to join the free New Paths Academy where you'll get access to the P.A.T.H. Plan, the Missing Piece Guide, video trainings, a 30-Day Challenge, and more? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠ to join for free!

In this insightful discussion, listeners are guided through a unique visualization technique to combat porn addiction. The host shares how he transformed cravings into manageable internal images, describing urges as a 'black sludge.' This method teaches that allowing urges to burn out rather than resisting them can lead to lasting freedom. Additionally, there's an emphasis on practicing acceptance and breathing through intense cravings. The episode encourages continual reinforcement of these skills for sustained change.

Explore the transformative power of accepting urges instead of resisting them in the journey to overcome porn addiction. Discover practical strategies to process cravings and develop a mindset of freedom. Learn how to step into a life filled with peace and new possibilities, empowering you to move beyond past struggles.

Explore the journey of overcoming setbacks on the path to freedom from addiction. Discover the 'three checkpoints' designed to transform relapses into powerful growth experiences. Learn how these strategies can foster resilience and lead to a fulfilling life. Embrace the possibility of a brighter future by effectively managing cravings and breaking free from past patterns.

Welcome to The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson, where you'll learn how to overcome porn addiction by learning the skill of effectively handling the frontline craving. Because when you learn this skill, you can be done with porn forever, and step into a life of peace, possibility, and exciting new horizons!Want to join the free New Paths Academy where you'll get access to the P.A.T.H. Plan, the Missing Piece Guide, and video trainings on the P.A.T.H. Plan and the Frontline Framework? ⁠Click here⁠⁠ to join for free!

Welcome to The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson, where you'll learn how to overcome porn addiction by learning the skill of effectively handling the frontline craving. Because when you learn this skill, you can be done with porn forever, and step into a life of peace, possibility, and exciting new horizons! Want to know exactly what to do the next time you feel that intense urge? ⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠