New Paths: Porn Addiction Recovery, How To Stop Watching Porn, Freedom From Porn

Dan Johnson
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Jan 27, 2026 • 26min

#144: Frontline Toolkit - Tool #3: How To Fuel Your Freedom Every Day

You have a plan for every urge. You're staying aware with mental rehearsal. So why do you still hesitate when temptation hits?Because in that moment, you're asking yourself a question:"Why should I implement my plan? Why shouldn't I just give in right now?"Without a compelling answer, we're toast.In this episode, I'm giving you Tool #3 in the Frontline Toolkit: your Power Reasons.What you'll learn:Why a plan + awareness is essential, but isn't enoughThe difference between negative reasons (push you forward) and positive reasons (pull you forward)How to uncover your power reasons in just 15 minutesWhy you must FEEL your reasons dailyThe one-minute morning practice that fills your tank every dayThis is Episode 3 of the 5-part Frontline Toolkit series.Tool #1: PATH Plan (for every urge)Tool #2: Mental Rehearsal (every morning)Tool #3: Power Reasons (every morning)Download the free PATH Plan at newpaths.me/plan
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Jan 20, 2026 • 17min

#143: Frontline Toolkit - Tool #2: How To Stay Out of Zombie Mode When Urges Hit

You have a plan for when urges hit. So why do you still slip into "zombie mode" and give in?Because having a plan is essential, but it isn't enough. You also need a way to stay AWARE when the urge hits so you can actually use your plan.In this episode, I'm giving you Tool #2 in the Frontline Toolkit:Mental Rehearsal—a 60-second daily practice that skyrockets your awareness and stops zombie mode before it starts.What you'll learn:Why promises and commitments fail in the moment of temptationHow to use the predictability of porn struggles to your advantageThe exact mental rehearsal process to do every morningWhy this 60-second practice is one of the most highly leveraged tools for freedomThis is Episode 2 of the 5-part Frontline Toolkit series.Tool #1: PATH Plan (for every urge)Tool #2: Mental Rehearsal (for every morning)Download the free PATH Plan at newpaths.me/plan
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Jan 13, 2026 • 27min

#142: Frontline Toolkit - Tool #1: The 4-Step Plan To Handle Every Urge (No Willpower Required)

You've tried accountability, confession, filters, community therapy. But you still give in when the urge hits.Why? Because no one taught you what to do in the frontline moment: when you're alone, tempted, and the urge hits you like a ton of bricks.In this episode, I'm giving you the PATH Plan: a simple, 4-step system you can use every single time the urge floods you. This is the tool that ended my 20-year struggle with porn and has helped many other men.No willpower required. No white-knuckling. Just a clear plan that leads when temptation hits.What you'll learn:The exact 4 steps to implement with every urge, and exactly how to do itHow to process urges instead of fighting themThe neuroscience behind why this actually worksThis is Episode 1 of the 5-part Frontline Toolkit series, giving you five powerful tools for five critical moments on your freedom journey.Download the free PATH Plan at newpaths.me/plan
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Jan 6, 2026 • 28min

#141: Re-release - Your Urge Is Dwight Schrute (Intensity ≠ Authority))

Why do we give our urges so much authority?When the urge shows up, why do we so quickly and easily hand over the keys to our life?What if we stopped to ask, "Why do I act as though the urge is my boss?"In this re-release episode, we look at how the urge acts like it has authority, but how it actually has zero authority whatsoever, and how making this perspective shift changes everything for you and your freedom.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!
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Dec 30, 2025 • 1h 8min

#140: Re-release - Struggling To Quit Porn? Try Self-Compassion (On the No More Desire Podcast)

In this engaging conversation, Dan Johnson, a freedom coach with over two decades of experience overcoming porn addiction, shares his journey towards helping others find lasting freedom. He highlights how porn saps joy and motivation, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion in handling urges. Dan discusses the power of community, practical frameworks for recovery, and why relapsing should be seen as a learning opportunity rather than a failure. He also tackles common misconceptions about addiction and offers insightful tips for maintaining long-term sobriety.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 16min

#139: Freedom Is Feeling: How Feeling the Urge Ends the Fight With Porn

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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Dec 16, 2025 • 12min

#138: 500 Urges and the Neo Shift

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!
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Dec 9, 2025 • 11min

#137: The Start Stop Cycle and How to Stay Consistent on 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!
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Nov 9, 2025 • 1h 10min

#136: Changing the Game We're Playing (with Taylor Chambers, LMFT)

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.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 37min

#135: How to Outgrow Porn with Drew Boa

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.

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