Man Within Podcast

In this part 4 of a part 5 series, Sathiya discusses the challenges men face during the holiday season, particularly regarding triggers for pornography use. He emphasizes the importance of guarding against boredom, loneliness, and tiredness, which are common issues that can lead to relapses. Sathiya provides practical solutions to combat these feelings, encouraging listeners to engage in meaningful activities, foster connections, and prioritize self-care. The conversation aims to equip listeners with strategies to navigate the holiday season clean and spiritually grounded.   Know more about Sathiya's work: Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day Submit Your Questions (Anonymously) To Be Answered On The Podcast Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, Your Blueprint For Recovery Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This   Chapters: (00:00) Navigating Holiday Triggers (00:42) Understanding Boredom, Loneliness, and Tiredness (04:03) Root Causes of Relapse (06:03) Finding Purpose During the Holidays (07:30) Combatting Loneliness Effectively (09:17) Addressing Fatigue and Self-Care (11:12) Proactive Strategies for a Clean Christmas

Discover how making Christmas about others can help you stay clear of temptations during the holidays. The host emphasizes that the season isn't just about indulgence, but rather about meaningful connections and charitable acts. With intriguing research linking purpose to reduced porn use, listeners are encouraged to support struggling family members and create new traditions, like donating toys to those in need. The festive focus on selflessness promises to not only enhance the holiday spirit but also foster a cleaner, more fulfilling life.

In the second part of the Christmas Clean series, we dive into how to successfully navigate the Christmas season and catapult yourself into the New Year as a free man. The Christmas season, while the most wonderful time of the year, can also be the most "triggering". This episode focuses on routines, rhythms, and rituals. We discuss how the breaking of daily/weekly routines during the holidays, while offering a nice break from the nine-to-five grind, also presents dangers that can lead to temptation and set you back.   Know more about Sathiya's work: Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day Submit Your Questions (Anonymously) To Be Answered On The Podcast Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, Your Blueprint For Recovery Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction: Christmas—The most wonderful, yet most triggering, time of the year. (00:44) Recap of Part 1: Managing Triggers. (01:14) Part 2: Routines, Rhythms, and Rituals. (01:36) The Role of Rituals (Traditions) in Making Christmas Special. (02:33) How the Holidays Break Our Routines and Create Dangers. (03:22) The Nighttime Routine: The Classic Example of Degradation. (04:23) Avoiding the "Red Zone": 10 PM to Midnight is the Highest Temptation Time. (05:10) Strong Recommendation: Shift the Routine, Don't Lose It. (06:05) The Morning Routine: The Second Most Important Routine. (06:50) Strong Recommendation: Maintain Your Spiritual Disciplines. (07:33) The Correlation Between Bedtime and Wake-up Time. (08:14) The "Big Dominoes" for a Clean Christmas (70% bedtime, routine, connect with God). (08:58) Actionable: Make Your Plan NOW. (09:39) Preview of Part 3: The Altruistic Component of Christmas.

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Pastor Matt joins the show to unpack some of the most challenging topics facing believers today — navigating suffering, understanding the “why” behind pain, and fighting the growing epidemic of sexual sin in the church. He shares the story of losing his daughter Sarah, how he processed grief without losing his faith, and why choosing peace over understanding is essential for spiritual maturity. Pastor Matt also delivers a masterclass on the fear of the Lord, spiritual authority, purity, neural pathways, and the unseen spiritual dynamics behind sexual temptation. This episode is a rare blend of raw vulnerability, theological depth, and extremely practical wisdom for anyone seeking freedom and a deeper relationship with God. This is one of the most important and transformative conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast.   Know more about Sathiya's work: Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day Submit Your Questions (Anonymously) To Be Answered On The Podcast Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, Your Blueprint For Recovery Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This   Chapters: (00:00) Introduction & Pastor Matt’s Background (04:00) The Cost of Leadership & Staying in Your Calling (06:00) Losing His Daughter & Processing Pain with God (08:00) Should We Ask God “Why”? (12:00) Information vs. Wisdom in Today’s Culture (16:00) The Sarah Tapley Foundation & Children’s Book Project (19:30) Declaring War on Sexual Sin in the Church (22:00) The Epidemic of Porn & Cultural Pornification (27:00) The Spiritual Realm Behind Sexual Temptation (31:00) The Secret Place & Real Repentance (33:00) The Fear of the Lord: What It Actually Means (38:00) What the Church Can Do Better (40:00) Wisdom as a Practice, Not a Possession (45:00) Conviction vs. Shame & Why God Corrects Us (51:00) What Real Purity Looks Like in Dating (58:00) Why Many Don’t Believe Sexual Purity Is Possible (1:04:00) Community, Atmosphere & Brotherly Encouragement (1:07:00) Final Thoughts on Freedom & The Fear of God

In part one of the Christmas Clean series, Sathiya explains why Christmas is one of the most triggering seasons for porn relapses and how you can avoid falling into the same patterns as past years. With holiday stress, disrupted routines, loneliness, and overindulgence all working against you, the key is identifying your personal holiday triggers, learning from the last five Christmases, and building a simple plan to stay clean. This episode gives you a practical, repeatable process to recognize your biggest pitfalls and create boundaries that protect your freedom—so you can enter 2026 with real momentum and zero shame. Perfect for listeners searching for porn addiction recovery tips, holiday relapse prevention, and how to stay clean during Christmas.   Know more about Sathiya's work: Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day Submit Your Questions (Anonymously) To Be Answered On The Podcast Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, Your Blueprint For Recovery Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This Chapters: (00:01) Why Christmas Is the Most Triggering Time of the Year (01:20) The “Holiday Debt” Analogy & Why Most Guys Relapse in December (02:24) Step 1: Identify Your Holiday Triggers (03:45) Common Holiday Triggers Explained (04:48) Why Christmas Triggers Repeat Every Year (06:20) Creating Your Personal Trigger Plan (07:25) Real Example: How One Client Prevented a Thanksgiving Relapse (08:20) Setting Boundaries on Sleep, Food, Alcohol, and Social Behavior (09:18) Closing Advice: Don’t “Wing It” This Christmas

Discover how porn can devastate marriages and why it deeply hurts women emotionally. Learn about betrayal trauma and its psychological impact. Sathiya highlights that regaining trust isn't instantaneous and emphasizes the importance of consistency as a trust-building factor. He discusses realistic timelines for healing and the necessity of steering away from the old normal toward a stronger relationship. Patience is key, as both partners must commit to the process for successful recovery.

Discover the seven hidden triggers that can lead men back to porn, often unnoticed. Alcohol, social media, and video games top the list of gateway behaviors. Learn how even the news and entertainment can plant dangerous seeds. Loneliness emerges as a major factor, emphasizing the need for community support. Sathiya emphasizes that eliminating these habits is crucial for true recovery. Start by tackling just one gateway to create a domino effect in your journey towards freedom from compulsive behaviors.

Jake Nicole, an entrepreneur dedicated to productivity and personal growth, shares valuable insights on habit-building and time management. He discusses the importance of faith and how it shapes identity and purpose. Jake reveals his strategies for both supporting his family and maintaining focus in a distraction-filled world. He emphasizes the balance between ambition and surrender, the benefits of quitting pornography, and how it transformed his marriage. The conversation also explores the significance of vulnerability in sharing personal journeys.

Sathiya delves into the distinction between porn addiction and compulsive use, highlighting why labels can be misleading. He shares common justifications people use to minimize their issues and discusses the lack of recognition for porn addiction in the DSM-5. The focus shifts to identifying problematic porn use through its impact on mental health and relationships. Sathiya warns that simply reducing frequency doesn't equate to true recovery, urging listeners to seek solutions and community support regardless of labels.

Discover why December can be the toughest month to quit porn and the common pitfalls that lead to failure. Learn about the annual cycle of recovery efforts and why rushing to 'make up for lost time' often backfires. The discussion highlights three key reasons why many struggle—low cost, lack of support, and inconsistency. Sathiya proposes a game-changing strategy: transform December into a launch month for building momentum as the new year approaches. Get practical tips to navigate triggers and maintain progress through the holiday season.