

Man Within Podcast
Sathiya Sam
Ready to experience a life of confidence, success, and integrity? The Man Within Podcast is the world’s #1 podcast for helping men achieve their fullest potential. We provide principles, tools, and practical insights to help professional men unlock their potential and develop a bulletproof inner life. If you want thriving relationships, a strong connection with God, and freedom from personal struggles, this podcast is for you.
I am Sathiya Sam, your host, a world-renowned coach, international speaker, and author. I specialize in helping professional men achieve long-term success and freedom. My signature program, DeepClean™, has helped athletes, doctors, pastors, executives, and entrepreneurs overcome personal challenges by resolving the root issues.
Join us on The Man Within Podcast to explore new topics, gain valuable insights, and become the best version of yourself.
I am Sathiya Sam, your host, a world-renowned coach, international speaker, and author. I specialize in helping professional men achieve long-term success and freedom. My signature program, DeepClean™, has helped athletes, doctors, pastors, executives, and entrepreneurs overcome personal challenges by resolving the root issues.
Join us on The Man Within Podcast to explore new topics, gain valuable insights, and become the best version of yourself.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 15min
623 - 3 Lies Porn Taught You
Sathiya introduces the topic of the three lies that porn teaches and emphasises the importance of recognising these falsehoods to uncover the truth. He highlights the prevalence of porn as an emerging epidemic and discusses the concept of homoeostasis, drawing a parallel with conditioning through behaviours like late-night eating. The influence of porn on perceptions of sex, body image, and relationships is explored, revealing its distorted messages and unrealistic expectations. The connection between porn addiction and male eating disorders is mentioned, emphasising the importance of self-acceptance. The hosts address the idealised notions of sex perpetuated by porn and stress the significance of not falling for these illusions. The episode concludes with a call to seek support and not navigate these challenges alone, focusing on maintaining character and integrity.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 12min
622 - Are Porn Addicts Capable of Love?
Sathiya introduces the topic of whether porn addicts are capable of love and mentions his book "The Last Relapse." He discusses changes centred around the concept of time in their company and addresses a commonly searched question about sex addiction on Google. The episode explores the idea of whether sex and porn addicts are capable of love, challenging the notion that addicts are devoid of love. The recovery process is touched upon, emphasising that addiction is not an unchangeable identity. The hosts express that while porn addicts may struggle with love due to the influence of pornography, they still possess the capacity for pure, genuine, and biblical love once they remove the hindrances.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 15min
621 - Your Brain On Porn
Sathiya introduces the topic of "Your Brain On Porn" and mentions that he works on a course about rewiring the brain. He discusses the lack of recognition of porn addiction as a diagnosable condition in the DSM-5 and reference Dr. Gary Wilson's work on the detrimental effects of pornography. The podcast delves into how prolonged porn use alters the brain and the concept of desensitisation, using examples of sensory adaptation. They highlight numerous studies linking porn addiction to escalation of use, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, sexual problems, lower arousal, and poor mental health. The idea that the brain can be changed in both directions is emphasised, and the hosts share a personal success story of overcoming addiction.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 47min
620 - Josh Khachadourian on Biblical Masculinity, Why Men Need Standards, and How To Get Out of Ruts In Life
Josh Khachadourian is a husband, father, leader, coach and the author of the breakout best seller, The Standard, Discovering Jesus as the Standard for Masculinity. He has spent the last 18 years ascending the corporate ladder in a Fortune 500 company, where he focused on building high-performing teams and developing best-in-class leaders. He is the founder of Standard59.com and he hosts a weekly podcast called ‘Raising The Standard.
In this episode Josh Khachadourian and Sathiya discuss:
[0:02] The importance of video and audio.
[2:12] The role of a man in the world.
[10:55] What the standard is and why it matters.
[17:48] Elevating your standard.
[26:37] The definition of prosperity.
[28:44] How do you know when to quit or stay?
[35:20] The importance of having a board of advisors.
[36:30] How Jesus has a sense of humor.
[37:40] The importance of setting boundaries in place.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 15min
619 - This Quality Guarantees Success In Any Area of Life
Sathiya discusses the topic of a key quality that ensures success and encourages listeners to leave reviews for podcast growth. He emphasises the value of reading reviews and how it contributes to their sense of purpose. The episode discusses the importance of reading books aligned with one's values, sharing examples from various subjects like parenting, marriage, and business. The significance of knowing the source of information is highlighted, with a cautionary tale about not always following this principle. The core message revolves around adaptability's role in achieving success across areas like spirituality, relationships, finances, and personal growth. The hosts share personal stories, including overcoming challenges and being open to change, to underscore the importance of adaptability for success.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 15min
618 - Having Same-Sex Attraction Doesn't Make You Gay
Sathiya explores the distinction between same-sex attraction and gay orientation. He introduces the topic, focusing on helping those dealing with same-sex attraction. The concept of sexual fluidity is discussed, citing researcher Lisa Diamond's work. It is clarified that orientation and attraction are separate aspects, with a reference to popular search keywords on porn websites. The podcast highlights the temptation faced by Jesus and how attraction and orientation differ. A well-known worship leader's experience is shared, demonstrating appropriate response to attraction. The prevalence of same-sex attraction in the population is mentioned, along with clients' journeys of coping and deliverance. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to conduct their own research.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 13min
617 - Here's How Recovery Improves Relationships
Sathiya Sam introduces himself, a porn addiction recovery coach who founded "Deeply In Coaching" to assist professional Christian men in overcoming pornography. The show emphasizes the impact of recovery on relationships and highlights how porn addiction is linked to intimacy issues. The core aspects of the addiction include a deficiency in meaningful relationships, isolation, dysfunction, and disconnection. The concept of intimacy is highlighted as the first pillar of recovery, implying its crucial role in addressing addiction. The availability of the last spot in their coaching program is mentioned as an opportunity for enrollment.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 12min
616 - Protecting Progress Amidst Busyness, Transition & Trauma
Sathiya discusses the concept of protecting progress in the face of challenges like busyness, transitions, and trauma, emphasizing that progress is not safeguarded by merely focusing on it. The parable of the talents in Matthew 25 is used as an analogy, highlighting the importance of learning from others and being willing to try new things for growth. The key to protecting progress is seen in those who focus on furthering it rather than being fixated on safeguarding it. The advice cautions against becoming overly preoccupied with protecting one's business or assets. It stresses that during recovery, the focus should be on advancing rather than worrying about protecting progress, illustrating this with an example related to addiction recovery.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 51min
615 - Eddie Capparucci on Why Men Are Emotionally Immature, Keys For Entering Fatherhood, and The Importance of Stillness In A Busy World
Dr. Eddie Capparucci is a licensed professional counselor certified in treating Problematic Sexual Behaviors. Eddie has worked with professional athletes and television personalities among his many clients. He is the creator of the Inner Child Model for treating Problematic Sexual Behaviors, a unique approach that focuses on identifying unresolved childhood pain points and teaching individuals how to process emotional distress in healthy ways. His treatment method has been endorsed by many leaders in this field.
In this Episode Dr. Eddie Capparucci and Sathiya discuss:
[0:05] The challenges that men run into relationally while recovering
[4:53] The importance of teaching boys how to deal with emotional distress
[9:38] How do we deal with disappointment?
[14:23] Attachment styles and recovery [19:26] How to deal with trauma
[23:33] The importance of setting boundaries
[27:27] Practice to practice practice practice
[32:28] Practical things men can do to get started
[35:51] Being still is not being still
[40:06] The value of meditation and meditation
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Jul 24, 2024 • 14min
614 - Focus On The Mid-Term?
Sathiya Sam delves into the concept of focusing on midterm goals in addition to long-term objectives. Drawing inspiration from his own fitness journey and observations from coaching clients, he emphasizes the significance of acknowledging and achieving intermediate milestones. By setting and attaining midterm goals, individuals can enhance their confidence, validate their progress, and ultimately pave the way for the attainment of long-term aspirations.
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