

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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Mar 23, 2023 • 1h 27min
505 - Shane O’Neill & Sathiya Sam on Spiritual Disciplines, Being Made In God’s Image, and Building Depth In Your Spiritual Life
Shane O'Neill (Proven Men Ministries & Host of Naked Gospel Podcast) returns to the podcast for an in-depth conversation with Sathiya surrounding spiritual development. This robust conversation covers a myriad of subjects, including:
-The purpose of spiritual disciplines (and why many Christians miss the point)
-The real reason spiritual disciplines are necessary for spiritual growth
-How spiritual practices foster spiritual formation
-Imago Dei and what it means to be made in God's image
-The importance of knowing your season in life
-The practical of spiritual disciplines
-The power of practicing stillness and using the imagination to connect with Jesus
-How to fight perfectionism in this area of your life
Listen To Naked Gospel Podcast
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Mar 22, 2023 • 13min
504 - The Dangers of AI and Pornography
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, a new set of challenges has surfaced in the porn recovery world. Today's episode explains why NOW is the time to quit, as the barrier to have highly stimulating sexual experiences diminishes and the temptation significantly increases with the development of AI.
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Mar 21, 2023 • 16min
503 - Takeaways From Meeting Jordan Peterson
Sathiya had the chance to attend a VIP event with Jordan Peterson recently. Regardless of how you feel about Jordan Peterson, there is much to learn from a man who is making waves on several important fronts including gender, technology regulation (especially AI), and sexuality. Today's episode features a few major takeaways from the VIP event and why Jordan Peterson embodying his message is so inspiring to the next generation of men.
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Mar 20, 2023 • 16min
502 - The 5 Ways That Pornography and Sex Trafficking Intersect
Inspired by an upcoming interview with Benji Nolot of Exodus Cry, Sathiya shares the 5 ways that pornography and sex trafficking intersect. While these two subjects are often discussed separately, the reality is they are inextricably linked in rather disturbing ways. By understanding the correlation between the two, you may think twice the next time you feel tempted to watch porn.
1) Predatory nature of prostitution
2) Non-consenting is the norm for prostitutes (and then the films are released online)
3) Child victims of sex trafficking are shown pornography as a way to groom them into sex trafficking in the name of love
4) Pornography fuels men's appetite for prostitution
5) Pornography is created through multiple layers of coercion (not abduction)
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Mar 17, 2023 • 13min
501 - 5 FAQs About Recovery That You Need To Know
To commemorate passing 500 episodes of the podcast, today's episode explores the 5 more frequently asked questions in our communities surrounding recovery, including:
-How do I talk to people about my struggle?
-How long does it take to recover?
-What does it mean to address the roots?
-Should I have an internet filter while I recover?
-Is it ok for my wife to be my accountability partner?
Submit Your Questions to questions@sathiyasam.com
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Mar 16, 2023 • 1h 6min
500 - Shawn & Helena Bonneteau on Idolizing Recovery, How Brutal Honesty Saved Their Marriage, and Why Feeling Wanted Is Irresistible
Shawn and Helena Bonneteau have played a helping hand in transforming over 2000 relationships through their coaching services and podcast. Both Shawn and Helena struggled with an addiction to porn and masturbation and by the grace of God are now celebrating over 5 years of freedom individually and as a couple. Shawn is a certified Inner Child Recovery Specialist and together, they are certified sexual addiction mentors and certified Husband Material coaches.
In today's interview, Shawn, Helena & Sathiya discuss:
-How Shawn quit p*rn on his 25th birthday
-Helena's own struggle with porn problem and abusive relationships (which were influenced by porn)
-Shawn totally botching the disclosure process
-Something felt off when they started having sex in their marriage
-Everything blew up in one big conversation when they were both finally honest with each other about their struggles
-How journaling rescued Shawn's recovery
-Helena's journey through betrayal trauma with a close friend
-Why they both watched porn: Distance (emotionally & physically) from parents; porn was a 'soother' and provided worth/feeling of desired
-Women are not expecting perfection, but they are expecting honesty, otherwise they feel disrespected
-At 3 year mark into Shawn's recovery is when Helena had a day where there were no triggers
-Why intimate knowledge of one another is necessary to build trust
-Recovery can become an idol — don't get caught up into just "doing the stuff", make sure you're actually applying the work
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Listen to Episode 149 - Shawn Bonneteau on Dealing With Erectile Dysfunction, Experiencing Betrayal Trauma As A Man, and How To Design A Sexual Template
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Mar 15, 2023 • 13min
499 - Uncovering Your Holy Identity, pt 2
Continuing from yesterday's episode, today's episode explains why the work of Christ on the cross affords us the opportunity to be holy. When we understand that holiness is our identity, not just an instruction, rather than trying to acquire holiness we learn to uncover it.
Listen to Episode 499 - Uncovering Your Holy Identity, Pt 1
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Mar 14, 2023 • 14min
498 - Uncovering Your Holy Identity, pt 1
In part 1 of this 2-part series, Sathiya explains why holiness will be the focus of the next major move of God, and why men should be at the forefront. Today's episode defines holiness, provides a practical metaphor to understand it through a biblical lens, and explains why we must walk in holiness to truly be our best selves.
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Mar 13, 2023 • 14min
497 - Are Sexual ”Needs” Really A Thing?
Everyone has needs – fundamental desires that must be met for our survival and success. While many men claim to have sexual "needs" that must get met in their relationships or otherwise, today's episode explains why this kind of language is not only dangerous, but damaging. When we view our sexual desires for what they really are, we are able to stay in greater control and steward our sexuality in a way that is honoring to God.
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Mar 10, 2023 • 12min
496 - Is Recovery An Idol In Your Life?
Anything can become an idol in our lives and recovery is no exception. Sparked by a recent interview with Shawn Bonneteau, Sathiya explains why we must ensure we keep Jesus at the center of all our efforts, and recovery as a second priority; never the other way around.
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