

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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Jan 26, 2023 • 1h 2min
465 - Shaloma Sam on Marrying A Former Porn Addict, How To Survive Ongoing Trauma, and Why Weekly Date Nights Are A Gamechanger
Today's special episode features Sathiya's wife, Shaloma, on the podcast for the first time! Shaloma has quietly supported Sathiya behind the scenes, but today you get a chance to hear from Sathiya's far-better half. In this interview/discussion, Sathiya & Shaloma talk about:
-What it's like to be married to a former porn addict
-Why enduring so much hardship during engagement was a blessing in disguise
-How trauma played into health challenges
-Why upholding firm boundaries during dating/engagement was so valuable
-How wives/women should handled hearing about their partner's struggle with porn
Listen To Seasons EP by Shaloma Sam
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Jan 25, 2023 • 13min
464 - Whatever You Tolerate Eventually Dominates
The porn-addicted brain often asks "what can I get away with?" We are used to towing the line and playing with fire. Today's episode explains why we must become intolerant to anything that is remotely dangerous to our recovery, otherwise we risk it developing into something that derails our progress and dominates our lives.
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Jan 24, 2023 • 17min
463 - 8 Instant Improvements From Quitting Porn
Recovery starts as a seed. While many wait until they hit big milestones, the reality is that every moment you are in recovery is PROGRESS. Today's episode outlines 8 improvements you can expect "instantly" once you begin to quit porn. While some of these changes are in seed form, the point here is that we are not to wait until we hit landmarks to deem our recovery "commendable". The minute you begin you must steward the 'seed' form of the benefits that are coming your way.
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Jan 23, 2023 • 15min
462 - What Is Caught Is Better Than What Is Taught
Anyone who has had a struggle with sexual misbehavior wants to change things not only for themselves, but for their lineage. Using his own parents' example, Sathiya explains in this episode that sometimes leading by example is the best way to ensure your lineage walks in the freedom you want for them.
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Jan 20, 2023 • 11min
461 - What To Do When Recovery Goes Horribly Wrong
Sometimes, recovery doesn't work out the way we intended. Either we make progress but not the progress we intended, we find ourselves in the same situation as when we started, or we find our situation worse than when we started.
Today's episode explains what to do in each of these situations, and how to know when to stop and when you need to keep on going.
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Jan 19, 2023 • 1h 1min
460 - Heidi Erickson on How Addiction Affects Loved Ones, The Process of Healing From Betrayal Trauma, and Why Safety Is So Important In Restoring A Relationship
Heidi is a therapist that specializes in betrayal trauma. She is especially passionate about addressing the specific needs of trauma unique to sexual and relational betrayal. Heidi's work with partners of addicts translates across the spectrum of addiction: chemical and process addictions including sex, drugs, alcohol and gambling. Additionally, Heidi works with depression, anxiety, addiction and transition and with clients from youth to later adulthood.
If you are in a committed relationship and struggling with a sexual issue, this episode will give you tremendous insight into what your partner is experiencing and what will be required for your relationship to be completely restored.
In today's episode, Heidi and Sathiya discuss:
-What is ""betrayal trauma""?
-The importance of a weekly check-in
-FANOS method and why it significantly improves intimacy and connection
-Appropriate boundaries for sex and conversation about the addiction
-The imperative value of safety
-The best part about going through the healing and recovery process
Check Out Nova Counseling
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Jan 18, 2023 • 14min
459 - How To Turn Priorities Into Manageable Routines
It's one thing to set priorities for your life, it's another thing to execute. Today's episode explains 4 things to consider when you are looking to set new priorities in your life habitually, including:
1) The importance of integrating with pre-existing routines
2) Starting with the one thing that will have the greatest impact
3) Keeping it small and building up
4) Evaluating longevity
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Jan 17, 2023 • 13min
458 - To The Wife of A Struggling Husband
Today's heartfelt episode is a "letter" to the wife of a struggling husband. Sometimes, men do not have the words or the right skills to explain our side, to bring understanding and ultimately provide hope to our loved ones. If you are a man that has been struggling for a long time and you are sick and tired of hurting your spouse with your struggle, this episode is something you should listen to for yourself first and then share with your spouse.
This episode provides empathy and understanding to the wives, an explanation of the man's side and why he cannot quit even though he wants to, and recovery indicators that a wife can search for in her husband's situation.
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More Resources For Wives

Jan 16, 2023 • 17min
457 - How Do I Know If A Solution Will Work?
Effective solutions are always measured by their philosophy/approach to recovery. A challenge many face is choosing something that appears different, when in reality it is the same dogma packaged differently. Today's episode explains what to look for in an effective solution, highlighting different examples of what NOT to do when you are looking for something new.
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Jan 13, 2023 • 14min
456 - Is Vulnerability Worth The Risk?
Vulnerability is the name of the game when it comes to healing the heart, but what happens when you put yourself out there and feel naked and raw afterwards? Today's episode explains how to go about vulnerability with wisdom, and an easy way to recover/debrief after you choose to be vulnerable.
Listen to Episode 12 - Man's Secret Weapon (on journaling)
Join DeepClean Inner Circle
Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse
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