Man Within Podcast

In our excitement to achieve goals like recovery, sometimes we make the mistake of rushing in without thinking things through. This usually causes bursts of progress and excitement, followed by frustration and disappointment once the results taper off. Today's episode explains why doing things right is always better than doing things twice, and specifically what it means to do the recovery process "right".   Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

Recovery has its classic withdrawal symptoms, regardless of the addiction. But porn addiction also has unique withdrawal symptoms that are not commonly discussed. Today's episode provides 3 obscure withdrawal symptoms that we have observed in our client base. If you are in recovery, the more prepared you are for these, the better off you'll be. Withdrawal symptoms include: 1) Nocturnal emissions 2) New Addictions 3) Physical reactions   Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

Cole Zick is passionate about seeing the church come together to be effective and thrive in every area of life. He and his wife Caitlin currently serve as directors of Moral Revolution in Redding, California. With fifteen years of marriage and ministry experience, they openly share their story and first years of sex in marriage hoping to start a healthy conversation and ultimately see others find freedom through their experience. In this interview, Cole deep dives into the healing process he and Cait went through when sex was unenjoyable the first 6 years of their marriage, including an 18 month abstinence period. He also discusses why pornography is the biggest disaster of the 21st century, practical ways parents can talk to their kids about sex (even if your children are adults now), and what it will take for culture to value sexuality through a biblical lens again.   Cole Zick has been working on "Date Well Men" which is still in production phase, for more details visit Moral Revolution's website Follow @moralrevolution on Instagram Subscribe to his Youtube channel @moralrevolutioninc   Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

Today's episode explores 6 class mistakes that men make when recovering. Avoiding these mistakes along will put you in the top 1% of people recovering and significantly accelerate the healing journey. These mistakes are:  1) RELY on internet filters 2) Try to do it alone 3) Hoping you'll magically wake up one day and be free 4) Setting the bar too high too quickly 5) Streak counting 6) Bragging about your progress too soon    Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

Anger is the emotion men are given the most permission to express. While anger is in fact a healthy emotion, we must ensure that we are handling it appropriately, specifically in a way that is neither domestic nor docile. When anger is processed, it usually involves something personal (journaling, creative arts, talking to someone, etc) and something physical (working out, going for a walk, massage, etc). Today's episode unpacks this concept with several examples to give you a handle on your experience of anger. Listen to Episode 58 - Anger Management 101 Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

One of the greatest learning experiences from trauma of the past is preventing future traumas from having the same impact. Today's episode explains practical steps that we can take to prevent present and future traumas, specifically the importance of ignoring the voice of fear and taking counterintuitive action as soon as possible. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

Some research suggests that up to 50% of our memory is fabricated. Why? Because we feel the need to insert details that will evoke the same level of emotional response we had in the initial incident. These dynamics can make healing from trauma more tricky. Today's episode explores these elements in greater detail, while explaining that even if a memory is primarily fabricated, if it had an impact on you it must be addressed. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

Harry is a former varsity swimmer turned mental health advocate and the host of The Mental Corner Podcast; a podcast where he brings on guests from all walks of life to discuss the good, the bad and the inspiring in the world of mental health in hopes of educating and reassuring listeners that (as cliché as it sounds) you really are never alone in your struggles. Today he joins Sathiya to talk about his tumultuous history with mental health and how he managed to find a place of peace and well-being. Topics include: defining suicidal ideation, why his first 6 attempts at therapy were terrible, how one friend changed the trajectory of his life, body dysmorphia, athlete pressure, comparison culture, and his love-hate relationship with technology. Listen to Mental Corner Podcast Follow @thementalcorner on Instagram and Facebook for more updates Email Harry Potvin for inquiries   Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

Vulnerability has two dark sides: fake vulnerability (where someone shares "vulnerably" but it doesn't actually cost them anything) and over-vulnerability (where someone shares at a level that is inappropriate for the situation/relationship). Today's episode explores this dynamic in greater depth while explaining that the environment and the relationship should always be the determinants for the degree of vulnerability a situation requires. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse

Today's podcast explains the mindset that is required to pursue recovery without getting caught up in some of the common pitfalls like streak counting. When you prioritize resolving root issues, the focus shifts from external measures to internal progress. While it is harder to quantify, there are certain signposts and indicators that you can monitor to ensure you are on the right track to making a full recovery. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse