

Man Within Podcast
Sathiya Sam
The Man Within Podcast is a faith-based show helping Christian men overcome their greatest battles—whether it’s breaking free from pornography, building stronger relationships, or discovering purpose.
Hosted by Sathiya Sam—coach, speaker, author, and founder of DeepClean™ Coaching—the podcast equips men with biblical truth, practical tools, and powerful testimonies to walk in confidence, integrity, and freedom.
With nearly 1 million downloads and past guests such as Dr. John Deloney, John Eldredge, Jon Gordon, Dr. Robert Glover, Ryan Miller, Colby Maier, Joshua Broome, Dr. Josh Axe, Jason Vallotton, Connor Beaton, Dr. Trish Leigh, Mike Signorelli, The Man Within Podcast has become one of the leading voices for men seeking lasting transformation.
If you’re tired of surface-level fixes and ready to grow, this podcast will challenge, inspire, and equip you to become the man God created you to be.
Hosted by Sathiya Sam—coach, speaker, author, and founder of DeepClean™ Coaching—the podcast equips men with biblical truth, practical tools, and powerful testimonies to walk in confidence, integrity, and freedom.
With nearly 1 million downloads and past guests such as Dr. John Deloney, John Eldredge, Jon Gordon, Dr. Robert Glover, Ryan Miller, Colby Maier, Joshua Broome, Dr. Josh Axe, Jason Vallotton, Connor Beaton, Dr. Trish Leigh, Mike Signorelli, The Man Within Podcast has become one of the leading voices for men seeking lasting transformation.
If you’re tired of surface-level fixes and ready to grow, this podcast will challenge, inspire, and equip you to become the man God created you to be.
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Mar 4, 2022 • 18min
231 - Why I’m Only Reading One Book This Year (Other Than The Bible)
In the days of information overload, Sathiya has chosen to read only one book this year (he usually reads 30 minutes/day) as many times over as possible. This episode explains why he is doing an information detox and which book he has decided to read exclusively in 2022.
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Mar 3, 2022 • 56min
230 - Ben Bennett on Regulating Your Nervous System, Reducing Anxiety, and Pinpointing Underlying Causes of Addiction
Ben Bennett is an author, speaker, podcast host, and the Director of Resolution Movement – a global movement overcoming hurts and struggles and thriving in life with Jesus and others. He has faced addiction, trauma, and mental health struggles in his journey toward a wholehearted life. Through many mistakes, missteps, false starts and restarts, Ben discovered proven tools and principles that have helped him overcome the hurts and struggles that hindered his journey toward wholeness. For the past 11 years, Ben has partnered with world renowned therapists and ministry leaders, helping individuals young and old understand and work through the underlying factors driving the unhealthy patterns in their lives. In today's interview with Sathiya, he shares some of these insights while offering practical ways to apply them in day-to-day life.
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Read Free to Thrive: How Your Hurt, Struggles, and Deepest Longings Can Lead to a Fulfilling Life
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Mar 2, 2022 • 26min
229 - How Do I Use My Imagination Positively?
One of the challenging side effects of porn addiction is a contaminated imagination. The good news is that if you can learn something, you can also unlearn something – the question is how? Today's episode explores both the neurological and psychological elements of sanctifying your imagination so that it can be used in a positive, healthy manner.
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Mar 1, 2022 • 19min
228 - How To Have High Standards Without Being Too Hard On Yourself
Falling short of your standards on a regular basis may have caused you to wonder if the standards are too high. As a recovering perfectionist, I can relate. Today's episode explains how to uphold high standards without being too hard on yourself when you come up short, and why this is critical for long-term recovery.
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Feb 28, 2022 • 15min
227 - Do You Have An Addictive Personality?
You may have heard (or even said) the statement that you have an "addictive personality." This episode breaks down the futility of this statement and addresses the sentiment that typically underlies it.
49 - Why You Should Be Careful With Personality Tests
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Feb 25, 2022 • 15min
226 - Is Masturbation OK?
At some point in the recovery journey, many wonder if masturbation is really that big of a deal. Today's episode talks about three "states" that a man finds himself in the recovery journey (listed below). With this framework in mind, Sathiya explains his stance on masturbation.
1)What can I get away with?
2)What can I tolerate?
3)What is the best for me?
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Feb 24, 2022 • 42min
225 - Jim Ramos on Being Courageous, Biblical Manhood, and The Relentless Power of Journaling
Jim is a sought-after speaker and internationally known podcaster whose passionate exposition of God's Word, relational humor, and epic storytelling skills will keep you riveted to the edge of your seat. He has written numerous books, including his Amazon #1 bestselling Strong Men Dangerous Times.
In this interview, Jim shares about his new book – Guts and Manhood, an exploration into the subject of courage and the 4 requirements for each man who longs to be courageous. He and Sathiya also get into the importance of journaling, how to leave a multi-generational legacy, and why men must rise up and stand strong now more than ever before.
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Feb 23, 2022 • 14min
224 - This Statement PERFECTLY Summarizes Recovery
Today's episode explores a statement that was recently made in the DeepClean community that perfectly articulates the recovery journey. If you can truly grasp this statement and apply it to your life, you will find freedom.
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Feb 22, 2022 • 17min
223 - How Do I Pick A Good Counselor?
Are you planning to see a counselor? Good! This is one of the best things you can do for yourself and something we recommend for everyone to do in their recovery journey. Today's episode explains three criteria to consider as you pick your counselor: 1) Be specific about WHY you are seeing them 2) Are you comfortable with online sessions vs in-person? 3) Do you trust them more than you trust yourself?
67 - How Do I Find A Professional Who Can Help Me?
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Feb 21, 2022 • 17min
222 - Should I Stop Having Sex While Recovering?
Today's episode tackles whether or not you should be having sex while you are recovering from porn and masturbation. Some argue that sex activates the same neural circuits you are trying to rewire away from porn and sexual misbehavior, while others argue that engaging in healthy sex is actually an important part of the healing journey. While both are valid points, today's episode explains which argument is correct.
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