

Finding Traction: Recovery from Porn
Vern Tompke
For those who are looking to gain traction and momentum as they move away from the destructive effects of porn and porn behaviors and pursue the life and relationships they dream of.
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Apr 6, 2021 • 19min
Ep. 30 - Are We There Yet?
How long will it take me to get over my embedded porn habit. In this episode Vern explores that question and gives some hope (as well as a some realism) in this recovery journey.If you want to connect with Vern directly (and you know he loves to connect with guys!) you can email him at email: bandofbrothers.care@gmail.comIf you want to check out more porn recovery resources or learn more about the 52 Week Video course Finding Traction go to the website:https://www.bandofbrothers.care

Mar 12, 2021 • 18min
Ep. 29 - Am I a Neanderthal?
You've heard the jokes - you might be a redneck if... Here's a question - you might be an emotional Neanderthal if... If you want to connect with Vern directly (and you know he loves to connect with guys!) you can email him at email: bandofbrothers.care@gmail.comIf you want to check out more porn recovery resources or learn more about the 52 Week Video course Finding Traction go to the website:https://www.bandofbrothers.care

Mar 9, 2021 • 23min
Ep. 28 - Andrew Bauman Interview
If you have been listening to the previous couple podcasts you know how much Vern has been impacted by the writings of Andrew Bauman. In this episode we actually get to interview the man! Andrew is the author of a number of books including - the Pyschology of Porn and the Sexually Healthy Man - they can be purchased on AmazonIf you want to connect with Vern directly (and you know he loves to connect with guys!) you can email him at email: bandofbrothers.care@gmail.comIf you want to check out more porn recovery resources or learn more about the 52 Week Video course Finding Traction go to the website:https://www.bandofbrothers.care

Feb 22, 2021 • 26min
Ep. 27 - Do You have a PSR?
PSR stands for Pornographic Style of Relating. Vern Explores this provocative concept based on the writings of Andrew Bauman.If you want to connect with Vern directly (and you know he loves to connect with guys!) you can email him at email: bandofbrothers.care@gmail.comIf you want to check out more porn recovery resources or learn more about the 52 Week Video course Finding Traction go to the website:https://www.bandofbrothers.care

Feb 15, 2021 • 15min
Ep. 26 - The Sexually Healthy Man
What does it mean to be sexually healthy vs. being unhealthy? Join Vern as he walks through a concept he learned from Andrew Bauman's book of the same title. To see this talk in a diagram go to the following link....https://andrewjbauman.com/what-is-a-sexually-healthy-man/If you want to connect with Vern directly (and you know he loves to connect with guys!) you can email him at email: bandofbrothers.care@gmail.comIf you want to check out more porn recovery resources or learn more about the 52 Week Video course Finding Traction go to the website:https://www.bandofbrothers.care

Feb 12, 2021 • 20min
Ep. 25 - It seemed like a good idea (at the time)
Vern recently did a crazy thing on the freeway he now regrets (after paying a big fine) Lots of things we do seem like a good idea at the time but don't stand the test of a sober second thought. If nothing else this podcast will teach you what not to do ...If you want to connect with Vern directly (and you know he loves to connect with guys!) you can email him at email: bandofbrothers.care@gmail.comIf you want to check out more porn recovery resources or learn more about the 52 Week Video course Finding Traction go to the website:https://www.bandofbrothers.care

Jan 11, 2021 • 11min
Ep. 24 - The Kind of Man
What type of man does not look at porn? Do you know any of them? Do you want to be that kind of man. In this episode Vern explores the idea of growing into this kind of man.If you want to connect with Vern directly (and you know he loves to connect with guys!) you can email him at email: bandofbrothers.care@gmail.comIf you want to check out more porn recovery resources or learn more about the 52 Week Video course Finding Traction go to the website:https://www.bandofbrothers.care

Dec 30, 2020 • 16min
Ep. 23 - Does porn make me a dick?
Can we look at porn and remain unchanged? To say it another way - does porn make me a dick?If you want to connect with Vern directly (and you know he loves to connect with guys!) you can email him at email: bandofbrothers.care@gmail.comIf you want to check out more porn recovery resources or learn more about the 52 Week Video course Finding Traction go to the website:https://www.bandofbrothers.care

Dec 8, 2020 • 14min
Ep. 22 - Hope is on the Way
We all need hope on the journey. As the year comes to a close - Vern explores in greater detail how we can all hold onto hope.If you want to connect with Vern directly (and you know he loves to connect with guys!) you can email him at email: bandofbrothers.care@gmail.comIf you want to check out more porn recovery resources or learn more about the 52 Week Video course Finding Traction go to the website:https://www.bandofbrothers.care

Nov 25, 2020 • 7min
Ep. 21 - Life Hack #6 - Hide and Seek
Hide and Seek is one of the earliest games we learned as a child. It is unfortunately one of the oldest games we have used to remain hidden in our struggles. In this episode Vern looks at our propensity to run and hide.If you want to connect with Vern directly (and you know he loves to connect with guys!) you can email him at email: bandofbrothers.care@gmail.comIf you want to check out more porn recovery resources or learn more about the 52 Week Video course Finding Traction go to the website:https://www.bandofbrothers.care