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#51 — Christopher Linkenbach: Raw Therapy & Shame, Why Men Struggle to Feel | Willpower Podcast #51
In this powerful episode of the Willpower Podcast, guest Christopher Linkenbac shares his raw, honest journey of quitting porn after years of addiction.
From the dark spiral of emotional suppression, porn, weed, and alcohol — to the healing power of therapy, Vipassana meditation, and authentic dating — this conversation is a must-watch for anyone struggling to break free from numbing behaviors and reclaim emotional clarity.
We talk real talk:
Why so many men turn to porn, video games, and weed to cope
How quitting porn changed his confidence, relationships, and masculinity
The role of childhood shame and emotional repression
How to date without fear or masks
Why feeling your emotions is the bravest thing a man can do
If you've ever felt stuck, numbed, or ashamed — this episode will speak directly to you.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Adoption, Family Dynamics, and the Search for Belonging
04:01 - The Struggle to Reconnect and Understand Emotions
08:02 - Mental Health Stigma and Cultural Expectations for Men
12:03 - Healing Suppressed Emotions and Embracing Therapy
16:03 - Coping Mechanisms: From Substance Use to Awareness
20:03 - Vipassana, Jung, and the Meaning Hidden in Suffering
24:03 - Grief, Joy, and the Illusion of Self in Eastern Wisdom
28:04 - Dating as Emotional Practice: Vulnerability Over Game
32:04 - Pornography, Intimacy, and the Road to Sobriety
36:05 - Building a Conscious Relationship Without Escapes
40:05 - Triggers, Insecurities, and Letting Go of Shame
44:05 - Debt, Identity, and Staying Grounded Through Uncertainty
48:06 - Owning Your Path: Spiritual Vision and Daily Growth
Let us know in the comments: Have you tried quitting porn or dealt with emotional suppression?
Like • Subscribe • Share with someone on this journey
#QuitPornJourney #mensmentalhealth #emotionalhealing #willpowerpodcast #PornAddictionRecovery #vipassanameditation #SelfWorthForMen #DatingWithoutAlcohol #HealingMasculinity #authenticmanhood
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By William Mulvaney#51 — Christopher Linkenbach: Raw Therapy & Shame, Why Men Struggle to Feel | Willpower Podcast #51
In this powerful episode of the Willpower Podcast, guest Christopher Linkenbac shares his raw, honest journey of quitting porn after years of addiction.
From the dark spiral of emotional suppression, porn, weed, and alcohol — to the healing power of therapy, Vipassana meditation, and authentic dating — this conversation is a must-watch for anyone struggling to break free from numbing behaviors and reclaim emotional clarity.
We talk real talk:
Why so many men turn to porn, video games, and weed to cope
How quitting porn changed his confidence, relationships, and masculinity
The role of childhood shame and emotional repression
How to date without fear or masks
Why feeling your emotions is the bravest thing a man can do
If you've ever felt stuck, numbed, or ashamed — this episode will speak directly to you.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Adoption, Family Dynamics, and the Search for Belonging
04:01 - The Struggle to Reconnect and Understand Emotions
08:02 - Mental Health Stigma and Cultural Expectations for Men
12:03 - Healing Suppressed Emotions and Embracing Therapy
16:03 - Coping Mechanisms: From Substance Use to Awareness
20:03 - Vipassana, Jung, and the Meaning Hidden in Suffering
24:03 - Grief, Joy, and the Illusion of Self in Eastern Wisdom
28:04 - Dating as Emotional Practice: Vulnerability Over Game
32:04 - Pornography, Intimacy, and the Road to Sobriety
36:05 - Building a Conscious Relationship Without Escapes
40:05 - Triggers, Insecurities, and Letting Go of Shame
44:05 - Debt, Identity, and Staying Grounded Through Uncertainty
48:06 - Owning Your Path: Spiritual Vision and Daily Growth
Let us know in the comments: Have you tried quitting porn or dealt with emotional suppression?
Like • Subscribe • Share with someone on this journey
#QuitPornJourney #mensmentalhealth #emotionalhealing #willpowerpodcast #PornAddictionRecovery #vipassanameditation #SelfWorthForMen #DatingWithoutAlcohol #HealingMasculinity #authenticmanhood