EP371: Porn Addiction, Vulnerability, and Finding Your Shadow with Connor Beaton

Connor Beaton is an Author, Podcaster, Relationship Expert, and Coach. In this episode, Drew and Connor chat about addiction, quitting porn, how hitting rock bottom changed Connor’s trajectory of life, what it takes to develop a deeply meaningful life, and much more! This podcast is full of great tips for those struggling with addictions of any kind, whether that is porn, food, drugs, or any other addiction.    SPONSORS:   30 Day Conscious Fitness Challenge — These challenges will help you push past your physical, mental, and emotional self-limiting beliefs, but from a place of self-love instead of a place of self-hate. You will also receive access to a private facebook group, weekly group zoom calls with Drew, and meditations and books curated by Drew!   SHOW LINKS:   Mantalks.com @mantalks Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Keto School Program Complete Keto Book Email Drew: [email protected]   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:   [06:15] Connor’s unique upbringing, the pain of growing up in a split family, and how his childhood has shaped the rest of his life.   [13:42] How Connor developed a porn addiction at a young age, the troubling trend of pre-teens consuming pornography.   [20:16] The absence of “sex talk” in Connor’s upbringing, and the importance of teaching young boys about their intense feelings and how to deal with them.   [25:10] Connor’s rock bottom moment, how it helped him learn who he truly was, and why it’s so common for men to often self-implode in young adulthood.   [33:05] Opening up to others, and the power of “confession,” and why vulnerability is strength.   [41:50] What modern men are lacking, and how to develop a deep, meaningful life.   [43:57] Jungian Psychology, “the shadow,” and why recognizing your own insecurities is key to changing your life.   [48:12] How to deal with your “shadow,” and how to integrate the dark aspects of yourself in order to gain agency over your subconsciousness.   [54:36] The process of quitting porn, and two practices that helped Connor kick his addiction.