Man Within Podcast

Sathiya Sam expresses gratitude for the support of listeners and discusses the topic of deconstructing arousal. He shares his personal experience with trauma and its influence on preferences in pornography. He suggests seeking specialized therapy like EMDR to heal from trauma and mentions the importance of inner child work. He provides a crash course on addressing trauma and preferences, acknowledging that it is not a comprehensive guide.

Sathiya Sam discusses the three pillars of successful recovery from porn addiction: self-awareness, heart transformation, and establishing a new identity. He highlights the significance of vulnerability and community in the recovery process, encouraging listeners to accurately label and define their struggles, seek expert guidance, and take action to implement the information learned.

Michael Leahy Nationally recognized author, speaker, and expert on pornography and sexual addiction recovery for the past 22 years, Michael Leahy is the author of five books (Moody Publishing) including Porn Nation: Conquering America’s #1 Addiction. He's been featured on ABC’s 20/20, The View, Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC, the BBC, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and countless local media outlets. His books, articles, media appearances, and speaking events have reached and informed over 100 million people worldwide.

In this episode Michael Leahy and Sathiya discuss

Sathiya Sam discusses the challenges men face in fulfilling their calling while maintaining sexual integrity and meaningful connections. He addresses reasons for struggling with pornography, emphasizes addressing emotional and psychological factors, shares his journey and strategies, and encourages shifting from behaviour modification to root cause resolution.

Sathiya Sam discusses navigating life changes, categorizing them as planned and unplanned, and stresses adjusting priorities. He shares his experience as a new parent, offers advice on preparing for planned changes, and highlights focusing on core activities during unplanned changes for recovery. He urges listeners to prioritize their well-being during change.

Sathiya Sam expresses gratitude for the podcast's success and discusses the surprising statistic that Sunday is the most popular day for watching pornography. He speculates on reasons like disconnection, unmet needs, triggers, shame, and boredom, emphasizing the importance of protecting Sundays and offering suggestions to combat the trend. He also discusses men taking on church leadership roles and the power of connection in overcoming addiction.

Sathiya Sam discusses whether God punishes individuals for porn addiction, sharing their personal struggles and the weight of God's disapproval. He presents diverse Christian beliefs on forgiveness and sin, emphasizing the importance of seeking help for addiction and God's forgiveness. Addressing the fear of losing God's promises, he encourages personal growth for sustaining blessings. 

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Connor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization focused on improving the lives, relationships, and leadership of men. Connor is also an international speaker, author of the best selling book Men’s Work, host of a top ranked podcast and works with men who are looking to lead themselves and their lives more effectively. Since founding ManTalks, Connor has spoken on stage at TEDx, with Lewis Howes, Gary Vaynerchuk, Danielle LaPorte, and has been featured on platforms like the United Nations, Forbes, Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, CBC and the National Post.

In this episode Connor Beaton and Sathiya discuss:

Sathiya Sam explores Ted Bundy's story and its potential link to pornography's influence on his violent behavior. He highlights its relevance to those impacted by pornography, shares research on violence in mainstream porn, and encourages those struggling to seek help and find recovery resources. 

Sathiya Sam discusses women's three main needs, emphasizing the importance of making them feel heard, seen, and safe. He shares a personal example and suggests simple relationship hacks, like active listening and repetition, with a touch of humor, noting how these can enhance intimacy.