Why does traditional therapy so often fail men struggling with addiction, porn, and mental health?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Marc Azoulay, founder of Men’s Therapy Online, to talk about why the standard therapy model often doesn’t serve men — and what actually helps. 

We dig into:

✅ Why therapy fails men (and what to look for in a therapist)

✅ The loneliness crisis and why community is the antidote to addiction

✅ The role of mentorship, accountability, and ritual in recovery

✅ How masculinity needs to evolve without losing its strength

✅ Practical advice for men battling porn, sex, drugs, or destructive habits If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or misunderstood in therapy — this episode is for you.

🔗 Connect with Marc and his team for therapy (Men's Therapy Online is an Official Mindful Habit Partner): https://menstherapy.online

🔗 Learn about The Mindful Habit System: https://www.mindfulhabithelp.com

📌 Keywords: men’s mental health, addiction recovery, porn addiction help, sex addiction, therapy for men, men’s group therapy, mindfulness, accountability, self-leadership, compulsive behavior, habits, masculinity, loneliness, recovery community

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In this powerful episode of Sex Afflictions & Porn Addictions, I sit down with Brent Perkins—former corporate executive turned self-leadership powerhouse and founder of 3xBOLD. We met at the Big Tent Summit in Loveland, CO and we connected!!!

Brent shares his raw, unfiltered story of climbing the corporate ladder only to realize the view from the top was empty ... sound familiar? His awakening began with pain, shame, and a pattern of people-pleasing that nearly cost him everything (sound familiar?) - he and I have a lot in common!!! And we both love the word "CAPACITY," which is a life-changer once you get it!!! Be ready to take notes. 

You are going to love this podcast. 

We dive deep into:

• How men can reclaim purpose and identity in midlife
• The cost of ignoring your shadow (and how Brent faced his)
• What boldness really means in the context of healing and transformation
• How executives, fathers, and husbands can lead from truth—not ego

This conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re dying inside while looking “successful” on the outside. And he's obsessed with CAPACITY: creating it and sustaining it. 

📍 Find Brent at 3xBOLD.com

🔊 What Brent’s Promoting:
🧠 Expand Your Capacity – An invite-only, 60-minute monthly gathering for impact-driven, family-focused leaders who feel stretched thin but refuse to burn out. Walk in with overwhelm, walk out with clarity, tools, and connection.
👉 Join here

About Brent Perkins
Brent Perkins is a former multi–8-figure CEO turned leadership alchemist, obsessed with one thing: capacity—the inner operating system that scales everything.

As founder of 3xBOLD and the author of Papercuts: The Art of Self-Delusion, he helps impact-driven and family-focused entrepreneurs and elite coaches amplify their impact, at home and at work, bridging neuroscience and somatics into board‑room results and bedroom presence.

Brent also serves on the board of Front Row Dads and is known for his trademark style: radical honesty, quiet strength, and insight that lands like a gut punch wrapped in love.

📘 Book: Papercuts – Available on Amazon & Audible
🔗 Website: 3xBOLD.com
📅 Join Brent’s Monthly Call: 3xBOLD.com/expansion
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brentrperkins
📧 Email: brent [at] 3xbold [dot] com

What happens when you reach the top of Success Mountain and still feel empty?

In this raw and powerful in-person conversation, I sit down with purpose-mapping expert Craig Filek—yes, literally at my house—to talk about what comes after success, and why so many high-achieving men crash into addiction, shame, and confusion when the dopamine runs out.

We unpack:
-Why men lose themselves after achieving everything they thought they wanted -The link between sexual energy, shame, and a lack of purpose
-The concept of gold in the shadow—and how your shame holds your superpower
-Craig’s simple and powerful “Map of Psychological Wholeness” 
-How to rewire your brain through purpose, daily habits, and aligned action

This episode is for anyone—especially high performers—struggling with bad habits, porn, addiction, or that nagging question: Now what?

🔗 Get Craig Filek’s free Purpose Map tool here → To reach Craig directly and get access to the Purpose Mapping® method we discussed in today’s episode DM “habits” to @PurposeMapping on Instagram

📲 Text Craig Filek directly at 847-238-8332

📸 DM “habits” to @PurposeMapping on Instagram to unlock the free tool + tracker

In this powerful episode of Sex Afflictions & Porn Addictions, I sit down with internationally respected men’s healer, bestselling author, and workshop facilitator Rick Broniec.

With over 35 years of experience leading men’s trainings on six continents through the Mankind Project, Rick brings deep wisdom on two of the most devastating afflictions facing men today: the epidemic of isolation and the father wound.

We explore why so many men lack meaningful friendships, how early programming blocks emotional intimacy, and how shame around “feminine” qualities suffocates authentic masculinity. Rick unpacks how men are trained to suppress not just their darkness—but also their gold.

You’ll hear why embracing the full spectrum of your emotional and spiritual self is essential to creating a healthy sexual life.

We also dive into Rick’s revolutionary upcoming Sacred Men’s Retreat in Brazil: a week-long ayahuasca-assisted journey of deep men’s work, spiritual healing, and connection, happening July 7–13, 2025.

This retreat is legal, safe, guided by skilled indigenous shamans, and held in a beautiful oceanside resort just outside Rio de Janeiro. If you’ve been called to plant medicine and feel ready to unlock the next level of your healing, this could be the path you’ve been waiting for.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• What real male connection looks like (and how to build it)
• The Classics framework: 8 traits of healthy masculinity
• The truth about shadow work (yes, even the golden parts we repress)
• Why so many men act out sexually—and how spiritual wounds play a role
• How intentional plant medicine work can open your heart and change your life

💡 Whether you’re struggling with sex or porn addiction, feeling alone, or seeking deeper meaning in your masculine journey, this episode is filled with insight, compassion, and powerful next steps.

🔗 Important Links:

🌿 Rick’s Sacred Men’s Retreat in Brazil (July 7–13, 2025):
https://www.maravilharetreat.com/souldiscoveryjuly 📚 Rick’s Website & Books:
Power Tools for Men
Wisdom Windfall 📱 Connect with Rick:
Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
📧 Email: [email protected] | 📞 Phone: 414-688-9580

“Most therapists and coaches suck.” That’s how licensed psychotherapist and mental performance coach Vincent Infante opens this powerful episode of Sex Afflictions & Porn Addictions.

In this no-holds-barred conversation with Craig Perra, founder of The Mindful Habit, you’ll hear two men who’ve been through hell, done the work, and now help others navigate out of the darkness—especially men drowning in shame, addiction, and dopamine-fueled distractions. 🔥

Topics we hit hard:
+Why traditional therapy often makes people worse—and what to do instead +The truth about psych meds: masking vs. healing

+Why porn, gambling, and social media are killing your capacity to change

+How awareness alone isn’t enough—and why coaching

+ accountability matters +The toxic lies men believe about love, success, and their worth

+Vincent’s journey from suicidal ideation to fatherhood, freedom, and a billion-person mission

Whether you’re a man battling sex and porn addiction, a high-performer struggling in silence, or just tired of feeling stuck—this episode will hit you in the gut and give you a new lens on recovery.

🔗 Connect with Vincent Infante: Website: www.vincentinfantelife.com

The 1% Podcast with Vin and Shane
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-1-podcast-with-vin-and-shane/id1770320918

Socials: @vininfante

Ready for action!!!! Visit: https://mindfulhabithelp.com/

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 CALL if you want to talk to our receptionist to learn more about our programs and costs and to schedule an appointment with Craig: (877)769-3790

RECOMMENDED READINGS: https://www.themindfulhabitonline.com/recommended-reading Follow us on social media to join me live and to learn more about habits, mindfulness, unmet needs, parts work, and other tools to live your best life.

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If you've ever promised yourself "never again"—only to fall back into the same compulsive patterns—this episode is for you.

In this raw and powerful lesson, Craig Perra, founder of The Mindful Habit System, exposes why the traditional all-or-nothing, abstinence-only model for treating sex and porn addiction keeps men stuck in shame and failure.

Drawing on the powerful case study of a client named Don, Craig unpacks the psychological cost of using sex to regulate fear, anxiety, and trauma since childhood—and why the key to lasting freedom lies in setting realistic, attainable goals rooted in science, not shame. You’ll learn:

• Why most men relapse in abstinence-only programs
• How to separate porn from masturbation as a first harm-reduction step
• Why frequency, time, and severity must be tracked to build healthy sexuality
• How to break the perfection/failure cycle and build a culture of success

Whether you're deep in the struggle or supporting a loved one, this episode offers hope, direction, and a radically honest alternative to shame-based recovery.

🔗 Learn more and get help today at mindfulhabithelp.com

In this short 9 minute episode, Craig Perra, the founder of the Mindful Habit System, explores 'what causes porn addiction' and offers insights into its biological, psychological, cultural, and behavioral roots. 

Drawing from over a decade of experience, Craig discusses how men are trained to use porn as a coping mechanism for unmet needs, poor coping strategies, low self-esteem, shame, and secrets.

He argues that porn addiction stems from repetitive patterns and conditioned responses formed early in life and emphasizes the importance of retraining the brain to create and sustain healthy sexuality.

Craig sheds light on the underlying mental health issues often linked to porn addiction and stresses the need for holistic treatment beyond traditional approaches. Tune in to learn how to take back control and harness your sexual energy for a better life.

visit www.mindfulhabithelp.com

What is Sex Addiction?: 3 Signs & Symptoms, and Mission Critical Steps to Recovery

In this video, Craig Perra, founder of the Mindful Habit System, delves into the complexities of sex addiction and its signs and symptoms.

He explains what sex addiction is, its controversial diagnosis, and how it differs from frequent sexual behavior. Craig also offers a simple definition and outlines the three primary indicators of sex addiction: an inability to stop, feelings of shame and guilt, and habitual lying and hiding.

Drawing on 13 years of coaching high-performing men, he discusses deeper underlying issues like poor coping strategies, lack of purpose, and childhood trauma. Craig emphasizes the importance of creating a healthier relationship with technology, practicing mindfulness, and aggressively pursuing a great life as key steps to recovery.

00:00 Introduction to Sex Addiction
00:50 Defining Sex Addiction 
03:04 The Controversy Around Sex Addiction 
04:42 Three Signs of Sex Addiction
06:49 Understanding the Root Causes
09:15 Steps to Break Free
10:40 Conclusion 

Visit www.mindfulhabithelp.com if you need more help and want to learn more. 

Text PODCAST to 877-356-5573 if you have any questions about our programs.

How do you stop porn addiction—for good?

Most men never stop their porn addiction, and it’s not because they’re weak. It’s because they’re using outdated tools to fight a deeply wired, incredibly difficult problem. In this video, Craig Perra—world-renowned coach and founder of The Mindful Habit System—shares the 5 essential steps that have helped thousands of men overcome porn addiction and transform their lives.

🚫 This is NOT about willpower, shame, or talking about your feelings once a week.
🔥 This is about taking real action using a system-based, science-backed approach that actually works.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Lesson:

1. Why you must find and live your purpose
2. How to use systems—not willpower—to break the habit
3. The role of distress tolerance and mindfulness in self-control
4. Why parts work is essential to long-term recovery
5. The real cure: aggressively pursuing a great life

You’ll also learn: ✅ Why the American Psychiatric Association rejected sex addiction as a diagnosis

✅ Why traditional therapy and 12-step meetings often fall short

✅ How to lead the parts of you that lie, cheat, numb out, and sabotage If you’re ready to stop playing defense and start building a life you’re proud of, this video is for you. 📌 Subscribe for more truth bombs on how to stop porn addiction, heal your relationships, and lead your life.

👉 Visit https://www.mindfulhabithelp.com to learn how The Mindful Habit System is changing lives around the world. 🧠 Your sexual energy is powerful. With great power comes great responsibility.

Let’s make it count. #HowToStopPornAddiction #PornAddictionRecovery #StopPorn #MindfulHabit #CraigPerra #OvercomeAddiction #RebootPorn #SelfLeadership #PartsWork #MensMentalHealth

You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.

That quote from Atomic Habits by James Clear changed my life—and in this episode, I’m going to show you why it needs to change yours. If you’re struggling with sex and porn addiction, or supporting someone who is, you’re likely overwhelmed, stuck, and maybe even hopeless.

You’ve tried therapy. Support groups. Willpower. White-knuckling it.

But here’s the truth… ➡️ Sex and porn addiction isn’t a “bad habit.” It’s a deeply entrenched coping strategy—wired in childhood, reinforced by shame, supercharged by biology, and sustained by secrecy.

➡️ Most recovery plans obsess over the problem—but few focus on the systems that build lasting transformation.

➡️ That’s why so many men fail. In this episode, I’ll break down:

• Why this quote is mandatory training if you want to build healthy sexuality and a great life
• Why sex and porn addiction is so hard to break
• How your biology, early exposure, shame, and emotional repression create a perfect storm
• And the 9 essential systems of The Mindful Habit System—developed over 13 years, used by thousands of men, and built to help you take back control of your life

These systems are the foundation for sustained success:

1. Purpose & Direction
2. Risk Management
3. Self-Leadership (including self-control & self-esteem)
4. Accountability
5. Community & Connection
6. Mindfulness & Faith
7. Gratitude
8. Healthy Sexuality

If you don’t have your own system—borrow mine. I’m Craig Perra, founder of The Mindful Habit. I help high-performing professionals—doctors, lawyers, executives, and men around the world—break free from destructive sexual behaviors and create powerful lives rooted in integrity, connection, and purpose.

▶️ Watch. Take notes. Reflect. This is the stuff no one taught us—but it's what we all need.

🔗 Ready to start your journey? Go to https://mindfulhabithelp.com and watch the free training.