Porn Free Millennial is a porn addiction recovery podcast for anyone who wants to quit porn, prevent relapse, and build a life of lasting freedom.
Hosted by Mac Dohm, Porn Free Millennial combines personal experience, honest conversations, and practical recovery tools to explore what it really takes to break free from pornography.
After more than 20 years of porn use and beginning my recovery journey in 2018, I've learned that quitting porn isn't just about avoiding a screen. It's about understanding why you turn to porn in the first place and learning how to build a life you no longer want to escape from.
On the podcast, we explore topics including:
Porn addiction and recovery
How to break free from compulsive porn use and prevent relapse
Accountability and recovery tools
Shame, triggers, and compulsive behavior
Relationships, intimacy, and rebuilding trust
Faith, identity, and personal growth
Interviews with recovery coaches, experts, and people who have walked their own path toward freedom
Whether you're trying to quit porn for the first time, rebuilding after a relapse, supporting someone you love, or years into recovery, you're welcome here.
You don't have to walk this road alone.
Break Free. Stay Free. Be Free.
Coaching & Accountability
Free 1:1 Coaching Consultation: Email pornfreemillennialcoaching@gmail.com
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71. What My Dog Taught Me About Unconditional Love, Shame & Porn Addiction Recovery
mercredi 14 octobre 2026 • Durée 30:47
What My Dog Taught Me About Unconditional Love, Shame & Porn Addiction Recovery
Lessons from an Old Dog — A tribute to Bo, my loyal companion through heartbreak, recovery, and rebuilding my life.
What if one of the greatest lessons about unconditional love didn’t come from another person, but from an old dog?
For eight years, my dog Bo stood beside me through some of the darkest and most transformative moments of my life.
He witnessed my marriage, my struggles with pornography, the breakdown of that marriage, my divorce, and the long journey of recovery and rebuilding my life.
He was there when I hit rock bottom.
He was there when shame convinced me I wasn’t worthy of love.
He was there when I began picking up the pieces of a life I thought I’d lost.
And through it all, he never stopped loving me.
On August 9, 2026, I said goodbye to Bo. He was 17 years old.
Losing him was incredibly difficult. I needed some time away from the podcast to grieve, reflect, and appreciate everything this little dog had taught me.
Now, I’m back with an episode that’s especially close to my heart.
In this episode of Porn Free Millennial, I’m honoring Bo’s memory by sharing my poem, Lessons from an Old Dog, and reflecting on the importance of unconditional love in overcoming shame, addiction, and heartbreak.
Because sometimes one of the greatest obstacles in recovery isn’t simply changing our behavior.
It’s believing we’re still worthy of love despite our mistakes.
In This Episode, We Explore:
* How Bo accompanied me through porn addiction recovery, divorce, and heartbreak.
* Why unconditional love matters when overcoming guilt and shame.
* How living a secret life can damage our ability to connect with others.
* Why recovery is about more than simply quitting pornography.
* The comfort, companionship, and emotional healing our pets can provide.
* How faith, grace, and forgiveness helped me rebuild my identity.
* Three practical ways to demonstrate unconditional love to the people in our lives.
Episode Chapters
00:00 — Lessons from an Old Dog01:06 — Welcome Back & Recovery Resources05:02 — What Bo Taught Me About Unconditional Love08:22 — Overcoming Shame in Porn Addiction Recovery11:07 — Lessons from an Old Dog: A Personal Poem18:20 — Emotional Healing & Rebuilding Your Identity23:08 — Learning to Give and Receive Love27:15 — Final Lessons & Honoring Bo’s Legacy
The Bigger Lesson: You Are More Than Your Addiction
When you’re struggling with pornography, it’s easy to convince yourself that if people knew the truth about you, they could never love you.
I believed that lie for years.
And that shame didn’t just affect my relationship with others. It affected my relationship with God and my ability to recognize the love already present in my life.
But recovery has taught me something important.
We are not defined solely by our worst decisions, our failures, or the things we’ve done in secret.
Recovery is about reclaiming the parts of ourselves that addiction and shame have buried.
It’s about rebuilding integrity, strengthening relationships, accepting grace, and learning how to love others more fully.
And unconditional love doesn’t mean eliminating accountability or pretending our actions don’t have consequences.
It means recognizing that our worth as human beings doesn’t disappear when we make mistakes.
Bo couldn’t understand the complexity of my struggles. He didn’t know what pornography was or why I was hurting.
But he knew how to be there.
Sometimes that was exactly what I needed.
And perhaps that’s one of the greatest lessons we can learn from the animals who share our lives.
Love doesn’t always need words. Sometimes it simply needs presence.
If you’re struggling with pornography, shame, or feeling stuck in patterns you want to change, you don’t have to navigate recovery alone.
I offer a FREE one-hour discovery call where we can discuss your struggles, your goals, and what recovery might look like in your life.
For those interested in continued support, I offer personalized 8-week and 12-week coaching programs focused on accountability, rebuilding integrity, and developing healthier habits.
Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission when you subscribe through my link, at no additional cost to you. Your support helps keep Porn Free Millennial going.
About Porn Free Millennial
I’m Mac Dohm, creator and host of Porn Free Millennial.
After struggling with pornography for more than 20 years, I began my recovery journey in 2018.
Today, I share personal experiences, honest conversations, and practical resources to help men break free from pornography, overcome shame, rebuild relationships, and live lives of integrity.
Through my writing, podcast, and coaching, I explore recovery, faith, accountability, emotional healing, and what it means to live a life you don’t want to escape from.
Break Free. Stay Free. Be Free.
Join the Conversation
I want to leave you with a question:
Who has shown you unconditional love during one of the most difficult seasons of your life?
Maybe it was a parent, a spouse, a friend, your faith, or a beloved pet.
What did their love teach you?
I’d love to hear your story in the comments.
And here’s a small challenge for this week:
Reach out to someone who loved you through a difficult season and tell them what their love has meant to you.
Don’t wait until they’re gone to express your gratitude.
If this episode resonated with you, consider sharing it with someone who might need a reminder that they are loved, valued, and capable of change.
To Bo, my old friend and loyal shadow:
Thank you for eight incredible years. Thank you for staying by my side. And thank you for teaching me what unconditional love looks like.
Keep fighting the good fight.
Break Free. Stay Free. Be Free.
— Mac
Support the Podcast
If this conversation challenged your thinking, please consider:
* Leaving a 5-star review (if applicable, helps get the episode to more people)
* Sharing this episode with someone who loves film, philosophy, or recovery
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re tired of fighting this battle alone, you don’t have to.
For nearly a decade I’ve walked this recovery journey myself, and today I help other men build lasting momentum through practical coaching, accountability, and identity transformation.
1:1 Breaking Free Coaching
If you’re ready to stop white-knuckling recovery and build a life you don’t want to escape from, I’d love to help.
Recovery becomes much easier when you’re no longer fighting alone.
I’ve personally used Ever Accountable for years as part of my own recovery journey. It’s one of the tools I trust and recommend because it creates real transparency and accountability across your devices.
If you have been stuck and are tired of that horrible feeling, it’s time to test out accountability software on your devices. Software can provide that needed defense and friction to build up your confidence and discipline. I call it “rocket” fuel” for accountability!
* Personally, I use Ever Accountable. Trythis linkfor a limited 14 day free trial and 20% off after that 14 day trial expires.
* To learn more about Ever Accountable, check out my interview with its CEO, Tyler Patterson.
Shame is one of the most misunderstood—and most destructive—forces behind addiction.
Unlike guilt, which says “I did something bad,” shame whispers, “I am bad.” It convinces us we’re broken, unworthy, beyond repair, and incapable of lasting change. Left unchecked, it keeps us trapped in cycles of secrecy, isolation, perfectionism, and relapse.
In this episode of the Porn Free Millennial Podcast, I sit down with my recovery coach and mentor, Vern Tompke, host of the Finding Traction Podcast, to unpack what shame really is, how to recognize it, where it comes from, and—most importantly—how to begin walking in freedom.
Drawing from Vern’s “Shame for Dummies” guide, we explore the stories that shape our identity, the lies we unknowingly believe, and the healing power of safe relationships, community, and faith.
In This Episode
* The critical difference between guilt and shame—and why confusing the two keeps many people stuck.
* Why perfectionism is often one of the strongest indicators that shame is operating beneath the surface.
* How childhood experiences quietly shape lifelong beliefs about ourselves.
* The “fish in water” analogy that explains why shame is often difficult to recognize.
* Common shame statements such as:
* “I’m not enough.”
* “I’m a failure.”
* “I don’t belong.”
* “I’m unlovable.”
* “I ruin everything.”
* How addiction often becomes a symptom of deeper shame rather than its source.
* Why secret “closet stories” continue to hold power until they’re brought into the light.
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69. Why Everything on TV Is So Sexualized | A Professor Explains
jeudi 23 juillet 2026 • Durée 02:15:13
Is modern entertainment becoming more sexualized—or are we simply noticing it more?
In this deep philosophical discussion, I sit down once again with Dr. Gregory Borse, professor of English, philosophy, and film at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, to revisit one of our most popular conversations and ask a question many people have been wondering:
Why does it feel like almost every TV show and movie today is pushing sexuality?
Drawing from literature, film history, philosophy, psychology, and technology, we explore how pornography fits into a much larger cultural story. From Hitchcock and Shakespeare to Netflix, Christopher Nolan, AI, and social media, this conversation looks beyond headlines to examine how technology is reshaping not only entertainment—but how we experience reality itself.
Whether you’re in recovery from pornography, interested in film, or simply wondering why culture feels different today, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective that challenges assumptions from every angle.
In This Episode
* Why modern movies and television seem increasingly sexualized
* The relationship between pornography, technology, and culture
* Why Dr. Borse argues that porn is a symptom—not the root problem
* How streaming services changed the way entertainment is consumed
* The evolution of pornography from the ancient world to the digital age
* Mechanical reproduction, AI, and what they mean for art and authenticity
* Why technology has become an extension of the human nervous system
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit
68. How the Porn Relapse Cycle Works (And How to Break It)
vendredi 17 juillet 2026 • Durée 01:25:56
Why Most Porn Relapses Don’t Happen in One Moment | The Stopwatch Recovery Framework
Most men believe relapse happens in a single moment of weakness.
It doesn’t.
Relapse usually begins long before pornography ever enters the picture. It starts with a trigger... then a compromise... then a series of small decisions that quietly build momentum until it feels almost impossible to stop.
In this episode of Porn Free Millennial, I break down the Stopwatch Recovery Framework—a practical recovery tool developed by my recovery coach, Vern Tompke, that completely changed how I think about relapse.
Instead of fighting at the last possible moment, you’ll learn how to recognize the cycle early, interrupt it, and build lasting freedom one decision at a time.
Whether you’re struggling with pornography, another unwanted habit, or simply trying to build greater self-control, this episode will help you understand why recovery is won long before the relapse ever happens.
In This Episode
* Why relapse is usually a gradual drift—not a spontaneous explosion
* The biggest myth that keeps people stuck in recovery
* Understanding the stages of the relapse cycle
* Why emotional triggers matter more than sexual triggers
* How stress, loneliness, boredom, rejection, and shame start the stopwatch
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit
67. 7 Common Lies That Keep You Hooked On Porn
samedi 27 juin 2026 • Durée 01:12:34
Episode Description
Porn addiction rarely survives because of a lack of willpower.
It survives because of the lies we quietly believe.
In this live episode, Mac walks through seven of the most common lies that keep people trapped in unwanted pornography use. Drawing from nearly two decades of personal struggle, over eight years of recovery, coaching conversations, and biblical principles, he explains how these false beliefs shape identity—and how replacing them with truth is the beginning of lasting freedom.
Whether you’re struggling personally or helping someone else, this conversation offers practical encouragement and a path toward hope.
What You’ll Learn
* Why porn addiction thrives on hidden beliefs
* Why “I’m not hurting anyone” is one of the biggest lies
* The difference between guilt and shame
* Why relapse shouldn’t define your identity
* Why recovery is about identity transformation—not behavior modification
* How accountability changes everything
* Why emotional healing matters more than white-knuckling
* How to become the man or woman you actually want to become
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit
66. Shining Light Into the Darkness of Human Trafficking
mercredi 20 mai 2026 • Durée 01:51:42
Listener Discretion
This episode contains discussions surrounding human trafficking, sexual exploitation, pornography, addiction, abuse, and child exploitation. Listener discretion is advised.
Podcast Notes
In this important educational conversation, I sit down with Danielle Johnson of Re-Fined to discuss the realities of human trafficking, online exploitation, pornography’s role in fueling demand, and the growing dangers facing children in the digital age.
Danielle shares insights from over a decade working in anti-trafficking advocacy, survivor care, addiction counseling, and prevention training throughout Colorado. Together, we unpack how trafficking actually operates, the psychological tactics of coercion and grooming, the rise of sextortion, and why digital culture has made exploitation more accessible than ever before.
This episode is not intended to shame those struggling with pornography addiction, but rather to educate listeners on the deeper systems of exploitation connected to the industry while offering hope, healing, and awareness.
Topics Discussed
* What human trafficking actually is
* Force, fraud, and coercion explained
* The connection between pornography and trafficking demand
* Online grooming and sextortion
* Child exploitation in the digital age
* The desensitization effects of pornography
* Addiction, shame, and recovery
* Survivor advocacy and long-term healing
* How social media and technology have changed trafficking
* Warning signs parents and communities should know
About Danielle Johnson
Danielle Johnson is the Director of Partnerships and Training Specialist at Re-Fined, an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking through advocacy, education, mentorship, and recovery support.
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65. Do the Right Thing & Tell the Truth
jeudi 14 mai 2026 • Durée 01:55:24
In this deeply honest and emotional episode of the Porn Free Millennial Podcast, I sit down with Alex Perez to talk about addiction, shame, divorce, dark pits of despair, healing, the importance family/friends, falling in love again, getting remarried, and finding victory through Christ.
In this conversation, we reflect on the famous David Foster Wallace “fish and water” analogy—two young fish swimming along until an older fish asks, “How’s the water?” The younger fish eventually turns and asks, “What the hell is water?” That idea becomes a powerful metaphor throughout the episode that many people are so immersed in pornified modern culture, distraction, shame, and emotional isolation that they no longer even recognize the environment shaping them.
In Episode 65, Alex shares how a childhood exposure to porn at just 10 years old slowly developed into a 15+ year addiction that distorted his identity, relationships, and view of intimacy. What began as curiosity eventually became isolation, secrecy, emotional coping, and hopelessness.
We talk openly about:
* The hidden emotional roots behind porn addiction
* Shame vs guilt
* Marriage, betrayal, and the devastating cost of secrecy
* The lies addiction whispers
* Why isolation fuels addiction
* The power of brotherhood and accountability
* Neuroplasticity and rewiring the mind
* Recovery through Christ and radical honesty
* The importance of “doing the next right thing and telling the truth”
One of the most powerful moments in the conversation comes when Alex recounts sitting alone with a gun to his head, fully convinced he was beyond saving — until he heard a quiet but unmistakable message from God:
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit
64. The Girl Down the Street
samedi 9 mai 2026 • Durée 24:43
Episode 64 — The Girl Down the Street
Innocence Attacked, Childhood Porn Exposure, and the Wounds We Never Saw Coming
In this deeply personal solo episode, I read and reflect on my piece The Girl Down the Street — a story about first love, early porn exposure, emotional immaturity, and the hidden fallout pornography can have on relationships long before we even understand what’s happening.
Drawing from a 2024 Missouri Medicine study on pornography exposure among youth, I explore how boys are often first exposed to porn around ages 10–11 and girls around ages 12–13, and how those early experiences can quietly shape identity, expectations, intimacy, and emotional development.
This episode is not merely about addiction.It’s about innocence.The innocence of the young boy exposed too early…and the innocence of the people he would someday attempt to love while carrying a battle he did not yet understand.
I share the story of my first girlfriend — “the girl down the street” — and reflect honestly on how a porn addiction that began in childhood affected the way I viewed love, relationships, jealousy, emotional connection, and intimacy.
This is an episode about:
* the unseen emotional fallout of pornography
* the quiet heartbreak many young women carry
* the normalization of hyper-sexualization
* and the importance of guidance, accountability, and honest conversations with the next generation
In This Episode
* The average age young boys and girls are first exposed to porn
* Why the word “exposed” matters
* The “3 A’s” fueling modern porn consumption:
* Affordability
* Accessibility
* Anonymity
* How pornography shapes emotional development and relationship expectations
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit
63. Victory in Christ: Identity-Based Freedom w/ James Menendez
jeudi 23 avril 2026 • Durée 02:04:44
Porn Free Millennial Podcast – Episode 63
Victory in Christ: Identity-Based Freedom w/ James Menendez
Episode Overview
There’s a version of you on the other side of everything you’re struggling with right now—free, clear, and at peace.
The real question is how do you get there?
In this episode, Mac sits down with returning guest James Menendez author of Creation Awaits and Creation Press (Episode 34) to unpack a powerful story of redemption, healing, and what true transformation actually looks like.
James shares how he found lasting freedom from porn—not through behavior modification, but through identity in Christ—and how that journey led him to build the Victory in Christ app.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of shame, secrecy, or relapse… this conversation will challenge everything you thought recovery was about.
Episode Highlights
* Why porn addiction is a symptom—not the root problem
* The role of shame, secrecy, and hidden life in keeping you stuck
* How grace + truth creates real freedom (not just willpower)
* The breakthrough moment: confession and radical honesty
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit
62. Why Are You Still Carrying Her?
mardi 21 avril 2026 • Durée 40:12
Why Are You Still Carrying Her? | Learning When to Let Go
Episode Description
In this episode, I read a personal reflection inspired by a night at a place that no longer exists—the historic Dark Horse Saloon in Boulder, Colorado.
What started as a simple night out turned into something deeper… a lesson about the mind, desire, and what we choose to carry long after the moment has passed.
Through an old parable—The Two Monks and the Woman—this episode explores a truth that hits at the core of recovery, identity, and integrity:
You can follow every rule… and still be the one carrying the weight.
This is a reflection on letting go—not just physically, but mentally. Not just behaviorally, but internally.
If you’ve ever struggled with intrusive thoughts, temptation, or the feeling of being stuck in your own mind…this episode is for you.
🔑 What This Episode Explores
The difference between the letter of the law vs. the spirit of the law
Why avoidance alone isn’t true freedom
The danger of “carrying” thoughts long after the moment
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit
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Vern Tompke is a recovery coach, mentor, and host of the Finding Traction Podcast and Pastors on Porn Podcast, helping men overcome pornography addiction through faith, accountability, and lasting transformation.
Support the Podcast
If this conversation challenged your thinking, please consider:
* Leaving a 5-star review (if applicable, helps get the episode to more people)
* Sharing this episode with someone who loves film, philosophy, or recovery
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re tired of fighting this battle alone, you don’t have to.
For nearly a decade I’ve walked this recovery journey myself, and today I help other men build lasting momentum through practical coaching, accountability, and identity transformation.
1:1 Breaking Free Coaching
If you’re ready to stop white-knuckling recovery and build a life you don’t want to escape from, I’d love to help.
Recovery becomes much easier when you’re no longer fighting alone.
I’ve personally used Ever Accountable for years as part of my own recovery journey. It’s one of the tools I trust and recommend because it creates real transparency and accountability across your devices.
If you have been stuck and are tired of that horrible feeling, it’s time to test out accountability software on your devices. Software can provide that needed defense and friction to build up your confidence and discipline. I call it “rocket” fuel” for accountability!
* Personally, I use Ever Accountable. Trythis linkfor a limited 14 day free trial and 20% off after that 14 day trial expires.
* To learn more about Ever Accountable, check out my interview with its CEO, Tyler Patterson.
Dr. Gregory Borse is a professor of English, Philosophy, and Film at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. His work explores literature, philosophy, aesthetics, storytelling, and the cultural forces shaping modern society.
* Leaving a 5-star review (if applicable, helps get the episode to more people)
* Sharing this episode with someone who loves film, philosophy, or recovery
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re tired of fighting this battle alone, you don’t have to.
For nearly a decade I’ve walked this recovery journey myself, and today I help other men build lasting momentum through practical coaching, accountability, and identity transformation.
1:1 Breaking Free Coaching
If you’re ready to stop white-knuckling recovery and build a life you don’t want to escape from, I’d love to help.
Recovery becomes much easier when you’re no longer fighting alone.
I’ve personally used Ever Accountable for years as part of my own recovery journey. It’s one of the tools I trust and recommend because it creates real transparency and accountability across your devices.
If you have been stuck and are tired of that horrible feeling, it’s time to test out accountability software on your devices. Software can provide that needed defense and friction to build up your confidence and discipline. I call it “rocket” fuel” for accountability!
* Personally, I use Ever Accountable. Trythis linkfor a limited 14 day free trial and 20% off after that 14 day trial expires.
* To learn more about Ever Accountable, check out my interview with its CEO, Tyler Patterson.
If you’re tired of fighting this battle alone, you don’t have to.
For nearly a decade I’ve walked this recovery journey myself, and today I help other men build lasting momentum through practical coaching, accountability, and identity transformation.
1:1 Breaking Free Coaching
If you’re ready to stop white-knuckling recovery and build a life you don’t want to escape from, I’d love to help.
Recovery becomes much easier when you’re no longer fighting alone.
I’ve personally used Ever Accountable for years as part of my own recovery journey. It’s one of the tools I trust and recommend because it creates real transparency and accountability across your devices.
If you have been stuck and are tired of that horrible feeling, it’s time to test out accountability software on your devices. Software can provide that needed defense and friction to build up your confidence and discipline. I call it “rocket” fuel” for accountability!
* Personally, I use Ever Accountable. Trythis linkfor a limited 14 day free trial and 20% off after that 14 day trial expires.
* To learn more about Ever Accountable, check out my interview with its CEO, Tyler Patterson.
Anti Human Trafficking Organization: https://re-fined.org/
Memorable Quotes
“Porn addiction thrives and survives on lies.”
“Addiction loves tomorrow because tomorrow requires nothing from you today.”
“Recovery started becoming real when I stopped thinking about freedom and started pursuing it.”
“Don’t become the judge. Become the detective.”
“Failure is an event—not your identity.”
“Enough coping. Start digging.”
“Lies imprison. Truth liberates.”
“Freedom starts with identity.”
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re tired of fighting this battle alone, you don’t have to.
For nearly a decade I’ve walked this recovery journey myself, and today I help other men build lasting momentum through practical coaching, accountability, and identity transformation.
1:1 Breaking Free Coaching
If you’re ready to stop white-knuckling recovery and build a life you don’t want to escape from, I’d love to help.
Recovery becomes much easier when you’re no longer fighting alone.
I’ve personally used Ever Accountable for years as part of my own recovery journey. It’s one of the tools I trust and recommend because it creates real transparency and accountability across your devices.
I’d been using Ritual Organics products for over a year and love how it looks and works on my skin.
Only 6 ingredients: Grass-fed tallow, organic jojoba, non-nano zinc, organic rosehip, vitamin E, and organic lavender.
Small business. Holistic-minded products I actually use in everyday life.
If you’ve been looking for cleaner alternatives and want to support a company doing things the right way, definitely check them out. New customers can also get 15% off their first purchase when signing up.
That moment became the turning point that eventually led him toward healing, recovery, remarriage, ministry work, and helping other men break free from porn addiction through the Pure Desire program.
This episode is raw, hopeful, funny at times, deeply human, and packed with wisdom for anyone who feels trapped in “porn prison” and wonders if freedom is possible.
Episode Highlights
* Being exposed to porn as a child and how quickly it escalated
* The “autopilot” nature of addiction and relapse cycles
* Why porn addiction is often rooted in emotional wounds, not just lust
* How secrecy and shame nearly led Alex to ending things all-together
* The moment Christ changed everything
* Why recovery requires truth, community, and accountability
* The difference between guilt and shame
* How porn distorts intimacy and relationships
* Rebuilding identity after divorce and addiction
* The role of brotherhood in long-term recovery
* Why “white knuckling” recovery usually fails
* Radical honesty and freedom from a hidden life
* How helping others became part of Alex’s healing journey
Memorable Quotes
“Porn tells you what sex is supposed to be like… but none of it is real.”
“I didn’t even feel like a human being anymore.”
“Do the next right thing and tell the truth.”
“You think you’re alone… until you finally tell the truth and people stay.”
“Porn doesn’t fill you up. It hollows you out.”
“Freedom is possible. There is light at the end of that tunnel.”
I’d been using Ritual Organics products for over a year and love how it looks and works on my skin.
Only 6 ingredients: Grass-fed tallow, organic jojoba, non-nano zinc, organic rosehip, vitamin E, and organic lavender.
Small business. Holistic-minded products I actually use in everyday life.
If you’ve been looking for cleaner alternatives and want to support a company doing things the right way, definitely check them out. New customers can also get 15% off their first purchase when signing up.
* Freedom in Christ Ministries (Identity-based discipleship):
https://www.ficm.org/
* The Conquer Series (Recovery resource James previously used):
https://www.conquerseries.com/
* The Bible (Referenced Scriptures):
* John 8:32 – “The truth will set you free”
* Romans 6–8 (sin, law, and freedom in Christ)
* 2 Corinthians 10 (taking thoughts captive)
* Ephesians 6 (Armor of God)
* Hebrews 4:12 (Word of God as a sword)
* Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction by Patrick Carnes: https://www.amazon.com/Out-Shadows-Understanding-Sexual-Addiction/dp/1568386214
