70. Why the 12 Step Program hasn't worked for you yet

Porn doesn't just mess with the people watching it. It messes with the people making it too.Christina spent 7 years in the adult content industry, and she's pulling back the curtain on the side of porn most people never see.We dive into the dark truths of the industry, what really happens behind the camera, and how porn can completely warp our understanding of love, sex, and human connection.What happens when something as intimate as sex becomes a product to be consumed?And what's the real cost for the people watching AND the people performing?

Tate Wright is an influencer, dad, and high school teacher. In this episode we dive into his personal journey of becoming porn free.How did he navigate his relationship with his wife after getting caught?What actually helped him find freedom from porn?And after years of being porn free, why does he NOT recommend trying to quit cold turkey?Find Tate on instagram @tatewright_

If you have been feeling numb, less motivated or a feeling of meaninglessness in your life.... well me too. Here's what has helped me start feeling again. 

If you've tried Sex-holics anonymous, the LDS ARP program or just the 12th step program and they haven't worked.Here are three reasons why...

Is Masturbation without porn helpful? Lets chat about it 

Why can you still feel lonely even when you’re married, surrounded by people, or doing everything you thought would make you feel connected?In this episode, Hunter and Rob open up about their own experiences with loneliness, why so many men feel disconnected today, and what has actually helped them feel more connected and understood.If you’ve ever felt alone and couldn’t really explain why, this episode is for you.

Do you ever feel ashamed of the type of porn you’re watching?Maybe you have desires or kinks that feel dark, weird, or just confusing and you wish you could erase them from your brain.Where do those desires even come from?And why do they sometimes feel so strong?In this episode, Hunter and Rob go deep into why men develop certain kinks and sexual desires, how shame can actually make them stronger, and what you can do to understand them without letting them control you.

Trying harder isn't the answer. Here are a few tips on how to quit without white knuckling or gritting your way through this. 

The goal isn't to become less sexual...In fact most of you that have tried know that isn't possible. So what do we do with it?How do we manage it?How could we use it to help our lives rather than hurt it?