In this transitional episode, after four years of the Porn to Purpose Podcast, Matt Sinkovitz and Coach Yeadon Smith officially launch the first episode of the Recovered Dad Podcast, introducing a refined vision for the community and the men it serves. This conversation explains the inspiration behind the branding shift and why the mission had to expand beyond simply quitting porn into helping fathers recover from the deeper pain, pressure, and isolation driving addiction in the first place. Drawing from years of work with men in recovery and informed by Yeadon's own journey as a husband and father, the episode clarifies that porn addiction is not a behavior problem but a pain problem rooted in unmanaged stress and emotional disconnection. Rather than centering on one personal story, this episode sets the foundation for what Recovered Dad stands for: recovery that strengthens marriage, deepens fatherhood, restores integrity, and equips men with the emotional regulation and leadership skills needed to show up fully at home and in life. This is not about white-knuckling sobriety—it's about becoming a grounded, present, emotionally regulated father with the courage to do the work that truly changes a family's future.

Top 10 Show Highlights

[00:15] Introducing the first episode of the Recovered Dad Podcast
[01:45] Why Porn to Purpose evolved into Recovered Dad
[03:56] Yeadon's recovery journey as a father and why it matters
[05:03] The reality of raising kids in a world of unlimited pornography access
[07:52] Identifying the true avatar: fathers with the most at stake
[10:45] Why guilt, fear, and shame-based approaches don't work
[12:13] "It's not a porn problem—it's a pain problem"
[14:35] How recovery skills improve fatherhood, marriage, and leadership
[16:27] Why fathers can't afford to avoid their inner work
[21:32] Becoming the dad you needed growing up

Resources Mentioned

Learn more about the Recovered Dad Community and Liberation Boot Camp
https://therecovereddad.com

EP 139: The Recovered Dad Launch!!!

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