In today's episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, we dive into a raw and timely conversation about one of the most overlooked challenges in recovery: holiday-triggered emotional chaos. With Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaching, Coach Yeadon breaks down why this time of year activates old wounds, intensifies emotional pressure, and amplifies the urge to reach for pxrn as a way to escape the storm inside.

This episode is a powerful call to rise above holiday chaos, master your thoughts, and lead your life with peace and purpose.

Top 10 Show Highlights

[00:15] Welcome back to the Porn to Purpose podcast — kicking off a holiday-focused conversation.

[01:00] Yeadon explains why the holiday season creates emotional turbulence and amplifies triggers.

[02:10] Family interactions often activate old patterns — "nobody irritates us like family."

[04:27] The truth behind addiction: "It's not that you have a pxrn problem — you have a pain problem."

[05:10] Why emotional overwhelm leads directly to pxrn urges, especially during stressful gatherings.

[06:35] How stories in the mind ("nobody appreciates me… nobody sees what I carry") create relapse conditions.

[07:52] Introduction to the 4RAC Formula as a real-time tool to stop emotional spirals.

[09:40] A powerful moment on a walk with his dogs — and how shifting focus can dissolve panic.

[12:05] Choosing your thoughts isn't easy — but it's a muscle that gets stronger with practice.

[15:51] A moment of gratitude: the paradox of grieving lost years yet being grateful for the growth recovery created.

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