In today's episode of the Porn to Purpose Podcast, Coach Yeadon flies solo to dive deep into one of the most overlooked dimensions of recovery: how the skills that free you from porn also build the foundation of real manhood.

After 20 years of marriage and watching his son step into adulthood, Yeadon reflects on what it actually means to become a man—and how his recovery journey reshaped his ability to lead, love, and live with integrity.

This episode isn't just about quitting porn—it's about taking ownership, building emotional discipline, and creating systems that produce real freedom. Yeadon unpacks the difference between being "18 and liable" versus being an adult with accountability, purpose, and structure.

If you've ever wondered why you can't stay consistent, why you keep repeating the same patterns, or why you still feel like a boy trapped in a man's body—this episode is your blueprint for transformation.

Top 10 Show Highlights

[00:00] Welcome back to the Porn to Purpose Podcast — Coach Yeadon introduces today's solo episode.

[01:00] Reflections on 20 years of marriage and watching his son turn 18.

[02:30] "Being 18 doesn't make you responsible—it just makes you liable." Yeadon explains what true adulthood means.

[03:40] The connection between recovery and maturity — how porn addiction masks deeper pain.

[04:20] "I didn't have a porn problem. I had a pain problem." Why managing pain is the foundation of real healing.

[05:10] The first step: taking extreme ownership of your choices, mindset, and habits.

[07:00] The truth about freedom: why it requires structure, discipline, and daily systems.

[09:00] Boundaries as sacred protection — how to safeguard your mission, energy, and relationships.

[13:40] Emotional regulation as the true mark of masculinity: learning to sit in discomfort without reacting.

[18:40] Legacy over lust — how to become the kind of man your children can look up to.

Resources Mentioned

Learn More About the Liberation Boot Camp:
www.porntopurpose.com

Join the Porn to Purpose Community on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/porntopurpose

Follow Yeadon Smith on Instagram:
@recovereddad

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