In today's episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, Coach Yeadon and I dig into one of the hardest truths about recovery—you can't outsource your recovery. We've all tried filters, accountability partners, and silver-bullet solutions, hoping something outside of us would fix the problem. But the truth is, porn isn't the real issue—it's the pain underneath. And unless you face that pain, do the daily reps, and rewire your brain, you'll stay stuck in the same cycle. This conversation is about progress over perfection, why sobriety is not the same as recovery, and what it really takes to build a life of freedom and strength.

Top 10 Show Highlights:

[00:15] Welcome listeners back to the Porn to Purpose podcast.

[01:00] Coach Yeadon shares a comic that sparked today's theme: you can't hire someone to do your pushups.

[02:14] Why outsourcing your recovery—through tech, groups, or coaches—will never create real freedom.

[03:16] Porn isn't a problem—it's a pain problem. Porn is the pill we take to numb the wound.

[04:35] Matt shares his early attempts with filters and accountability partners—and why they failed.

[06:05] The myth of silver bullets: no filter, no coach, no group can make you sober.

[07:05] Why accountability fails if you don't learn to fight the battle at midnight—alone.

[10:00] Relapse starts earlier than you think—it begins when emotional wounds get triggered.

[13:04] Coach Yeadon opens up about how porn was never about sex—it was about fake validation, trying to feel "enough."

[15:13] The truth about help vs. hard work—coaching and community can guide you, but only you can face the pain.

[17:28] The HALT tool (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and why these cracks in the dam lead to relapse.

[20:38] Track your inputs, not just your streaks. Reps rewire your brain—sobriety doesn't.

[22:56] Progress over perfection: why chasing streaks keeps men stuck and shame keeps them weak.

[23:50] Closing invitation: stop outsourcing, start training, and step into true recovery.

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