In today's episode of the Pørn to Purpose podcast, we dive into a deceptive trap that keeps men stuck in addiction—even after they've technically quit watching pørn. Coach Yeadon shares a vulnerable and powerful personal story from early in his marriage when he thought he was escaping pørn… but had simply swapped it for another addiction.

This episode confronts the myth of willpower, the lie of substitution, and the deeper truth that real recovery isn't about quitting pørn—it's about healing the pain beneath it. If you've ever swapped one behavior for another and still felt stuck, numb, or triggered—this episode is your wake-up call.

Discover why it's not a pørn problem—it's a pain problem, and what you must do to finally break free.

Top 10 Show Highlights:

[00:29] – Introduction to the episode and Yeadon's story from early marriage
[01:51] – Working in ministry while secretly battling pørn addiction
[02:20] – The only tools Yeadon had: guilt, shame, and white-knuckling
[03:13] – How he substituted video games to avoid watching pørn
[05:13] – The hidden truth: the game was just another dopamine hit
[06:21] – Understanding that he never healed—he just distracted himself
[07:08] – "It's not a pørn problem. It's a pain problem."
[08:04] – Why substitution is not recovery and never leads to true freedom
[09:01] – The lie of distraction: you're playing a game, but still thinking about pørn
[10:08] – The need to heal your pain at the root, not just manage symptoms

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