In part one of the Christmas Clean series, Sathiya explains why Christmas is one of the most triggering seasons for porn relapses and how you can avoid falling into the same patterns as past years. With holiday stress, disrupted routines, loneliness, and overindulgence all working against you, the key is identifying your personal holiday triggers, learning from the last five Christmases, and building a simple plan to stay clean. This episode gives you a practical, repeatable process to recognize your biggest pitfalls and create boundaries that protect your freedom—so you can enter 2026 with real momentum and zero shame. Perfect for listeners searching for porn addiction recovery tips, holiday relapse prevention, and how to stay clean during Christmas.

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Chapters:

• (00:01) Why Christmas Is the Most Triggering Time of the Year
• (01:20) The “Holiday Debt” Analogy & Why Most Guys Relapse in December
• (02:24) Step 1: Identify Your Holiday Triggers
• (03:45) Common Holiday Triggers Explained
• (04:48) Why Christmas Triggers Repeat Every Year
• (06:20) Creating Your Personal Trigger Plan
• (07:25) Real Example: How One Client Prevented a Thanksgiving Relapse
• (08:20) Setting Boundaries on Sleep, Food, Alcohol, and Social Behavior
• (09:18) Closing Advice: Don’t “Wing It” This Christmas

In this episode, Sathiya explains how to earn back your wife’s trust after porn use or betrayal — no matter how big the mistake was. He breaks down why porn damages relationships, why women experience betrayal trauma, and what husbands must understand before trying to rebuild the marriage. You’ll learn the #1 factor that restores trust (consistency), how long healing realistically takes, why you should stop trying to “get back to how things used to be,” and how to build a stronger, more honest relationship moving forward. Perfect for men searching for help with rebuilding trust, healing from porn addiction, betrayal trauma recovery, and marriage restoration.

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Chapters: 

• (00:08) The Hard Truth About Porn and Divorce
• (01:00) Welcome & Why This Episode Matters
• (02:20) How Porn Impacts Your Wife Emotionally
• (03:10) What Betrayal Trauma Really Means
• (04:55) The Reality: You Won’t Win Her Trust Back Overnight
• (05:50) The Only Guaranteed Way to Rebuild Trust
• (07:09) What Consistency Looks Like in Real Life
• (07:50) How Long Does Healing Take?
• (08:55) Why You Shouldn’t Want Things “Back to Normal”
• (09:32) Don’t Rush the Process — or You’ll Make It Worse
• (10:30) Final Encouragement: Your Marriage Can Heal

In this episode, Sathiya reveals the seven biggest gateway behaviors that lead men back into porn—often without them realizing it. From alcohol and social media to video games, entertainment, and even loneliness, these hidden triggers can quietly weaken self-control and push you toward relapse. Sathiya explains why eliminating these gateway habits is essential for true recovery, and how addressing them helps you break the deeper root systems behind porn use. Perfect for men seeking porn addiction recovery, freedom from compulsive porn use, and strategies to remove triggers and build long-term integrity.

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Chapters: 

• (00:00) Why Eliminating Porn Alone Doesn’t Work
• (00:54) Deep Clean Inner Circle Intro
• (02:00) Gateway Drug #1: Alcohol
• (04:20) Gateway Drug #2: Social Media
• (05:32) Gateway Drug #3: Video Games
• (06:28) Gateway Drug #4: Weed
• (08:49) Gateway Drug #5: The News
• (10:40) Gateway Drug #6: Entertainment
• (13:30) Gateway Drug #7: Loneliness
• (15:10) Where to Start: Pick One Gateway to Eliminate

This episode is a candid, practical conversation between Jake and Nicole, focusing on personal growth, habit-building, faith, identity, marriage, content creation, and stepping into purpose. The discussion moves through their experiences forming lasting habits, fighting daily resistance, establishing identity in God, creating structure around their work, and embracing their callings even when it feels uncomfortable.

They also explore the tension between ambition and surrender, the role of prayer in decision-making, the challenge of maintaining focus in a distraction-filled life, and the emotional experience of documenting their stories online. The conversation closes with insights about legacy, vulnerability, and trusting the long-term process God is shaping in their lives.

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Chapters: 

• (00:00) Introduction: Why habits matter
• (03:10) Identity, calling, and pressure
• (07:45) Creative discipline & showing up daily
• (12:20) Marriage, partnership, and growth
• (16:40) Balancing ambition with surrender
• (20:05) Faith, prayer, and emotional grounding
• (24:30) Documenting life & vulnerability online
• (29:00) Long-term purpose & legacy

In this episode, Sathiya breaks down the difference between porn addiction and compulsive or problematic porn use—and explains why the label doesn’t actually matter as much as people think. Since pornography addiction isn’t officially recognized in the DSM-5, many men convince themselves they’re “not addicted,” even while experiencing all the signs of compulsive behavior. Learn how to evaluate whether your porn use is problematic, why minimizing your struggle keeps you stuck, and how anyone with ongoing porn-related issues can start real recovery. This episode is perfect for listeners seeking help with porn addiction recovery, compulsive porn habits, or understanding the signs of problematic porn use (PPU).

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Chapters: 

• (00:00) Are You Addicted or Just Compulsive?
• (01:10) Why Many People Resist the Word “Addict”
• (02:20) Minimizing the Problem: Common Justifications
• (03:40) Why Porn Addiction Isn’t in the DSM-5
• (04:50) The Better Question: Is Your Porn Use Problematic?
• (06:40) What Counts as “Problematic” Porn Use?
• (08:20) Improvement Isn’t the Same as Freedom
• (09:10) Why Labels Don’t Matter—Solutions Do
• (10:40 Final Thoughts & Call to Action
  

In this episode, Sathiya explains why December is actually the hardest month to quit porn—and why most men fail when they try to “make up for lost time” before the new year. Learn the three biggest reasons porn recovery efforts fall apart (low cost, lack of support, and inconsistency) and discover a smarter strategy: using December as a launch month to build momentum heading into January. Perfect for anyone looking for porn addiction recovery tips, habit change strategies, and end-of-year motivation that actually works.

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Chapters:

• (00:00) Why Most Men Fail at Quitting Porn in December
• (00:24) The Real Reason Last January’s “New Me” Plan Didn’t Work
• (02:30) The Annual Cycle of Failed Porn Quitting Attempts
• (05:05) Why Your Recovery Didn’t Stick
• (07:10) December: The Most Triggering Time of the Year
• (07:55) The Better Plan: Make December a Launch Month
• (08:40) Practical Steps to Start Strong
• (10:40) Stay Clean Through Christmas

In this conversation, Sathiya delves into the complexities of pornography addiction, emphasizing the need for solutions that outweigh the pleasure derived from it. He discusses the importance of understanding the psychological aspects of addiction, particularly in relation to ADHD, and offers insights on breaking the cycle of repeated failures in quitting.

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Chapters:

• (00:00) Understanding ADHD and Pornography
• (00:48) The Role of Stimulation and Relaxation in Porn Use
• (02:01) Understanding the Cycle of Quitting Porn
• (03:54) The Pitfalls of December Resolutions
• (07:18) Transforming December into a Launch Month
• (09:36) Strategies for Effective Recovery
• (03:54) The Pitfalls of December Resolutions
• (07:18) Transforming December into a Launch Month
• (09:36) Strategies for Effective Recovery

In this episode, Sathiya and Dr. Andrew Blackwood delve into the complexities of anxiety, exploring its rise in modern society, the interplay between anxiety and depression, and the importance of understanding one's emotions. They discuss the role of spirituality, diet, and coping mechanisms, particularly in the context of parenting and personal development. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-awareness, the impact of thoughts on mental health, and practical frameworks for managing anxiety effectively.

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Chapters:

• (00:00) Introduction to Anxiety and Mental Health
• (02:49) Understanding the Rise of Anxiety in Society
• (05:45) The Nature of Anxiety: Useful vs. Debilitating
• (08:50) The Link Between Anxiety and Depression
• (11:53) The Impact of Worry on Daily Life
• (14:54) Core Needs and Anxiety: Power, Love, and Safety
• (17:58) Recognizing Anxiety: Signs and Symptoms
• (20:43) Procrastination and Anxiety: A Deeper Look
• (23:53) Coping Mechanisms: Pornography and Anxiety
• (26:33) The ATI Process: Awareness, Tolerance, Intentionality
• (29:32) Diet and Its Role in Mental Health
• (30:17) Understanding Gluten Sensitivity and Mental Health
• (34:45) Exploring Emotional Awareness and Processing
• (42:11) The Role of Prayer and Spirituality in Anxiety Management
• (47:42) Parenting with Peace: Strategies for Anxious Children

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In this conversation, Sathiya explores the relationship between integrity, temptation, and divine blessing through the biblical story of Joseph. He emphasizes the importance of saying no to temptations, such as pornography, to unlock greater blessings from God. The discussion highlights how character and righteousness are essential for sustaining success and leadership, using Joseph's journey as a powerful example.

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Chapters:

• (00:00) The Quest for Divine Blessing
• (05:05) Joseph: A Journey of Integrity and Leadership
• (08:20) The Consequences of Compromise

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In this episode of the Man Within Podcast, Sathiya shares his journey of overcoming a 15-year addiction to pornography, celebrating nearly a decade of freedom. He outlines 13 key lessons learned during his recovery, emphasizing the importance of patience, community, accountability, and understanding the roots of addiction. Sathiya highlights the role of faith in achieving true freedom and encourages listeners to take actionable steps towards their own recovery.

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Chapters: 

• (00:00) Introduction to Freedom from Addiction
• (00:57) Lessons Learned from 10 Years of NoFap
• (04:13) The Role of Faith in Recovery
• (05:42) The Importance of Community and Accountability
• (07:10) Understanding the Roots of Addiction
• (08:38) Finding Purpose in Recovery

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