In this episode of the "Porn to Purpose" podcast, Coach Yeadon sits down with Dr. Eddie Capparucci, a renowned author and expert on addiction recovery, to discuss the deep-rooted emotional patterns that fuel addiction. Dr. Capparucci, who has authored six books, including Going Deeper: How the Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual Addiction, shares insights on how unresolved trauma and emotional distress drive addictive behaviors. Together, they explore the importance of understanding these emotional triggers, building emotional resilience, and the transformative power of recovery communities. This episode highlights tools and strategies for moving beyond sobriety to achieve genuine recovery and emotional maturity.

• [00:12] Introduction to Dr. Eddie Capparucci and his work in addiction recovery.

• [02:30] Dr. Capparucci explains the phrase "it almost works" and its relation to addiction coping mechanisms.

• [10:45] Discussion on the impact of unresolved trauma on addictive behaviors and emotional intimacy.

• [15:55] Exploration of the inner child model and how it addresses core emotional wounds.

• [22:16] Importance of proactive recovery actions, such as meditation, journaling, and self-reflection.

• [32:04] The role of community support in recovery and how connection mitigates addictive tendencies.

• [40:12] Insights on parenting and teaching children healthy emotional habits to prevent dependency on coping mechanisms.

• [49:28] Dr. Capparucci’s approach to rewriting personal trauma and changing its impact on adult behavior.

• [55:43] Importance of fostering emotional intimacy in relationships and not relying solely on physical intimacy.

• [1:03:10] Closing thoughts on building resilience against addiction and the resources available for those on the recovery journey.

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In this episode of the Porn to Purpose Podcast, I am joined by my esteemed partner, Coach Yeadon Smith, as we dive deep into the power of purpose and the importance of discovering your "WHY" on the path from porn to purpose. We explore the significance of understanding your motivation as the foundation for real, lasting change. Listen in as we discuss the courage it takes to ask for help, the journey of redirecting energy, and how focusing on purpose leads to a fulfilling life by design.

[00:03] Introduction to today’s theme on finding your “WHY” and how purpose drives transformation.

[00:56] The self-defeating thoughts and excuses that hold us back—and how a strong purpose clears the path.

[01:27] The importance of facing your struggles and getting clear on your motivation.

[02:26] Using life-saving analogies to emphasize the power of a strong “WHY.”

[04:38] The courage it takes to ask for help and the journey to building lasting change.

[05:55] Yeadon’s personal journey of stepping into this work for his children and family.

[08:56] Embracing vulnerability and integrity as crucial aspects of growth and connection.

[10:15] Overcoming guilt, shame, and avoidance with a supportive community.

[12:25] The transformation from “making peace with porn” to redirecting purpose in life.

[14:10] How vision and values provide clarity and direction on the path from porn to purpose.

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In this episode of the "Porn to Purpose" podcast, Yeadon and I dive into the most common mistake in recovery: complacency. We explore how taking your eye off the ball when you're doing well can lead to relapse. Drawing from our personal experiences and recovery journeys, we highlight the importance of maintaining a consistent recovery framework and staying connected to a community. The conversation touches on how complacency can creep in after periods of success, and why it's essential to double down when you're doing well. This episode serves as a reminder that recovery is a lifelong journey, with ups and downs, and requires consistent effort and attention.

Top 10 Show Highlights:

[00:32] Introduction to the podcast, the theme of recovery, and greeting the audience.

[02:00] Introduces the topic of complacency as the number one mistake in recovery.

[02:26] The discussion focuses on how complacency leads to relapse, even after weeks or months of progress.

[03:26] Yeadon shares a personal lesson from his father: "Don’t camp out around the campfire of success, because it will go out."

[05:18] Matthew a parallel between recovery and his past experience in real estate, emphasizing the importance of consistently generating leads—or staying proactive in recovery.

[06:46] The value of maintaining core habits during recovery is discussed, especially when things seem easy.

[07:45] Yeadon reflects on how letting go of healthy habits can lead to returning to porn and emphasizes the need to maintain a recovery framework.

[09:40] Yeadon shares his personal journey of building recovery habits after 34 years of unhealthy patterns.

[11:32] Yeadon uses the analogy of riding a bike to illustrate the importance of forward momentum in recovery.

[15:24] The long-term nature of personal growth and recovery is emphasized—there is no finish line, only continued progress.

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