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Man Within Podcast
Hosted by Sathiya Sam · EN
The Man Within Podcast is a faith-based show helping Christian men overcome their greatest battles—whether it’s breaking free from pornography, building stronger relationships, or discovering purpose.
Hosted by Sathiya Sam—coach, speaker, author, and founder of DeepClean™ Coaching—the podcast equips men with biblical truth, practical tools, and powerful testimonies to walk in confidence, integrity, and freedom.
With over 1 million downloads and past guests such as Dr. John Deloney, John Eldredge, Jon Gordon, Dr. Robert Glover, Ryan Miller, Colby Maier, Joshua Broome, Dr. Josh Axe, Jason Vallotton, Connor Beaton, Dr. Trish Leigh, Mike Signorelli, The Man Within Podcast has become one of the leading voices for men seeking lasting transformation.
If you’re tired of surface-level fixes and ready to grow, this podcast will challenge, inspire, and equip you to become the man God created you to be.
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910 - Corey Winfield: From 15 Failed Rehabs to Freedom
Mar 10, 202501:03:33Tap to summarizeThis conversation delves into Corey's profound journey of overcoming alcohol addiction, exploring the challenges he faced, the social norms surrounding drinking, and the impact of family dynamics on his recovery. Corey shares his experiences from multiple rehab attempts to finally achieving sobriety, emphasizing the importance of understanding the underlying reasons for addiction and the role of faith in his recovery. Corey's Website Find Out More About My DeepClean Recovery Program Here Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, A Blueprint For Recovery Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This Chapters 00:00 The Awakening: A Journey Begins 03:03 The Struggles of Quitting Alcohol 06:11 Social Norms and Alcoholism 08:57 The Impact of Family and Genetics 12:01 The Turning Point: A Life-Changing Decision 14:48 Finding Freedom in Recovery 18:03 Building a New Life: Relationships and Recovery 20:47 The Role of Faith and Purpose 24:10 Helping Others: The Birth of 217 Recovery 27:11 Reflections on Addiction and Family History 30:12 Navigating Early Experiences with Alcohol 31:20 Understanding Addiction and Family History 32:28 The Struggle with Identity and Recovery 34:09 Finding Faith in Recovery 35:22 The Journey to Purpose and Service 39:10 Building a Recovery Community 45:05 Innovating Recovery Solutions 51:31 The Power of Faith and Action 56:50 Preparing the Next Generation 01:01:35 Embracing Fun in Recovery
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Mar 6, 202500:12:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode Sathiya Sam discusses the pressing issue of pornography, focusing on age verification laws and their implications for minors. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the heart issues behind porn addiction while also recognizing the role of early exposure as a significant predictor of addiction. Sathiya advocates for cultural shifts and legal protections to help future generations avoid the pitfalls of pornography, positioning the conversation as a movement towards integrity and freedom. Got a Question? It Could Be on the Podcast! Submit It Through This Form Find Out More About My DeepClean Recovery Program Here Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, A Blueprint For Recovery Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This 00:00 Introduction and Call to Action 00:58 The Landscape of Pornography and Its Impact 03:10 Understanding Porn Addiction: Heart vs. Exposure 06:10 The Role of Age Verification Laws 08:56 Cultural Shifts and the Future of Pornography
Transcribe →908 - The Real Reason Will Power Doesn’t Work
Mar 4, 202500:13:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Man Within Podcast, Sathiya Sam discusses the concept of freedom, particularly in relation to overcoming pornography addiction. He emphasizes that true freedom involves making choices and pursuing various forms of freedom, including financial and spiritual. The conversation then shifts to the role of willpower in achieving personal goals and overcoming challenges. Sathiya shares his personal experiences with willpower and highlights its limitations, particularly in the context of addiction. Got a Question? It Could Be on the Podcast! Submit It Through This Form Find Out More About My DeepClean Recovery Program Here Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, A Blueprint For Recovery Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Freedom and Choices 02:12 The Role of Willpower in Overcoming Challenges 10:41 Understanding the Heart of the Issue
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907 - Ryan Michler: From Divorce and Alcoholism to Becoming a Real Man
Mar 3, 202501:03:56Tap to summarizeIn this conversation, Sathiya Sam and Ryan Michler delve into the personal journey of overcoming a painful divorce, the struggles with alcoholism, and the importance of accountability and communication in relationships. They discuss the impact of societal expectations on personal behavior and the journey towards self-improvement and empathy. The conversation emphasizes the significance of staying present, making conscious choices, and the power of saying no in both personal and professional contexts. Ryan's Website Find Out More About My DeepClean Recovery Program Here Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, A Blueprint For Recovery Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This Chapters 00:00 From Darkness to Light: Ryan's Journey 02:54 Facing the Backlash: Public Perception and Personal Struggles 05:55 Understanding Hypocrisy: The Struggle Between Belief and Action 08:46 The Role of Alcoholism: A Deep Dive into Addiction 11:54 Communication Breakdown: The Dynamics of Relationships 14:59 Acceptance and Moving Forward: The Path to Recovery 17:55 Empathy and Growth: Lessons Learned Post-Divorce 20:51 Living in the Present: The Importance of Now 24:05 Saying No: Boundaries and Prioritization in Life 27:12 Building a Support System: The Value of Brotherhood 30:02 Business Growth: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges 33:24 Empowering Others in Business 35:05 Transitioning from Self-Employed to Business Owner 37:14 Motivation Through Personal Challenges 39:45 Measuring Success in Business and Life 41:36 Transformative Success Stories 44:53 Building Meaningful Relationships 46:55 Navigating New Relationships 51:10 Establishing Healthy Boundaries 55:25 The Shift in Masculinity and Cultural Norms
Transcribe →799 - Dr. Trish Leigh on Using Science To Quit Porn
Jul 26, 2024Tap to summarize✅ FREE “QUIT-PORN” CASE STUDY VIDEO: Learn the system that has helped HUNDREDS of men around the world realize their potential, restore their relationships, and reconnect with God. Dr. Trish Leigh is a cognitive neuroscientist who specializes in helping people with sexual arousal dysfunction. Her work helps to heal, educate, and empower people to overcome anxiety, attention, and internet addiction issues that drain their brains. This episode is the second time we welcome Dr. Trish Leigh on the show, and as usual, she delivered an insane amount of value. We talk about masturbation, "arousal dysfunction", ED, stress and porn use, using science and data to recover and find freedom, social media, and much more. In this episode, we discuss: 0:00 Welcoming back one of our most-listened to guest 3:08 Dr. Trish Leigh is helping people with sexual arousal dysfunction 6:54 We can agree porn is harmful...but what about masturbation? 16:46 When porn is no longer an issue, but masturbation is 22:57 Stress leads to slips and relapses 29:55 The link between porn and ED 35:57 Tracking trends, not perfection 46:55 Premature and delayed ejaculation and the brain...what's happening? 53:07 The link between testosterone and masturbation and porn use 1:02:28 How to use data without getting obsessed with metrics 1:07:37 Should you even be on social media if you're quitting porn? 1:19:45 To those people who say "porn's not actually that bad"... Resources Mentioned: Dr. Trish Leigh's Website Brain Training 101 qEEG Brain Map The Three Steps To Heal ED At Home (Course) Dr. Trish Leigh's Youtube channel First episode with Dr. Trish Leigh Get Your Question Answered: ❓ Submit Your Question Here LET'S CONNECT ➡️ Free Recovery Resources from Sathiya ➡️ Follow Sathiya on Instagram ➡️ Watch on YouTube Please subscribe and review on Apple or Spotify!
Transcribe →520 - Nate Larkin on How Seminary Worsened His Addiction, Why Accessibility Trumps Accountability, and The Unmistakable Link Between Trauma & Addiction
Apr 13, 2023Tap to summarizeNate Larkin is a recovered porn and sex addict, the founder of the Samson Society, and the author of Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood. As of 2023, more than 500 local Samson Society groups have started and thousands of men from around the world are attending daily online video meetings at samsonsociety,org. In this interivew, Nate and Sathiya discuss: -Porn is a maladaptive response to trauma -How a seminary trip to New York brothels with his wife made things much worse -The somatic response in a unique moment of high danger and high pleasure creates a "bookmark" (memory) -In a tug of war between the head and the heart, the heart always wins -The emotional disconnect with wife (Allie) as addiction worsened -Porn programs you for prostitution -Retiring from ministry at 30 due to addiction -Being who you are outside of the church is harder than being who you are inside the church -Experiencing freedom through community -The moment that changed everything in his recovery -Recovery is learning to walk; you may fall down along the way -Relapse in recovery is not necessary but it is normative -Have realistic expectations of recovery: This is a process; -Rookie mistakes to avoid when you start recovery -Why ACCESSIBILITY is superior to accountability -Progressive healing isn't any less miraculous Learn more about Samson Society Read Samson and the Pirate Monks book Read Unbroken Brain – Maia Szalavitz Book A Call With Sathiya's Team
Transcribe →256 - This Question Makes Grown Men Cry
Apr 8, 2022Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, Sathiya gives rare insight into how he vets clients for DeepClean, including a question he typically asks applicants that often evokes a strong emotional response – including tears sometimes! While it is an evocative question, it must be answered if you are a man who is serious about overcoming compulsive sexual misbehavior. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse
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