Every man listening to this podcast has been exposed to pornography. I remember the first time I saw a Playboy (it was a certain Baywatch actress) when I was 12-years-old. It changed my life and, not in a good way. At the time, I thought it did but all the research suggests that the sooner a young man is introduced to pornography, the more challenges with it he’ll likely face. Your story is probably not so different. My guest today, Sathiya Sam, has made a movement out of helping men overcome their pornography addictions. And, on today’s podcast, we talk about the crucial distinction between shame and guilt (and, which one you can use to effect change), why porn is considered a “supernormal stimulant,” why tracking abstinence streaks don’t work but tracking trends do, the role of legislation in combating the pornography industry, and the four most damaging factors to your health when consuming porn.  SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (00:00) Episode Intro (03:00) Breaking the Shame Cycle (08:38) Effects of Pornography on Empathy (19:51) Unlearning Pornographic Influences in Marriage (24:04) Reversing Pornography's Effects (34:27) Roots-Based Approach to Recovery (47:34) Impact of Technology on Intimacy (52:40) Fatherhood, Empathy, and Pornography Recovery (57:04) Role of Legislation in Combating Pornography (01:05:54) Recovery Resources for Porn Addiction Read about Sathiya's latest book: https://deepclean.sathiyasam.com/orderofman Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready