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Michael and Aaron visit PFR to celebrate 2 years porn free. Both listeners reached this milestone earlier this Summer. In this episode, the guys share about life before the streak, their current recovery habits, and dealing with temptation. They also consider the future impact as a result of this transformation.  https://recoveredman.con/313

In recovery we focus a lot on triggers. Avoiding them. Reducing them. Anticipating them. But our thoughts, especially the ones that feel automatic, often prompt our behaviors. This PFR classic episode, from Oct of 2019, is about becoming aware of our automatic thoughts and how to change them. https://recoveredman.com/312

In recovery circles we often use labels rather than descriptions. Words like sex addict or porn addiction are hastily applied or adopted. But often we miss getting a greater understanding of ourselves and the truth of our situation. Bill Herring, LCSW, CSAT joins Porn Free Radio to share his framework for assessing problematic sexuality. It can easily be used to assess problematic porn use. https://recoveredman.com/311

In this episode, you’ll learn how to create a hyper-focused 7-day recovery plan. Originally published March 1, 2017. https://recoveredman.com/310

It’s another EPIC PFR crossover podcast. This time with Vern Tompke from Finding Traction.  In this episode we talk about hope for two types of guys: A guy new to recovery and realizing porn is a significant issue. He's wondering if real change is possible. A guy who's been at recovery a while, but has only experienced mixed success. For him doubts are starting to creep in. Whether you relate to one guy or the other, I share with you 5 ways to get more hope in your recovery. https://recoveredman.com/309

In PFR episode 307, we looked at problematic porn use through Dr. Robert Vallerand's passion framework. Dr. Vallerand proposes two types of passion; obsessive passion and harmonious passion. When letting go obsessive passions it is necessary to cultivate harmonious ones. On this show we talk about how to find your harmonious passions. https://recoveredman.com/308

Sam Dobschuetz, cohost of Coffee with the Dobber and the 2 Ramblers Podcast, joins PFR this week. On this episode, we discuss looking at problematic porn use through a passion framework. We compare the two types of passion proposed by Dr. Robert Vallerand (Université du Québec à Montréal) and some takeaways for transforming your passions. This was originally released as a Coffee with the Dobber, our exclusive podcast for contributors to PFR

In this classic episode of Porn Free Radio, I share how successful guys overcome edging. Edging is any unsound activity that mimics our old patterns with porn. It's one of main habits that blocks long-term recovery and success.  And chances are if you don’t know what it is, you’re probably doing it. https://recoveredman.com/306

Coach Jay Pyatt, from The Couple Cure, returns to Porn Free Radio for a discussion about lying. Matt has often said that lying was the "second addiction" he had to recover from. The habits around lying, hiding, keeping secrets, omission, and minimizing were just as strong as the porn was. Our long-term recovery depends on us building the skills of honesty. https://recoveredman.com/305

Golf season is officially here in the U.S. and Texas golf pro, JR Bohn, joins us on Porn Free Radio. We discuss the parallels between golf and recovery including building skills, the importance of your approach and set up, and recovering from bad shots.  We discuss the parallels between golf and recovery including building skills, the importance of your approach and set up, and recovering from bad shots. And for you guys who love taking care of your lawns, we talk grass and the secret to growing bent-grass greens in Texas. FORE! https://recoveredman.com/304

In part 2 of our Excuses series, Matt shares some powerful questions to challenge the negative and distorted thinking revealed in our excuses. If you missed part 1, listen to PFR 302 – Excuses Pt. 1: The Top 50 Revealed w/ Vern Tompke and Jason George. All progress starts by telling the truth.” — Dan Sullivan https://recoveredman.com/303  

In part one of a two-part series, Vern Tompke and Jason George join Porn Free Radio. In this episode, we discuss the top 50 excuses guys make for keeping porn in their life. In part 2, Matt shares some tools for overcoming denial and eliminating excuses in your recovery. https://recoveredman.com/302

Guys often see relapse as an event where a bottom-line behavior in engaged in. In this scenario recovery is measured by the absence of relapse events. It's more helpful to see relapse as a state that we can easily enter in and out of based on our thoughts and actions. It's full of hiding, unsound activities, and unhealthy living. https://recoveredman.com/301

We celebrate episode 300 of Porn Free Radio with the return of Dr. Benjamin Hardy, author of Be Your Future Self Now. In this episode you'll learn about your "Future Self" and how you can leverage this powerful concept in your recovery today.  https://recoveredman.com/300

In this SUPER-SIZED episode, I'm hitting the Porn Free Radio mailbag and answering questions like... How do I watch TV during recovery? What can you do to guard yourself against temptation? Do you recommend any good books on forming good habits? What wisdom can you share with struggling teens? All this and more. https://recoveredman.com/299

Getting long-term sobriety is similar to getting your car to go 300,000 miles. It's going to take really good maintenance habits.  On this episode, Matt shares 10 Keys to Long-Term Sobriety with REV Coach, Vern Tompke.   https://recoveredman.com/298

Jason Portnoy, author of the memoir, Silicon Valley Porn Star, shares his road to healing from porn and sex addiction in the midst of silicon valley success. https://recoveredman.com/297

In recovery, we often measure success with days, streaks, and sobriety dates. But should we? What's the value? On today's episode, Matt Dobschuetz is joined by REV Coaches, Chris White and Vern Tompke. https://recoveredman.com/296

In this classic episode of Porn Free Radio, I share my 10 porn rules for my recovery. Now your rules may look different, but if you see one that could help you, try it out! It could be the difference between you going 10 days porn free and 10 years porn free. Originally published October 1, 2020. https://recoveredman.com/295

The Porn Free Radio Podcast Network presents the 2022 NFL Preview Show with Vern Tompke, Aaron W., and your host Matt Dobschuetz. Join three coaches for our second annual episode about our shared passion, NFL football. https://recoveredman.com/294