177: Addiction Series with Guest Arron Zint: The Real Cause Behind Addiction & How to Fix It

12 week : P*rn Recovery // Online Small Group, Starting late August 
Lead by Aaron Zint w/ 10+ years of experience walking men into Wholeness 

Sign up here: https://pillar.io/thezints/checkout/002cb6d0-5d07-11f0-a37f-93965abef48b

I’m Jason Vallotton, and in this second episode of our Brave Co addiction series, I dive deep with my friend Aaron Zint—one of the most resilient men I’ve ever known. We trace his journey from childhood s*xual trauma and early exposure to p*rnography, all the way through marriage, relapse, and ultimately, healing. Together, we unpack how addictive patterns form not out of weakness or sin, but out of unresolved pain, disconnection, and a lack of agency.

Aaron shares how addiction became his “solution” when life’s weight exceeded his capacity to carry it. We talk vulnerability, passivity, and the hard work it takes to confront the pain beneath the behavior. You’ll hear how learning to take responsibility, to embrace uncomfortable conversations, and to connect deeply with a community transformed his life—and continues to guide hundreds of men through recovery.

This isn’t a quick‑fix approach. Instead, it’s about lasting transformation: addressing shame, building inner structure, and living within intentional, accountable relationships. Whether you’re dealing with p*rnography, alcohol, or another addiction, this episode gives clear tools to identify your real obstacles—and begin building capacity, connection, and courage.

Chapters: 
00:00 – Introduction & Free Brave Co Courses  
02:00 – Why This Series Matters (Addiction Series Overview)  
05:00 – What Addiction Really Is: Point A to Point B  
06:45 – Aaron’s Early Exposure: Abuse & Childhood P*rn  
09:00 – Signs You’re Addicted Even When You Don’t Feel “Addicted”  
11:10 – A Spiritual Turning Point & Temporary Sobriety  
13:00 – How Passivity Leads to Powerlessness and Addiction  
16:00 – P*rn Is Not the Problem—it’s How We Cope  
18:30 – Building Capacity with Courage, Connection & Community  
23:00 – Invitation to “Numb to Known” 12‑Week Group Starting Aug 2025  

ABOUT BRAVECO
We live in a time where men are hunting for the truth and looking for the codebook to manhood. At BraveCo, we are on a mission to heal the narrative of masculinity across a generation; fighting the good fight together because every man should feel confident and capable of facing his pain, loving deeply, and leading a life that impacts the world around him.