Porn Was Ruining My Life—Here’s the Truth

He had everything, money, Range Rovers, a “perfect” life. But behind closed doors, Stephen Connor was hiding in bushes from his father, crying himself to sleep, and spiraling into addiction.

In this raw, no-holds-barred episode, Stephen shares how childhood trauma shaped his adult struggles, the Christmas Day that changed his life forever, and how he rebuilt himself into a 7-figure business owner and performance coach.

From therapy to transformation, porn addiction to purpose, this is an episode for anyone who feels like they’re running out of options.

Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: Meet Stephen Connor
1:06 – Childhood Trauma Behind a Wealthy Facade
5:19 – Domestic Abuse, Chaos & Acting Out at School
9:14 – Making Money Young… But Still Feeling Empty
12:47 – The Moment He Almost Ended It All
15:57 – Psychiatry, Therapy & Finding What Actually Helped
17:00 – Building a 7-Figure Business After Breakdown
19:29 – Why He Quit and Became a Coach
24:57 – Let’s Talk About Porn (The Taboo That’s Holding Men Back)
32:57 – The Men He Coaches: Wealthy But Broken
36:48 – Dubai, Growth & What’s Next for Stephen

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I’m Matt Haycox, entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and your go-to guy for no-bollocks advice on business and personal growth.

With over 25 years of experience building and funding businesses across industries, I’ve faced it all wins, losses, and the ultimate comeback story. Through my podcasts, No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox, I cut through the bullshit to bring you real, actionable strategies and raw conversations with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro: Meet Stephen Connor
• 2:18 Childhood Trauma Behind a Wealthy Facade
• 5:43 Domestic Abuse, Chaos & Acting Out at School
• 10:10 Making Money Young… But Still Feeling Empty
• 11:20 The Moment He Almost Ended It All
• 14:11 Psychiatry, Therapy & Finding What Actually Helped
• 15:10 Building a 7-Figure Business After Breakdown
• 17:37 Why He Quit and Became a Coach
• 20:02 Let’s Talk About Porn (The Taboo That’s Holding Men Back)
• 22:51 The Men He Coaches: Wealthy But Broken
• 26:41 Dubai, Growth & What’s Next for Stephen