Beyond Sexual Brokenness - Real Time Stories of Recovery
Embark on a transformative journey of hope and healing with our uplifting podcast, dedicated to overcoming porn, masturbation, and sexual addiction. This podcast isn’t just about expert advice—it's about real experiences. We focus on the practitioner’s point of view, offering an authentic look into all key aspects of the addiction recovery journey, including the tools, programs, and personal lessons learned along the way.
Through candid stories of triumph, struggle, and growth, we share what has worked, what hasn't, and the powerful insights we've gained from walking this path. Our mission is to inspire those seeking freedom from addiction by showing that recovery isn’t just possible—it’s a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Episodes
60 episodes
Episode 59: I Didn’t Get Rid of Shame — I’m Outgrowing It
Everyone says “drop the shame.” But what if that’s not how it works? In this episode, we break down what shame actually looks like in real life—low energy, avoidance, distraction, depression—and why you can’t just get rid of it. ...
Episode 58: Let's Talk Identity - No Cop-Outs Allowed
Recovery isn’t just about quitting—it’s about becoming. In this group conversation, we talk honestly about identity: who we say we want to be, where our actions don’t line up, and what’s actually working (and not working) in real life.
Episode 57: Loneliness Sucks - Before and After Recovery!
Loneliness sucks, whether you’re in addiction or in recovery. In this episode, we talk about how loneliness shows up in both, why it often gets worse before it gets better, and how isolation can quietly pull us back into old patterns. We also g...
Episode 56: Addiction and Breakup - The Conversation We Avoid
In this episode, we open up an honest and difficult conversation about how addiction can impact relationships, sometimes leading to separation or divorce. We don’t take sides or offer simple answers, because every situation is different. Instea...
Episode 55: Choosing the Risks That Set You Free
Recovery is not about eliminating risk. It is about choosing the right ones. In this episode, we explore redemptive risks, the intentional decisions that move us toward honesty, freedom, and growth. Some of these risks look like saying yes, to ...
Episode 54: No Resolutions, Just Recovery
New Year's resolutions promise change, but for many in addiction recovery, they often reinforce fear and a sense of failure. In this episode, we talk about why starting over every January doesn't work, and what does. Instead of chasing big reso...
Episode 53: Holiday Blues, Old Wounds, and Choosing Sobriety Anyway
The holidays can be a difficult time for many people in recovery. In this solo episode, Sean speaks openly about the emotional weight, sadness, and mental health challenges that can surface during the holiday season—especially for those r...
Episode 52: If I'd Die for Them, Why Can't I Change for Them?
Over a simple cup of coffee, Sean sits down with Dayne, Greg, and John for an honest, unfiltered conversation about courage, sacrifice, and the stories men tell themselves. Most men will say—without hesitation—that they would die for their fami...
Episode 51: Real Talk - Sexual Identity, Childhood Wounds, and Resilience
In this episode, Dayne and Sean sit down with Josh, whose journey through questions of identity, childhood trauma, and emotional struggle reflects the deep complexity many of us carry. Josh shares how he navigated pain, confusion, and shame whi...
Episode 50: Would I Want My Daughter to Date a Porn Addict?
In this episode, Sean and Dayne open with a few new recovery resources for listeners, then dive into one of the most gut-punching questions we’ve ever asked ourselves: Would we be okay with our daughters dating a porn addict? What star...
Episode 49: Let's Talk Pain and Addiction - Chicken or Egg?
In this episode of Beyond Sexual Brokenness, Sean and Dayne sit down with Connor to talk openly about pain—how it shapes addiction, how addiction fuels pain, and the vicious cycle between the two. Together, they explore why so ma...
Episode 48: Rebuilding Trust After the Storm - The Intimacy Pyramid with the Raabsmiths
In this Beyond Sexual Brokenness episode, we sit down with Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith to talk about healing relationships at home after addiction and betrayal. Drawing from their own recovery and years of research and clinical work, they walk...
Episode 47: Fundamental Series - Why Objectifying Women Keeps Us Stuck
In this episode of Beyond Sexual Brokenness, Sean and Dayne sit down with Gaines for an honest update on his recovery journey. Together they explore one of the most overlooked drivers of porn and masturbation addiction—the object...
Episode 46: Fundamental Series - The 3 Pillars of the Recovery Zone
In this foundational episode of our Fundamental Series, we explore what it really means to live in the Recovery Zone—a space defined not just by abstinence, but by the integration of three essential pillars: boundaries, sel...
Episode 45: The Fall and the Fight: Learning from Tyler’s Recovery Story
In this episode, Sean and Dayne sit down with their friend Tyler, a fellow brother in recovery, to unpack a familiar but powerful story—one that began in early adolescence with porn and masturbation, and followed him into adulthood, deeply affe...
Episode 44: Relapse. Confess. Repeat. Is That Recovery?
In this episode, Sean and Dayne unpack a hard but honest question: Are we actually progressing in recovery—or have we just upgraded our relapse cycle? We take a raw look at the pattern we often see in recovery communities: relaps...
Episode 43: 5-Minute 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise
In moments of stress, temptation, or emotional overwhelm, grounding your body is one of the simplest ways to return to clarity and calm. This short, guided 4-7-8 breathing exercise is designed to help you pause, reset, and reconnect — wherever ...
Episode 42: Sex, Intimacy, and the Mask of the Nice Guy
In this episode, we unpack the difference between sex and true intimacy — a line that's been increasingly blurred, especially in the age of pornography and compulsive masturbation. These habits create a counterfeit version of intimacy: one that...
Episode 41: Receiving Beauty Without the Chase
In this episode, John and I explore the idea of rescuing beauty inspired by John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart—but we take it further. We talk about how beauty isn’t just found in a woman or romance but in the simple moments ...
Episode 40: Not Too Young, Not Too Late: Recovery for Every Man - Part 2
In this follow-up conversation with two college students courageously battling porn and sexual addiction, we explore the real-life impact of their struggle on friendships, dating, and daily routines. They open up about how setting boundaries—li...
Episode 39: More Than Sobriety - A Man’s Journey Back to His Heart
In this episode, we explore Wild at Heart by John Eldredge and its powerful vision of masculinity—that every man longs for a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue. These themes resonate deep...
Episode 38: Not Too Young, Not Too Late: College-Age Recovery for Every Man - Part 1
In this two-part conversation, Sean sits down with Joe and JT — two young men in recovery — to unpack the unique challenges of addiction in the college years. From the pressures of campus life to the complexities of dating, they explore what it...
Episode 37: The Gift of Truth: How Accountability Transforms Recovery
In this episode, Sean is joined by John to dive into one of the most essential—and difficult—aspects of recovery: learning to give and receive the truth. We explore what real accountability looks like, how to build relationships where tru...
Episode 36: When the Past Still Hurts
Our unwanted behaviors don’t come from nowhere. In this episode, Sean and Dayne unpack how childhood wounds, emotional neglect, abuse, and unmet needs lay the groundwork for compulsive sexual behavior and addiction. We explore how triggers are ...
Episode 35 - Why No Amount of Porn Is Okay
In this episode, Sean and Dayne go deeper into a hard but necessary truth: there’s no such thing as “safe” porn—because porn isn’t just videos or websites. For those in recovery, porn includes anything that fuels sexual fantasy, lust, ...