Free From P*rn

#52 I Should Have Known Better (Stop Saying This)

Richard Young

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Why do you keep going back to the same habits—even when you know better?

In this episode, Richard shares a powerful moment from a real coaching call that exposes one of the biggest hidden drivers behind porn use and compulsive scrolling: self-frustration disguised as growth.

After a tough week filled with frustration, unmet expectations, and emotional overload, a client found himself right back in old patterns. But what came next wasn’t condemnation—it was clarity.

You’ll learn:

  •  Why “I should know better” is actually keeping you stuck 
  •  How frustration with yourself fuels the very habits you’re trying to break 
  •  The real reason you turn to scrolling, porn, or numbing behaviors 
  •  How to process difficult emotions without medicating 
  •  The role of dopamine, withdrawal, and why relapse can feel so disorienting 
  •  A simple (but not easy) shift that leads to real, lasting freedom 

Most importantly, this episode will challenge the way you see yourself.

Because the path to freedom isn’t beating yourself into change…
 It’s learning to walk with the kindness and compassion your Father already has for you.

If you’ve been stuck in the shame cycle, this conversation will help you step off the hamster wheel—for good.