Free From P*rn

#53 The Lie of “Starting Over”

Richard Young

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What if the very tool you’re using to track progress is actually keeping you stuck?

In this episode, Richard breaks down why the “day counter” mindset can quietly sabotage your freedom—and how all-or-nothing thinking fuels shame, guilt, and relapse cycles.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re back at square one after a slip-up, this will reframe everything.

Instead of obsessing over streaks, Richard shows you what actually leads to lasting change: emotional awareness, curiosity, and a growth mindset rooted in grace—not performance.

You’ll learn:

  •  Why motivation isn’t your real problem 
  •  How emotional dysregulation drives the cycle 
  •  The hidden danger of all-or-nothing thinking 
  •  How to turn slip-ups into breakthroughs 
  •  What it looks like to grow with compassion instead of condemnation 

This episode will help you stop resetting your progress—and start actually transforming.

Because you’re not starting over… you’re learning how to live free.