In this transitional episode, after four years of the Porn to Purpose Podcast, Matt Sinkovitz and Coach Yeadon Smith officially launch the first episode of the Recovered Dad Podcast, introducing a refined vision for the community and the men it serves. This conversation explains the inspiration behind the branding shift and why the mission had to expand beyond simply quitting porn into helping fathers recover from the deeper pain, pressure, and isolation driving addiction in the first place. Drawing from years of work with men in recovery and informed by Yeadon's own journey as a husband and father, the episode clarifies that porn addiction is not a behavior problem but a pain problem rooted in unmanaged stress and emotional disconnection. Rather than centering on one personal story, this episode sets the foundation for what Recovered Dad stands for: recovery that strengthens marriage, deepens fatherhood, restores integrity, and equips men with the emotional regulation and leadership skills needed to show up fully at home and in life. This is not about white-knuckling sobriety—it's about becoming a grounded, present, emotionally regulated father with the courage to do the work that truly changes a family's future.

[00:15] Introducing the first episode of the Recovered Dad Podcast
[01:45] Why Porn to Purpose evolved into Recovered Dad
[03:56] Yeadon's recovery journey as a father and why it matters
[05:03] The reality of raising kids in a world of unlimited pornography access
[07:52] Identifying the true avatar: fathers with the most at stake
[10:45] Why guilt, fear, and shame-based approaches don't work
[12:13] "It's not a porn problem—it's a pain problem"
[14:35] How recovery skills improve fatherhood, marriage, and leadership
[16:27] Why fathers can't afford to avoid their inner work
[21:32] Becoming the dad you needed growing up

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In today's episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, I sit down with Coach Yeadon to have a raw and honest conversation specifically for fathers—the men who carry the most pressure, the most responsibility, and often the deepest unspoken pain. Together, we break down the truth that porn isn't the real problem—pain is, and we explore why so many fathers turn to porn not for pleasure but for relief from stress, loneliness, and the weight of feeling unseen. Coach Yeadon and I dig into the idea of counterfeit validation, the power of daily habits, and the sobering reality that the wounds we ignore in ourselves become the emotional inheritance we hand to our children. My hope is that this episode gives you clarity, conviction, and the courage to step into the healing and leadership you were meant for.

[00:35] Introduction to today's focus: why fathers have the most at stake in porn recovery.

[01:05] The emotional truth about fathers carrying invisible pressure while feeling unappreciated.

[03:29] The core insight: "You don't have a porn problem—you have a pain problem."

[04:10] How urges that feel sexual are really driven by stress, fear, fatigue, and loneliness.

[05:55] Coach Yeadon explains porn as "fake validation" when life feels overwhelming.

[07:28] Why porn "almost works"—and why that makes it a dangerous emotional coping mechanism.

[08:41] Insight #2: recovery is a marathon, not a sprint—freedom comes from daily consistency.

[10:05] The tooth-brushing metaphor: why emotional and spiritual maintenance matters daily.

[14:51] Community data showing that consistent habits predict consistent sobriety.

[17:18] The generational truth: unhealed wounds in fathers become inherited trauma in children.

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In today's episode of the Porn to Purpose Podcast, I sit down with Coach Yeadon to break down why the holiday season is one of the most dangerous times of year for men in recovery—not because of porn itself, but because of the disrupted routines, emotional pressure, family dynamics, late nights, and hidden pain that make us vulnerable long before a relapse ever happens. We talk openly about how the "middle circle" becomes a trap during Thanksgiving and Christmas, how fatigue and overwhelm quietly pull you off track, and why most slips start with being tired, stressed, or out of your normal rhythm. This conversation is about getting honest, preparing before triggers hit, staying committed to your core habits, and learning to course-correct quickly and gracefully instead of spiraling into shame. If you want to stay strong through the holidays, protect your integrity, and stay aligned with your recovery, this episode gives you the clarity and tools to do exactly that.

[08:38] Matt explains the "middle circle" danger zone and why hanging out there long enough almost always leads to inner circle behaviors.
[09:36] They reveal how porn addiction often starts with simple drift—fatigue, overeating, staying up too late, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed.
[10:51] A powerful reminder: "We don't have a porn problem. We have a pain problem. Porn is the pill we take to manage the pain."
[12:19] The guys break down how skipping routines and habits lowers emotional resilience, making triggers harder to handle.
[14:28] Practical tools for planning ahead, managing urges, and interrupting patterns before they escalate.
[19:11] What to do when you've already "gone off the rails" and how to course-correct without shame.
[22:09] The importance of telling on yourself early and using visibility to break the power of secrecy.
[23:09] Simple reset strategies: movement, water, breath, environment change, and rest.
[24:31] Why checking in with community removes the emotional charge and brings clarity back online.
[25:36] How to extract the lesson from a slip, rebuild quickly, and return to self-compassion and accountability.

Learn More About the Liberation Boot Camp:
www.porntopurpose.com

Join the Porn to Purpose Community on Facebook:
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