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He Is Free: Practical Tools To Quit Porn For Good, Stop Watching Porn, Freedom From Porn
He Is Free is a podcast for men who want to quit porn and break free from porn addiction. Each week, Dan shares practical, research-backed tools to handle porn urges, overcome porn cravings, break free of porn addiction, and achieve lasting freedom. No shame. No judgment. Just what actually works.
Episodes
#168: Re-release: Stop Battling Porn Urges and Start Befriending Them (with Jenna Riemersma)
What if battling porn urges is actually keeping you stuck?What if the urge isn't your enemy, but a part of you actually just trying to help?What if freedom isn't won through fighting, but through befriending?In this episode, I sit down with Jenna Riemersma, bestselling author, licensed therapist, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) expert. I was so excited to have Jenna on the podcast, as he
#167: Quitting Porn Is Not a Battle (And Treating It Like One Is Keeping You Stuck)
Have you ever noticed that the harder you fight a porn urge, the more intense it seems to get? Do you ever feel like you have been in a battle against porn for years and somehow keep losing ground?What if I told you that treating porn urges like a battle is actually one of the main reasons you are still stuck, and that the guys who get free are the ones who stop fighting altogether?In this episode
#166: Why Self-Compassion Is the Secret Ingredient to Quitting Porn (And How To Begin Adding It Today)
Have you noticed that you tend to shame and beat yourself up about your porn habit? Do you feel showing yourself some compassion is light years away?What if I told you that shaming yourself is actually keeping you stuck, and stirring in some self-compassion is actually key to paving the way to lasting freedom?In this episode you are going to discover why self-compassion is one of the most overlook
#165: The 3 Minute Daily Practice That Moves You Toward Freedom From Porn Every Single Day
Have you ever felt like you can only make progress on your freedom journey when an urge actually shows up? Do you ever wonder if there is a way to move toward freedom on the quiet days, the days when you feel totally fine?In this episode you are going to discover a simple 3 minute daily practice made up of two tools: your Power Reasons and Mental Rehearsal. You'll learn exactly how to use them
#164: Do This Tonight If You Feel Tempted
Have you ever felt a porn urge hit out of nowhere in the evening and had absolutely no idea what to do in that moment except white knuckle your way through it or give in? Have you ever wished someone would just walk you through exactly what to do step by step the next time temptation hits?In this episode you are going to get exactly that. A simple, practical, four step plan to implement the next t
#163: The 5 Puzzle Pieces Every Guy Needs to Quit Porn for Good
Have you been doing all the right things on your freedom journey and still finding yourself back in the same painful cycle? Have you ever wondered if there is a piece of the puzzle you are missing that nobody has told you about yet?In this episode you are going to discover the five essential pieces every guy needs to have in place if he wants long term freedom from porn. You are going to hear what
#162: How I Quit Porn After 20 Years: The Missing Piece Nobody Told Me About
Have you been trying to quit porn for years, doing all the right things, and still finding yourself back in the same painful cycle? Have you ever wondered if there is one piece of the puzzle that nobody has told you about yet?In this episode you are going to hear a raw and honest conversation from an interview on the PSR Podcast with Jonathan Daugherty. You are going to hear the full story of a 20
#161: The 60 Second Test: Discover Your Biggest Roadblock to Quitting Porn
Have you ever wondered why quitting porn feels so impossibly difficult even when you desperately want to stop? Have you ever asked yourself why you keep going back to the same painful cycle no matter how committed you are to being done with it once and for all?In this episode you are going to take a simple 60 second test that will show you exactly what is keeping you stuck. Not as a general concep
#160: How to Quit Porn and Gain Two Priceless Life Skills in the Process
Have you ever considered that the way you pursue freedom from porn could actually be building some of the most valuable life skills you will ever develop? What if quitting porn was not just about getting free, but about becoming a fundamentally better, more emotionally healthy version of yourself in the process?In this episode you are going to discover what happens when you switch from the old way
#159: 5 Tools That Help Men Quit Porn for Good (And Why Each One Is Non-Negotiable)
Have you tried everything to quit porn — the filters, the accountability, the programs — and you're still not free? Have you ever wondered if there's something missing from your plan, some piece of the puzzle that nobody is talking about that would actually make the difference?In this episode we are diving into the five tools that make up the Frontline Toolkit — the complete system to help
#158: Please Tell Me You're Using This Hack to Quit Porn (Most Guys Aren't)
Have you ever noticed that the porn struggle feels like Groundhog Day? The same time of day, the same place, the same circumstances, playing out over and over again in an almost identical pattern every single time? What if instead of feeling defeated by that pattern, you could use it to your advantage?In this episode you are going to discover what might be the single best hack on the freedom journ
#157: Stop Saying "No!" to Porn Urges, Say "Yes!" Instead
Have you ever gritted your teeth and said no to a porn urge with everything you had, only to find the urge getting stronger and more intense the harder you pushed back? Have you ever wondered why fighting back against the urge seems to pour fuel on the fire instead of putting it out?In this episode you are going to discover why saying "No!" to porn urges is one of the most counterproduct
#156: The Motivation Problem: How To Solve It and Quit Porn For Good
Have you ever felt a huge surge of motivation to quit porn for good, taken real action, built some momentum, and then a week or two later found yourself right back where you started? Have you ever wondered why that motivation never seems to last long enough to actually get you free?In this episode you are going to discover why motivation alone will never be enough to break the porn relapse cycle,
#155: Re-Release - Struggling to Quit Porn? Try Self-Compassion (On the No More Desire Podcast with Jake Kastleman )
Have you been trying to quit porn for years, doing all the right things, and still can't figure out why it's not working? Have you ever wondered if there is a piece of the puzzle that nobody has told you about yet?In this episode, you're going to hear a conversation between two coaches and experts who have both lived this struggle personally and now help men find lasting freedom. You&#
#154: What a Porn Free Day Actually Looks Like (A Practical Walkthrough)
Have you ever made it through one good day only to feel completely unprepared and back to square one the next morning? Do you wish someone would just walk you through exactly what a successful day on the freedom journey actually looks like from start to finish?In this episode you are going to get a practical, step by step walkthrough of what an optimal day pursuing freedom from porn looks like. Yo
#153: How To Handle Your Next Porn Urge (And Every Urge After That)
Have you ever felt like you were doing everything right on the freedom journey — accountability, filters, community, counseling — but still felt powerless when the urge hit? Have you ever wondered if there is something missing, some piece of the puzzle that nobody has told you about yet?In this episode, Dan shares the personal turning point that changed everything for him after over 20 years of st
#152: Ever Talk To Your Urge? 3 Phrases To Use the Next Time You Feel Tempted
Have you ever felt completely hijacked by a porn urge with no idea what to do in that moment except white knuckle your way through it or give in?What if there was a simple, research backed experiment you could try with your very next urge that takes just a few seconds?In this episode, you're going to walk away with a practical experiment you can begin using immediately — talking directly to yo
#151: Urge Surfing and Why You Don't Need More Willpower to Quit Porn (You Need This Instead)
Do you feel like your biggest problem on the freedom journey is that you just don't have enough willpower or self control? Have you ever white knuckled your way through an urge, only to eventually give in anyway and wonder what is wrong with you?In this episode, we're flipping the script on one of the most common beliefs in the porn struggle — that freedom requires more willpower and self control.
#150: Why Tracking Your Streaks Is Keeping You Stuck (And What To Track Instead)
Do you measure your progress on the freedom journey by how many days you've gone without porn? Have you ever felt the crushing pressure of a long streak — terrified to lose it — only to slip, hit zero, and binge for days before starting over again?In this episode, we're diving into one of the most common and counterproductive things almost every guy does on the freedom journey — tracking h
#149: What To Pursue Instead of Porn (3 Positive Porn Replacements)
Do you ever feel like the freedom journey is nothing more than white-knuckling your way through urges, saying no, and just trying not to look? Are you tired of freedom feeling like nothing more than abstaining from something — and longing for it to mean so much more than that?In this episode, we're diving into one of the most energizing and practical sides of the freedom journey — what you'
#148: Stop Battling Porn Urges and Start Befriending Them (with Jenna Riemersma)
What if battling porn urges is actually keeping you stuck?What if the urge isn't your enemy, but a part of you actually just trying to help?What if freedom isn't won through fighting, but through befriending?In this episode, I sit down with Jenna Riemersma, bestselling author, licensed therapist, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) expert. I was so excited to have Jenna on the podcast, as he
#147: How To Become An Urge Jedi In 3 Steps
Ever wish you could feel more in control when the temptation hits you to view porn?Do you ever wonder if you could get to a place where you have mastery over your urges?What if there were a few practical steps you could take starting today, that would begin training you to handle your urges like a Jedi Master?In this episode, I'm breaking down 3 Jedi-like skills to handle intense porn urges wi
#146: Frontline Toolkit - Tool #5: What To Do After You Relapse (Turn Slips Into Growth)
You slipped. You watched porn again.Now you're stuck in shame and guilt, wondering: What's wrong with me? Why can't I stop?Here's the truth: The freedom journey isn't perfect. You will slip.And that's okay.But what you do after a slip determines whether you spiral down or bounce back stronger.In this episode, I'm giving you The Three Checkpoints—a simple, shame-free way
#145: Frontline Toolkit - Tool #4: What To Do When The Urge Gets Really Intense
Ever feel like the urge to watch porn is just too intense to handle?Like you can't just sit with the craving without giving in?You're not broken. You just need the right tool for that moment.In this episode, I'm giving you the Urge Anchors—simple, powerful sentences you can say to yourself when porn cravings spike and feel overwhelming.What you'll learn:What to do when the urge to
#144: Frontline Toolkit - Tool #3: How To Fuel Your Freedom Every Day
You have a plan for every urge. You're staying aware with mental rehearsal. So why do you still hesitate when temptation hits?Because in that moment, you're asking yourself a question:"Why should I implement my plan? Why shouldn't I just give in right now?"Without a compelling answer, we're toast.In this episode, I'm giving you Tool #3 in the Frontline Toolkit: your P
#143: Frontline Toolkit - Tool #2: How To Stay Out of Zombie Mode When Urges Hit
You have a plan for when urges hit. So why do you still slip into "zombie mode" and give in?Because having a plan is essential, but it isn't enough. You also need a way to stay AWARE when the urge hits so you can actually use your plan.In this episode, I'm giving you Tool #2 in the Frontline Toolkit:Mental Rehearsal—a 60-second daily practice that skyrockets your awareness and st
#142: Frontline Toolkit - Tool #1: The 4-Step Plan To Handle Every Urge (No Willpower Required)
You've tried accountability, confession, filters, community therapy. But you still give in when the urge hits.Why? Because no one taught you what to do in the frontline moment: when you're alone, tempted, and the urge hits you like a ton of bricks.In this episode, I'm giving you the PATH Plan: a simple, 4-step system you can use every single time the urge floods you. This is the tool t
#141: Re-release - Your Urge Is Dwight Schrute (Intensity ≠ Authority))
Why do we give our urges so much authority?When the urge shows up, why do we so quickly and easily hand over the keys to our life?What if we stopped to ask, "Why do I act as though the urge is my boss?"In this re-release episode, we look at how the urge acts like it has authority, but how it actually has zero authority whatsoever, and how making this perspective shift changes everything for you an
#140: Re-release - Struggling To Quit Porn? Try Self-Compassion (On the No More Desire Podcast)
If you want to take the next step on your freedom journey, go to NewPaths.me and download the free Missing Piece Guide. It gives you the simple practices and temptation tools you need so you can stop feeling blindsided by urges and start feeling confident and in control. It is completely free and it is the best place to begin your freedom journey.
#139: Freedom Is Feeling: How Feeling the Urge Ends the Fight With Porn
Freedom doesn’t come from fighting urges. It comes from feeling them.In this episode, I explain why trying to resist or overpower cravings keeps you stuck, and how a simple shift in how you relate to the urge can change everything. You’ll learn what urges really are, how allowing them breaks their control, and two practical takeaways that you can use with your very next urge.If you want to take th
#138: 500 Urges and the Neo Shift
What if freedom from porn is not the absence of urges but a completely different way of responding to them?In this episode I break down why urges do not magically stop and why real long term freedom requires a shift in how you relate to the urge.I call it the Neo Shift.Instead of battling 500 urges or trying to self-disciple your way through them, you learn how to feel the urge without resisting,
#137: The Start Stop Cycle and How to Stay Consistent on Your Freedom Journey
Are you stuck in the Start Stop Cycle on your freedom journey? You make progress, feel better, then slowly drift away from the habits that were helping, only to eventually slip again.In this episode, we break down exactly why this happens and what you can do to finally stay consistent.If you want to take the next step on your freedom journey, go to newpaths.me and download the free Missing Piece G
#136: Changing the Game We're Playing (with Taylor Chambers, LMFT)
Get access to practical, proven tools to handle the frontline urge.Join New Paths Academy, where you'll get immediate access to:✅ The Frontline Framework: the three essential keys to handle cravings long-term (Plan, Awareness, and Reasons)✅ 41-Day Roadmap to make these practices a part of your daily life✅ The PATH Plan: A step-by-step plan to use in response to every urge✅ Mental Rehearsal: A
#135: How to Outgrow Porn with Drew Boa
I had the chance to sit down with Drew Boa, founder of Husband Material, to talk about his brand-new book Outgrow Porn.Drew’s story is powerful. He shares how he moved from battling his sexuality to befriending it, and why that shift changed everything.We also dive into some of the tools he’s created, like his BOA method (Breathe, Observe, Attune), which can help you handle urges in a whole new wa
#134: How To Pursue Meaning To Find Freedom
Welcome to The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson, where you'll learn how to overcome porn addiction by learning the skill of effectively handling the frontline craving. Because when you learn this skill, you can be done with porn forever, and step into a life of peace, possibility, and exciting new horizons!Want to join the free New Paths Academy where you'll get access to the P.A.T.H. Pl
#133: This Bizarre Mental Image Helped Me Quit Porn
Welcome to The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson, where you'll learn how to overcome porn addiction by learning the skill of effectively handling the frontline craving. Because when you learn this skill, you can be done with porn forever, and step into a life of peace, possibility, and exciting new horizons!Want to join the free New Paths Academy where you'll get access to the P.A.T.H. Plan, the
#132: Thoughts to Choose When the Urge Hits
Welcome to The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson, where you'll learn how to overcome porn addiction by learning the skill of effectively handling the frontline craving. Because when you learn this skill, you can be done with porn forever, and step into a life of peace, possibility, and exciting new horizons!Want to join the free New Paths Academy where you'll get access to the P.A.T.H. Plan, the
#131: The 3 Checkpoints: How To Bounce Back Smarter After Every Slip
Welcome to The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson, where you'll learn how to overcome porn addiction by learning the skill of effectively handling the frontline craving. Because when you learn this skill, you can be done with porn forever, and step into a life of peace, possibility, and exciting new horizons!Want to join the free New Paths Academy where you'll get access to the P.A.T.H. Pl
#130: Can You Quit Porn Alone? The Truth About Community
Welcome to The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson, where you'll learn how to overcome porn addiction by learning the skill of effectively handling the frontline craving. Because when you learn this skill, you can be done with porn forever, and step into a life of peace, possibility, and exciting new horizons!Want to join the free New Paths Academy where you'll get access to the P.A.T.H. Pl
#129: Three Steps to Quit Porn For Good AND Keep Your New Year's Resolution
Welcome to The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson, where you'll learn how to overcome porn addiction by learning the skill of effectively handling the frontline craving. Because when you learn this skill, you can be done with porn forever, and step into a life of peace, possibility, and exciting new horizons!
Want to know exactly what to do the next time you feel that intense urge? Click here
#128: Recovery As a Way of Life (Interview with Jake Kastleman of the "No More Desire Podcast")
Welcome to The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson, where you'll learn how to overcome porn addiction by learning the skill of effectively handling the frontline craving. Because when you learn this skill, you can be done with porn forever and step into a life of peace, possibility, and exciting new horizons!Want to know exactly what to do the next time you feel that intense urge? Click here
#127: Struggling to Quit Porn? Try Self-Compassion (On the No More Desire Podcast with Jake Kastleman )
Welcome to The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson, where you'll learn how to overcome porn addiction by learning the skill of effectively handling the frontline craving. Because when you learn this skill, you can be done with porn forever, and step into a life of peace, possibility, and exciting new horizons!
Want to know exactly what to do the next time you feel that intense urge? Click here
#126: The Shift: Why You Need To Change Your Approach To Handling Urges
Welcome to The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson, where you'll learn how to overcome porn addiction by learning the skill of effectively handling the frontline craving. Because when you learn this skill, you can be done with porn forever, and step into a life of peace, possibility, and exciting new horizons!
Want to know exactly what to do the next time you feel that intense urge? Click here
#125: How To Get Excited About Your Life
Welcome to The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson, where you'll learn how to overcome porn addiction by learning the skill of effectively handling the frontline craving. Because when you learn this skill, you can be done with porn forever, and step into a life of peace, possibility, and exciting new horizons!
Want to know exactly what to do the next time you feel that intense urge? Click here
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#124: (Part 3) THE Three Keys To Effectively Handle Temptation: REASONS
Welcome to The New Paths Podcast with Dan Johnson, where you'll learn how to overcome porn addiction by learning the skill of effectively handling the frontline craving. Because when you learn this skill, you can be done with porn forever, and step into a life of peace, possibility, and exciting new horizons!
Want to know exactly what to do the next time you feel that intense urge? Click here
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#123: (Part 2) THE Three Keys To Effectively Handle Temptation: AWARENESS
Porn zombie mode. It's the killer that derails us so often.
We can have a plan in place for that next temptation, but we get to that moment and the desire overwhelms us, takes away the keys, and hops in the driver's seat.
Having a plan is essential, but it's also useless if we can't actually implement the plan in that frontline moment!
What's the solution? That's what you're going to walk away wit
#122: (Part 1) THE Three Keys To Effectively Handle Temptation: A PLAN
If you're on the excellent and noble journey to break free from the grips of porn, there’s one truth you can’t ignore: you will have to face temptation—again and again. It’s not a matter of if but when. You WILL feel that pull, that craving to turn to porn.
And you will feel it hundreds, if not thousands of times.
I call this the "frontline" of your freedom journey.
The great news is, anyone can
#121: DO THIS FIRST (Your Immediate First Step Every Time You Face Temptation)
So, you want to be done with porn, and you've made the decision to break free. And that’s something to be proud about!
But your journey to freedom means facing that seemingly insurmountable roadblock—those frontline moments of intense temptation.
And those moments can completely drown your commitment to quit.I’ve been there...thousands of times.
So what is a guy to do?!
Imagine having a
#120: Open the Shades: Mike's Inspirational Step Forward
Have you ever felt like pursuing freedom from porn is nothing but a constant, tiring practice of "no, don't, and won't"?
Is freedom nothing more than simply abstaining?
What if the "don'ts and won'ts" are only half of the freedom picture? What if saying, "Yes!" is just as important as saying "No"? Maybe freedom is so much more than simply th
#119: Your Urge Is Dwight Schrute
If you've ever tried to stop watching porn, you're very familiar with the #1 roadblock: those pesky urges. You know what I mean. Those temptations, those cravings that hit you when you're alone, even when you've made promises and commitments to never do it again.
Here's a question that maybe you've never asked before:
How do you SEE those urges? How do you think about tho
#118: The Immense Value of Inner Peace (And How To Get It)
Want to know exactly what to do the next time you feel that intense urge? Head to newpaths.me/plan to get a free, effective, step by step plan!
#117: This Is Only Thing Standing Between You and Freedom
Pursuing real, lasting freedom can seem like a daunting task. We're told it can take years. There are so many different things we're told to do. It can all feel overwhelming, and sometimes we're tempted to just give up on freedom.
Well, what if you suddenly discovered that, when you boil it down, there is actually only ONE thing, ONE hurdle, standing between you and a life if exhilara
#116: Stop Relying On Self-Discipline; Rely On This Instead
I have great news: Attaining real, lasting freedom doesn't require superhuman strength or self-discipline!
There is one prerequisite needed, however, in order for exhilarating freedom to be yours. Listen in to find out what that prerequisite is, and three practical ways that you can immediately start getting it!
Want to know EXACTLY what to do the next time you feel that intense urge to watc
#115: Your Freedom Laboratory
Want to cut your shame and guilt in half, AND virtually guarantee your freedom? Start turning your frontline temptations into your freedom laboratoy!
Want to know EXACTLY what to do the next time you feel that intense urge to watch porn? Get the P.A.T.H. Plan for free now at newpaths.me/plan
#114: Quantifying the Value of Your Freedom
If you're trying to pursue freedom from porn, freedom must mean something to you. It must have some level of value or importance in your mind, right? Otherwise you wouldn't pursue it.
But just how valuable is it? Imagine if you could put some numbers to that question. Imagine if you could start to define just HOW valuable freedom is in your life, and if you discovered that it is worth far
#113: Feel It To Free It
If you want to achieve and live in freedom from porn, how you think about it is going to be extremely important. In fact, I'll go so far as to say that if your thinking is not dialed in, it will be impossible for you to sustain long-term freedom.
Why is this? Because how you think about your struggle is determining your approach to achieving freedom. So if you're thinking is not dialed in
#112: Getting To Know You (How To Turn Those Moments of Temptation Into Opportunities)
You know that moment when you find yourself alone, and you're hit with that familiar thought to search for those images or videos? And then BOOM! That temptation floods you like a tsunami.
And if you're on the freedom journey, if you've made a decision to be free of this habit, your response to that temptation is probably, "Argh! No! Not again. This is just too hard. It's too
#111: Why You Deserve a Medal
When it comes to the porn struggle, one thing that is very real is the debilitating shame that it causes. This can be crippling. It can keep us stuck in place, preventing us from making real progress towards the freedom that we so desperately want.
Today we're going to flip that on its head. Because the truth is that you're actually deserving of honor. I want you to realize and understand
#110: Life After Porn
Have you ever wondered and asked the question, what would life be like if I really did achieve freedom? What's AFTER that? Do I just win the game and that's it? Or is there something more, something even better waiting on the other side?
I'm coming up on four years since I began living in what I knew was real, lasting freedom. And it's amazing! It is a million times better than wh
#109: Birdhouse in the Bathroom (How To Successfully Pursue Freedom in the Craziness of Life)
Want to know EXACTLY what to do the next time you feel that intense urge to watch porn? Get the P.A.T.H. Plan for free now at newpaths.me/plan
#108: Your Best Friend On Your Freedom Journey
What if I told you about one of the best tools that you could ever use to help you reach real, sustained freedom? You might say, "Awesome! Tell me what that tool is so I can get it and try it for myself."
Well, what if I told you that you already have this tool in your tool belt at all times, but you may not be using it?
I want to make sure that you are aware that you have incredibly h
#107: Try This Little Experiment To Discover Why You Can't Stop
If you've ever tried breaking the porn habit, one thing becomes apparent very quickly: It's really hard. It feels impossible to not give in sometimes.
You can make promises to yourself or your loved ones. You can make plans for what you will do instead. Only to find yourself in the heat of the moment, and those promises and plans go out the window.
I know I said this to myself thousands
#106: Goodbye Old Friend
So, you want to be done once and for all with this old habit. It's wreaked enough havoc and caused enough shame and guilt in your life, right? It's time to move on.
And maybe you've attempted to move on, but it feels like you're somehow still tied to this struggle. It's almost like a friend that you're trying to end your relationship with, but he just keeps showing up.
He
#105: Answer This Question If You Want To Be Free
I have some encouraging news for you: if you want to live in real, lasting freedom, there is no getting around the fact that you will have to face hundreds, maybe thousands of instances when you will feel the craving to go back to your old porn pattern.
Um...how is this encouraging news? It's encouraging news because there is an effective and repeatable way that you can do this! And it's
#104: One Day, One Step
Here's a problem: we only have so much bandwidth, energy, attention, and focus. And with these limited resources, we pursue lasting freedom so that we can start taking our time and our lives back.
What if your already-limited energy and attention is being further diluted in the way it's being used? What if it's being scattered in ways that are going to make freedom much harder for you
103: Frontline Ninja: How To Handle Your Next Craving Like a Martial Arts Master
Growing up, did you ever pretend to be a ninja?
As a kid, I was regularly imagining myself as a karate master, a ninja, a giant martial arts turtle, or whatever TV show or video game was inspiring me that given week.
What if I told you that becoming a ninja could actually be the missing piece to your freedom?
In this new episode of The New Paths Podcast, you're going to discover how to hand
#102: "Secret" Option Number Three
When we are in that intense moment of temptation, when that intense craving is flooding us to pull up that image or website, we typically only see two responses. Either we give in to the craving, or we try to RESIST the craving.
And this is a serious conundrum, because these are both terrible options.
If you want to live a life free of the downward cycle of porn doom, then giving in is not a g
#101: Please Understand How Cool You Are
I want you to realize how cool you are, and why it matters in your journey towards freedom.
Want to know EXACTLY what to do the next time you feel that intense urge to watch porn? Get the P.A.T.H. Plan for free now at newpaths.me/plan
#100: How To Stop Watching Porn (In One Sentence)
If someone to me, "Dan, just tell me quickly, how can I stop watching porn," what would I tell him?After struggling with porn for over 20 years, and now living in exhilarating freedom, I've boiled down the key into just one sentence.That's what you're going to hear in this 100th episode of He Is Free. How to stop, condensed into one sentence. And I'm willing to bet that i
#99: 3 Less Obvious But Essential Ingredients For Your Freedom
What does it take to achieve real freedom from unwanted behaviors? What "ingredients" do you need to have in place to finally experience the freedom that's been alluding you for maybe a very long time?
Maybe you've heard answers to this question before:
"You need community."
"You need filters and accountability software."
"You need to dive into the ro
#98: Become an Urge Jedi
Do you ever wish sometimes that you could be a Jedi master like Luke or Yoda? What if I told you that the key to experiencing freedom is a similar journey to becoming a Jedi master?Whether you're a Star Wars fan, or couldn't care less about science fiction, if you want to live in freedom for the long-term (and not just longer stretches in between relapses), there is one skill that you will
#97: From Porn Zombie To Fully Alive Man
Have you ever had any of these thoughts:
"Is pursuing freedom from this habit really worth it?"
"Do I really want to be done with this forever?"
"Do I really WANT to move on to a new season in my life?"
I want to provide you a reminder of WHY the freedom journey is SO worth it.
In this episode you're going to get an encouraging, reminding jolt about why thi
#96: 3 Ways You Can Use Your Cell Phone To Achieve Freedom
Cell phones are wonderful things. They help us stay in touch with friends, family, and loved ones. They enable us to record special memories as they are happening. They give us the ability to learn or be entertained anytime and any place. The benefits of having a cell phone are pretty astounding, and it's hard to remember what life was like before cell phones (if you're old enough to remem
#95: You're Free! Now What?
Have you ever wondered what's next after you've achieved real freedom? As it turns out, that's when things really start getting exciting!
Real freedom is possible for you, and the journey doesn't stop once you're there. That's when the real possibilities and exciting horizons really open up for you. It's a new beginning.
In this episode, you're going to discover t
#94: What Remains (How To Achieve Real Freedom)
Living a life of real freedom means facing what we normally try to avoid.
When we have a repeatable game plan for facing and processing the urge, and the difficult feelings that hit us like a ton of bricks, not only is exhilarating freedom possible for you, but this also opens the door for exciting, new possibilities.
This might seem like a daunting task, facing the feelings that we don't
#93: What If You Could Only See the Road Ahead?
What if your past was not an indicator of your future?
What if you put blinders on to the past attempts at being free from porn? What if you were no longer beat down and hamstrung by the little voice that whispers, "You've tried to be free before, and look at what happened. There's no point in trying. You'll just be disappointed again"?
Imagine instead if you could only see
#92: Four Factors of Freedom
What if you could skyrocket the probability that you will experience lasting freedom? What if you could stack the odds in your favor in a very real way?
After experiencing both sides of the porn struggle, and having interacted with many guys over multiple years, there are some common components that I have seen and experienced for myself that greatly increase the probability of real freedom.
I
#91: The Only Way Out Is Through
What can an animated feature film teach us about achieving freedom? What? Am I the only person that's ever asked that question? Well we're going to answer it in the newest episode of The New Paths Podcast!
We're also going to explore this staggering realization: If you think about it, the only way to achieve real freedom is to NOT give in to an intense craving. And to do this many, ma
#90: How To Stop Being Controlled By the Urge (Smeagol's Strategy)
Which of these two statements would you say describes your situation?
"I make plans and promises to not give in, but when I feel a craving, I almost always give in. It's like the craving takes over and the promises go out the window."
Or...
"When I feel a craving, it can be intense and uncomfortable, but it's rare for the craving to drive my behavior. It's not the b
#89: Start Saying "Yes!"
Wouldn't it be nice if, on this freedom journey, we could say "Yes" sometimes?
It can feel like the journey towards freedom is nothing but a commitment to saying "No!" And it can feel exhausting at times.
What if we could make a shift, and we could reach true freedom faster by actually saying "Yes." What if we could start making positive commitments instead of n
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