Porn Free Radio
Episodes
070 Hope for Partners, Wives, and Girlfriends with Hope Ray
05 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's been 2 years of Pornfree Radio and this is a show unlike any other. On this episode we focus on partners. We discuss disclosures, coming clean, c...
069 Sex In Recovery From Porn?
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Opening the mailbag once again this week with a stack of questions from you the listener. In this episode: "Is sex in recovery okay?" "What about hard...
068 How Long Does It Take To Quit Porn?
19 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Matt digs into the PFR mailbag and answers some questions listeners want to know. Questions covered: "Are you still doing the podcast...
067 Killing The Passive Will
09 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we discover that we just plain want to hang on porn. We want to be passive and put the responsibility of moving forward on someone else. But...
066 IMPORTANT: Do you want to fix this?
15 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This show resets the vision of Pornfree Radio. If you are new listener feel free to listen to some old shows. If you're a long timer, it's time to hav...
065 Not Safe For Work Pt 3: Getting Things Done
07 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is the final episode in a 3 podcast series about dealing with porn at work. We've identified in episode 63 the risks of using porn at work. In ep...
064 Not Safe For Work Pt 2: The Impotent Leader
01 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of 3 episodes on porn use and the work place. Ben Fraser from the Brick House Web Series joins me again. This time we discuss the effec...
063 Not Safe For Work Pt 1: Risky Business
23 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
According to a survey* conducted by the Barna Group in the U.S. in 2014: 63% of adult men have looked at pornography at least one time while at work i...
062 A Bone To Pick
16 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is joined by Brick House web series creator, Ben Fraser. Ben first visited Pornfree Radio for episode 24 on Creativity and Recovery. In this epis...
061 The Strength To Delete It All
27 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Saying goodbye to your stash is hard to do. It's been with you a long time. It's like a security blanket. But it is something that has to be done if y...
060 Going 5 Years Porn Free
13 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, recorded on my 5th anniversary of being 100% porn free. I share the 5 biggest things that have helped me stay porn free since January...
059 Fail Better Pt 2: Preventing Relapse
07 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our discussion on relapse from episode 58. In this show we talk about the lies we believe and how to prevent relapse. In this episode you'l...
058 Fail Better Pt 1: Recovering From Relapse
21 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I get a ton of email about relapse. Immediately after a relapse guys send me questions trying to figure out what went wrong. Or sometimes they are try...
057 Go Porn Free in 2016
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There is a part of you that doesn't want to listen to this podcast. Because to go porn free in 2016 you might have to do some things differently than ...
056 A Letter From The North Pole
08 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This time a year, we hear a lot of stories about sending letters to Santa. But on this episode Matt reads a letter he received, this week, from the No...
055 I Just Completed a Massive Binge…
29 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off the American holiday of Thanksgiving, where over indulgence is common, and Black Friday, America's shopping spectacle, Matt digs into one of...
054 The 5 Essential Habits of Porn Free People
24 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about The 5 Essential Habits of Porn Free People. We hosted a webinar a few weeks back on this subject and over 60 guys jumpe...
053 How Do I Know If I'm Getting Better?
09 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If everything I do is preventative, setting up filters, rules, boundaries,etc. -- how do I know if I'm recovering? Am I really getting better? What ar...
052 What Does Your Smartphone Look Like?
02 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Smartphones are the #1 threat to being porn free today. They are up to a 100x more powerful than computers we used a few years ago and sit on our nigh...
051 Slips Vs. Acting Out
28 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Slips. Close calls. Edging. How do we define those little behaviors that are related to our old porn rituals? Matt tackles the age old recover problem...
050 The Real Scandal Behind Ashley Madison
12 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The real scandal behind the Ashley Madison hack didn't make headlines, but it has real implications for guys who want to go porn free. I'll share what...
049 Why Did I Binge After 30 Days of Success?
05 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This summer my mailbox has been full. In this episode, I'll be answering questions from listeners. You can always email at [email protected]. I a...
048 Home Alone Syndrome
28 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever gotten home and realized you were alone with unaccountable time? And your next thought was, "Yippe I can look at porn." Or have you ever...
047 I Lived With A Porn Star Pt 2: Craig Perra
21 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of 2 episodes with Craig Perra from the Mindful Habit. In this episode, Craig continues to document his profound and emotional experien...
046 I Lived With A Porn Star Pt 1: Craig Perra
14 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In early 2015, Craig Perra, life coach from the Mindful Habit, lived with a porn star, Emily Nicholson for 8 days. They were on the Lifetime reality s...
045 Temptation Pt 2: The Way of Escape
07 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The second of two episodes on temptation is all about the way of the escape. Temptation is common to all men. And we have the ability to make choices ...
044 Temptation Pt 1: Your Desire
02 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our first of two episodes on temptation is all about your desire. Before you learn how to deal with temptation, you have to first define what it reall...
043 Porn Addiction Side Effects
16 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The phrase "porn addiction side effects" is searched in Google over 60, 000 times a month. Guys are looking for answers in attempt to self-diagnose th...
042 Getting Started Pt 3: Your Plan
27 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our final installment in our three-part series on Getting Started, focuses on your plan. "Fail to plan. Plan to fail.", is a true statement. Without a...
041 Getting Started Pt 2: Phone A Friend
14 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The second in our three-part series on Getting Started, focuses on asking for help. Whether it's a phone call, a text, or a face to face meeting we ne...
040 Getting Started Pt 1: Hitting Rock Bottom
07 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our first in a three-part series on Getting Started is all about hitting rock bottom and how your darkest moment can be a great gift in your recovery....
039 Avoiding The Porn Checkout Line
29 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
You ever wonder why stores place candy by the checkout counter? In this episode, we talk about what we can learn at the grocery store about our porn a...
038 Where Are You Moving?
15 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If we've left the country where porn controls our life, how can we still live in our old house there? For many the desire to change is followed by thi...
037 The Fastest Way To Freedom
01 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Looking back at my recovery process, I wouldn't change much. The missteps and relapses helped me strengthen my plan. I learned a lot from my mistakes....
036 Finding Your Motivation
25 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Pornfree Radio is for motivated guys who want to quit looking at porn. But how do you find motivation? Are there any bad motivations for quitting porn...
035 - Rethinking 12 Step With Craig Perra From The Mindful Habit (Updated)
18 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Perra, founder of The Mindful Habit, returns for a powerful conversation about 12 Step groups and the disease model for treating addiction. Toge...
035 Rethinking 12 Step With Craig Perra From The Mindful Habit
18 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Perra, founder of The Mindful Habit, returns for a powerful conversation about 12 Step groups and the disease model for treating addiction. Toge...
034 Hope for the Porn Addicted Christian
11 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Christian guys make up the majority of my audience and Christians have some compelling reasons to want to eliminate porn from their lives. It's in dir...
033 Hope for the Porn Addicted Agnostic
05 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When I started this podcast I wasn't sure who would join this community and go on this ride for me. I had been mostly doing this stuff with in my chur...
032 Am I A Porn Addict?
27 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The culture tells us porn addiction is made up. But we know different. There is something about this behavior that we have grown tired of. It is not s...
031 The Turning Point In My Recovery
20 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Getting caught downloading pornography by my wife was not my rock bottom. In this episode, I tell the story of the most significant and scary night in...
030 Going Porn Free in 2015
29 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Screw resolutions! You need a plan to go porn free in 2015. This episode is all about giving you steps to go 100% porn free for the WHOLE year. Make s...
029 The Wrestler
16 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This is NOT a review of the 2008 Mickey Rourke film, The Wrestler. Instead, it's a metaphor of the porn free life. Matt digs into the parallels betwee...
028 3-Day Ditch and Porn Fantasies in the Bedroom
03 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Matt hits the listener mailbag in this episode tackling questions about getting over the 3-day hump and how to deal with porn fantasies in the bedroom...
027 How Idiots Track Success
24 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We have all been guilty of defining success solely in terms of the number of porn free days we have. In this episode, we discuss 5 alternative ways yo...
026 Shame and Porn Addiction
18 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Your problem might not be porn, it might be shame. Shame keeps us isolated and in the dark. In this environment, porn addiction thrives and grows like...
025 - The Pornification of Culture: Surprising Advocates (Updated)
10 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt shares some surprising advocates in the mainstream with strong opinions about the harm of porn in today's culture. Get the full ...
024 Creativity and Recovery with Ben Fraser, Creator of Brick House
03 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the relationship between creativity and recovery with Ben Fraser, creator of the Brick House Web Series about quitting porn. Ben shares abo...
023 Our Greatest Trap in Life
27 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Our greatest trap in life comes from a quote by Henri Nouwen. Hint: it's not porn or lust. This trap can undermine the recovery work you are doing and...
022 The Biggest Warning Sign of a Relapse
20 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
There is one thing that precedes every relapse with porn. It's not a powerful trigger, a stressful day at work, free porn on your hotel TV, or a web l...
021 Feedback: Forgiveness, Nostalgia, and Voyeurism
25 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week we respond to listener feedback from Episode 19 and Episode 20. We revisit the metaphor of the "full pardon" in Episode 19 and dig more into...
020 Celebrity Nudes: How To Avoid Powerful Triggers
15 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This show is ripped from recent headlines. The internet almost shut down a few weeks back when hackers released nude photos of a group of famous celeb...
019 My Wife Caught Me Looking At Porn. Now What?!?!
08 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
After being caught with porn, or after a relapse, how you talk to your wife about it could be the difference in saving your relationship and losing it...
018 Pornfree and Single
02 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
If you're single does it matter if you keep pornfree? In this episode, Matt tackles the issue of porn and the single guy. Get the full show notes here...
017 How To Stop Objectifying and Oogling with Craig Perra of The Mindful Habit
25 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Perra, life coach and founder of The Mindful Habit method of porn and sex addiction recovery, returns to teach a lesson from his exclusive onlin...
016 Escaping Porn Addiction with Craig Perra of The Mindful Habit
18 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of two dynamic episodes with Craig Perra, life coach and founder, of The Mindful Habit method of porn and sex addiction recovery. Ge...
015 Porn! Recorded Live in Indianapolis
12 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
There are things porn addicts know coming into recovery and more importantly things they need to know. This episode was from a workshop with Matt Dobs...
014 Seven Things To Know When Starting a Support Group for Porn Addicts
28 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As you start to look around in your own journey and recovery, you start seeing others who are a little farther behind who are making the same mistakes...
013 Top 5 Benefits From Helping Others With Porn Addiction
21 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It may seem counter-intuitive to those looking for help with porn addiction. But early in my own recovery I started a support group and I actually hel...
012 Is Masturbation Without Porn Bad?
09 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The M-Word aka Masturbation is the 800 lb gorilla in the room in any conversation about pornography. Most people with a porn problem have a strong mas...
011 Technology and Porn with Luke Gilkerson of Covenant Eyes
02 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Luke Gilkerson, Internet Community Manager for Covenant Eyes. Luke is perhaps the most prolific blogger on the subject of porn and...
010 Four Porn Pitfalls With Popular Media
26 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Caution: Slippery Slope Ahead. In this episode, we discuss the four pitfalls with popular media that can lead us right back to porn if we are not care...
009 The Key To Successful Porn Addiction Recovery
18 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
There is one key in your recovery that is the foundation for living the rest of your life pornfree. Hint: it's not your days sober or how perfect you ...
008 Bonus Episode Father's Day
16 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Father's Day 2014. In this bonus episode, I discuss Reddit feedback from last week's episode, 007 What My Dad Didn't Tell Me About Porn. Get the full ...
007 What My Dad Didn't Tell Me About Porn
11 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week is Father's day and it got me to thinking about my dad. My dad was a loving father who modeled integrity and humility. However he was very s...
006 Life After Porn Addiction: The Good Stuff
04 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Life is not all about defensive strategies around porn addiction. In this episode, I share about 5 benefits from going pornfree AKA the Good Stuff. Ge...
005 Pornfree Travel, Hotel Tips, and Trip Planning
28 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Staying pornfree while traveling doesn't happen by accident. It takes work. I'll give some of my best tips for travel and hotels. I'll also walk you t...
004 The Biggest Mistake People Make When Quitting Porn
21 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the biggest mistake people make when quitting porn. I also share how I once spent $250/min to look at porn. Get the full show ...
003 Dumb Smartphones and Master Locks
15 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3, we talk about dumb smartphones, Master Locks, and other stories about limiting access to porn. Little things can go a big way in breakin...
002 - Unlovable (Updated)
07 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the conversation about coming clean about pornography addiction. In this episode we talk about some of the emotional benefits we experience...
001 – Coming Clean
30 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Your first step to healing is coming clean about your problem with pornography and masturbation. What can you do this week to come clean? Take a risk ...