With the holidays just around the corner (and American Thanksgiving just past), we want to be proactive to ensure we are prepared for some of the challenges that may come with this time of the year. Not the least of which is family conflict. Today's episode explores a few practical things that you can do to process through conflicts that may arise with loved ones during the holidays in a way that is honoring, and prevents you from being in a triggered/vulnerable state where you are more prone to...
Nov 25, 2022•19 min•Ep. 421
As a Bible teacher, Dean Briggs travels the world teaching on sonship, righteousness and ekklesia. In addition to several non-ficton, Dean has recently authored Brave Quest, a resource to teach teenage boys how to become men using stories and journaling based on Biblical principles. Dean is the father of 8 children, 4 biological and 4 step-children, along with six grandchildren (and counting!) In this robust interview, Dean and Sathiya discuss the importance of being a strong man who is unafraid...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 420
Using a recent case study, today's episode explores the more visceral elements of experiencing freedom from porn addiction. If you are still on the journey, this episode is a must-listen as it will give you a taste of what is to come, inspire you to keep going, and deepen your desire and motivation to reach a place of complete freedom. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram...
Nov 23, 2022•16 min•Ep. 419
Many men mistakenly credit/blame their sexual needs for the sexual (mis)behaviors. "I have needs and they have to get met somehow." This line of thinking is actually juvenile and untrue. Sexual urges and impulses are desires, they are not needs. Today's episode explores 4 core needs that drive much of our behavior and day-to-day functioning. These needs WILL get met, the question is how? It is our responsibility to ensure that we find healthy ways, otherwise we find ourselves mired in dysfunctio...
Nov 22, 2022•18 min•Ep. 418
Today's episode addresses indicators that DO NOT equate with freedom, while also exploring a few vital metrics that reveal whether or not you are on your way to making a full recovery. The journey to freedom is challenging at times, having a few sign posts along the way keeps us fueled and confident that we will one day reach a place where porn is no longer an issue in our lives. Sometimes, the items we need to pay attention to are not always obvious, in this episode you'll learn the real indica...
Nov 21, 2022•17 min•Ep. 417
If you live by by man's praise, you'll die to his criticism. Today's episode explains why we must never get too attached to those that affirm and praise us because we never know when they'll change their mind. Using a fresh example to illustrate the concept, this episode explains why we must constantly look to God to receive affirmation and value if we really want to experience security and stability in our minds. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relap...
Nov 18, 2022•14 min•Ep. 416
An author and corporate speaker, Ken Harrison travels the country in his role as Chairman of the Board for Promise Keepers. He is a Colson Fellow and currently serves on the boards of Colorado Uplift and Urban Youth Ministries. Ken and his wife, Elliette, have three grown children and reside in Colorado. In today's interview, Ken talks about why men in today's societies are getting weaker, how to bridge the generational gap, the importance of having God's eyes and heart to see everyone – especia...
Nov 17, 2022•46 min•Ep. 415
There is no recovery without your brain rewiring. Many fail to fully recovery because they make critical mistakes in the recovery journey that prevent their brain from making the necessary adaptations to sustain new habits and lifestyles. While there are many, today's episode explores the 4 most common ones we observe in our clients: Lack of consistency, poor environment management, failing to prioritize, and information overload. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling boo...
Nov 16, 2022•16 min•Ep. 414
Using a recent experience, Sathiya explains why answering vulnerable questions can be so uncomfortable, especially when we are discussing areas that we typically do not discuss. While it may be challenging and awkward, the pursuit of transparency and vulnerability in all relationships continues to be the key to success in recovery. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram...
Nov 15, 2022•13 min•Ep. 413
Recovery does not only change your lineage in the realm of sexuality, addiction, etc. Today's episode explains why getting free of addiction preserve the inheritance of future generations. We must never lose sight of the multi-generational impact that recovery has. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team
Nov 14, 2022•15 min•Ep. 412
When you become confident in your true self, criticism is inevitable. People will not understand you, they will be intimidated by you, and ultimately, they will find some way to bring you down. While criticism hurts, there are ways to respond that make us better and stronger. Today's episode explains the power of disengagement, and why failing to engage with those who are critical of us keeps us in the driver's seat and allows us to temper our responses to yield a favorable outcome. Join DeepCle...
Nov 11, 2022•16 min•Ep. 411
JK Emezi is a certified sex and pornography addiction recovery coach, with over 10 years of experience as the founder of Elevated Recovery. One of the frontrunners in the online addiction recovery space, JK has helped thousands of men ranging from college students to professional actors and athletes experience freedom from addiction using behavior psychology concepts married with biology and neuroscience. In this interview today, JK explains what it was like starting out at a time when no one wa...
Nov 10, 2022•51 min•Ep. 410
There are many "secret sauce" elements to the DeepClean system, including geysers, a unique recovery term that our community uses to describe moments, events and dynamics of the past that have contributed to our dysfunction. This episode explains why the first 7 years of childhood matter the most, and why recovering from geysers is the most efficient way to process your past. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram...
Nov 09, 2022•16 min•Ep. 409
Do you feel disqualified to do the things God has called you to do? Do you wonder if maybe sexual sin is simply the thorn in your flesh that you'll struggle with for your entire life? The truth is that God longs to turn your mess into a message that will change lives. Today's episode explains that our role is to bridge the gap between our current mess and our future message by embracing the journey God has invited us to until we are fully free and healed. Book A Call With The DeepClean Team...
Nov 08, 2022•13 min•Ep. 408
A man without a vision will always return to his past. Today's episode outlines the balancing act we must perform in recovery – healing from our past and identifying the parts that have contributed to our dysfunction, while keeping our eyes on the prize ahead so that we don't get trapped in trauma cycles. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram...
Nov 07, 2022•14 min•Ep. 407
Recovery is a demanding process, and sometimes, it takes over our key relationships. Today's episode explains how to strike the right balance of sharing about your recovery and healing journey while also ensuring that you are finding other touch points in your key relationships to connect apart from recovery itself. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram...
Nov 04, 2022•15 min•Ep. 406
After more than a decade in pastoral ministry, Dr. Jake Porter now leads a rapidly growing counseling clinic, hosts a podcast, and works as an executive leadership coach and practice–building consultant. His unique, transdisciplinary model for coaching draws from his research in developmental neuroscience, affect regulation, attachment theory, spirituality, as well as his formal coach training to enhance clients' capacities for connection, with themselves and others. In this robust interview wit...
Nov 03, 2022•54 min•Ep. 405
The way we handle attractive people in our lives says A LOT about our hearts, our character and our maturity. Many men find themselves either engaging inappropriately with attractive women or just avoiding them altogether, but this is a mistake. God has designed beauty throughout all creation, our responsibility is to learn how to handle it in a way that is pleasing to Him. This is easier said than done, but this episode will provide you with a framework, understanding, and practicalitly for han...
Nov 02, 2022•17 min•Ep. 404
Life gets busy, and while the message of self-care is clearly important, it is not always practical. Today's episode outlines a very practical way to ensure that you are able to carry out self-care, even in seasons where you have very limited time to do so. Whether you are raising a family, juggling jobs, or just trying to survive the cares of life, this episode will help you get crystal clear on what it looks like to take care of yourself in your respective season of life. Join DeepClean Inner ...
Nov 01, 2022•15 min•Ep. 403
Fresh off a men's retreat in Phoenix, AZ, Sathiya shares some of the main takeaways he learned from a former NFL athlete named John Madsen, a pastor turned Rockstar entrepreneur named Jamal Miller, a 29-year old 8-figure net worth consultant named Brandon Poulin, and Nicholas Bayerle, the host of the retreat. The main takeaways highlighted are the importance of action taking, the power of vision, keys for growth, and what it really takes to unlock your full potential. While these concepts have a...
Oct 31, 2022•15 min•Ep. 402
Processing childhood trauma is an imperative part of recovery - whether you have loads of trauma or just a bit. This episode talks about a guidepost that will help you get started on the journey if you aren't sure how to identify where trauma might be or which traumas you need to tackle to experience healing during recovery. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram...
Oct 28, 2022•13 min•Ep. 401
Tovares Grey is a social media Content Creator that focuses his work on Christianity and relationships. A U.S. Navy veteran, and bestselling author, Tovares started Godly Dating 101 almost 10 years ago as a single individual trying to learn how to date God’s way and help others on that journey as well. Having seen many failed marriages and unhealthy connections that led people far away from Jesus, Tovares has a burden to share with this generation the benefits of honoring Christ in all of our de...
Oct 27, 2022•46 min•Ep. 400
Being "busy" has become a badge of honor in our society, but at what cost? Today's podcast addresses how you can fit recovery into a busy life, detailing the mindsets that are necessary to properly pull it off. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram
Oct 26, 2022•15 min•Ep. 399
Today's episode talks about how every season and situation has "leverage points" that you can use to accelerate your recovery process. While it is easy to think that if your relationship status was different, maybe things would be easier, the reality is those who make progress in recovery accept their current situation and find a way to move forward. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram...
Oct 25, 2022•13 min•Ep. 398
"The concepts around emotionally intelligence and emotional focused therapies are often quite liberating for those in recovery, especially if you were taught to suppress/repress/neglect your emotions growing up. While processing emotions is obviously important, is it possible to do too much of a good thing? Today's podcast explores a common mistake men make when growing in their emotional health, while offering keys to finding a happy middle ground to ensure that emotions are valued and validate...
Oct 24, 2022•13 min•Ep. 397
Handling triggers is the only way you can gain momentum in the recovery journey. Today's episode talks about the importance of setting strict boundaries around ANYTHING that is 'grey' or 'borderline' triggering, as these things often serve as pre-triggers that prime us for more vulnerable states/conditions later on. While it may seem "intense" or "extreme" to have firm boundaries around the people, content, and environments we engage in, there is a GOOD reason this is so essential for long-term ...
Oct 21, 2022•13 min•Ep. 396
Curt Storring is a husband of 10 years, a father to 3 boys with another on the way, and an entrepreneur. Through his organization, DadWork, Curt helps entrepreneurial and executive dads become elite husbands and fathers, by making them harder to kill, easier to love, and equipped to lead. In this candid interview, Curt and Sathiya cover a plethora of subjects concerning manhood, fatherhood and faith. This conversation included why men are invaluable for a society to function appropriately, why t...
Oct 20, 2022•54 min•Ep. 395
This episode debunks a common misnomer, "time heals all wounds", explaining why this way of thinking is faulty and offering ways to properly go about the healing process. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram
Oct 19, 2022•12 min•Ep. 394
Today's episode talks through the three layers of accountability, and it is likely they are different from any pre-existing systems you may have. Good accountability is preventative, focuses on connection, and offers information before its requested. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram
Oct 18, 2022•14 min•Ep. 393
Real men confront their pain. Today's episode is an exhortation to handle your pain now when it's fresh, otherwise the consequences become much more drastic. There is a reason pain demands our attention, and while it is uncomfortable and unpleasant, facing it head on is always the superior option. Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram...
Oct 17, 2022•12 min•Ep. 392
