Episode 59: The 5 Winning W’s for Breaking Free from Porn In this solo live episode of the Porn Free Millennial Podcast , I break down a practical and powerful framework for overcoming porn addiction: The Five Winning W’s — What, When, Where, Why, and Who. If you’re struggling with porn, stuck in relapse cycles, or looking for a clear recovery strategy, this episode gives you actionable tools you can apply immediately. Drawing from my own recovery journey — including divorce, therapy, and years ...
Feb 21, 2026•46 min
The Art of Beholding Beauty in a Culture That Consumes It Guest: Will Anselm Author of The Pallinode Medieval Art Historian | Oxford Graduate | Researcher of Late Medieval Italian Art Episode Overview We live in a culture flooded with beauty and yet increasingly unable to admire it. Pornography, social media, and endless visual stimulation have trained us to consume what earlier civilizations learned to behold. In this conversation, I sit down with medieval art historian Will Anselm to explore h...
Feb 07, 2026•2 hr 18 min
Order Within, Freedom Without Brandon Ward on Faith, Recovery, and Reordering Desire What happens when the pursuit of freedom on the outside only creates chaos on the inside? In this deeply vulnerable conversation, I sit down with Brandon Ward 😎 , host of Order Within Podcast, to explore how inner disorder—rooted in insecurity, emotional wounds, and pornography—can quietly shape a man’s life for decades. Brandon shares his journey through anger, shame, addiction, and relentless self-searching, ...
Jan 22, 2026•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 57
Podcast Episode Notes Finding Resilience in the Rut How to Regain Traction When Life Feels Stuck Host: Mac Dohm Guest: Kyle Shepard About Our Guest Kyle Shepard is a U.S. Navy Stress Management and Resilience Instructor with over a decade of experience teaching mental performance, stress adaptation, and recovery under pressure. He also holds a Clinical Doctorate in Audiology, where his work focuses on hearing conservation, balance disorders, tinnitus, and the neurological overlap between stress ...
Jan 17, 2026•1 hr 48 min
In this episode, I’m joined once again by counselor Jeanie Hosken author of the Restoration Center Encouragement Substack and owner of Restoration Center counseling for a deeply honest and practical conversation about why apologizing is so hard and what a real apology actually requires. Building on our previous discussion about emotional intelligence ( Episode 54 ), this episode explores how unresolved shame, defensiveness, pride, and a lack of modeling in our upbringing often sabotage our attem...
Jan 13, 2026•1 hr 30 min
A quick reflection on encouragement and ending the year strong. Much Love, Mac This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pornfreemillennial.substack.com/subscribe
Dec 31, 2025•5 min
In this end-of-year conversation, we are honored to have returning guest and counselor Jeanie Hosken creator of the Restoration Center Encouragement Substack for a deep dive into emotional intelligence in a porn-saturated culture - what emotional intelligence is, how porn quietly stunts it, and how it can be rebuilt through awareness, honesty, and connection. Together, we explore why many men struggle to name what they’re feeling, how early exposure to porn trains emotional avoidance rather than...
Dec 30, 2025•1 hr 49 min
A quick video on this day of Thanksgiving. Much love! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pornfreemillennial.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 27, 2025•4 min
In this episode, I open with a poem I wrote ( The Brushpopper ) about a wayward steer trapped in a thorny ravine - a picture of how so many of us get stuck in the thickets of porn, shame, and isolation. In every herd, there’s always one who wanders, and I was that steer for a long time. Today, I’m joined by two men who have become true brothers to me - Jim Hastings and Eric Guevin . We met in Reno for what we jokingly called “Uncle Vern’s Porn Camp,” but what ultimately became something so much ...
Nov 22, 2025•1 hr 54 min
In 1960, Alfred Hitchcock didn’t just make audiences scream, he made them look in the mirror. Psycho shattered cinema and stripped horror down to its rawest human fear: the danger within. In this 2nd Annual Halloween Special, Dr. Gregory Borse returns to dissect the chilling genius of Psycho and its eerie reflection in today’s porn-saturated age. Together, we explore how Hitchcock foresaw the rise of voyeur culture, the fracture of self, and the quiet death of empathy that defines our disconnect...
Oct 29, 2025•2 hr 36 min
Hey everybody, it’s been a minute. I’m back on the mic after some time on the road and some time in the fire. This episode is raw. No script. Just me talking about what really happened these past few months - relapse, the recovery, and the renewal that’s followed. I open up about how I slipped after almost two years of sobriety, what led up to it, and how I’ve been finding my way back through faith, accountability, and honesty. This episode is focused on what it means to stand back up, instead o...
Oct 09, 2025•49 min
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Sep 30, 2025•2 min
In this special 50th episode of the Porn Free Millennial Podcast , I sit down with the man who helped me take my first real step toward recovery back in 2018 and who inspired me to launch the PFM Podcast and Publication - Matt Dobschuetz . He’s the host of the long-running podcast Porn Free Radio , the author of Porn Free: Becoming the Type of Man Who Does Not Look at Porn , and the founder of RecoveredMan.com , where he coaches men to lasting freedom. When I hit rock bottom, Matt’s voice reache...
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 46 min
In this haunting and deeply philosophical episode, Dr. Gregory Borse returns to unpack the ancient, biblical, and psychological significance of dreams. From recurring lucid dreams that began in college to a real-life connection with Pope John Paul II, Dr. Borse explores how dreams shape interweave with conscious life to shape identity, offer warning, and reveal truth. Mac also shares his most meaningful dreams - including 3 recent confrontations with a childhood darkness and a prophetic dream th...
May 24, 2025•2 hr 17 min
Is porn addiction a form of possession? In this gripping fifth interview, Dr. Gregory Borse professor of English, Philosophy, and Film - joins host Mac for a deep dive into The Exorcist, addiction, and the hidden spiritual battle many men are losing without even realizing it. From jump scares to soul scars, this episode explores how The Exorcist reveals the nature of evil: both direct and insidious. Together, Mac and Dr. Borse unpack how porn subtly enslaves, how shame isolates, and how hope, ha...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 43 min
Spring is here and the temptations are out. In today’s episode, we dive into the real struggle many men face as the layers come off and old patterns try to creep back in. From unexpected triggers in a Walmart parking lot to hard truths about the line between admiration and objectification, I’m sharing a raw and honest reflection on how to stay grounded in a season full of distractions. We explore: * The difference between admiring beauty and objectifying others * A 3-step mindset shift: Humanize...
May 16, 2025•11 min
In this powerful episode of the Porn Free Millennial podcast, I sit down with Tyler Patterson , the founder and CEO of Ever Accountable , one of the most trusted accountability software tools for porn recovery. We dive into the origin story of the app, how it's evolved over the years, and why it works - especially when willpower and white-knuckling just aren’t enough. We break down how Ever Accountable uses real-time AI detection, screen scanning, and accountability reports to create life-changi...
May 05, 2025•58 min
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Kyle Shepard who is a military resilience instructor, author of Resilient Mental State , fitness coach, and father → to dive deep into what it really means to build and sustain a resilient identity. Kyle shares lessons from 12+ years of serving in the U.S. Navy, training service members to overcome extreme stress, and his personal journey of overcoming hardship, loss, and emotional setbacks. We explore: * The difference between building resilience and su...
Apr 26, 2025•1 hr 33 min
In this powerful conversation, I welcome Jeanie Hosken → licensed counselor, founder of the Restoration Center , and author of Restoration Center Encouragement on Substack → to the Porn Free Millennial Podcast. Jeanie brings over 40 years of experience in nutrition counseling, emotional healing, and Christian spiritual restoration. We dive deep into: * The unseen emotional and spiritual roots of porn addiction * How disconnection, loneliness, and emotional wounds drive unhealthy coping mechanism...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 18 min
In this episode, I sat down with counselor Jeanie Hosken to share the story I once swore I'd never tell. “I was first exposed to porn when I was 10 years old… and I knew right away this wasn’t what I should be doing. I felt a lot of shame doing it.” What started as curiosity quickly became a secret life. For years, I didn’t think it was affecting me, until it destroyed my marriage. I lied. I gaslit. I broke the heart of someone I loved. And even though I was a believer, I kept it all in the dark...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 47 min
Addiction doesn’t always look the way we expect. Whether it’s food, porn, alcohol, or endless scrolling, many compulsive behaviors share the similar underlying patterns and the similar hope for healing. In this episode, I’m joined by Tim Ebl 🇨🇦 , a recovered food addict, ex-binge eater, and certified Primal Health Coach. Tim’s been to the bottom and back and now helps others find a clear, compassionate, no-BS path toward a radically healthy and happy life through his Substack publication, Time...
Mar 26, 2025•2 hr 25 min
In today’s episode, I speak with Christopher Lind author/host of the Future-Focused Substack and Podcast . In our discussion, we dive deep into: * The rise of AI-powered porn & its impact on the mind * What the future holds 5 to 10 years from now * How to reclaim your code and break free from this digital addiction * Essential advice for parents navigating this new landscape This is a raw, insightful, and solution-focused conversation you won’t want to miss. For more content from Christopher...
Mar 21, 2025•2 hr 7 min
Hey team, I had the honor yesterday to talk with Philip Hofmacher about my Substack journey. About Philip Digital Entrepreneur & Community Builder. Helping Creators Escape the Content Hamster Wheel. More Growth, Smarter Monetization, Real Freedom. They Call Me Mr. Substack Livestream 🎙️ I’ve gotten to know Philip through his Write • Build • Scale publication and Substack System community that I joined last month. Definitely check out Philip and his publication/community if you are intereste...
Mar 19, 2025•36 min
In today’s episode, I reflect on the importance on our moments and how moments can be missed when we remove ourselves from the present when engaging in destructive habits like porn addiction. In this discussion, I share 3 different stories that were the theme of my Monday Break Free Newsletter and I expand on their meaning and importance. My goal is for you to walk away from this episode with a different perspective on the value of being in the moment and how experiencing the moment with a clear...
Mar 05, 2025•38 min
Welcome to "Calling Your Bluff" - an honest, no-holds-barred exploration into the 10 biggest lies that keep you chained to porn. In this podcast episode, I break down the myths that normalize porn addiction and reveal the hidden truths behind each deception. Discover how the illusion of harmless entertainment, the false promise of control, and other common lies are affecting your life, relationships, and self-worth. Join me as we: * Debunk each of the 10 lies that keep you hooked * Share insight...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Valentine’s Day is meant to be a celebration of love, intimacy, and connection, but for many, it’s just another reminder of the distance porn creates in their relationships. This year, I’m challenging you to make it different. What if, instead of escaping into artificial fantasy, you embraced the real moments in front of you? Whether you're in a relationship or single, this episode is about reclaiming love, without the chains of porn. I’ll reflect on why past Valentine’s Days felt tainted and sa...
Feb 14, 2025•28 min
What does addiction really cost you? It's not just financial cost but it's a debt you can't always see, until it's too late. In this episode, I share my personal journey of how years of ignoring the problem of porn addiction spiraled into a life-altering debt of spiritual, physical, and mental chains. The price of denial? Far higher than I ever imagined. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the hidden costs of porn addiction. I walk you through my own story of a 20-year struggle and the devas...
Feb 01, 2025•31 min
In this episode, I sit down with Reverend Robert Irvine - a UK-based clergyman, Chartered Electrical Engineer with over 40 years of experience, and author of Devotions on the Birth of the Lord Jesus Christ . Together, we discuss the power of finding your calling, pursuing your purpose, and overcoming life’s challenges. Robert shares his personal journey of discovering his calling, the obstacles he faced along the way, and why having a clear sense of purpose is vital, especially for those who fee...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 16 min
In this episode, I sit down with James Menendez , author of the Creation Awaits Substack and host of the @creationawaits YouTube channel, and explore his powerful testimony of overcoming destructive habits through faith in Christ. James shares his journey to freedom, offering heartfelt advice for those battling addictions, particularly porn. Join us for a candid conversation on finding hope, healing, and lasting change through the grace of God. Where to find more content from James: * Victory in...
Jan 18, 2025•2 hr 27 min
In this special end-of-the-year episode, I sit down with my little brother to reflect on our recovery journey throughout 2024—celebrating the triumphs, acknowledging the challenges, and sharing the lessons we've learned along the way. Together, we discuss how accountability and brotherhood have been central to our progress of living lives without porn and we outline our vision for an even stronger 2025. From practical strategies to personal commitments, this conversation highlights the power of ...
Dec 30, 2024•46 min
