Manlihood ManCast

What if the opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety… but connection?In this raw and powerful episode of the Manlihood Podcast, Josh Hatcher interviews Yeadon Smith, a coach who broke free after 34 years of pornography addiction and now helps men walk the same path toward freedom and purpose. Yeadon shares his journey—from discovering porn at age eight, to growing up under rigid, fear-based religious pressure, to the shame and secrecy that nearly destroyed his life. His story is a real look at how porn addiction develops, why it’s so hard to escape, and how healing actually begins. This episode digs deep into emotional regulation, trauma, faith, fatherhood, marriage, and the hidden coping mechanisms men use when life gets overwhelming. If you’ve ever struggled with porn, stress-eating, scrolling, numbing out, or feeling disconnected from yourself and your family, this conversation will hit home. You’ll learn why porn “almost works” as a painkiller, how it rewires the brain, why isolation keeps men trapped, and why community and honesty are essential for real recovery. We talk about what true masculinity looks like, how to build emotional self-awareness, and how men can break the cycle of shame and secrecy—no matter how long they’ve been stuck. This isn’t an episode about judgment.It’s an episode about hope, transformation, and reclaiming your life. 🎧 What You’ll Learn Why porn becomes a lifelong trap—and why willpower isn’t enough How childhood trauma and religious shame can fuel addiction What healthy emotional coping looks like for men How meditation and mindfulness help break addictive cycles Why men need brotherhood, not isolation How to process anger, stress, and emotional triggers without reacting A simple framework for building long-term freedom 🧭 Timestamps 00:00 – “The opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety, it’s connection.”01:00 – Why this conversation matters for men04:00 – How Yeadon met Matt Sinkovitz & joined Liberation Bootcamp06:00 – Discovering porn at 8 years old08:00 – “What’s the big deal?” Josh challenges the myth09:00 – How porn rewires the brain12:00 – The hidden harm in the porn industry14:00 – Why religious shame traps men19:00 – Porn as a coping mechanism22:00 – Where the church often gets it wrong28:00 – Emotional buildup and relapse33:00 – Growing up in a cult & its impact on sexuality41:00 – Meditation as emotional strength training51:00 – Handling triggers in real-time56:00 – What it really means to “be a man"59:00 – What he’d tell his 10-year-old self1:03:00 – The life-changing power of community1:05:00 – How to find help 🔗 Connect With Yeadon Smith Website: https://porntopurpose.comFacebook: Search “Yeadon Smith”Instagram: @yeadonsmith Download the Liberation Bootcamp framework → https://porntopurpose.com 📘 Get Josh’s New Book – Fight Like Hell: A Journal for Men Who Won’t Back Down A 30-day guided journey to help men fight back against the internal battles that hold them down.👉 https://amzn.to/4rQ6Zgj Get exclusive behind-the-scenes episodes, extended interviews, and premium men’s development content. 🎥 Unlock Bonus Content: MANLIHOOD+Available on YouTube (Join button) and Spotify. 👥 Join the Manlihood ManCave A private Facebook community where men sharpen each other, fight their battles, and grow together.👉 https://facebook.com/groups/manlihoodmancave You’re not broken.You’re not alone.And you don’t have to hide anymore.Freedom grows in connection—and your story matters more than you know.