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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.

Happy Thanksgiving, gentlemen!In this Manlihood Thanksgiving Special, Josh dives deep into gratitude—what it is, what it isn’t, why it matters, and how building a thankful mindset can shape stronger, healthier, more resilient men. This episode includes science-backed benefits, real talk about entitlement and complaining, powerful quotes, personal reflections, and a guided gratitude meditation to help you reset your heart and mind. If you need encouragement today—or want a new perspective on gratitude—you’re in the right place. 00:00 — Welcome + Thanksgiving intro01:00 — Why Thanksgiving is Josh’s favorite tradition01:40 — Gratitude as an intentional practice02:10 — What gratitude really is: posture, mindset, discipline02:45 — How gratitude rewires your brain (UC Davis study)03:00 — Dopamine, motivation, and the science behind gratitude03:20 — APA: Gratitude reduces anxiety & depression03:40 — Harvard Medical School on sleep, immune function, stress resilience04:10 — Gratitude isn’t weak — it’s mental strength training04:30 — The opposites of gratitude04:45 — Entitlement: “I deserve this”05:10 — Complaining: “This isn’t enough”05:30 — Taking things for granted06:00 — Quotes on gratitude from Aesop, David Steindl-Rast, Marcus Aurelius, and 1 Thess 5:1806:45 — Who are you grateful to?07:20 — Directing your gratitude toward real people07:45 — Josh’s family Thanksgiving tradition08:00 — What Josh is thankful for this year10:00 — Gratitude for the Manlihood community10:30 — The Thanksgiving Weekend Gratitude Challenge11:00 — Guided Gratitude Meditation12:00 — Identifying something you’re grateful for13:00 — Identifying someone you’re grateful for13:30 — Being grateful for growth in yourself14:00 — Final Thanksgiving message & encouragement15:00 — Closing thoughts: Gratitude is a way of living Connect with other men who want to grow, lead, and live with purpose.👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1694123644251571 Build strength. Heal your wounds. Become the man you were made to be.👉 https://amzn.to/3WSA647 Articles, podcasts, videos & resources for men:👉 https://www.manlihood.com ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS💬 Join the Manlihood Mancave (Free Men’s Community)📘 Get Josh’s Book — Fight Like Hell: A Guidebook for Men Who Won’t Back Down🔗 More from Manlihood

In this powerful conversation, Josh sits down with Jeanell Greene, Certified Life & Relationship Coach and the “Man Whisperer” herself. Jeanell works with couples all over the world to rebuild trust, restore connection, and understand each other on a deeper level. In this episode, Jeanell breaks down WHY so many men feel misunderstood, unheard, and emotionally shut down in their relationships — and what women are really trying to communicate. She also dives into: Why women think men “aren’t listening” The emotional wiring differences between men and women How men can communicate better without feeling weak or exposed Why vulnerability is actually a man’s superpower, not a liability What creates safety, trust, and intimacy in a marriage Why couples get stuck in cycles of hurt — and how to break them How to rebuild trust quickly (even after major betrayal) Whether you're dating, married, or trying to heal a struggling relationship… this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and practical tools to lead with strength without losing your heart. 🧠 Key Takeaways Vulnerability creates connection, not weakness. Women aren’t asking men to be mind readers—but they often assume men “should know.” Most conflict comes from different wiring, childhood conditioning, and misunderstandings, not lack of love. Tone matters more than words when communicating. Safety + empathy = trust restored. Praise your spouse often — appreciation is fuel for intimacy. Healthy marriage habits start with self-awareness and emotional honesty. 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 — Why vulnerability is power02:00 — Why we brought a woman onto Manlihood04:30 — The problem with assuming men and women think the same07:00 — Why men shut down10:00 — The viral “wire spool existential crisis” story12:00 — Masculine vs feminine wiring18:00 — How to rebuild trust after betrayal25:00 — Why therapy often stays surface-level30:00 — Why couples think it’s “too late” (and why it’s not)36:00 — Sex, stress, and the emotional load women carry44:00 — Foreplay, connection, and real intimacy48:00 — How to talk safely about sexual expectations52:00 — Fighting fair & emotional safety56:00 — What it means to “be a man”01:01:00 — What 10-year-old Janelle needed to hear01:04:00 — Her final message to men 🔗 Connect with Jeanell Greene Website: https://jeanellgreene.comHer recent article:https://usanews.com/newsroom/why-good-men-struggle-in-marriage-and-how-to-rebuild-trust-intimacy-and-partnership-fast If you know someone struggling in their marriage, she takes referrals. 🔥 Join the Manlihood Community 📘 Get the new book — Fight Like Hell: A Journal for Men Who Won’t Back Downhttps://amzn.to/3WSA647 👥 Join the Manlihood ManCave on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1694123644251571 🎧 Subscribe to Manlihood+ on YouTube or Spotify for exclusive episodes and behind-the-scenes content.

Most men today are addicted to noise — the scroll, the sports alerts, the constant notifications. But what if stillness isn’t weakness? What if it’s one of the greatest tools a man can master? In this episode of Manlihood, Josh Hatcher explores how embracing silence can help you lower anxiety, sharpen focus, and build mental and spiritual strength. Drawing from his own journey of fasting, prayer, and journaling, Josh shares how quiet moments can lead to breakthrough healing and deeper connection with God. 🧠 Learn how to: Start your day with intentional silence Process thoughts without numbing out Use stillness to find peace and direction Build unshakeable strength from within 🕊️ “Silence is a source of great strength.” — Lao Tzu 🔗 Resources Mentioned 📘 Fight Like Hell: A Journal for Men Who Won’t Back Down➡️ https://amzn.to/3WSA647 💪 Join the Manlihood Private Facebook Group for brotherhood and encouragement:➡️ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1694123644251571 🌐 Explore more resources, blogs, and podcasts at:➡️ https://manlihood.com 🎧 Subscribe to Manlihood+ on YouTube or Spotify for bonus content and coaching opportunities.💬 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it. In this Episode: 00:00 Introduction: The Power of Stillness 01:26 Welcome to Manlihood: Season Nine 02:14 Manlihood Plus and Coaching Opportunities 02:54 The Fight Like Hell Journal 03:43 The Importance of Silence 07:28 Practicing Daily Stillness 10:12 Guided Stillness Exercise 12:06 Conclusion: Embrace Stillness

Cowardice is killing men—not with bullets or blades, but with daily compromises. Every time we choose comfort over courage, we surrender part of our soul. In this episode of Manlihood, Josh Hatcher challenges men to stop avoiding responsibility and to live with boldness, truth, and conviction. 🕒 Timestamps00:00 – Cowardice is killing men01:00 – Welcome to Season 9 of Manlihood01:45 – The power of sharing the mission02:00 – Introducing Fight Like Hell: A Journal for Men Who Won’t Back Down03:00 – What cowardice really looks like03:30 – Running from responsibility and conflict04:00 – Proverbs 28:1 – The righteous are bold as a lion04:45 – How cowardice steals your self-respect05:30 – Generational impact of fear and avoidance06:00 – Courage isn’t the absence of fear06:30 – Acting despite fear and discomfort07:00 – Strength and courage from faith (Joshua 1:9)07:45 – Practical ways to build daily courage08:30 – Guided reflection: facing your dragons09:00 – “I will not trade courage for comfort.”09:45 – Final encouragement and call to action10:00 – Bonus: Manlihood+ and Fight Like Hell journal 🔥 Key Takeaways Cowardice wears the mask of “keeping the peace.” Avoidance destroys self-respect and models fear for our children. Courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about acting despite fear. Real strength comes from faith and brotherhood. Step forward, face your dragons, and live like a lion. 📚 Resources💥 Grab Fight Like Hell: A Journal for Men Who Won’t Back Down:👉 https://amzn.to/4hwXsWm 💪 Explore more at Manlihood.com:👉 https://www.manlihood.com 🎧 Subscribe on Spotify:👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1lYqV9uYtL6Mwo8TQmL9Ww 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:👉 https://www.youtube.com/@Manlihood 🧠 Join Manlihood+ for bonus content:👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYzlfV0Xj5Nf6QK4VIfx3eg/join👉 https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/2494ac4/manlihood/subscribe 📘 Get more Manlihood books: Manlihood: The 12 Pillars of Masculinity – https://amzn.to/47MCrDU Reignite – https://amzn.to/4qzwUYR The Blue Book – https://amzn.to/3Wsq3CK Change Your Life In a Year – https://amzn.to/4nAmp4S ✊ Connect with Josh Hatcher Website: https://www.manlihood.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manlihood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manlihood TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manlihood.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/manlihooddotcom

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Manlihood, Josh Hatcher talks with Kyle Tresch — musician, entrepreneur, and co-founder (with his wife Ariel) of The CouplePreneurs Show (also on Spotify). Kyle opens up about his early marriage struggles, identity crisis, and how God used it all to reshape his understanding of manhood, leadership, and humility. He shares how he and Ariel went from competing in business to partnering in purpose — helping entrepreneur couples grow thriving businesses without losing their marriages.And at the heart of it all is a message that every man needs to hear: “The more you try to prove you’re a man, the less of a man you are.” This conversation hits on faith, masculinity, purpose, ego, and what it really means to serve the people you love. 🧠 Key Takeaways Real men don’t need to prove themselves — they serve others. Leadership is about humility, not control. Your wife isn’t your assistant — she’s your partner and co-creator. Healing your heart and identity can unlock breakthrough in business. God’s love and value for you are not earned — they’re received. Integrity and humility are the foundations of true masculinity. 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 — “Stop trying to prove you’re a man.”04:00 — The “anti-honeymoon” years and the power struggle08:00 — Finding identity through humility and faith13:00 — Marriage, masculinity, and misunderstood scriptures17:00 — Leadership vs lordship: How Jesus modeled manhood26:00 — From validation to purpose33:00 — When your heroes let you down38:00 — Finding identity as a son of God43:00 — Marriage, humility, and redemption49:00 — Who Kyle and Ariel can (and can’t) help54:00 — What it really takes to be a man 🔗 Guest Links 🌐 Website: kyleandariel.com 🎧 Podcast: The CouplePreneurs Show (Apple Podcasts) | Listen on Spotify 📸 Instagram: @kyleandariel 💥 Connect with Josh / Manlihood 📕 Get Fight Like Hell: A Journal for Men Who Won’t Back Down 💬 Join the Manlihood ManCave community on Facebook 🔔 Subscribe for bonus content on YouTube and Spotify 🌐 Visit Manlihood.com

Death is coming for every one of us — rich or poor, strong or weak, influential or obscure. The shock of public deaths like Charlie Kirk’s assassination forces us to face what we usually avoid: life is short, and we waste most of it. The question is not if we die — but what will outlive us when we do. In this solo episode, Josh Hatcher explores the urgency of living with intention — not in fear, but with purpose, legacy, faith, and courage. He shares stories of men whose quiet choices shaped lives far beyond their own and names the legacy-killers most men fall into: passivity, bitterness, addiction, escape, and delay. We close with a guided reflection to help you visualize your legacy before your time is up. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Why death shocks us more than it should01:00 — Why men waste most of their lives02:00 — Fight Like Hell journal + Manlihood+03:00 — Seneca: “We waste much of life”04:00 — You don’t know when your clock runs out05:00 — “Teach us to number our days” — Psalm 9006:00 — What will outlive you? (Legacy question)07:00 — The story of my dad’s funeral & his legacy09:00 — Kindness isn’t always niceness10:00 — Are you a giver or a taker?11:00 — What destroys a man’s legacy12:00 — Addiction, escape, and wasted years13:00 — Faith, eternity, and what matters most14:00 — Jesus and the question of your soul15:00 — Guided legacy meditation16:00 — Final challenge + call to action 🔥 RESOURCES & NEXT STEPSTHEMES IN THIS EPISODE Fight Like Hell — The Journal for Men Who Won’t Back Downhttps://amzn.to/47hIP4G Join Manlihood+ (bonus episodes & support the mission)Spotify — https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/manlihood/subscribeYouTube — https://www.youtube.com/manlihood/join Join the private Manlihood ManCavehttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/168FfHAy3y/ We are all going to die — so live on purpose The legacy you leave is built daily Passivity, bitterness, and addiction kill more legacies than death does Faith and eternity reshape how a man lives now A meditation to realign your life before time runs out If this hit you — don’t just nod and scroll. Share it with a man who needs the wake-up call.

The world is getting harder — not softer — and most men are not ready for what’s coming.Combat veteran and war correspondent Chuck Holton has seen the collapse of civilizations up close — in Burma, Ukraine, Israel, and beyond — and in this conversation he lays out exactly how men must respond if they want to protect their families, build resilient communities, and live with purpose in a culture that is falling apart. In this episode: Why “discipline is a mental muscle” — and how to build it Why comfort, fear, and pride lead to bad decisions The collapse of community — and how men rebuild it What real courage looks like under fire How to become the man others rely on in crisis This is a gut-check for every man who refuses to live soft. Website: https://chuckholton.comYouTube (The Hot Zone): Search “Hot Zone Chuck Holton” Join Manlihood+ for bonus episodes & extrasYouTube Members: https://www.youtube.com/@Manlihood/joinSpotify Subscribers: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/manlihood/subscribe Get the Fight Like Hell Journal for Menhttps://amzn.to/47344XG Join the Manlihood Man Cave (men only, free)Search “Manlihood Man Cave” on Facebook If this episode hits you — don’t just click away.Like it. Comment. Share it.That is how we multiply the impact and raise up more men who stand firm. 🔗 Connect with Chuck Holton📌 Support Manlihood & Go Deeper ⏱ BATTLE MAP — CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Stop Being Soft: The Hard Way is the Only Way01:00 — Meet Chuck Holton: War, Faith & Making Men03:24 — Life on the Front Lines: Where Real Courage is Forged08:06 — Why Men Don’t Trust the Media — And Who They Turn To Instead09:18 — Going Where Everyone Else Refuses to Go14:00 — Christians Being Hunted: The War You Don’t See on the News18:34 — Guns, Comfort & Why Most Men Will Never Step Into the Fight20:16 — America is Dividing — And Nobody is Coming to Save You23:00 — Rebuilding Brotherhood: The Only Way We Make It Through26:32 — Government “Charity” is Killing Real Masculinity31:34 — Men Were Built to Fix What’s Broken — Stop Outsourcing It34:05 — If You’re Waiting for Permission — You’re Already Losing38:56 — Media Lies vs Real People: Why Getting Local Changes Everything40:56 — How to Make a Man: The SHAPE Blueprint49:13 — If You Want to Be a Man, Do This First53:19 — The Incel Bomb: A Generation of Angry, Isolated Men55:56 — Training Men for Crisis: Building the New Warrior Class58:41 — Don’t Miss Your Kids — Nothing Matters More59:41 — The Rule That Separates Men From Boys01:01:13 — Where to Find Chuck + Your Call to Action

Men are breaking under the weight of silent battles — and most never say a word. Nearly 80% of all suicide deaths are men. That is not a statistic… that is our brothers, fathers, friends — and sometimes, it’s us. In this solo episode, Josh confronts the reality of men’s mental health, the cost of isolation, and what it really looks like to fight back instead of go numb. We dig into anger, depression, destructive coping, discipline, brotherhood, and faith — and we close with a guided meditation to help you re-center and reset. This isn’t therapy. This is brotherhood. This is training for the fight. Get the book — Fight Like Hell: A Journal for Men Who Won’t Back Downhttps://amzn.to/47hIP4G Join Manlihood+ (bonus content & support the work)Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/manlihood/subscribeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/manlihood/join Join the private Men’s Community (Manlihood ManCave)https://www.facebook.com/share/g/168FfHAy3y/ 🔥 RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS

Steve Baumgartner was a meth cook, an enforcer, a satanist, and a man fully convinced he was beyond redemption. When he was arrested and told he could be facing 36 years in prison, he believed his life was over. But God wasn’t done writing his story. Today, Steve is the founder of Fire Forged Leader, a husband, father of eight, and a leader calling men to rise, repent, and reclaim the purpose they were made for. His story is raw, painful, and powerful — and it proves that no man is too far gone for God to rebuild. From meth labs and violence to mercy and redemption The arrest that became his turning point How God forges men through fire and consequence Calling men out of comfort and into responsibility Living with conviction, purpose, and eternal perspective This isn’t a motivational story — it’s a wake-up call. Website — https://www.fireforgedleader.comFacebook — https://www.facebook.com/steve.baumgartner.1975Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/realstevebaumgartner 🎧 Join Manlihood+ for bonus content & deeper trainingSpotify — https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/manlihood/subscribeYouTube — https://www.youtube.com/manlihood/join 📕 Get the BookFight Like Hell: A Journal for Men Who Won’t Back Downhttps://amzn.to/47hIP4G 👥 Join the FREE Manlihood ManCave Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/168FfHAy3y/ 👍 Like • Comment • Subscribe • Leave a ReviewIt helps more men find the show and become the men they were made to be. In this episode:CONNECT WITH STEVE BAUMGARTNERSUPPORT & GROW WITH MANLIHOOD

Ryan Michler has been calling men to responsibility, discipline, and leadership for years. In this archived episode, he lays out what real masculine ownership looks like — not the watered-down version culture tries to sell. Season 9 of Manlihood arrives October 25 — be here when it does. Get Fight Like Hell — a journal for men who refuse to back down: https://amzn.to/47hIP4GSubscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jim Ramos has built his life around calling men out of comfort and into courage. In this rewind, he lays out a clear, unapologetic challenge for men to strengthen their souls, their homes, and their legacy. Season 9 of Manlihood launches October 25 — stay locked in. Get Fight Like Hell — a journal for men who refuse to back down: https://amzn.to/47hIP4GSubscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Matt Beaudreau brings a sharp, disciplined perspective on fatherhood, leadership, and developing the next generation of strong men. This throwback episode is packed with conviction and clarity. Season 9 of Manlihood hits October 25 — subscribe now so you don’t miss it. Get Fight Like Hell — a journal for men who refuse to back down: https://amzn.to/47hIP4GSubscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this featured replay, Chad Caden challenges men to stop drifting and step into the identity and responsibility God designed them for. His message is blunt, convicting, and impossible to ignore — exactly what men need to hear. Season 9 of Manlihood arrives October 25 — don’t miss the launch. Get Fight Like Hell — a journal for men who refuse to back down: https://amzn.to/47hIP4GSubscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Doug Giles is known for saying what others are afraid to say. In this classic episode from the archive, Giles lays out a no-apology call to grit, conviction, and spiritual backbone — and he doesn’t sugarcoat a thing. Season 9 of Manlihood hits October 25 — be here when it drops. Get Fight Like Hell — a journal for men who refuse to back down: https://amzn.to/47hIP4GSubscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.