1143 - What 3 Years Free From Porn Actually Looks Like

In this episode, Sathiya sits down with Manny Figueroa, who shares his powerful journey overcoming pornography addiction and embracing lasting freedom. Manny, an aerospace engineer and former boxer from West Palm Beach, Florida, opens up about his struggles, relapses, and breakthroughs over six years of recovery efforts. He details how various programs helped him, and ultimately how the Deep Clean program, combining faith, brotherhood, and practical tools, became the turning point leading to almost three years of sobriety. Manny also discusses the impact of recovery on his marriage, his emotional regulation strategies, and the transformative changes in his life including running a marathon, career growth, and exciting family news. His story highlights vulnerability, perseverance, faith, and community as keys to sustainable healing. SATHIYA’S RESOURCES: Free Recovery Book (The Last Relapse) Join the brotherhood (DeepClean Inner Circle) Live Training To Quit Porn For Good Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and welcome of Manny, sharing the purpose of the stories and hope for healing. 02:27 Manny introduces himself: aerospace engineer, husband, background in boxing, and early challenges with self-control. 03:18 Manny discusses prior attempts to quit pornography, including white-knuckling and other programs before Deep Clean. 06:40 The turning point: why Manny chose Deep Clean for its faith-based, Jesus-centered approach, beyond secular programs. 14:38 Celebrating nearly three years clean and the reflection on what that milestone means personally. 15:32 Manny describes the critical mindset of “one week at a time” during the first year of recovery and the role vulnerability played. 19:41 Year two of recovery: new perspectives on freedom, growing confidence, and the positive impact on marriage and productivity. 25:20 Year three highlights: marathon training, career advancement, growing faith, and the joyful pregnancy announcement. 37:01 Post-recovery ongoing challenges: ongoing battle with lust, prayer, fasting, and emotional growth strategies. 54:10 Closing prayer by Manny, invoking strength and blessings on those on their recovery path.