81: Breaking Free From Porn Addiction & Reconnecting to Your Highest Self with Zack Blakeney

In this episode of The Modern Man, I welcome Zack Blakeney, a spiritual porn recovery coach who empowers men to quit porn for good, heal the shame associated with it, and rise to the highest version of themselves. Zack is here to shed light on his dark, yet profound experience recovering from a 16-year porn addiction, and what you can do if you're in a similar place. He addresses the impact that society's shame around sex has on men, then gives you actionable steps and advice on how to quit porn for good and move forward in life without shame.   You'll hear Zack's insights on how to leverage the energy of "doing" instead of "trying" to quit your unhealthy habit and why that's a crucial distinction. Plus, you'll learn ways to rebuild your personal relationships (and your relationship with yourself) after porn addiction.   Are you using porn in a way that doesn't align with you? Do you feel shameful or secretive about your porn usage? Zack has the framework you need to break free from your usage/addiction and feel like your best self.   Remember, things that you would call miracles are an everyday occurrence when you do the inner work.   "The things that we're proud of, we openly talk about. The things that we're shameful about, we hide. The hard part about this is that when we're hiding things, it's not like it doesn't exist; it empowers it to take more control over us." – Zack Blakeney   "For men that are trying to push themselves to the next level of who they are… you can't get there until you start to confront the things that are preventing you from being that."  – Zack Blakeney   Key Takeaways / What You'll Learn: (00:52) About Zack Blakeney. (03:30) Is my porn usage a problem? Why do I feel shame around sex and porn? (12:14) Zack's journey with porn addiction and porn-induced erectile dysfunction. (18:35) Rewiring Your Sexual Energy: What happens to the brain when you start to heal from porn addiction?  (21:26) Breaking down the 4 Walls of Dishonesty: How to rebuild your relationships after healing from porn addiction. (28:33) How Zack finally addressed his addiction and quit porn for good. (38:52) The intersectionality of guilt, shame, and identity. (40:14) Zack's advice on healing porn addiction and moving forward in life. (46:03) How to connect with Zack Blakeney. (47:33) As a man, what has shaped your view of the world?   If you enjoyed this episode, please SHARE it with a friend, then RATE/REVIEW The Modern Man on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!   Resources Mentioned: Claim your FREE training – 3 Steps to Freedom & Healing From Porn Use: https://www.iambornfree.net/freetraining Join The Noble Knights: https://themodernman.gumroad.com/l/NobleKnights   Connect with Zack Blakeney: Visit his website to learn about the Born Free Transformation Program: https://www.iambornfree.net/getfreenow Follow him on Instagram: ​https://www.instagram.com/zackblakeney   Connect with The Modern Man: Visit our website: https://themodernmanshow.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/244885633101820 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheModernMan8 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themodernmanpodcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnyA3-wtyv7xVqUbPyB0eOg