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Nov 26, 2025 28 min

EP 133: If I Stray From The Path

from The Recovered Dad Podcast Hosted by Matthew Sinkovitz & Yeadon Smith

In today's episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, Coach Yeadon and I broke down a real-life weekend story that reveals what true recovery looks like when no one's watching. A simple guys' trip turns into a masterclass on discipline, relapse, and what it means to "return to the path." Coach Yeadon opens up about going away with friends—once a guaranteed recipe for relapse—and how, through systems, structure, and brotherhood, he faced temptation without falling. The conversation dives deep into why recovery isn't about perfection; it's about returning. They discuss what happens when we drop our habits, why systems matter more than willpower, and how to rebuild after a slip without shame or self-destruction. You'll learn why every man's success or struggle comes down to the system he's running, how to recognize when pressure finds the weak spot in your framework, and what it takes to build one that lasts. This episode is a grounded, honest look at masculine discipline, accountability, and the vow every free man must live by: "If I stray from the path, I vow to return." Top 10 Show Highlights: [00:10] Welcome back to the Porn to Purpose podcast. [01:30] Yeadon shares his guys' trip to Nashville and Chattanooga with two lifelong friends. [02:58] He reflects on how, before recovery, trips like this were "binge events" driven by his inner addict. [03:34] The Noble Code reminder—"If I stray from the path, I vow to return"—sets the tone for the discussion. [05:02] Daily Core Four habits—reading, journaling, meditation, exercise—as the cornerstone of lasting sobriety. [07:31] How discipline in nutrition and health mirrors discipline in recovery. [09:24] Yeadon admits skipping his tracking for two days and parallels it with relapse behavior: "Do not recommend." [13:17] Why perfection isn't realistic—and how ownership turns failure into feedback. [17:08] "Straying isn't failure; it just means something in our framework was weak." [19:10] The key insight: You don't have a porn problem—you have a pain problem. Porn was the pill. Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned Learn More About the Liberation Boot Camp: www.porntopurpose.com Join the Porn to Purpose Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/porntopurpose

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