Why Porn & Substances Are Ruining Your Relationships (& What to Do Instead)

In this vulnerable and transformational solo episode, Mike Elliott shares his personal journey through pornography, substance use, shame, and the path to sacred masculine maturity.He unpacks how these often-hidden coping mechanisms:Sabotage intimacy and emotional availabilityKeep men stuck in immaturity and isolationBlock the deeper soul gifts of love, leadership, and purposeYou’ll also hear about his upcoming community for men: The Initiated Man.🕒 Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to the Podcast 00:54 – Episode Introduction and Apologies 01:36 – Exploring the Impact of Porn and Substance Abuse 04:19 – The Root Causes of Coping Strategies 12:02 – Personal Journey and Early Exposure 20:42 – The Role of Shame and Emotional Needs 22:49 – Substance Abuse and Emotional Regulation 28:08 – The Importance of Co-Regulation and Mature Relationships 34:45 – Healing and Moving Forward 40:14 – Understanding Dysfunction in Relationships 40:36 – Core Roots and Emotional Needs 41:20 – Self-Soothing and Addictions 42:39 – Inner Child Work and Healing 43:47 – Building Safe Connections 46:22 – Directing Energy Towards Partners 47:41 – Embracing Vulnerability in Relationships 49:01 – Personal Growth and Fulfillment 50:47 – Overcoming Coping Strategies 53:00 – Finding Purpose and Mission 01:07:21 – The Initiated Man Community🎧 Listen now 💥 Join the waitlist for The Initiated Man: https://www.itsmikeelliott.com/initiated-man-waitlist🌿 Join the Together Community: ⁠⁠https://www.sacredrelating.com/⁠Online Community Link⁠https://www.sacredrelating.com/⁠Donation link 👇🙏🏼❤️🌏⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VWHABJWZ749X4⁠Email:⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠Website⁠⁠www.itsmikeelliott.com⁠⁠[email protected] MUSHROOM PRODUCTS⁠https://mindfulmeds.io/⁠ 15% off with  PROMO CODE: TOGETHER THE SKIN DEEP CARDS⁠https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/all⁠Promo Code: Together15