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Unashamed Unafraid
by Unashamed Unafraid
Unashamed Unafraid is a show dedicated to being unashamed about sexual addiction recovery and unafraid of coming unto Christ for healing. Pornography and sexual addiction are not something you are stuck with to manage your whole life. We share real stories of recovery, the best resources, information from experts, and answer anonymous questions with those who know. All to help you on the path of being 100% healed from pornography and sexual addiction.
Episodes
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EP 234: Breathwork & the Process of Healing
In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, Sam and Josh Bring back Michael from the Heare Bros (returning from a prior episode), who recaps his a spiritual/somatic session where he cast out the “accuser,” broke through a core belief of worthlessness, and felt transformative light and truth, then...
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EP 233: Live Unashamed - Sex Is Not the Problem
In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, the hosts discuss healthy, non-compulsive sexuality in recovery and emphasize that sex isn’t the problem—shame is. They share experiences of growing up with little guidance, early sexual curiosity and experimentation, exposure to pornography in the internet...
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EP 232: Reuben's Story - Arise and Heal
In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, the hosts welcome Reuben Aiton, founder of Arise & Heal Recovery, who shares his background in addiction recovery coaching and his focus on helping teens and LDS clients move from external “kindling” motivations to internal, heart-based reasons for change....
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EP 231: Live Unashamed - The "Noble Lie"
In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, Sam, Chris, Joshua, and Austin discuss sexual addiction recovery and why healing requires honesty, transparency, and coming unto Christ rather than hiding behind a so-called “noble lie” that hiding the truth somehow protects others. They praise Austin’s...
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EP 230: Paul's Story
In this story episode of Unashamed, Unafraid, guest Paul Claverie opens up about navigating profound life crises, career shifts, personal accountability, and emotional healing. From managing his daughter’s cancer diagnosis to dealing with an unaddressed congenital deformity and performance-driven...
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EP 229: Live Unashamed - A Recovery Lifestyle
In this episode of Unashamed, the hosts welcome back Austin and discuss sexual addiction recovery while working away from home. Austin shares that directing a demanding summer camp for 12–15-year-olds led to multiple relapses because he had no personal space, minimal sleep, and struggled to...
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EP 228: Curtis' Story - Counterfeit Emotions
In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, Sam interviews Curtis Morley, who shifted from tech CEO and entrepreneur to “Emotionologist” after personal upheaval and a difficult divorce. Curtis explains his framework of “counterfeit emotions,” including shame as the counterfeit of guilt, misery as the...
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EP 227: Live Unashamed - Breaking Isolation
In this episode of Unashamed, Unafraid, Sam, Chris and Joshua discuss how isolation fuels relapse and undermines recovery from sexual addiction. Sam shares relapsing while his wife was away, connecting it to unprocessed emotions, blaming his spouse, and failing to plan for connection; the group...
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EP 226: Hypnotherapy and Porn Addiction
In this episode of Unashamed, Unafraid, Sam and Austin welcome clinical hypnotherapist and master hypnotist Erin from familiesgettinghelp.com. Together, they explore how hypnotherapy functions as a powerful, non-traditional tool in sexual addiction recovery. Erin dispels common pop-culture myths...
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EP 225: Live Unashamed - Brotherhood is Not Optional
In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, Chris, Sam, Mason, and Austin discuss why building a real male brotherhood is essential—not optional—for recovering from sexual addiction. They explore the common hurdles men face in seeking support, such as fatherlessness, isolation, and the tendency to...
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EP 224: Mike's Story
This episode of Unashamed Unafraid introduces guests Mike (“Sacramento Mike”) and his son Weston, with Mike visiting Utah from Hawaii for his daughter’s wedding. Mike describes growing up in an LDS family near Sacramento, first encountering pornography at 11, becoming compulsively drawn to it…
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EP 223: Live Unashamed - Recovery Check-in
In this episode, James, Sam, Joshua, and Mason sit down for a follow-up on the commitments they made in past episodes (EP 151: Filling the Void of Addiction and EP 193: How Can I Trust God?). They dive open-honestly into what accountability actually looks like in practice—from putting software on...
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EP 222: Mike's Story
Mike recounts early exposure to pornography, shame shaped by church messaging, family dynamics, and later learning his biological father’s sexual addiction, then baptizing him before his mission. He describes a canceled temple wedding due to church discipline, continued struggles after marriage,...
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EP 221: Live Unashamed - Fire the Old God
Sam, Mason, James, and Austin discuss “firing the old God and hiring the new one.” They define the “old God” as transactional, shaming, distant, perpetually disappointed, and often rooted in childhood, family-of-origin dynamics. The "old God" is a false God that uses reward systems, shame, and...
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EP 220: Austin and Becca's Story
In this episode of Unashamed, Unafraid, Austin and his wife Becca share how traumatic sexual experiences shaped their views of sexuality, secrecy, and control, and how that led Austin to pornography addiction. Austin describes hiding his compulsive porn use and masturbation due to fear and shame...
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EP 219: Live Unashamed - Talking to Strangers About My Porn Addiction
In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, Austin shares how keeping a small journal of unfiltered “Dear God” letters for six months became a record of his recovery, transformed his relationship with God, improved communication with his wife, and supported about four months of sobriety. He describes...
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EP 218: Live Therapy with Jason Dausses
In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, Sam and Mason discuss sexual addiction recovery with their shared therapist, Jason Dausses of Accepted Therapy. Sam opens up about longstanding self-judgment rooted in verbally abusive coaches and bosses, and Jason frames healing as both rescuing past wounds...
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EP 217: Live Unashamed - Warrior Heart, The Best Resource in Recovery
In this episode, Sam and James are joined by Dan Ostler to discuss their recent experiences at Warrior Heart Boot Camp. Sam shares a powerful, God-orchestrated moment of healing where confronting shame led to emotional breakthrough and support from God and his brothers. The trio highlight Warrior...
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EP 216: Mike's Story
In this episode of Unashamed, Unafraid, Mason and Sam welcome Mike Farr, a rock photographer, Spartan racer, husband to Jenny, and father to Wesley. Mike shares how his father leaving early, conflict with a stepfather, and feeling unlovable fueled a “character” that chased acceptance through…
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EP 215: Live Unashamed - Gratitude
Sam shares a previously unreleased conversation with Chris and Joshua about gratitude in recovery and healing through Christ. They discuss how gratitude helps overcome shame, challenges entitlement, and creates lasting change, while sharing personal stories of recovery, relationships, and faith....
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EP 214: Cam's Story
In this story episode of Unashamed, Unafraid, Sam and Mason interview Cam, a BYU construction management student preparing to commission as a combat engineer officer. He tells how his porn addiction grew out of achievement pressure, comparison with high-achieving siblings, and deep shame. After...
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EP 213: Live Unashamed - Making Repair
This episode explores the emotional impact of criticism and how unresolved shame can fuel relapse in recovery. Sam shares a personal experience of being hurt by a negative review, which triggered old beliefs and led to a setback, while highlighting the importance of connection over isolation.…
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EP 212: Forgotten in the Battle Part III - Boundaries
In Part III of our series with returning guest Roxy Johnson, author of Forgotten in the Battle with Sexual Addiction, we dive deep into the role boundaries play in healing relationships impacted by sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. Roxy brings powerful insight and hard-earned wisdom on how...
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EP 211: Live Unashamed - Unafraid of Coming Unto Christ for Healing
In part two of the Unashamed, Unafraid series, the hosts discuss becoming unafraid to come unto Christ for healing in sexual addiction recovery by first learning who God truly is. He is kind, loving, forgiving, and relentless rather than judgmental. They explore how shame, secrecy, and “shame...
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EP 210: King's CORE with Ryan Carnahan
Chris and Sam sit down with Ryan Carnahan from King’s Core to explore the deeper layers of addiction recovery. From relapse and discouragement to identity shifts and emotional resilience, this conversation dives into what actually creates lasting change. Ryan shares his personal 15-year journey...
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EP 209: Part I - Unashamed of Sexual Addiction Recovery
Sam, Chris, and James discuss what it means to be “unashamed” in sexual addiction recovery. Shame thrives in secrecy, silence, and judgment and that speaking openly breaks isolation. They explore how context and boundaries matter when sharing, distinguishing healthy vulnerability from “vomiting,”...
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EP 208: Healing The Inner Child with Drew Boa
In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, Sam and Mason welcome Drew Boa, author of Outgrow Porn and founder of Husband Material Ministries, who explains inner child work as understanding sexual temptation and intolerable emotional pain as implicit “body memory” rather than mature adult desire. Drew...
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EP 207: Live Unashamed - The Power of Story
In this Live Unashamed episode of Unashamed Unafraid, the hosts discuss the impact of sharing honest, raw stories in sexual addiction recovery and how storytelling combats the shame that fuels isolation and acting out. They explain that people connect through stories, and that naming taboo...
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EP 206: Forgotten in the Battle Part II - Surrender and Grief
In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, we return with Roxanna Johnson for a second recording as she explains how spouses are changed by the “dance” of addiction, why both partners have parallel recovery paths, and how hope can emerge over years of work. She teaches surrender as releasing control…
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EP 205: Live Unashamed - Stop Explaining and Start Listening
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EP 204: Nathan Maxwell's Story
Nathan Maxwell returns after a lost recording to share updated perspectives on recovery and marriage. He recounts early exposure to pornography in fourth grade, his parents’ divorce, his half-brother’s suicide, and how shame and suppressed grief fueled compulsive porn use and a growing need for...
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EP 203: Live Unashamed- Slowing Down the RPMs
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EP 202: Troy's Story & Conversations About Sobriety
This episode dives deep into the raw truth that sobriety is vital, shame is a battle, and authentic recovery requires honesty and courage. Listen as Troy shares his powerful story, struggles, and how God's grace rewrites everything. Make a donation and become an Outsider! Follow us on social…
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EP 201: Live Unashamed- Turn the Light Up
In this episode of Live Unashamed, we discuss a pivotal quote from The Stick of Joseph podcast about resisting temptation not by direct confrontation but by turning towards positive actions and thoughts. Our conversation covers the importance of connection with others, honesty, and creating a...
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EP 200: Dr. Trish Leigh
In this enlightening episode of Unashamed Unafraid, we delve into the challenging yet transformative journey of porn addiction recovery with Dr. Trish Leigh, a cognitive neuroscientist. Dr. Leigh shares her unique approach of using EEG technology to understand and regulate the brain's…
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EP 199: Live Unashamed- Women in Recovery
In this episode, we introduce Madi Davis, host of 'Sisters on the Front Lines', who brings a fresh perspective on women's struggles with pornography. Join hosts Sam, James, Chris, and Madi as they discuss the unique challenges women face, the impact of shame, and the importance of connection.…
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EP 198: Un-Alone with Douglas & Madi
In this special episode of Unashamed Unafraid, we welcome Madi and Douglas, who share their experiences with pornography addiction and recovery. They represent the Un-Alone Club at BYU, a student organization aimed at supporting individuals struggling with pornography and other related issues....
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EP 197: Live Unashamed- How to Forgive Yourself
Join the Unashamed Unafraid crew for a Live Unashamed episode where they openly discuss their experiences with sexual addiction, recovery, and the journey to self-forgiveness. Through heartfelt conversations, they explore the immense challenges of forgiving oneself despite being forgiven by…
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EP 196: Pxrn Coach with Austin Hamilton
In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, we delve deep into the journey of sexual addiction recovery with professional coach Austin Hamilton. Austin shares his personal story of overcoming pornography addiction and infidelity, emphasizing the importance of truth-telling and courage in the healing...
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EP 195: Live Unashamed- The Scariest Things About Being Unashamed
In this episode of Live Unashamed, Sam, James, Joshua, and Chris discuss their daily struggles and steps taken to live unashamedly. From setting boundaries with close friends to grappling with honesty in social situations, the group shares their personal experiences. The conversation explores the...
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EP 194: Rick & Christine Dixon
In this episode, we introduce Rick and Christine Dixon, owners of Renaissance Ranch, a mental health and substance addiction treatment center. The Dixons share their powerful story of overcoming addiction within their family, discussing their personal journeys, professional insights, and the...
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EP 193: Live Unashamed- How Can I Trust God?
In this episode of 'Live Unashamed,' Sam introduces Mason, a close friend with a similar background, to discuss their shared experiences and the difficulties they've faced in connecting with a loving, non-transactional God. The conversation explores the challenge of reconciling a shame-based...
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EP 192: Anonymous Q&A
In this engaging Q&A episode of Unashamed Unafraid, the hosts dive deep into various questions sent by listeners surrounding addiction, recovery, and spirituality. The discussion ranges from whether God withholds recovery to teach lessons, to healthy masturbation, and coping mechanisms. They also...
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EP 191: Live Unashamed- My Worst Moments in Recovery
In this deeply moving episode of Unashamed Unafraid, Chris and Sam discuss some of their worst moments in recovery, confronting actions driven by addiction and the deep shame associated with them. They share personal stories of betrayal, lying, and the immense pain caused to loved ones. Through...
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EP 190: Kyle & Madison's Story
In this heartfelt episode of Unashamed Unafraid, join hosts as they sit down with Kyle and Madison, a couple who bravely share their journey through Kyle's pornography addiction and their path to recovery. From childhood struggles to marital challenges, Kyle and Madison discuss the impact of...
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EP 189: Live Unashamed- Finding Your Own Recovery
In this episode, hosts delve deep into the unique journeys of personal recovery. They discuss the diverse paths different individuals take towards recovery, emphasizing that what works for one person may not necessarily work for another. They explore different camps such as trauma, therapy…
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EP 188: Duncan & Gina's Story
In this episode, hosts Chris and Sam welcome Duncan and Gina, authors of the book 'Lower the Bar.' They share their personal journey through Duncan's struggle with pornography addiction, Gina's involvement in his recovery, and how they co-authored their book. They discuss the importance of…
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EP 187: Live Unashamed- Do the Work
In this episode of Live Unashamed, Sam shares his personal struggles with the fear of 'doing the work,' fueled by shame and external pressures to perform. The conversation explores the importance of creating safety, setting personal goals, and building effective systems to maintain sobriety.…
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EP 186: Trauma Sensitive Recovery with Jeni Brockbank
In this episode of Unashamed Unafraid, we are joined by Jeni Brockbank, Executive Director of H.E.R. Wings Unfold, founder of T.S. 12 Anon and the lead host of Relational Trauma SOS. Jeni shares her journey through relational trauma and recovery, providing insights into the importance of…
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EP 185: Live Unashamed- Finding a Relationship with God Through Recovery
In this episode of Live Unashamed, Sam and James delve into personal battles with shame, insecurities, and addiction. Sam shares his journey of overcoming his fears of inadequacy to take over the podcast, while he discusses his struggles with pornography addiction and how his relationship with…
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Unashamed Unafraid is a show dedicated to being unashamed about sexual addiction recovery and unafraid of coming unto Christ for healing. Pornography and sexual addiction are not something you are stuck with to manage your whole life. We share real stories of recovery, the best resources, information from experts, and answer anonymous questions with those who know. All to help you on the path of being 100% healed from pornography and sexual addiction.
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