Patterns of Power with Craig Perra (habits, mindfulness, high-performance, self-leadership)

There’s a painful truth most people never admit: the men who look confident, successful, and put together are often the ones collapsing internally.They’re hiding, performing, people pleasing, and losing themselves one tiny lie at a time.In this episode, I’m explaining a major shift:my podcast is no longer called Sex Afflictions and Porn Addictions.It’s now called Patterns of Power.And I didn’t change the name because it sounded better.I changed it because over 14 years of doing this work, I realized something I couldn’t ignore anymore:If the framework keeps men stuck in shame, fear, and identity collapse…it might get their attention, but it won’t build the life they want.In this episode, I break down:Why “addiction language” helps some men early on… but can hold others back long-termHow the real issue is often patterns, not pornWhy sex isn’t the root problem… it’s the relief valveThe shift from running away from a problem → to building a system that makes you unstoppableHow power, integrity, self-leadership, and capacity are the real transformationBecause shame keeps people quiet.Power builds movements.If you’re a leader, founder, executive, or high performer who knows something is “off” internally…this podcast is for you.Ready to interrupt the patterns and step into your power?Visit: mindfulhabitmastery.comIf you’re struggling with sex and porn addiction and need direct support:Visit: mindfulhabithelp.com

There’s a painful truth most people never admit: the men who look confident, successful, and put together are often the ones quietly collapsing inside.They’re driven, disciplined, respected — and deeply disconnected. Hiding behind busyness. Chasing validation. Terrified of stillness. Losing themselves one “successful” decision at a time.Visit www.mindfulhabitmastery.com for powerful help now!In this episode of Patterns Of Power, Craig Perra sits down with Aaron Velke, founder of Get Out of Your Own Way and creator of the Living Vision Program, to expose the hidden patterns that keep high-performing men stuck — even when everything looks good on the outside.Aaron works with seven-, eight-, and nine-figure leaders who have already “made it,” yet feel restless, unfulfilled, and quietly trapped by compulsive achievement. Together, Craig and Aaron unpack why success doesn’t heal insecurity — it often amplifies it — and why the real work begins when the noise finally stops.In this conversation, they explore:• The masks high-achieving men wear to avoid feeling “not enough”• Why validation, busyness, and adrenaline become addictive• How adventure and challenge can unlock breakthroughs when discipline fails• Why community heals what isolation quietly destroys• The role of stillness in finding real vision, clarity, and directionAaron brings a powerful blend of depth, honesty, and lived experience — challenging the belief that more success is the answer, and offering a different path forward: one rooted in presence, purpose, and embodied leadership.Connect with Aaron VelkeFollow Aaron on all platforms: @AaronVelkeListen to The Living Vision Show on all major podcast platforms.Aaron also leads powerful, immersive experiences for high-performing leaders:• Living Vision Retreat — January 2026• 90-Day Living Vision Accelerator — January / February 2026To learn more about Aaron’s work, upcoming retreats, and programs, visit:https://www.living.visionIf you’ve built a life that looks impressive but feels empty… this episode will hit close to home.

Most men aren’t stuck because they lack discipline.They’re stuck because they’re fighting the wrong battle.In this episode of Patterns Of Power, I sit down with Niko Arapkiles, founder of Vision Expresso, to expose the real reason change doesn’t last for most men: they try to fix behaviors without changing identity.Visit www.mindfulhabitmastery.com for powerful help now!We break down why willpower eventually fails, how distraction quietly destroys focus and purpose, and why you’ll always lose in a fight against yourself if your identity hasn’t changed.This conversation goes beyond addiction. It’s about becoming the man you were meant to be.In this episode, we talk about:Why identity change matters more than habits, rules, or disciplineHow distraction, porn, and constant stimulation rewire the brain against youWhy most men stay stuck even after therapy, retreats, or big breakthroughsHow to operationalize identity so change actually sticksWhat it looks like to live from your future self instead of chasing motivationIf you’re tired of starting over, white-knuckling sobriety, or feeling like you “should be further by now,” this episode will change how you see recovery, growth, and yourself.Learn more about Niko and Vision Expresso:https://visionespresso.coFind him on social media here: @nikoarapkiles

There’s a painful truth most people never admit: the men who look confident, successful, and put together are often the ones collapsing internally. They’re hiding, performing, people pleasing, and losing themselves one tiny lie at a time.Visit www.mindfulhabitmastery.com for powerful help now!In this episode of Patterns of Power, I sit down with Dr. Robert Glover — therapist, coach, and author of the bestselling book No More Mr. Nice Guy. His work has changed millions of lives, including my clients, and this conversation goes straight to the heart of why men struggle… and what actually creates lasting change.We dig deep into Nice Guy Syndrome — why it starts in childhood, how it destroys relationships, and why people pleasing is actually manipulation. We talk about lying (even “harmless” lies), boundaries, masculine integrity, and how men can finally step into honesty, power, and purpose.In this episode, we cover: • Why Nice Guy Syndrome forms early in life • How being “the good guy” kills intimacy • Why people pleasing becomes manipulation• Why lying — even tiny lies — keeps you powerless• How Nice Guys and jerks are two sides of the same survival pattern• Why boundaries are an act of love• How honesty creates REAL connection• How men can stop seeking approval and start living with clarity• Why community is essential for recoveryIf you’re tired of pretending… tired of shrinking… tired of living small — this episode is your wake-up call. Connect With Dr. Robert GloverWebsite & programs: https://drglover.comIntegration Nation (Men’s Community): https://integrationnation.net

Most people look successful but feel dead inside.They’ve lost their spark, their purpose, and their voice — and they’re stuck people pleasing, hiding the truth, and calling it “love.”In this episode of Sex Afflictions and Porn Addictions, I sit down with Melanie Spring — brand muse, international keynote speaker, and creator of Speak With Confidence — to talk about what authenticity really means, why lying is abuse (yes, even “little” lies), and how people pleasing is actually manipulation that keeps everyone stuck.If you’re a man struggling with sex or porn addiction — or a partner exhausted from carrying the weight of his secrets — this conversation is for you.We talk about:• What a brand muse actually does and why finding your voice is soul work• How we lose our creative spark and identity as adults• Why so many “successful” people are secretly miserable• The impact of addiction on partners: energetic abuse, gaslighting, lost intuition• Why lying is abuse even when he “doesn’t mean to hurt you”• Boundaries as love and why love must be boundaried• How Melanie set a hard boundary with her husband — and held it• Why women need conscious community, not gossip circles• How childhood betrayal loops repeat until we finally close them• Why people pleasing is lying and manipulation• What radical honesty and radical responsibility look like• Personal style as an expression of your authentic selfIf you’re tired of pretending and ready to stand fully in your truth, this episode will hit you in the best way.We don’t promote other programs very often — but this one aligns perfectly with what we teach at The Mindful Habit.Melanie Spring is incredible at helping people find and express their authentic voice, and I know some of you have been wanting to step into bigger stages, deeper truth, and more confident communication. If that’s you, you’ll get real value from this.Here are the details:Melanie’s SPEAK With Confidence program is on Black Friday sale right now — up to $1500 off through Tuesday at 8pm ET.Use code PERRA for an extra 10% off + it gives me 10% of what you pay.Program info: melaniespring.com/swcSwipe copy for emails, texts, or social posts if you want to share it too: melaniespring.com/swc/affiliatesCode: PERRAIf you’ve been feeling called to speak more powerfully in 2025, this might be the perfect next step.Connect with Melanie Spring🔸 Website & retreats: https://www.melaniespring.com🔸 Learn more about her Speak With Confidence program and upcoming women’s retreats on her site.

Most men are taught to hate the part of them that struggles.What if that part isn’t your enemy at all… but your protector?Buy The Book Altogether You: https://amzn.to/4rvtnexIn this groundbreaking conversation, Coach Craig sits down with trauma therapist and bestselling author Jenna Riemersma, whose book Altogether You bridges Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Christian faith in a way that is nothing short of revolutionary.Together, they expose why the traditional addiction model keeps men trapped in shame and powerlessness—and how IFS offers a radically different path to healing, integrity, and self-leadership.You’ll hear:    •    Why identifying as an “addict” feels empowering at first—but eventually becomes a cage.    •    Why the part of you that acts out isn’t sinful, broken, or demonic… it’s protective.    •    How Christian theology and modern psychology actually reinforce each other when it comes to understanding your parts.    •    Why partners get stuck in reactive boundary cycles—and how to break them.    •    Why relationship, compassion, and self-leadership heal what shame and control never will.Craig and Jenna unpack the Core Self from two directions—psychology and Christianity—and reveal a way of operationalizing faith that most churches completely miss.If you or your spouse is struggling with pornography, unwanted sexual behavior, or betrayal trauma, this episode will fundamentally shift how you see the struggle, yourself, and each other.This is the conversation every Christian man—and every church—needs to hear.Resources and Links MentionedBuy The Book Altogether You: https://amzn.to/4rvtnexJenna’s website https://movetoward.comAltogether You On Demand Workshop https://movetoward.comUse code AY15 for 15% offFree IFS guided meditations and resources Available at https://movetoward.comBook referenced in the episode Altogether You by Jenna Riemersma

You can’t build a powerful life on a foundation of chaos at home. And most men don’t struggle because they don’t love their partner — they struggle because no one ever taught them how to talk about hard things without it blowing up.Download The BRAVE Framework here: https://www.melissananavati.com/BRAVEscriptsIn this powerful episode, you will learn:🔥 Why love is not enough without structure🔥 How to talk about hard topics without triggering defensiveness🔥 Why creating safety must happen before chemistry🔥 How physical touch regulates the nervous system during conflict🔥 Why “I’m sorry” means nothing without action🔥 And how to co-create solutions that actually stickIf you’ve broken trust, kept secrets, or feel disconnected from your partner, this episode will give you a system to repair, rebuild, and lead your relationship with courage.Download The BRAVE Framework here: https://www.melissananavati.com/BRAVEscriptsMelissa Nanavati is a speaker, author, and Relationship Architect who helps high performers rebuild trust, reignite chemistry, and create systems for love that last. She blends neuroscience, biology, and lived experience to teach the art of relational courage.Despite early success as a Fortune 100 consultant and bestselling textbook author, Melissa spent years struggling with an anxiety disorder, battling alcohol abuse, and enduring over 100 first dates in her search for a partner. When she finally met her husband, their relationship was forged under extraordinary pressure, including raising $1.1 million for his world-record expedition and spending 4 months apart while running two businesses.Through that journey, Melissa developed frameworks and tools to help high achievers build peaceful, powerful relationships. She is a trusted relationship coach for executives, founders, and driven individuals seeking actionable, science-backed tools to navigate love. Melissa reveals her BRAVE Framework, a neuroscience-backed, action-driven structure that transforms the way couples communicate. This isn’t fluffy advice — it’s tactical, practical, and built for real life.Download The BRAVE Framework here: https://www.melissananavati.com/BRAVEscriptsShe offers powerful one-on-one coaching, so reach out and apply here:Apply for Coaching: https://www.melissananavati.com/coachingLearn more at: www.MelissaNanavati.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/MelissaNanavatiYouTube: www.youtube.com/@PeakPerformanceLoveLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MelissaNanavatiRemember: Your relationship won’t fix itself. Courage will.

They told you masculinity was toxic.They were wrong.In this episode, Craig Perra sits down with Geoff Laughton and Mark Johnson, founders of The Undaunted Man, for one of the most raw and powerful conversations you’ll hear this year.They expose how modern men have been shamed for being masculine, how this has left millions lost, numb, and disconnected, and what it takes to reclaim strength without losing heart.You’ll learn:-Why so many men secretly feel broken-The difference between healthy masculine and unhealthy control-Why community and brotherhood matter more than ever-How to be fearless and live with purpose againIf you’ve ever felt disconnected from your power, this conversation will wake you up. 👉 Learn more at www.theundauntedman.comRemember: No one’s coming to save you. Feed the right wolf inside you.Visit: https://mindfulhabithelp.com/group-coaching

In this episode, Coach Craig Perra tackles one of the most controversial and important topics in the church today: why so many faith-based porn recovery programs fail—and how they may actually make things worse (unintentionally of course).Drawing on over a decade of coaching pastors, Christian leaders, and men of faith, Craig exposes the hidden disconnect between sin-based approaches and neuroscience. He explores why shame-based recovery fuels relapse, why “perfect sobriety” is an illusion, and how Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a Christ-aligned, science-backed path toward healing.🔥 Topics Covered:Why so many pastors secretly struggle with pornHow “don’t lust” and “don’t touch” rules backfireThe dangerous all-or-nothing myth of “perfect sobriety”The truth about our biology, trauma, and unmet needsA faith-aligned alternative: leading your “addict part” with grace, not shame🧠 If you’ve ever felt like your faith and your biology are at war, this episode might change how you see addiction forever.👉 Learn more or get help at www.mindfulhabithelp.com

If you just found out your husband is a sex addict, you’re probably feeling lost, angry, and unsure of what to do next. You’re not alone.In this episode, Craig talks about what recovery really looks like for couples facing sexual betrayal. He shares the first steps for healing, what to expect during the process, and how to protect your emotional well-being while your partner does the work to change.You’ll learn why recovery isn’t just about stopping the behavior—it’s about rebuilding honesty, trust, and connection one step at a time.Visit https://mindfulhabithelp.com to learn more about our Partner Empowerment Group for spouses of sex addicts, or explore our friend Dr. Debbie Silber’s Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, a wonderful program and friend of ours: https://mypbtinstitute.com/~access/a8c2087f/If you’re ready to start healing, this episode will help you take your first step toward strength and clarity.

Most men want deeper connection with their partner but don’t know how to get there - especially after recovering from sex and porn addiction. The harder they try, the more disconnected it feels.In this episode, Craig talks with Shana James, author of Honest Sex, A Passionate Path to Deepen Connection and Keep Relationships Alive, about building trust, passion, and truth in your relationship. They explore how fear, shame, and performance keep men from being fully present—and how honesty can actually bring more attraction, safety, and fulfillment into your sex life.If you’ve ever felt stuck in surface-level intimacy or afraid to express what you really want, this conversation will help you understand how honesty can transform everything.Get Shana’s book Honest Sex: https://amzn.to/47keh3GLearn more: MindfulHabitHelp.comConnect with Shana: www.ShanaJamesCoaching.comAbout Shana James:Shana James has spent over 20 years helping men and women create real connections and authentic communication. Through her Man Alive podcast and her book Honest Sex, she helps people drop the masks, tell the truth, and experience relationships that are alive, open, and real.Takeaway:Honesty isn’t the end of passion. It’s the beginning of it.

Most men were never taught how to have a healthy sex life. Porn, shame, and silence replaced real intimacy—and it’s destroying connection, confidence, and marriages.In this episode, Craig talks with men’s coach Rob Kansler about what it really takes to create great sex and a great life. They explore how porn and peak release cycles disconnect men from their partners, why integrity and nervous system regulation are key, and how healthy sexuality transforms everything—from your marriage to your purpose.If you’re a married man ready to move from addiction and secrecy to clarity, strength, and connection, this conversation will hit home.Learn more: MindfulHabitHelp.comTake the Men of Substance Bedroom Compass Assessment – know exactly where you stand with the universal building blocks of a great sex life: BedroomCompass.comConnect with Rob: RobKansler.comSocials: @robkanclerAbout Rob Kansler:Rob Kancler is an artist, athlete, entrepreneur, and modern mystic. He runs Men of Substance™️, a sexual mastery program serving men worldwide. His revolutionary work gives all people access to the profound sexual experiences hidden in the most obscure spiritual traditions—radically expanding a conversation most people take for granted and revealing the blind spots about sex that everyone carries but no one sees. The truth is this quietly keeps men and women from the confidence, vitality, love, meaning, and deeper fulfillment available in every part of life. Check out the foundational Men of Substance™️ program at www.robkancler.comAnd take the free assessment at www.bedroomcompass.comTakeaway:Great sex isn’t just about technique—it’s about integrity, honesty, and being fully present.

If you’ve spent years being the nice guy—trying to make everyone happy while secretly feeling empty or stuck in unhealthy habits—this episode is for you. Craig talks directly to married men who are ready to break free from porn addiction, people pleasing, and the patterns that keep them disconnected from their true power.Drawing on insights from No More Mr Nice Guy A Proven Plan for Getting What You Want in Love Sex and Life by Dr Robert Glover, Craig explains how reclaiming honesty, integrity, and masculine strength can transform your relationships and your life. He also introduces MindfulHabitMastery.com, a new program built for leaders and professionals who want to overcome destructive habits, rebuild trust, and live with purpose and self control. He also introduces his new podcast for leaders titled patterns of power. Get the book: No More Mr Nice Guy by Dr Robert GloverLearn more: MindfulHabitHelp.comComing soon: MindfulHabitMastery.comTakeaway:What would you say to your partner if you knew it would be received with honesty, understanding, and love?

There are only 5 days left until we begin Patterns of Power, a 10 week experience built for leaders and professionals who have done the work but still feel drained, stuck performing, and unsure why success feels like suffocation. THE START DATE IS OCTOBER 14TH - DONE BY CHRISTMAS, START THE NEW YEAR IN SELF-LEADERSHIP!!!In this episode, Coach Craig sits down with leadership coach and author Brent Perkins, former CEO of two eight figure companies and writer of Paper Cuts The Art of Self Delusion — available now on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3IAwqAF Together they talk about capacity, your ability to hold more without breaking. They explore what happens when your vault is empty, why discipline alone is not enough, and how a thousand small paper cuts quietly drain your energy, attention, and presence.This is the first time Craig has ever collaborated with another coach in this way because he has never been so confident in the value of the partnership. Craig’s expertise in destructive habits combined with Brent’s expertise in leadership creates a powerful experience for high performers ready to make lasting change.If you lead teams, businesses, or people and still feel like you are white knuckling life, this conversation is your wake up call. It is time to stop performing and start leading from a place of power.Spots for Patterns of Power are almost full. Enrollment closes in 5 days. Click the link below to learn more about the program, including how you can be reimbursed through your company’s leadership or professional development budget.https://coach-craig-b8c2.mykajabi.com/patterns-of-power-cohort If you want to talk directly with Craig, schedule a free 30 minute consultation call to see if Patterns of Power is the right fit for you. The program investment is 5,000 dollars and includes a 100 percent money back guarantee.https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/consult-for-leaders-w-craig-pe Take the next step today before enrollment closes.

Many Christian men—including pastors and church leaders—are silently struggling with porn and sex addiction.Traditional faith-based programs often miss the mark, focusing too much on “don’t do it” rules, demonizing the addict part, and defining success as perfect sobriety.In this sex & porn addiction podcast, Coach Craig Perra shares why so many Christian men feel stuck, the hidden struggles pastors face, and how evidence-based models like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and The Mindful Habit® align beautifully with Christian faith. Discover a neuroscience-supported path rooted in grace, forgiveness, and systems that actually create lasting change.If you’re a Christian man battling sex or porn addiction—or supporting someone who is—this episode will give you hope, clarity, and tools to lead yourself with faith and integrity.👉 Need more help? Visit www.mindfulhabithelp.comJenna Reimersma’s Altogether You is a must-read for Christians battling sex and porn addiction—it beautifully connects neuroscience, Internal Family Systems, and faith.xGet it here 👉 https://amzn.to/3KiuVHBChristian porn addictionfaith and porn addiction recoverysex addiction Christian perspectiveChristian men porn strugglepastors and porn addictionchurch leaders porn addictionovercoming porn as a ChristianChristian sex addiction recoveryBible and porn addictionChristian marriage porn recoveryfaith-based porn recoveryChristian addiction counselingChristian men’s sexual integrityChristian shame and pornographyinternal family systems Christianitymindful habit Christian recoveryChristian men’s mental healthChristian approach to addictionporn addiction in the churchfaith grace forgiveness recovery

Why does traditional therapy so often fail men struggling with addiction, porn, and mental health?In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Marc Azoulay, founder of Men’s Therapy Online, to talk about why the standard therapy model often doesn’t serve men — and what actually helps. We dig into:✅ Why therapy fails men (and what to look for in a therapist)✅ The loneliness crisis and why community is the antidote to addiction✅ The role of mentorship, accountability, and ritual in recovery✅ How masculinity needs to evolve without losing its strength✅ Practical advice for men battling porn, sex, drugs, or destructive habits If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or misunderstood in therapy — this episode is for you.🔗 Connect with Marc and his team for therapy (Men's Therapy Online is an Official Mindful Habit Partner): https://menstherapy.online🔗 Learn about The Mindful Habit System: https://www.mindfulhabithelp.com📌 Keywords: men’s mental health, addiction recovery, porn addiction help, sex addiction, therapy for men, men’s group therapy, mindfulness, accountability, self-leadership, compulsive behavior, habits, masculinity, loneliness, recovery community

(**check out Brent's Great Offer Below)In this powerful episode of Sex Afflictions & Porn Addictions, I sit down with Brent Perkins—former corporate executive turned self-leadership powerhouse and founder of 3xBOLD. We met at the Big Tent Summit in Loveland, CO and we connected!!!Brent shares his raw, unfiltered story of climbing the corporate ladder only to realize the view from the top was empty ... sound familiar? His awakening began with pain, shame, and a pattern of people-pleasing that nearly cost him everything (sound familiar?) - he and I have a lot in common!!! And we both love the word "CAPACITY," which is a life-changer once you get it!!! Be ready to take notes. You are going to love this podcast. We dive deep into:How men can reclaim purpose and identity in midlifeThe cost of ignoring your shadow (and how Brent faced his)What boldness really means in the context of healing and transformationHow executives, fathers, and husbands can lead from truth—not egoThis conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re dying inside while looking “successful” on the outside. And he's obsessed with CAPACITY: creating it and sustaining it. 📍 Find Brent at 3xBOLD.com🔊 What Brent’s Promoting:🧠 Expand Your Capacity – An invite-only, 60-minute monthly gathering for impact-driven, family-focused leaders who feel stretched thin but refuse to burn out. Walk in with overwhelm, walk out with clarity, tools, and connection.👉 Join hereAbout Brent PerkinsBrent Perkins is a former multi–8-figure CEO turned leadership alchemist, obsessed with one thing: capacity—the inner operating system that scales everything.As founder of 3xBOLD and the author of Papercuts: The Art of Self-Delusion, he helps impact-driven and family-focused entrepreneurs and elite coaches amplify their impact, at home and at work, bridging neuroscience and somatics into board‑room results and bedroom presence.Brent also serves on the board of Front Row Dads and is known for his trademark style: radical honesty, quiet strength, and insight that lands like a gut punch wrapped in love.📘 Book: Papercuts – Available on Amazon & Audible🔗 Website: 3xBOLD.com📅 Join Brent’s Monthly Call: 3xBOLD.com/expansion💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brentrperkins📧 Email: brent [at] 3xbold [dot] com

What happens when you reach the top of Success Mountain and still feel empty?In this raw and powerful in-person conversation, I sit down with purpose-mapping expert Craig Filek—yes, literally at my house—to talk about what comes after success, and why so many high-achieving men crash into addiction, shame, and confusion when the dopamine runs out.We unpack:-Why men lose themselves after achieving everything they thought they wanted -The link between sexual energy, shame, and a lack of purpose-The concept of gold in the shadow—and how your shame holds your superpower-Craig’s simple and powerful “Map of Psychological Wholeness” -How to rewire your brain through purpose, daily habits, and aligned actionThis episode is for anyone—especially high performers—struggling with bad habits, porn, addiction, or that nagging question: Now what?🔗 Get Craig Filek’s free Purpose Map tool here → To reach Craig directly and get access to the Purpose Mapping® method we discussed in today’s episode DM “habits” to @PurposeMapping on Instagram📲 Text Craig Filek directly at 847-238-8332📸 DM “habits” to @PurposeMapping on Instagram to unlock the free tool + tracker

In this powerful episode of Sex Afflictions & Porn Addictions, I sit down with internationally respected men’s healer, bestselling author, and workshop facilitator Rick Broniec.With over 35 years of experience leading men’s trainings on six continents through the Mankind Project, Rick brings deep wisdom on two of the most devastating afflictions facing men today: the epidemic of isolation and the father wound.We explore why so many men lack meaningful friendships, how early programming blocks emotional intimacy, and how shame around “feminine” qualities suffocates authentic masculinity. Rick unpacks how men are trained to suppress not just their darkness—but also their gold.You’ll hear why embracing the full spectrum of your emotional and spiritual self is essential to creating a healthy sexual life.We also dive into Rick’s revolutionary upcoming Sacred Men’s Retreat in Brazil: a week-long ayahuasca-assisted journey of deep men’s work, spiritual healing, and connection, happening July 7–13, 2025.This retreat is legal, safe, guided by skilled indigenous shamans, and held in a beautiful oceanside resort just outside Rio de Janeiro. If you’ve been called to plant medicine and feel ready to unlock the next level of your healing, this could be the path you’ve been waiting for.🔥 Topics We Cover:What real male connection looks like (and how to build it)The Classics framework: 8 traits of healthy masculinityThe truth about shadow work (yes, even the golden parts we repress)Why so many men act out sexually—and how spiritual wounds play a roleHow intentional plant medicine work can open your heart and change your life💡 Whether you’re struggling with sex or porn addiction, feeling alone, or seeking deeper meaning in your masculine journey, this episode is filled with insight, compassion, and powerful next steps.🔗 Important Links:🌿 Rick’s Sacred Men’s Retreat in Brazil (July 7–13, 2025):https://www.maravilharetreat.com/souldiscoveryjuly 📚 Rick’s Website & Books:Power Tools for MenWisdom Windfall 📱 Connect with Rick:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn📧 Email: rbroniec@gmail.com | 📞 Phone: 414-688-9580

“Most therapists and coaches suck.” That’s how licensed psychotherapist and mental performance coach Vincent Infante opens this powerful episode of Sex Afflictions & Porn Addictions.In this no-holds-barred conversation with Craig Perra, founder of The Mindful Habit, you’ll hear two men who’ve been through hell, done the work, and now help others navigate out of the darkness—especially men drowning in shame, addiction, and dopamine-fueled distractions. 🔥Topics we hit hard:+Why traditional therapy often makes people worse—and what to do instead +The truth about psych meds: masking vs. healing+Why porn, gambling, and social media are killing your capacity to change+How awareness alone isn’t enough—and why coaching+ accountability matters +The toxic lies men believe about love, success, and their worth+Vincent’s journey from suicidal ideation to fatherhood, freedom, and a billion-person missionWhether you’re a man battling sex and porn addiction, a high-performer struggling in silence, or just tired of feeling stuck—this episode will hit you in the gut and give you a new lens on recovery.🔗 Connect with Vincent Infante: Website: www.vincentinfantelife.comThe 1% Podcast with Vin and ShaneSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fGHWxlfwbQmyrWCN5ONX9Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-1-podcast-with-vin-and-shane/id1770320918Socials: @vininfanteReady for action!!!! Visit: https://mindfulhabithelp.com/YOUTUBE SPECIAL SAVE 50%: Men, because you are valued listeners, use the coupon code “PODCAST” to save 50% off of our at-home 16 Week Core Training Program that includes a Weekly Webinar to get your questions answered with Expert Craig Perra: https://mindfulhabithelp.com/self-study CALL if you want to talk to our receptionist to learn more about our programs and costs and to schedule an appointment with Craig: (877)769-3790RECOMMENDED READINGS: https://www.themindfulhabitonline.com/recommended-reading Follow us on social media to join me live and to learn more about habits, mindfulness, unmet needs, parts work, and other tools to live your best life.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themindfulhabitsystemTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_mindful_habitLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigperra/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful_habit_coaching/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/themindfulhabitTwitter: https://twitter.com/themindfulhabitTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mindfulhabitcoach Memento Mori Merch (created by "Scotty the Artist"): https://powerpurposegear.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ILT9xCM1SxEbJpWUmlF00?si=eD1QL8dgQJmnE4C5yg1R0w iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-afflictions-porn-addictions/id556373664?mt=2