Man Within Podcast
The Man Within Podcast is a faith-based show helping Christian men overcome their greatest battles—whether it’s breaking free from pornography, building stronger relationships, or discovering purpose.
Hosted by Sathiya Sam—coach, speaker, author, and founder of DeepClean™ Coaching—the podcast equips men with biblical truth, practical tools, and powerful testimonies to walk in confidence, integrity, and freedom.
With nearly 1 million downloads and past guests such as Dr. John Deloney, John Eldredge, Jon Gordon, Dr. Robert Glover, Ryan Miller, Colby Maier, Joshua Broome, Dr. Josh Axe, Jason Vallotton, Connor Beaton, Dr. Trish Leigh, Mike Signorelli, The Man Within Podcast has become one of the leading voices for men seeking lasting transformation.
If you’re tired of surface-level fixes and ready to grow, this podcast will challenge, inspire, and equip you to become the man God created you to be.
Episodes

Friday Dec 19, 2025
1064 - Christmas Clean pt.4: Beware The BLT
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
In this part 4 of a part 5 series, Sathiya discusses the challenges men face during the holiday season, particularly regarding triggers for pornography use. He emphasizes the importance of guarding against boredom, loneliness, and tiredness, which are common issues that can lead to relapses. Sathiya provides practical solutions to combat these feelings, encouraging listeners to engage in meaningful activities, foster connections, and prioritize self-care. The conversation aims to equip listeners with strategies to navigate the holiday season clean and spiritually grounded.
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Chapters:
(00:00) Navigating Holiday Triggers
(00:42) Understanding Boredom, Loneliness, and Tiredness
(04:03) Root Causes of Relapse
(06:03) Finding Purpose During the Holidays
(07:30) Combatting Loneliness Effectively
(09:17) Addressing Fatigue and Self-Care
(11:12) Proactive Strategies for a Clean Christmas

Thursday Dec 18, 2025
1063 - Christmas Clean pt.3: It's Not About You (It Never Was)
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
This is Part 3 of the Christmas Clean series, designed to help men stay clean and free from pornography through the potentially triggering holiday season, ensuring they enter the New Year with momentum. This episode challenges the world's message that Christmas is "all about you", and instead focuses on the power of making the season about others.
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Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day
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Chapters:
(00:30) Introduction: The World's Message vs. The Truth.
(00:54) The Research and Strategy of Being Charitable for a Clean Christmas.
(01:14) Series Goal: Catapulting into 2026 as a Free Man.
(01:52) The Message: It's Not About You.
(02:18) The Problem with Self-Centricity: Materialism, Pleasure, and the Connection to Pornography.
(03:17) The Strategy: Don't Make It About You; Make It About Someone.
(03:36) Story: The Grandkid Who Cried Over One Missing Gift.
(04:30) The New Tradition: Giving Toys to Kids in Need.
(05:12) Why Making It About "Me" Leads to a "Blue Christmas".
(05:43) The Research: Meaning and Purpose Diminish Pornography Use (Jay Strainor).
(06:23) Practical Example: Supporting a Struggling Family Member.
(07:28) Meaningful Christmas = Less Pornography.
(07:44) Provocative Question: What can you do that's bigger than you?.
(08:24) It doesn't have to be wild—a phone call is meaningful
(08:49)The Host's Goal: Meaningful Conversations and Encouragement.
(09:47) More Joy and Meaning from Giving.
(10:11) Sneak Peek at Part 4: The BLT.

Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
1062 - Christmas Clean pt.2: Routines, Rhythms & Rituals
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
In the second part of the Christmas Clean series, we dive into how to successfully navigate the Christmas season and catapult yourself into the New Year as a free man. The Christmas season, while the most wonderful time of the year, can also be the most "triggering".
This episode focuses on routines, rhythms, and rituals. We discuss how the breaking of daily/weekly routines during the holidays, while offering a nice break from the nine-to-five grind, also presents dangers that can lead to temptation and set you back.
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Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day
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Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction: Christmas—The most wonderful, yet most triggering, time of the year.
(00:44) Recap of Part 1: Managing Triggers.
(01:14) Part 2: Routines, Rhythms, and Rituals.
(01:36) The Role of Rituals (Traditions) in Making Christmas Special.
(02:33) How the Holidays Break Our Routines and Create Dangers.
(03:22) The Nighttime Routine: The Classic Example of Degradation.
(04:23) Avoiding the "Red Zone": 10 PM to Midnight is the Highest Temptation Time.
(05:10) Strong Recommendation: Shift the Routine, Don't Lose It.
(06:05) The Morning Routine: The Second Most Important Routine.
(06:50) Strong Recommendation: Maintain Your Spiritual Disciplines.
(07:33) The Correlation Between Bedtime and Wake-up Time.
(08:14) The "Big Dominoes" for a Clean Christmas (70% bedtime, routine, connect with God).
(08:58) Actionable: Make Your Plan NOW.
(09:39) Preview of Part 3: The Altruistic Component of Christmas.

Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Pastor Matt joins the show to unpack some of the most challenging topics facing believers today — navigating suffering, understanding the “why” behind pain, and fighting the growing epidemic of sexual sin in the church. He shares the story of losing his daughter Sarah, how he processed grief without losing his faith, and why choosing peace over understanding is essential for spiritual maturity.
Pastor Matt also delivers a masterclass on the fear of the Lord, spiritual authority, purity, neural pathways, and the unseen spiritual dynamics behind sexual temptation. This episode is a rare blend of raw vulnerability, theological depth, and extremely practical wisdom for anyone seeking freedom and a deeper relationship with God.
This is one of the most important and transformative conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast.
Know more about Sathiya's work:
Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day
Submit Your Questions (Anonymously) To Be Answered On The Podcast
Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, Your Blueprint For Recovery
Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction & Pastor Matt’s Background
(04:00) The Cost of Leadership & Staying in Your Calling
(06:00) Losing His Daughter & Processing Pain with God
(08:00) Should We Ask God “Why”?
(12:00) Information vs. Wisdom in Today’s Culture
(16:00) The Sarah Tapley Foundation & Children’s Book Project
(19:30) Declaring War on Sexual Sin in the Church
(22:00) The Epidemic of Porn & Cultural Pornification
(27:00) The Spiritual Realm Behind Sexual Temptation
(31:00) The Secret Place & Real Repentance
(33:00) The Fear of the Lord: What It Actually Means
(38:00) What the Church Can Do Better
(40:00) Wisdom as a Practice, Not a Possession
(45:00) Conviction vs. Shame & Why God Corrects Us
(51:00) What Real Purity Looks Like in Dating
(58:00) Why Many Don’t Believe Sexual Purity Is Possible
(1:04:00) Community, Atmosphere & Brotherly Encouragement
(1:07:00) Final Thoughts on Freedom & The Fear of God

Thursday Dec 11, 2025
1060 - Christmas Clean pt.1: Holiday Triggers You Must Avoid
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
In part one of the Christmas Clean series, Sathiya explains why Christmas is one of the most triggering seasons for porn relapses and how you can avoid falling into the same patterns as past years. With holiday stress, disrupted routines, loneliness, and overindulgence all working against you, the key is identifying your personal holiday triggers, learning from the last five Christmases, and building a simple plan to stay clean. This episode gives you a practical, repeatable process to recognize your biggest pitfalls and create boundaries that protect your freedom—so you can enter 2026 with real momentum and zero shame. Perfect for listeners searching for porn addiction recovery tips, holiday relapse prevention, and how to stay clean during Christmas.
Know more about Sathiya's work:
Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day
Submit Your Questions (Anonymously) To Be Answered On The Podcast
Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, Your Blueprint For Recovery
Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This
Chapters:
(00:01) Why Christmas Is the Most Triggering Time of the Year
(01:20) The “Holiday Debt” Analogy & Why Most Guys Relapse in December
(02:24) Step 1: Identify Your Holiday Triggers
(03:45) Common Holiday Triggers Explained
(04:48) Why Christmas Triggers Repeat Every Year
(06:20) Creating Your Personal Trigger Plan
(07:25) Real Example: How One Client Prevented a Thanksgiving Relapse
(08:20) Setting Boundaries on Sleep, Food, Alcohol, and Social Behavior
(09:18) Closing Advice: Don’t “Wing It” This Christmas

Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
1059 - How To Earn Back Your Wife's Trust (No Matter How Bad You Goofed)
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
In this episode, Sathiya explains how to earn back your wife’s trust after porn use or betrayal — no matter how big the mistake was. He breaks down why porn damages relationships, why women experience betrayal trauma, and what husbands must understand before trying to rebuild the marriage. You’ll learn the #1 factor that restores trust (consistency), how long healing realistically takes, why you should stop trying to “get back to how things used to be,” and how to build a stronger, more honest relationship moving forward. Perfect for men searching for help with rebuilding trust, healing from porn addiction, betrayal trauma recovery, and marriage restoration.
Know more about Sathiya's work:
Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day
Submit Your Questions (Anonymously) To Be Answered On The Podcast
Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, Your Blueprint For Recovery
Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This
Chapters:
(00:08) The Hard Truth About Porn and Divorce
(01:00) Welcome & Why This Episode Matters
(02:20) How Porn Impacts Your Wife Emotionally
(03:10) What Betrayal Trauma Really Means
(04:55) The Reality: You Won’t Win Her Trust Back Overnight
(05:50) The Only Guaranteed Way to Rebuild Trust
(07:09) What Consistency Looks Like in Real Life
(07:50) How Long Does Healing Take?
(08:55) Why You Shouldn’t Want Things “Back to Normal”
(09:32) Don’t Rush the Process — or You’ll Make It Worse
(10:30) Final Encouragement: Your Marriage Can Heal

Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
1058 - 7 Gateways Drugs To Porn You Must Avoid
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
In this episode, Sathiya reveals the seven biggest gateway behaviors that lead men back into porn—often without them realizing it. From alcohol and social media to video games, entertainment, and even loneliness, these hidden triggers can quietly weaken self-control and push you toward relapse. Sathiya explains why eliminating these gateway habits is essential for true recovery, and how addressing them helps you break the deeper root systems behind porn use. Perfect for men seeking porn addiction recovery, freedom from compulsive porn use, and strategies to remove triggers and build long-term integrity.
Know more about Sathiya's work:
Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day
Submit Your Questions (Anonymously) To Be Answered On The Podcast
Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, Your Blueprint For Recovery
Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This
Chapters:
(00:00) Why Eliminating Porn Alone Doesn’t Work
(00:54) Deep Clean Inner Circle Intro
(02:00) Gateway Drug #1: Alcohol
(04:20) Gateway Drug #2: Social Media
(05:32) Gateway Drug #3: Video Games
(06:28) Gateway Drug #4: Weed
(08:49) Gateway Drug #5: The News
(10:40) Gateway Drug #6: Entertainment
(13:30) Gateway Drug #7: Loneliness
(15:10) Where to Start: Pick One Gateway to Eliminate

Sunday Dec 07, 2025
Sunday Dec 07, 2025
This episode is a candid, practical conversation between Jake and Nicole, focusing on personal growth, habit-building, faith, identity, marriage, content creation, and stepping into purpose. The discussion moves through their experiences forming lasting habits, fighting daily resistance, establishing identity in God, creating structure around their work, and embracing their callings even when it feels uncomfortable.
They also explore the tension between ambition and surrender, the role of prayer in decision-making, the challenge of maintaining focus in a distraction-filled life, and the emotional experience of documenting their stories online. The conversation closes with insights about legacy, vulnerability, and trusting the long-term process God is shaping in their lives.
Know more about Sathiya's work:
Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day
Submit Your Questions (Anonymously) To Be Answered On The Podcast
Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, Your Blueprint For Recovery
Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction: Why habits matter
(03:10) Identity, calling, and pressure
(07:45) Creative discipline & showing up daily
(12:20) Marriage, partnership, and growth
(16:40) Balancing ambition with surrender
(20:05) Faith, prayer, and emotional grounding
(24:30) Documenting life & vulnerability online
(29:00) Long-term purpose & legacy

Thursday Dec 04, 2025
1056 - Are You Porn Addicted or Porn Compulsive? (And Does It Really Matter?)
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
In this episode, Sathiya breaks down the difference between porn addiction and compulsive or problematic porn use—and explains why the label doesn’t actually matter as much as people think. Since pornography addiction isn’t officially recognized in the DSM-5, many men convince themselves they’re “not addicted,” even while experiencing all the signs of compulsive behavior. Learn how to evaluate whether your porn use is problematic, why minimizing your struggle keeps you stuck, and how anyone with ongoing porn-related issues can start real recovery. This episode is perfect for listeners seeking help with porn addiction recovery, compulsive porn habits, or understanding the signs of problematic porn use (PPU).
Know more about Sathiya's work:
Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day
Submit Your Questions (Anonymously) To Be Answered On The Podcast
Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, Your Blueprint For Recovery
Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This
Chapters:
(00:00) Are You Addicted or Just Compulsive?
(01:10) Why Many People Resist the Word “Addict”
(02:20) Minimizing the Problem: Common Justifications
(03:40) Why Porn Addiction Isn’t in the DSM-5
(04:50) The Better Question: Is Your Porn Use Problematic?
(06:40) What Counts as “Problematic” Porn Use?
(08:20) Improvement Isn’t the Same as Freedom
(09:10) Why Labels Don’t Matter—Solutions Do
(10:40 Final Thoughts & Call to Action

Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
1055 - If Your Plan To Quit Porn Failed In 2025, It's Not Too Late.
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
In this episode, Sathiya explains why December is actually the hardest month to quit porn—and why most men fail when they try to “make up for lost time” before the new year. Learn the three biggest reasons porn recovery efforts fall apart (low cost, lack of support, and inconsistency) and discover a smarter strategy: using December as a launch month to build momentum heading into January. Perfect for anyone looking for porn addiction recovery tips, habit change strategies, and end-of-year motivation that actually works.
Know more about Sathiya's work:
Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day
Submit Your Questions (Anonymously) To Be Answered On The Podcast
Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, Your Blueprint For Recovery
Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This
Chapters:
(00:00) Why Most Men Fail at Quitting Porn in December
(00:24) The Real Reason Last January’s “New Me” Plan Didn’t Work
(02:30) The Annual Cycle of Failed Porn Quitting Attempts
(05:05) Why Your Recovery Didn’t Stick
(07:10) December: The Most Triggering Time of the Year
(07:55) The Better Plan: Make December a Launch Month
(08:40) Practical Steps to Start Strong
(10:40) Stay Clean Through Christmas

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