{"podcast":{"title":"Couples Healing From Pornography Addiction","slug":"couples-healing-from-pornography-addiction-3448059","podcast_index_feed_id":3448059,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/coupleshealing/feed.xml","website_url":"https://coupleshealing.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10134644/Podcast_Artwork7h2gl.jpg","author":"Sam Tielemans, LMFT","episode_count":262,"summary":"Break free from pornography and rebuild the trust in your relationship. Hosted by licensed marriage therapist Sam Tielemans, Couples Healing From Pornography Addiction is your go-to podcast for overcoming porn addiction, restoring emotional and sexual intimacy, and healing after betrayal trauma in your marriage. Each episode offers practical tools, relationship advice, and real stories of men and couples navigating the path of porn recovery and restoring your marriage. Whether you’re just starting your healing journey or want to go deeper in quitting pornography and rebuilding your relationship, this podcast gives you the clarity, hope, and next steps you need. Topics include: How to overcome porn urges and triggers without relying on willpower Rebuilding trust after betrayal in your marriage Restoring emotional connection and sexual closeness Understanding the root causes of porn use Navigating communication breakdowns, shame, fear, and disconnection New episodes every week. Subscribe now and start your healing journey toward lasting freedom and relationship renewal.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-10T22:19:33.383174+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/couples-healing-from-pornography-addiction-3448059"},"episode":{"title":"254: How to Quit Porn: Increase Your Ability, Not Your Effort","slug":"254-how-to-quit-porn-increase-your-ability-not-your-effort","published_at":"2026-07-02T10:17:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/couples-healing-from-pornography-addiction-3448059/254-how-to-quit-porn-increase-your-ability-not-your-effort","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/couples-healing-from-pornography-addiction-3448059","url":"https://coupleshealing.podbean.com/e/how-to-quit-porn-increase-your-ability-not-your-effort/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/g75mj8uqrv67gvjn/254_-_capacity_vs_effort_final7eikf.mp3","summary":"If you've been trying to quit pornography but keep finding yourself falling back into the same cycle, the problem may not be your commitment—it may be your capacity. In this episode, I explain why lasting recovery isn't about trying harder or having more willpower. It's about developing the skills to handle life's difficult moments without needing pornography as an escape. You'll learn the five building blocks that help men create lasting freedom by addressing the root causes of pornography use instead of simply fighting urges. We'll cover: Why commitment alone isn't enough to overcome pornography. The difference between effort and capacity. How to identify the emotions driving pornography use. Healthy ways to handle stress, loneliness, shame, and inadequacy. How better communication and vulnerability strengthen recovery. Why learning from setbacks is one of the most important skills for lasting change. Whether you're struggling with pornography yourself or you're a wife trying to understand what meaningful recovery looks like, this episode will give you a practical framework for building the skills that make long-term freedom possible.","meta_description":"If you've been trying to quit pornography but keep finding yourself falling back into the same cycle, the problem may not be your commitment—it may be you…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1036,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/couples-healing-from-pornography-addiction-3448059/episodes/254-how-to-quit-porn-increase-your-ability-not-your-effort/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/couples-healing-from-pornography-addiction-3448059/254-how-to-quit-porn-increase-your-ability-not-your-effort.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}