Catholics Fight Porn Podcast
Catholics Fight Porn is a new ministry helping men break free from problematic sexual behavior. Follow us as we share why we’re passionate about helping men become Finally Free!
Episodes
Steve O’Connor hosts special guest Casey Allison, founder of Come Awake Coaching and Consulting.
Casey is a Master Certified Coach through ICF, an APSATS-certified Partner Coach, a Certified Disclosure Guide through Kintsugi Recovery Partners, a PSAP through IITAP, and a Brainspotting practitioner. She also has training in the perinatal period with betrayed women, and additional training to support partners of sex ...
Steve sits down with Michael McBee for an inspirational conversation on hitting rock bottom, getting into recovery, finding God and helping his wife heal from betrayal trauma.
Raised in Ohio, Michael was an accomplished student and athlete, while struggling for years to find freedom from his sexual addiction. This led to a life marked by unhealthy sexual behaviors, overindulgence, and selfishness. After hitting rock ...
What happens when the very thing you're most ashamed of is also the thing keeping you from the love you most desperately need? In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Urrutia, MS, LPC-Associate and ASAT Candidate, to talk about one of the most painful paradoxes at the heart of sexual addiction: the war between deep shame and the longing to be truly known, seen and loved. At the root of that war, more often tha...
In This Episode: Steve breaks down what process addiction actually is, why understanding it matters so much, 7 common mistakes that keep people stuck, and the tools that actually work including one most people completely underestimate.
What's covered:
- What process addiction is and how it's different from what most people think addiction means
- The neuroscience behind why behaviors can be just as addictive ...
Welcome back Dr. Eddie Capparucci as we dive deep into his first book "Removing Your Shame Label: Learning to Embrace God's Love When You Don't Like Yourself." This episode explores why shame, not just the behavior itself, is the primary barrier keeping men trapped in problematic sexual behavior and addiction.
We dive into the first several chapters of the book and Steve asks Dr. Capparucci questi...
When outpatient therapy isn't enough, what comes next? In this essential episode, Gina Kaye joins us to discuss residential treatment for men facing extreme sexual addiction and intimacy disorders and why intensive, in-person care can be the turning point toward lasting recovery.
Gina brings a unique perspective as both a trained health educator and former pastor's wife, offering insights into how Begin Aga...
In this powerful episode, Steve speaks with Maribel Laguna, founder of Cor Sacrum Counseling and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), for an honest conversation about pornography addiction, shame, and recovery from a Catholic perspective. Whether you're personally struggling with problematic sexual behavior or supporting someone who is, this episode offers hope, practical wisdom, and a path forward rooted ...
In this powerful conversation, Jack Rigert joins the podcast to unpack St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and its real-world impact on the battle with lust, shame, and sexual brokenness. Together, we explore not only what the Church teaches about the human person and how it can be lived by men and women struggling today.
Jack returned to the Catholic faith after twenty years away, sparked by profound encounters ...
In this episode, we reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s comments on addiction. The Holy Father urges a commitment to prevention, addressing not only drugs and alcohol but modern addictions like pornography, gambling, and excessive screen use. We explore how addiction often grows from inner distress, isolation, and a loss of purpose.
Addiction isn’t just about behavior — it’s about a deeper hunger.
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Hey, ever just act on impulse and instantly regret it? Ugh, we know that feeling! This week, we're diving into the absolute best tool for getting emotionally sober: Slowing Down! Dr. Eddie Capparucci calls it his number one rule: “Slow Everything Down.” This episode shows you how to interrupt that destructive speed and actually make a conscious choice.
We’re blending modern recovery tools with the faith. You’ll ...
In this episode, I sit down with Dan Drake—literally the man who wrote the book on Full Therapeutic Disclosure—to talk about one of the most important (and misunderstood) parts of the recovery journey.
What happens when the truth finally comes into the light?
We unpack:
- What Full Therapeutic Disclosure is (and what it isn’t)
- Why honesty is the foundation of rebuilding trust
- How empathy and truth-telling go hand in ha...
In this episode, I sit down with Tom Weaver from Come to the Table Ministry to talk about the real struggles of sex addiction, betrayal trauma, and the hope of lasting transformation. Tom shares his powerful story of being exposed to pornography as a young boy at the “Paper Shack” in his church, how that struggle carried into marriage, and how God brought him and his wife through deep betrayal to healing and restora...
When you’re sick with a cold, flu, or illness, recovery can feel extra vulnerable. Weakness, isolation, and self-pity can open the door to relapse. In this episode, I share why being under the weather is spiritually dangerous for a Catholic man in recovery—and what practical steps help guard against acting out. I also reflect on the Feast of the Passion of St. John the Baptist, who stood firm against disordered desi...
My guest is Christopher Carter, the founder of Men Living for Greatness. He is a speaker, life coach and author of Uncommon Habits of Great Catholic Fathers and Grandfathers: 8 Uncommon Habits For Growing In Holiness & Leading at The Highest Level of Excellence In The Areas That Matter Most.
We recorded on the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe — the Polish Franciscan who gave his life for a family man in Auschwi...
I just quit my job of 17 years - a comfortable lifestyle - a secure paycheck— not for a better salary, but for a calling. In this episode, I share the real story behind leaving corporate life to coach men in recovery full-time. We explore what it means to trust God, face fear, and follow the whisper.
CFP HELPFUL LINKS:
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In this episode of "Breaking Through Denial for a Better Life of Freedom and Integrity," we dive deep into the insidious nature of denial, that powerful internal whisper that keeps us from facing uncomfortable truths about ourselves and our lives. We explore how denial acts as an "illness of escape," shielding us from pain while simultaneously trapping us in a cycle of unmanageability.
We uncover ...
If you've ever felt frustrated by a struggle to love at a deep level, this episode is for you. We welcome back Dr. Eddie Capparucci, author of "Why Men Struggle to Love: Overcoming Relational Blind Spots," for an important discussion. Dr. Capparucci introduces us to the crucial concept of "relational blind spots," explaining how a man's emotional development can be stunted, leading to d...
This episode tackles the profound question: "Why? Why do I keep doing this? Why can't I stop?" We dive deep into the roots of problematic sexual behavior, moving beyond shame to understand the complex interplay of factors that drive us. There are 7 "Why's" outlined to help you learn that these struggles often stem from misdirected natural instincts, emotional dysregulation and unmet...
Whether you're on the path of recovery from lust and pornography, or walking the painful road of betrayal as a spouse, the Triduum holds sacred ground for your healing. In this episode, we’ll walk through Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday, seeing how Jesus meets us in every stage of the journey.
HELPFUL LINKS-
-Get daily, uplifting CFP BOOST Texts for the journey by texting SUPPORT to...
"My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?" – Psalm 22:1-2. Have you ever felt abandoned by God? "How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever?" – Psalm 13:1-2. Have you ever wondered when God would heal you? "If God loves me, why am I still struggling?" Does it feel like the problematic behavior is forgotten by Our Lord?
In this episode, Steve covers those feelings as well as ...
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