

Man Within Podcast
Sathiya Sam
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 over 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.
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 over 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.
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Jun 29, 2023 • 50min
575 - Chris Wilson on Building A Porn-Free Body, Why Movement Is So Key, and Striking Work-Life Balance
Chris Wilson is a lifelong fitness and health advocate. With nearly 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, Chris has worked alongside and learned from leaders in the industry such as Charles Poliquin, mentor and friend Ben Prentiss, 3-time World Champion Powerlifter Lloyd Weinstein, 4x Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, IFBB Pros Darrem Charles, Ben Pakulski, John Hansen, BIG Aaron Reed and his lifelong friend and Owner of Critical Bench, Mike Westerdal. In this episode, Sathiya and Chris discussed:
[7:23] Meet the happiest people in the world.
[10:48] The importance of moving your body.
[17:26] Getting away from Arnold Schwarzenegger in the gym.
[23:11] Why are you even in the gym?
[26:03] How to get started with strength training.
[31:34] The importance of exercise and movement.
[36:31] Invest in yourself and your health.
[39:46] What is Critical Bench's program?
[44:41] The importance of taking baby steps.
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Check Out Critical Bench YouTube Channel
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Jun 28, 2023 • 14min
574 - Why Edging Is Just As Bad As Relapsing
The age old question is "does it count if it's only XYZ"? Today's episode explains why splitting hairs about what constitutes a relapse is never meant to be the focus in recovery. Rather, we want to celebrate progress, keep a long-term perspective, and ensure we are not justifying certain dysfunctional behavior in our lives simply because it is relatively minor.
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Jun 27, 2023 • 15min
573 - Pornography Is A Vampire
This episode explains why keeping things hidden only makes the problem worse, and why bringing things to light is so liberating. Porn, and anything shameful in our lives, functions as a vampire: it can only operate in darkness. Once it's in the light, things will inevitable improve.
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Jun 26, 2023 • 13min
572 - Eating Disorders & Porn Use – Not Just A Female Problem
Today's episode explores the link between eating disorders and porn consumption in males, based on a recent study that shows a surprisingly strong correlation between the two. Porn consumption often causes body dysmorphia in men, and body dysmorphia is the basis of most eating disorders. If you have struggled with habits around fitness, food or health in general, while also struggling with porn, this episode will help you understand why.
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/rising-porn-usage-behind-spike-in-male-eating-disorders-study-finds/news-story/02ecbcd6e6daf879a5a1d88ac121a140
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Jun 23, 2023 • 16min
571 - Rekindling Old Flames: How To Revive Lost Friendships
Today's episode talks about the significance friendship plays in recovery and why it is never too late to turn a friendship around, no matter how far gone it may seem.
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Jun 22, 2023 • 53min
570 - Ben Owen on Stopping Self-Sabotage, Silencing Your Inner Enemy, and Why Momentum Is Mission Critical
Benjamin Owen is a personal and professional mens coach who is co founder of the Awakened Man Project. A father, entrepreneur and a guide to men like him want to win the battle against their inner enemy and create what’s possible in the world. In this episode Sathiya and Benjamin discussed:
[7:58] Unmet needs and unmet desires.
[11:18] The importance of talking about emotions with men.
[17:25] What is self-sabotage and why does it matter?
[20:57] The symptom of self-sabotage.
[26:18] How to control your inner saboteur.
[29:37] How to break down the victim narrative.
[36:09] Rage and ridicule. How do you overcome your inner critic?
[39:03] Turning the victim narrative into a victor narrative.
[43:42] The value of consistency in recovery.
[46:33] How to overcome your inner enemy.
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Jun 21, 2023 • 14min
569 - How Do You Correct People That Think Porn is OK?
In this podcast episode, Sathiya Sam shares personal experiences and insights regarding how to approach conversations with people who have different opinions, particularly related to the acceptance of pornography. Instead of directly challenging the opposing viewpoint, the host suggests asking open-ended questions to understand the motivations and reasoning behind their perspective, aiming to foster productive discussions and encourage critical thinking. The goal is to help individuals reflect on their choices and potentially lead them to reconsider their stance on pornography over time.
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Jun 20, 2023 • 15min
568 - Measuring Invisible Progress
In this podcast episode, Sam discusses the importance of measuring invisible progress in various areas of life, such as personal growth, finances, relationships, and recovery. He emphasizes the need to track not only visible metrics but also intangible aspects like attitude and self-awareness. Sam suggests having an accountability partner or expert who can objectively assess and encourage progress.
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Jun 19, 2023 • 15min
567 - How Zion Williamson Proved The Importance of Confession
In this podcast episode, the host talks about NBA superstar Zion Williamson's personal life, highlighting the consequences of infidelity and the temptations faced by athletes. The host emphasizes the importance of commitment in relationships and encourages listeners to stay focused on their recovery journey.
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Jun 16, 2023 • 16min
566 - The First Domino In Recovery: Self-Compassion
Self-Compassion is incredibly underrated in general, but especially in the recovery process. Today's episode explains why "loving yourself" is valuable, if done appropriately, for not only moving past your mistakes but also stepping into your future. Using scripture, you'll learn why we must prioritize ourselves over others and a few simple shifts your mind needs for you to truly walk in compassion towards yourself
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