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The Recovered Dad Podcast


May 14, 2025

In this episode of the Porn to Purpose podcast, I sit down with Coach Yeadon to have one of the most uncomfortable—but critical—conversations every man trapped in porn eventually faces: how to talk to your wife about porn.

Let’s be real—confessing this kind of struggle feels terrifying. You’re afraid she’ll be crushed. That you’ll lose her trust—or worse, her love. But staying silent? That’s already killing your marriage. Today, Coach Yeadon and I break down what that conversation actually looks like, why timing and honesty matter, and how to lead with truth rather than shame.

If you're serious about healing and rebuilding intimacy, this episode will show you how to stop hiding and start communicating with the woman who deserves your full heart.

 

Top 10 Show Highlights:

  • [00:40] – Matthew and Coach Yeadon open the episode with the emotional weight of bringing porn into a marriage.

  • [02:10] – Why hiding your porn habit silently erodes trust—even if she doesn’t know.

  • [04:00] – “Secrets rot everything they touch” — why honesty matters more than perfection.

  • [05:30] – The wrong time to tell her—and what emotional state you need to be in before you speak.

  • [06:50] – How to avoid blame, shame-dumping, and defensiveness when coming clean.

  • [08:20] – Why most wives aren’t hurt just by porn—but by the betrayal of being lied to.

  • [09:55] – What real accountability looks like after the conversation.

  • [11:15] – Why “just telling her” isn’t enough—you need a plan for recovery.

  • [13:00] – How the Liberation Bootcamp helps men rebuild from the inside out—and lead with truth.

  • [14:30] – A message to husbands: how to earn her trust back with action, not words.

 Resources Mentioned:

Join the Porn to Purpose Community on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/porntopurpose

Apply for the Liberation Bootcamp:
https://www.porntopurpose.com