Most men don’t realize when it happens.

What started as stress relief or curiosity slowly becomes a cycle: boredom, porn, shame, repeat. And over time, the consequences cut deeper than you’d think—lost confidence, flat relationships, and intimacy that feels out of reach.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Stokes breaks down the “porn cycle” and how it rewires the brain, making it harder to enjoy real connection. He shares the story of one client who thought he was broken, only to discover he wasn’t broken at all—just stuck in a pattern that could be rewired. This conversation isn’t about shame or quick fixes. It’s about awareness, acceptance, and building the confidence to reconnect with yourself and your partner.

Through practical tools and insights, Dr. Stokes shows you how to track your triggers, pause before you act, and start rewiring your brain toward intimacy that feels real. If porn has been your go-to outlet, this episode gives you the roadmap to take back control of your sex life and your confidence. Because you deserve better than temporary escape. You deserve real connection.

• Why porn works in the short term but undermines real intimacy in the long run
• How shame fuels the cycle and makes it harder to stop
• The three first steps to rewiring your brain for healthier desire
• Why acceptance—not judgment—is the foundation for real change

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t I just stop?” this episode is for you.

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Stokes’ Porn Addiction Reboot Course at misterhealth.com

Most men wear the mask well.

On the surface, you’re winning — the job, the body, the relationship. But behind closed doors? That’s where the cracks begin to show. Stress that eats away at your confidence. Silence that suffocates your relationships. Anxiety that follows you into the bedroom.

This episode is where the mask comes off.

I created MisterHealth because men don’t have a playbook for this. We weren’t taught how to deal with performance anxiety, how porn warps confidence and connection, or how to rebuild intimacy when everything feels broken. Instead, we were told to figure it out alone. And that silence? It’s destroying us.

In this opening episode, I take you inside the mission of MisterHealth — to bring men the truth about mind, body, and the bedroom:

• Mind: the hidden stress, anxiety, and self-talk that no one else sees.
• Body: the sleep, fitness, hormones, and habits that can either fuel you or sabotage you.
• Bedroom: not just sex, but closeness, trust, and the conversations you’ve been avoiding.
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This is not about gimmicks, pills, or quick fixes. It’s about straight talk, no shame, and tools you can use right now.

Because you’re not broken. You’re not alone.

You’re just ready for the truth.

• Why high-functioning men struggle silently with stress, sex, and self-image
• The connection between mental health, physical health, and intimacy
• How silence and shame erode confidence and relationships
• Why MisterHealth exists — and what you can expect moving forward

If you’ve ever thought you’re the only guy fighting this battle, you’re not. This is where it ends.

🔗 Join me inside the Mr. Mind, Body, and the Bedroom private group — a place where men talk openly, without shame.

And don’t miss the next episode: we’ll break down one of the most common but least talked about issues men face — performance anxiety — and how to overcome it.