The P.A.T.H. Plan with Dan Johnson

**PSR Podcast** is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries. Partner with us through giving at BeBroken.org/donate. Thank you for your support! \---------- In this episode, I sit down with Dan Johnson, creator of the PATH plan, who opens up about his decades-long struggle with pornography addiction. Dan shares his personal journey, from his first encounter with porn in seventh grade to a pivotal confession to his wife in 2019.  He introduces his practical recovery tool, the PATH Plan — a simple four-step method designed to help men navigate the moment of temptation without shame or giving in to urges. Dan also highlights the importance of community, mental rehearsal, and having strong personal reasons to pursue freedom.  To learn more about Dan and his resources, visit HeisFree.me.  ### Topics Covered in this Episode: - Discussion on unwanted sexual behaviors, particularly pornography addiction. - Personal journey of struggling with pornography addiction and recovery. - Introduction of the "Path Plan" as a practical tool for managing temptation. - Explanation of the four steps of the Path Plan: Pause, Acknowledge, Timer, and High Five. - Importance of community support in the recovery process. - Role of mental rehearsal in preparing for moments of temptation. - Need for strong emotional reasons to resist temptation. - Common pitfalls faced by individuals trying to break free from addiction, especially in isolation. - Shift in perspective from battling urges to allowing and feeling them. - Emphasis on the goal of living a full, rich life in connection with others rather than just achieving sobriety. ### More Resources: - Get the FREE P.A.T.H. Plan - Gateway to Freedom 3-Day Intensive for Men - Frontline Toolkit ### Related Podcasts: - Understanding Man's Inner Sexual Conflict - What to Do in the Moment of Temptation - What a Porn Free Day Actually Looks Like (A Practical Walkthrough) \---------- Please rate and review our podcast: Apple and Spotify Follow us on our Vimeo Channel.