Breaking Free from Compulsion with Thomas Molyneux of Beyond Compulsion Academy This week on The TRUUMAN Podcast, we’re going deep into one of the most quietly destructive issues facing modern men: compulsive behaviours, particularly around pornography use and how to break free.
Our guest is Thomas Molyneux, co-founder of the Beyond Compulsion Academy, a powerful program helping men reclaim control from compulsive desires and rebuild a life of integrity, purpose, and inner freedom.
In this episode, we explore:
🧠 The hidden impact of porn addiction on mental health, relationships, and self-worth
🔥 Why willpower alone isn’t enough and what actually works
🔄 The cycle of shame, secrecy, and slipping and how to interrupt it
🛠️ How the Beyond Compulsion Academy helps men heal the root causes of compulsive behaviour
🧭 The deeper truth behind addiction: a disconnection from meaning, identity, and connection
💬 Why breaking free isn’t about perfection but about presence and practice
Thomas says:
“Addiction thrives in secrecy. Freedom begins with honesty — first with yourself.”
“We don’t just help men stop watching porn. We help them build lives they’re proud of lives that don’t need an escape.”
“At its core, this isn’t a battle with porn. It’s a journey back to who you are without it.”
Key Themes:
✅ The neuroscience of compulsive behaviours
✅ Porn use as a coping mechanism
✅ Rebuilding self-trust and discipline
✅ Shame resilience and accountability
✅ Identity shifts and lifestyle redesign
✅ Practical strategies to regain control without guilt or fear
This episode is for you if: You feel stuck in a compulsive pattern and don’t know how to break it You’ve tried to quit before and it didn’t stick You want to understand what’s really driving your behaviour You’re ready to reclaim your time, energy, confidence, and integrity You want a community and method that offers real change, not more shame
Connect with Thomas Molyneux & Beyond Compulsion Academy:
Website - https://www.beyondcompulsionacademy.com/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@beyondcompulsionacademy
Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5PoFu3fdNXkOJA7K8XRAzh
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