What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t a lack of willpower—but a lack of presence?

In this episode of Unashamed and Unchained, Danny Poelman explores the often-overlooked coping mechanism of dissociation—what it is, why it shows up (especially for high-achievers), and how it keeps you disconnected from your body, your emotions, and ultimately, your goals.

You’ll learn:

• Why dissociation is more common than you think (yes, even in ...

Do you like talking about your porn habit? Other people's porn habits? Well I love it! But not in a creepy way. Let me tell you why in a way that simultaneously teaches some of the real reasons behind an unwanted porn habit. Even if you have other unwanted habits, you'll finish listening to this episode with actionable, impactful information/ideas. Don't miss it.

What if your unwanted habit isn’t really about the habi...

Shame can keep you stuck in a cycle of burnout, stress, and self-sabotage—but what if you could train your brain to respond differently? In this episode of Unshamed and Unchained, we’re breaking down how to practically shift out of shame and into a mindset that fuels real, lasting change.

You'll learn:
✅ Why shame shuts down your ability to learn and grow
✅ The science behind thoughts creating feelings—and how to use it...

Feeling stuck in your habits, burnout, or personal growth? You're not alone. In this episode of Unshamed and Unchained, I dive deep into the power of group coaching and why it might be the missing link in your healing and habit transformation journey.

I’ll share:
✅ The RISE framework: Rewire, Intent, Sustain, Energize
✅ Why shame and isolation block your progress—and how to overcome them
✅ How group coaching acceler...

In this episode, we sit down with James Christiansen, a dynamic doctor-dad, to explore his powerful journey of mastering his mind/emotion management and transforming his unwanted pornography habit and more. In a sustainable, energy-increasing way.

Discover how he redefined success in his personal and professional life, all while maintaining a high level of performance without adding more hustle or exhaustion.

Learn actionab...

In this powerful episode, we delve into the journey of Doctor-Dads navigating burnout, stress, trauma, and unwanted habits. Learn why addressing shame is only the first step and how to create sustainable change that enriches every area of your life. Tune in for actionable strategies to heal, sustain, and maintain a high level of performance—all without adding more hustle or exhaustion to your already busy life.

Whether you're b...

Are you feeling exhausted just thinking about setting New Year’s goals? You’re not alone. In this episode, Danny dives deep into why traditional goal-setting feels so heavy — especially for high-achievers like doctors and dads who are already carrying a massive load. He offers simple, practical shifts to help you rethink goals so they give you life instead of draining it. If you’re tired of the hustle and want to start the year wit...

Bryan tells us how he uses Life Coaching vehicle to go from:

exhausted, worn out, depressed

to

Empowered, feelings-literate, kinder to self, more positive home-life/relationships, looking forward to things more, healing his mind

He says he looks forward to coaching calls, gains more energy and efficiency in life by taking time to do it, and says

"Coaching on the mindset around dread/procrastination of doing patient charts affected ...

In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of neuroplasticity—the brain's remarkable ability to change and adapt. 

Join life coach Danny Poelman as he shares personal insights and scientific research on how believing in your brain's capacity for change can help you break free from old habits, heal from trauma, and achieve your goals. 

Tune in for 5 actionable steps to start rewiring your mind...

In this inspiring episode, Danny Poelman sits down with Art Hock, a former client turned thriving coach, who shares his incredible journey of overcoming deep-rooted habits and finding true empowerment. 

Art opens up about his struggles with people-pleasing and a phone sex addiction, amongst other things. 

At first, he wasn't sure Danny would work well with a "gay man." Art realized quickly after a d...

Lessons from Camren Harris's story.

Rather than only focus on changing porn habit, Camren found it helpful to say, "Let's build Camren into who he wants to be." And that's what took care of the porn habit.

Rather than focus on trying to find the "right" way, find what works for Camren.

How he turned an unwanted habit from a "monster" to "an ant I can flick...

In this insightful episode, we delve into the often complicated relationship with money. 

Discover how familiar patterns from other areas of life can simplify your financial journey, the profound impact of belief on financial success, and the detrimental effects of self-deprecation. 

We challenge the myth that making money has to be a grind and discuss the importance of self-forgiveness in achieving financial free...

In this episode, host Danny Poelman explores the critical connection between feeling safe around money and achieving financial success.

Learn how your thoughts and feelings about money impact your financial results and discover practical strategies to reduce money-related stress. Danny shares effective exercises to reprogram your brain for financial abundance and build a positive, empowering relationship with money.

👉 Tune in now to...

To change a habit, you need to optimize learning in your brain.

To optimize you need to stop bringing so much heaviness, shame, and self-judgment and start bringing more fun and playfulness.

Danny is giving you permission to have fun while learning to do life porn-free. Even though you already had it.

A few ChatGPT jokes about quitting a porn habit.

Common ways seen with clients that make it not ...

Don’t be so afraid of getting stuck in wallowing, or victim-mode, that you stay even more stuck avoiding your feelings, or wounds.

The world has trained many of us to avoid feeling our uncomfortable feelings. To think something has gone wrong if negative feelings are there for “too long.”

As if there is some “right” or “wrong” way to do feelings.

There is no right or wrong way to do feelings.

We’re going to talk about real concepts tha...

When you know the real actual problem, you can address the real actual issue, which will allow you to create real, actual, lasting change.

This is a sneak peek into Danny's new Free Video Training that he created for YOU. The Fearless Freedom From Pornography Training: How to Achieve Ultimate Victory Over Porn.

Porn is not the actual problem in an unwanted porn habit. In the training, Danny goes through the ...

Hear how Mike Beatty 10x-ed his results compared to previous coaches/therapists/methods he had tried.

Live interview with past client.

Learn from what worked and didn't' work for Mike. How he created tremendous new success.

START WITH THIS: Access Free Webinar Training (click here)

Check out Danny's Instagram here: @dannypoelmancoaching
Ready to work with Danny? Schedule a fr...

How to Release Worry & Achieve Goals More Powerfully (with an Exercise You Can Try while reading)

Danny Poelman is a certified life coach and helps guys stop looking at pornography (and be happy about it) and make their real life so good that porn becomes irrelevant. He created this podcast to help those who are struggling with porn in their marriage and lives, and who know deep down there's something "mo...

Discover practical mindset shifts to reduce pornography cravings and hear Michael's inspiring journey of breaking free from the habit for good.

Whether you're struggling yourself or curious about the topic, this episode offers valuable insights and real-life client examples for lasting change.

Tune in now to explore some empowering new mindset shifts and reclaim control over your impulses.

Dan...