EP 237: Live Unashamed: Talking to Strangers About My Porn Addiction #2

In this episode of Unashamed, Unafraid, Sam and Austin recount returning to downtown Salt Lake City with their sign reading, “I’m a porn addict in recovery—ask me anything,” this time standing near Temple Square right after an LDS General Conference session. They compare the first outing—where strangers readily engaged and asked blunt questions—to this one, where many people looked away in visible shame, were with family, or may have assumed they were protesters. The hosts discuss how brotherhood matters in recovery, the challenge of church shame, and the importance of making public space feel safe while still inviting honest dialogue. They reflect on owning your story, rejecting the idea that only sober people can speak, note AA’s original reason for anonymity, and commit to doing the sign outreach again with clearer messaging and more supporters.

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01:09 The Sign

01:50 Brotherhood In Recovery

02:42 Last Time In Salt Lake

03:58 General Conference Context

05:41 Pizza Break Daniel

06:44 New Crowd New Shame

10:40 Fear Of Being Protesters

12:16 Camera Mistake Lessons

13:02 Why Public Vulnerability Heals

15:40 Owning Your Story 8 Mile