When do you become a man? Is it when you have your first drink? Is it when you have your first sexual encounter? In this episode, William Duffin is back to prove that entering manhood should be a sacred and intentional moment. William, aka Sir William or Happy Medium Will, has studied metaphysics, the esoteric arts, and spiritualism for decades. In addition to being a spiritualist minister, William teaches classes on metaphysics like "The Will to Change” and “The Power to Heal.”

Dive into this episode, learn how to reclaim our minds, and take back the sacredness of manhood!

[00:01 - 06:49] The Birth of New Man

Welcome back to the show for season 4
I introduce today’s guest, William Duffin
The birth of PowerfulEric
The change of name signifies becoming a man
Dispelling the myth that you need sex to become a man

[06:50 - 10:42] Defining Your Manhood with Sacred Intention

William talks about his son’s coming of age ceremony
Defining the shift in manhood
It’s become unsacred
We are missing the sacredness
William’s insights on how you can celebrate manhood intentionally
Do some research for what appeals to you
Ex: Metaphysics, Ancient American Indian tradition

[10:43 - 28:54] How Porn Affects the Young

We take a look at Billie Eilish’s words on porn
“It really destroyed my brain.”
Anger over the acceptance that this addiction was okay
Exposure to porn usually happens in passing first
It becomes an addiction when our brains use it to self-soothe
William and I talk about the importance of mindfulness
Having awareness of the cues and triggers is the first step
The effects of the addiction on your life
The example of how it affected Billie Eilish
It destroys your self-esteem and confidence
How it can ruin your boundaries
The importance of setting boundaries and expectations
Know what you want and don’t want
Breaking out of the naivete
We are hardwired for sex any young person with a phone is at risk
Your brain is looking for “Brain Cookies”
Sex is the most powerful, possibly addictive drug
You aren’t weird or sick
You are a normal, healthy male who has been hijacked by porn
Your brain is choosing to soothe itself with porn
Take the online test - link below
What to do when your significant other has a problem
Try to put in the answers you know through the test

[28:55 - 33:52] That’s a Wrap!

Make sure to tune in for more Metaphysics with William Duffin
How to reach out to William
Links and information below
“You are what you are and where you are because of what has gone into your mind, but you can change what you are and change where you are by changing what goes into your mind.” - Zig Ziglar


Key Quotes

“That shift in manhood becomes something non-sacred… I think what’s missing is that sacredness, something that makes it special.” - William Duffin

“There is nothing wrong with you! You are a healthy male with a healthy sex drive; it’s just been hijacked by porn.” - Powerful Eric

Resources Mentioned:
https://pornaddictiontest.com/

Connect with William on Facebook and LinkedIn. Reach out to 314-403-4744.

If you’re looking to break your online sex addiction and live a life of integrity, go to https://solo.to/powerfuleric and let’s keep the conversation going!

Connect with me (Powerful Eric) on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Email me at eric@powerfuleric.com.

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