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

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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. 

Timestamps:

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
18:46 Talking Before Youre Sober
21:04 Anonymity Origin
22:51 Do It Again Invite Others
24:02 Jesus Rebel Energy