Trysted Soul Blog

P*rn is slowly killing intimacy, connection and mens life span

Mark Reid

Published on: 18/10/2026

You're not addicted to p*rn. You're addicted to the few minutes you don't feel unsafe. What it's really costing you, the wound underneath, and what to do.

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The One Thing Running Your Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Patterns

Mark Reid

Published on: 14/02/2026

I spent 15 years, three continents, and hundreds of thousands of pounds trying to fix anxiety, depression, panic attacks and self-sabotage. Nothing worked — until I discovered the one root cause running every symptom I had.

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Why You Can't Relax Even When Everything's Fine (Your Nervous System Is Stuck)

Mark Reid

Published on: 28/12/2025

You're not broken — your body is stuck in survival mode. The 8 signs of nervous system dysregulation and practical tools to finally find peace.

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The Father Wound: Why Success Still Feels Empty (And What To Do About It)

Mark Reid

Published on: 28/12/2025

That 3AM emptiness isn't ambition — it's your father wound. The 7 signs you're carrying it, where it lives in your body, and how to finally heal.

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