Your Dick Isn't Broken. Your System Is. | Erectile Dysfunction & Performance Anxiety ft. Shay Doran

About this episode

Craig Perra and Shay Doran discuss the challenges men face with performance anxiety and erectile dysfunction, exploring deeper psychological issues and practical solutions.

Millions of men struggle with performance anxiety, erection problems, stress, shame, and intimacy issues—but almost nobody talks about it honestly. In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig sits down with Shay Doran, who specializes in helping men overcome sexual performance anxiety and erection problems. After experiencing these struggles himself, Shay has gone on to help men around the world regain confidence, improve intimacy, and feel normal again. In this conversation: • Why performance anxiety happens • Stress, shame & the nervous system • Porn, pressure and male identity • The hidden reasons many men struggle silently • Why the solution is often deeper than physical symptoms • Practical steps toward lasting change Connect with Shay and take his free quiz: https://shay-doran.com/free-quiz/ If you’re struggling with stress, habits, shame, or self-sabotage, start here: https://mindfulhabitmastery.com/slst Subscribe for conversations on self leadership, habits, performance, stress, and sustainable change. #menshealth #highperformance #success #habits #executive #entrepreneur #performanceanxiety #selfleadership

People in this episode

Host: Craig Perra

Guest: Shay Doran

Topics covered

• erectile dysfunction
• performance anxiety
• male identity
• intimacy issues
• mental health

Keywords

• performance anxiety
• erectile dysfunction
• male identity
• intimacy
• mental health
• stress
• shame

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