Patterns of Power with Craig Perra (habits, mindfulness, high-performance, self-leadership)

Craig Perra, JD, Executive Coach & Trainer (addictions & bad habits)
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Patterns of Power is the essential playbook for MEN: high performers, executives, and leaders ready to dismantle the reactive habits that limit their potential and step fully into their POWER. Hosted by Craig Perra, world-renowned coach and creator of The Mindful Habit® System, this show utilizes a framework that evolved from treating the most severe addictions into a comprehensive leadership model. We recognize that for a leader, a distraction is not just a bad habit—it represents a massive cost to your focus, your influence, and your legacy. We move beyond the limited "addiction model" to a Leadership Model. We view every distraction—whether it is imposter syndrome, anger, gambling, shopping, procrastination, shutting down, doomscrolling, porn, alcohol, or overwork—as a failure of self-leadership, and an immediate opportunity to reclaim your power. From Chaos to Command: Craig’s methodology is forged in fire. Once a top corporate executive fired by billion-dollar companies while battling addictions to heroin, stimulants, sex, and work, Craig hit rock bottom. Diagnosed with PTSD and bipolar II, he realized traditional therapy and 12-step programs weren't enough. He rebuilt his life by engineering a new framework: The Mindful Habit® System. His expertise and transformation have been featured on The Steve Harvey Show, The Katie Couric Show, A&E's Digital Addiction, Good Morning Sacramento, and the BBC. Who This Is For This system has helped thousands of leaders in over 30 countries—including CEOs of global corporations, Olympians, professional athletes, and 7, 8, and 9-figure entrepreneurs —move from reactivity to radical self-ownership. Craig holds space for leaders at the highest levels, teaching them that any place where you are reactive is a place where you must lead. "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." Blending neuroscience, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and habit formation, this podcast delivers a science-based alternative to the "recovery" mindset, focusing instead on strategic self-governance. In each episode, you will learn to: Stop Coping, Start Leading: Transform reactive behaviors (getting defensive, checking out, acting out) into conscious, executive decisions. Command Your Physiology: Master the biology of stress and anxiety to maintain composure under pressure. Weaponize Your Story: Turn your deepest shame and worst patterns into your greatest assets for leadership. Establish Sovereignty: Build habits that align with your purpose, relationships, and performance, rather than your impulses.What started as a way to treat sex and porn addiction has evolved into a self-leadership model that helps men quickly step into and stay in their power. If you are a leader ready to stop hiding, start leading, and turn your chaos into clarity—Welcome to Patterns of Power. Visit www.mindfulhabitmastery.com to learn about hiring Craig to help change your life quickly and sustainably.

  1. Work Addiction Is Real: What a GE Executive Lost Chasing the Big Win | CFO Cruz Gamboa

    4d ago

    Work Addiction Is Real: What a GE Executive Lost Chasing the Big Win | CFO Cruz Gamboa

    Cruz Gamboa spent 20+ years climbing to the top of General Electric — closing an $800 million deal, leading capital markets across Latin America, and earning a spot in the executive ranks. Then the CEO called to congratulate him. And he felt completely empty. In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig Perra sits down with Cruz Gamboa, founder of Ascend Growth Ventures, to unpack what happens when high-performing men reach the goal — and discover it was the wrong one. Cruz gets raw about work addiction, panic attacks, porn use, daily drinking, a marriage that couldn't survive the grind, and the moment a doctor told him the problem wasn't physical. It was between his ears. If you're a driven man privately wondering why success doesn't feel like enough — this conversation is for you. What you'll take away: -Why work addiction is one of the most socially accepted and least recognized dopamine traps -How identity gets fused to professional title — and what it costs when that title changes -The difference between being curious about your dream and being committed to it -Why lack of self-love is the root cause behind every compulsive pattern Craig sees in clients -How to build a mission big enough that bad days become data instead of disasters -The OKR framework for aligning your goals to your actual purpose — not just your metrics Who this is for: Executives, entrepreneurs, and high-performing men who are winning on paper and quietly asking "is this it?" Connect with Cruz Gamboa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cruzgamboa Website: https://ascendgrowthventures.com Website: www.AscendGrowthVentures.com Take the Self-Sabotage Assessment (free): www.mindfulhabitmastery.com/slst Patterns of Power is the essential playbook for high-performing men ready to dismantle reactive habits and step into their full power. Hosted by Craig Perra, founder of The Mindful Habit System. 🌐 High Performance: www.mindfulhabitmastery.com 🌐 Sex & Porn Addiction: www.mindfulhabithelp.com  #leadership #success #entrepreneur #highperformance #burnout #mindset #selfleadership #executive #personaldevelopment #mentalhealth

    49 min
  2. Prediction Markets: The New Addiction Nobody's Talking About | Joe Ciccolo

    Jun 4

    Prediction Markets: The New Addiction Nobody's Talking About | Joe Ciccolo

    Prediction markets like Kalshi let you bet on presidential elections, Taylor Swift's engagement, and whether it'll snow in LA this month. Billions in annual trading volume. Near-zero consumer protections. And a younger male demographic growing faster than any other. Craig Perra sits down with Joe Ciccolo -- nationally recognized expert in digital asset regulatory compliance, founder of BitAML, and Executive Director of the California Blockchain Advisory Coalition -- to break down what prediction markets actually are, why they're structurally different from gambling (and why that distinction matters for your protection), and what nobody in the industry wants you to know about the regulatory gap that leaves consumers completely exposed. This is not a fear piece. This is a pattern recognition conversation. What you'll learn: *How prediction markets work and why they're more addictive than traditional betting *The insider trading paradox: why informed trading is literally built into the model *Why the FTC regulates these platforms but has zero consumer protection mandate *How crypto exchanges fusing with prediction markets are eliminating the last friction between you and a compulsive bet *What the industry's own marketing reveals about who they're really targeting If you recognize yourself in any of this, the Self-Sabotage Assessment at mindfulhabitmastery.com/slst is where to start. Connect with Joe Ciccolo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeciccolo/ Website: https://www.bitaml.com 📱 Text "I WANT FREEDOM" to 877-356-5573 🌐 Mindful Habit Mastery https://mindfulhabitmastery.com 📊 Take the Self-Sabotage Assessment https://mindfulhabitmastery.com/slst Follow Craig Perra for more insights on self-leadership, habit change, impulse control, and creating freedom that lasts.  #predictionmarkets #gamblingaddiction #digitaladdiction #sportsbetting #crypto #impulsecontrol #menshealth #highperformance #executive #entrepreneur #habits #selfleadership

    48 min
  3. Why Your Wife Doesn't Want Sex (And Why It's Not What You Think) | Dan Purcell

    May 23

    Why Your Wife Doesn't Want Sex (And Why It's Not What You Think) | Dan Purcell

    Most couples never learned how to talk about sex — let alone create a deeply connected, passionate relationship that lasts decades. In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig sits down with Dan Purcell, founder of Get Your Marriage On, coach to hundreds of couples worldwide, host of a podcast with 1.7M+ listens, and creator of intimacy tools used by over half a million couples. Together they unpack: • Why many men grow up believing sex is shameful or dangerous • How porn, secrecy, and performance pressure quietly damage intimacy • The surprising difference between spontaneous vs. responsive desire (and why this changes marriages) • What healthy masculine sexuality actually looks like • Why “duty sex” destroys connection • The hidden ways couples accidentally make intimacy worse • How to rebuild trust, passion, vulnerability, and play inside long-term relationships • Why great sex isn’t luck — it’s something couples can intentionally build If you’ve ever wondered: “Why does intimacy feel disconnected?” “Why do I feel rejected?” “Why did our sex life disappear?” “Can marriages actually get better after years together?” This conversation is for you. About Dan Purcell: Dan and his wife Emily founded Get Your Marriage On with a mission to help millions of couples create stronger marriages through fun, deeply connected intimacy. Dan is working toward his PhD in Clinical Sexology, has coached couples around the world, hosts a top relationship podcast, leads retreats and workshops, and created the popular Intimately Us and Just Between Us apps. 🎁 Free gift from Dan for Mindful Habit listeners: https://getyourmarriageon.com/mindfulhabit Connect with Dan: Podcast: Get Your Marriage On Website: https://getyourmarriageon.com Learn more about Craig & The Mindful Habit: https://mindfulhabitmastery.com #Marriage #Intimacy #Relationships #MensHealth #SelfLeadership #PornRecovery #Connection #SexualHealth #MindfulHabit #HighPerformance

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

    May 19

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

    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

    38 min
  5. I Was A Sicko Perv: What You Watch In Secret is Robbing You Of Your Power (the r@pe instruction vid)

    May 13

    I Was A Sicko Perv: What You Watch In Secret is Robbing You Of Your Power (the r@pe instruction vid)

    What you consume in private does not stay private. In this episode of Patterns of Power, Craig Perra opens up about the hidden cost of porn, secrecy, shame, and compartmentalization — especially for high-performing men who look successful on the outside but feel out of alignment behind closed doors. This is not a shame-based conversation. It is a call for honesty. Craig breaks down how private patterns can slowly escalate, how they affect intimacy, leadership, self-respect, and family life, and why men need to ask a harder question: Is what I do in private consistent with the man I say I want to become? Take the self-sabotage assessment here: https://mindfulhabitmastery.com/slst #menshealth #highperformance #success #habits #addiction #executive #entrepreneur #professional

    35 min
  6. This Is Why You Keep Failing (And It’s Not Your Fault)

    May 5

    This Is Why You Keep Failing (And It’s Not Your Fault)

    You’ve tried willpower. Discipline. Therapy. And you still end up in the same patterns. That’s not failure. That’s a broken strategy. Your behavior isn’t random — it’s the predictable output of a system that was built long before you understood it. Once you see it, everything changes. Take the self-sabotage assessment Craig mentioned (takes 5 minutes): https://mindfulhabitmastery.com/slst

    16 min
  7. My Dad Died — 3 Lessons You Need When Life Hits Hard

    Mar 28

    My Dad Died — 3 Lessons You Need When Life Hits Hard

    My dad passed away on March 1st. This isn’t just about grief… it’s about what it exposed. In this episode, I break down the 3 lessons that hit me in real time — about triggers, pain, identity, and what actually matters when life hits you the hardest. Most men think growth means the pain goes away. That’s not how it works. The real work is being ready when it comes back. If you’ve ever felt like you “shouldn’t” still struggle… this episode is for you. — Learn more about Eric Farewell: https://ericfarewell.com/ — If you're ready for deeper work and real accountability: The Patterns of Power Mastermind is launching June 1st. This is Craig’s highest level of support — built around brotherhood, accountability, and real transformation across health, wealth, and relationships. To learn more or apply: Text “MASTERMIND” to 877-356-5573 — For coaching, programs, and deeper support, visit: 👉 www.mindfulhabitmastery.com and if you're struggling with sex and porn addiction - visit www.mindfulhabithelp.com

    22 min
  8. Your Phone Is Destroying Your Brain...

    Feb 27

    Your Phone Is Destroying Your Brain...

    You think distraction is a productivity problem. It’s not. It’s a health crisis. In this episode, Craig Perra breaks down 6 shocking, research-backed facts about distraction that will completely change the way you think about your phone, your focus, and your one life. From the 25-minute recovery tax your brain pays every time you get interrupted, to the neuroscience showing that — for the first time in 100 years — the current generation is less intelligent than their parents, this episode pulls no punches. But here’s where it gets really personal. Not all distractions are created equal. There’s a multiplier effect when the distraction is secret — and if you’re living with one, your nervous system is paying a price that no productivity hack can fix. This isn’t about willpower. This isn’t about being lazy. This is a war for your mind, your body, and your years — and the data shows the distractions are winning. If any of this lands, reach out. The link is in the show notes. For coaching, programs, and deeper support, visit: 👉 www.mindfulhabitmastery.com

    9 min
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Patterns of Power is the essential playbook for MEN: high performers, executives, and leaders ready to dismantle the reactive habits that limit their potential and step fully into their POWER. Hosted by Craig Perra, world-renowned coach and creator of The Mindful Habit® System, this show utilizes a framework that evolved from treating the most severe addictions into a comprehensive leadership model. We recognize that for a leader, a distraction is not just a bad habit—it represents a massive cost to your focus, your influence, and your legacy. We move beyond the limited "addiction model" to a Leadership Model. We view every distraction—whether it is imposter syndrome, anger, gambling, shopping, procrastination, shutting down, doomscrolling, porn, alcohol, or overwork—as a failure of self-leadership, and an immediate opportunity to reclaim your power. From Chaos to Command: Craig’s methodology is forged in fire. Once a top corporate executive fired by billion-dollar companies while battling addictions to heroin, stimulants, sex, and work, Craig hit rock bottom. Diagnosed with PTSD and bipolar II, he realized traditional therapy and 12-step programs weren't enough. He rebuilt his life by engineering a new framework: The Mindful Habit® System. His expertise and transformation have been featured on The Steve Harvey Show, The Katie Couric Show, A&E's Digital Addiction, Good Morning Sacramento, and the BBC. Who This Is For This system has helped thousands of leaders in over 30 countries—including CEOs of global corporations, Olympians, professional athletes, and 7, 8, and 9-figure entrepreneurs —move from reactivity to radical self-ownership. Craig holds space for leaders at the highest levels, teaching them that any place where you are reactive is a place where you must lead. "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." Blending neuroscience, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and habit formation, this podcast delivers a science-based alternative to the "recovery" mindset, focusing instead on strategic self-governance. In each episode, you will learn to: Stop Coping, Start Leading: Transform reactive behaviors (getting defensive, checking out, acting out) into conscious, executive decisions. Command Your Physiology: Master the biology of stress and anxiety to maintain composure under pressure. Weaponize Your Story: Turn your deepest shame and worst patterns into your greatest assets for leadership. Establish Sovereignty: Build habits that align with your purpose, relationships, and performance, rather than your impulses.What started as a way to treat sex and porn addiction has evolved into a self-leadership model that helps men quickly step into and stay in their power. If you are a leader ready to stop hiding, start leading, and turn your chaos into clarity—Welcome to Patterns of Power. Visit www.mindfulhabitmastery.com to learn about hiring Craig to help change your life quickly and sustainably.

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