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In my fifteen years as a church leader working with young adults, I’ve seen countless individuals struggle with pornography and the shame, isolation, and despair that follow. Shayden Bertagnolli’s Liberate program is one of the most effective and inspired approaches I’ve encountered. Liberate combines clinical expertise with a Christ-centered foundation to help men heal the underlying relationship that fuels addiction. It’s not just about stopping behavior; it’s about restoring identity, purpose, and connection with God. The year-long, digital program provides structure, accountability, and personal mentoring that lead to real and lasting change. I’ve referred several individuals I care deeply about to Liberate and have witnessed remarkable transformation: renewed confidence, spiritual strength, and genuine freedom. Shayden’s heart for helping others and his practical, compassionate framework make Liberate one of the best recovery programs I’ve ever seen.

When I first began talking to Shayden I had just been sent home from my mission to start a service mission at home. I felt so lost and helpless, I fell back into habits and into my addiction to pornography. Speaking with Shayden he introduced me to this course, and for the first time in my life I saw light beyond the darkness. As I began the course, I found a hope in Christ, and I began to believe and to know that Jesus Christ's Atonement was for me, and I can be healed. The course is amazing, and what has been more amazing is the Spirit it has invited into my life. I want to bear my witness as Moroni 7:13 "...everything which inviteth and enticeth to do good, and to love God, and to serve Him, is inspired of God.". I believe this Course is inspired by God, Jesus Christ is actively healing me, and He yearns to do the same for all of us. Thank you.

As someone who works in the mental health and performance world, I’m drawn to people who are both relatable and effective, and that is exactly who Shayden is. He is compassionate without the fluff and knows how to connect in ways that truly resonate. Shayden has spent years working closely with men and couples navigating the challenges surrounding pornography and trust, and his knowledge in this area is elite. He brings compassion, clarity, and a no-nonsense approach that helps people feel both understood and capable of real progress. His program reflects the depth of that experience: grounded, practical, and built on what actually helps people heal and rebuild connection. If you are looking for someone who gets it and knows how to help, Shayden is your guy!

Going through this program completely changed my perspective. It opened my heart and helped me realize that pornography addiction is not only a physical addiction but also affects people in the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of their lives as well. I feel so much compassion for people trying to relive themselves of pornography addiction that I didn’t used to feel. What I really loved as I watched the videos and went through the workbooks is that it helps the student to focus on their individual value and identify their priorities. The goal of overcoming pornography feels overwhelming and impossible for many, but this program gives the student many steps to follow and resources that make it possible. Shayden does a great job at empowering the student and motivating them to be better in a way that is not condescending.

I was encouraged to go talk with Shayden for many months, and I continued to put it off. I am grateful that I took the opportunity to see him. Meeting with Shayden and participating in the Liberate program have changed my outlook on life and my eternal progress. What I like most about being liberated is how much I can invite the Savior into my life. I used to pray for help to overcome my pornography addiction, but now my prayers are more personal in asking for the Savior to help heal me. I know that as you and I work through this Liberation process and actually do the work, we can be liberated and can feel the healing power of the Atonement of Christ.

To me, the Liberate course is so important because it is distinct from the other ways that I, as a young man, have been trying to escape from pornography addiction. I’ve tried multiple different avenues to fight my addiction, like many different apps or internet blockers, and while they are all worth using, they were simply not enough for me to stop. Liberate is not just a wall or an obstacle to slow you down, but it’s a course that will help you transform into a person who CHOOSES not to watch porn, who CHOOSES to overcome their addiction, and who CHOOSES to live a better life.

I’ve known Shayden for a long time and I can say with confidence that I trust him. He is the real deal. He knows his stuff and has studied and practiced his therapeutic approach with discipline and care in ways that most do not. I have seen first hand his care for the men he helps, and have sat next to him while he works his magic. I watched him build this course and he definitely put his blood, sweat, and literal tears in this program. Shayden has a very unique approach to therapy and is 100% authentic. You are in good hands with Shayden!

Shayden is the most competent, qualified, and passionate therapist I know when it comes to helping people overcome porn addiction. His ability to help his clients balance both self-compassion and grit just hits perfectly. This is exactly what men need to beat porn addiction and take back their lives. When someone I personally know and love is struggling with porn addiction, I send them to Shayden. What higher endorsement or compliment could I give?

The Motyv course for overcoming pornography has really helped me understand the 'why' behind my struggle which has empowered me to get and stay clean. I can feel Shayden's love in each lesson and I feel a lot of hope knowing I'm not alone. My favorite part is how the teachings of Christ are married to the scientific principles behind true recovery. Real healing can only come through Christ and His explicit inclusion in the course is a breath of fresh air. I would recommend this program to anyone struggling with or affected by pornography.

Hey brotha! My name is Jaxon Jones. I play D3 baseball in Virginia. For years I have struggled with pornography. It has tortured my soul and my heart as a son of God and earthly parents. I get it. It is shameful and it hurts but I promise this is where you belong. This is how you can be free. Liberate has changed my life in the span of only a couple of months and I am stoked for you to start your journey just like I have. Every principle that is taught through Liberate will change your life and how you look at yourself, others, and Christ. Love you brotha. You got this! 

Shayden is an exemplary therapist whose mastery is in a class of its own. Shayden combines advanced therapeutic expertise with genuine human connection, guiding clients in ways that leave a lasting and tangible impact. His approach is distinctive and profoundly effective. He has established a standard of clinical excellence that is remarkable in both depth and authenticity.

I met Shayden over a year ago. When I first started looking for a therapist, I wanted to find a male who had a Christ like background. Shayden has hit all of my qualifications, plus myself is also LDS. My initial reasoning for counseling was my porn, lust, and masturbation had started to spiral out of control. Within the first couple of sessions, we came to the conclusion that porn was a result of my issue with trust, connection, and love. I know, without counseling, the Liberate course, and Shayden, that my life would still be moving in a direction that would lead me right back to despair. If you are looking to break free of any problem that you may be facing, then I highly recommend Shayden and the Liberate course.

Shayden is real. He cares deeply and is attuned to men’s real experience. Since I know him in this way, I fully trust that this course will be seriously and enduringly helpful for men who have been stuck and alone. The course invites real connection and healing through spiritual and emotional wisdom from Shayden.

Having struggled for years with pornography, Shayden and Liberate was able to uncover aspects of my habit and help raise my awareness to why it was happening while keeping me focused on God to find healing from this habit.

I have seen so many women who are hurting because of their husband's struggle with pornography. It's such a confusing place to be - you love your husband, but feel betrayed and unsure about the future. It's heartbreaking. That's why I'm so thankful for Liberate. It doesn’t just focus on behavior with surface-level solutions or temporary fixes; it gets to the heart of why men turn to pornography in the first place. Liberate helps men address the emotional, psychological, and relational roots of addiction. This is the most compassionate, effective program I've seen. It helps men themselves clearly for the first time and empowers them to make healthy changes. Liberate uses Christian principles and provides the necessary tools to rebuild trust and connection in marriages. I highly recommend Liberate. If you're a wife walking through this right now, please know there's real hope. Change is possible!

My husband and I have been going to Shayden for years. The way he has helped me understand my husband's brain, addiction, and why he has done what he’s done honestly makes me speechless when I think about it. I didn’t know how I would be able to heal from everything we’ve gone through, but it's happening. Shayden and his Liberate course has helped us heal and grow closer together. He’s been our saving grace, multiple times! He is truly the most amazing therapist. He knows how to get through to people and help in a way that is just so different than anything I’ve experienced. I am so thankful for him. I feel so blessed to know him, and so blessed that he’s been able to get us through the unthinkable. He’s got through to my husband in a way that has been so life-changing for not only him, but for me too. I wish everyone could have the chance to just sit in his office and feel the warmness that’s there. He is so easy to talk to and is the most non-judgmental and trustworthy therapist. He has never lacked the skills to help us. I feel like he is constantly learning, truly cares, and wants to help. He listens so well and makes you feel understood in a way that I’ve never felt, it’s like he’s lived so many different lives. It’s crazy. He just understands people so well. He’s amazing. The most Christlike man I’ve ever met. If you’re debating about seeing him for a session, or debating about doing his course. Don’t. He’s worth every penny.

Working with Motyv and the Liberate program has truly changed my life! I don’t know where I would be without it. I can’t begin to describe the love and support Shayden has given me. The principles he teaches have guided my life in a new direction and helped me overcome challenges I was facing. For the first time, I’ve seen real change in my life. For most of my life, I felt hopeless, but now I can honestly say that I’ve found hope again!

It’s hard to move forward when you’re stuck in the same patterns of thought. The Liberate program has given me a new perspective on the struggles I’ve had my whole life. I’ve learned to work with myself and to trust that I have a higher purpose. Shayden is a great mentor and guide down the path of liberation. He has the ability to understand what I’m going through better than I do. He’s been a great help in teaching me and helping me find my own answers.