Men’s Therapy Podcast

In today’s fast-paced, hyperconnected world, more men are quietly struggling with a deep sense of emptiness. They wake up, go to work, scroll through their phones, and repeat the cycle, day after day, without any real sense of purpose or meaning. “A lot of men say that they’re stressed out or overworked,” says Marc. “But when I really listen to their stories, I see that they’re bored, existentially bored. They’re not just tired; they’re starved for meaning.” Marc describes this as a boredom epidemic as a silent crisis that’s eroding men’s motivation, relationships, and sense of self. Beneath the surface of this modern masculinity dilemma lies something more profound: a hunger for depth and direction. In his words, “We’re talking about chronic existential boredom, cold boredom. It’s a lack of feeling, a lack of meaning, a sense that nothing matters.” Through this conversation, Marc unpacks the root causes of this masculinity crisis and provides practical steps for men to reclaim their energy, rediscover purpose and meaning, and build more real connections in their lives. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

In this compelling conversation, The Men’s Therapy Podcast host Marc Azoulay welcomes Carlos Davidovich. He is a neuroscientist and executive coach known for bridging neuroscience and personal growth. Carlos has decades of experience coaching leaders across Europe and the Americas. He brings a fresh perspective to modern masculinity. One rooted in understanding the brain, balancing energies, and embracing emotional regulation. “When we talk about masculinity today,” Carlos explains, “we need to understand that every human brain has both a masculine and a feminine side. The key is to balance the two.” His approach is grounded not in cultural stereotypes, but in biology and emotional intelligence. Carlos discusses how both men and women possess a spectrum of emotional and cognitive strengths. And that integration, rather than opposition, is the pathway to authentic manhood. Drawing on his expertise in neuroscience and behaviour change, he emphasizes that true growth begins with self-awareness. “We can’t deny that we have both sides. It’s not about which one is better. It’s about understanding that both are needed.” For men seeking to grow emotionally, Carlos’s insights offer a scientific yet soulful roadmap to becoming more adaptable, mindful, and grounded. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

On this episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay sits down with Geoff Laughton and Mark Johnson. They are the co-founders of The Undaunted Man. It is an organization devoted to helping men reclaim purpose, authenticity, and strength. Their journey into men’s work is deeply personal. For Geoff, it begins as a father seeking connection. “When my son turned fourteen, a friend offered to lead him through a manhood initiation based on King, Warrior, Magician, Lover,” he shares. “It was such an amazing day. His grandfather was there, as were older men, and I realised I had never experienced anything like that. I wanted that too.” That experience propels Geoff into men’s work and eventually to co-founding The Undaunted Man. Mark Johnson’s story unfolds through pain and surrender. “Losing my job was the straw that broke the camel’s back,” he recalls. “I curled up on the floor and said, ‘I give up. I’ve done everything I know how to do.’ That moment of surrender opened the door to real spiritual growth.” Mark’s crisis becomes a catalyst for profound transformation, leading him to teach men to find their inner compass —a theme central to his work today. Together, Geoff and Mark are redefining what it means to be a modern man. It is one rooted in healthy masculinity, spiritual balance, and emotional strength. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

In this episode of The Men’s Therapy Podcast, Marc Azoulay sits down with Anthony Astbury. He is the founder of The Whole Man Academy and author of Ignite. He unpacks what it really takes for men to thrive in a world that rewards productivity but neglects purpose. Astbury’s journey begins in the fast-paced world of finance, where he spends nearly two decades as a trader and broker in London. “I got to my mid-thirties and thought, is this it?” he recalls. “I was successful on paper. A good job, good salary, but I felt empty.” This realization becomes a turning point that drives him toward personal development. After attending Tony Robbins’ Unleash the Power Within and other self-improvement events, Astbury finds himself surrounded by men who “were living life on their terms.” These experiences led him to create The Whole Man Academy. It is a movement designed to help successful men rediscover purpose, confidence, and connection through male mentorship and community. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

In this episode of The Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay sits down with Dan Ariely. He is a renowned behavioural economist and the founder of the Centre for Advanced Hindsight. He is known for his pioneering research into human decision-making. Ariely brings a deeply personal and scientific perspective to understanding how we think, feel, and grow through adversity. The conversation begins with a striking visual, a reminder of Ariely's life-changing experience as a burn survivor, as evidenced by his half-beard. “Most of my body is covered with scars,” he shares. “For years, I shaved to look less strange. But when I stopped hiding, I began to heal.” That choice becomes a powerful metaphor for overcoming shame and embracing self-acceptance. These are the themes that echo throughout the episode. Ariely explains how revealing his scars helped others find courage in their own healing. “People thanked me for being open. Stopping the act of hiding was incredibly helpful. It made me feel whole again.” This simple act of authenticity becomes the foundation for a broader discussion on neurodiversity, emotional resilience, and the unseen biases that govern how we perceive ourselves and others. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

When Jeremy Davis was taking an online autism test while researching for a screenplay, he was not expecting his own life to unfold before his eyes. “I thought I was writing a character,” Davis recalls, “but what I was really doing was writing myself.” That moment marks the beginning of his journey into self-discovery and self-advocacy. He was misdiagnosed for years, overlooked by the medical system, and dismissed in the workplace. Davis is now transforming his lived experience into a powerful platform for education and change. A filmmaker turned disability advocate, Davis is navigating both autism and ADHD after a late autism diagnosis at 40. “Autism is a spectrum,” he explains. “My presentation is green, red, and blue. Someone else’s could be yellow, orange, and purple. They’re not more or less autistic than I am.” His story is not just one of struggle, but of reclaiming identity and dignity in the face of misunderstanding and ableism. Through his disability representation consulting and advocacy efforts online, Davis is helping to break the stigma. He is helping others recognize their own experiences and call for systemic change. His voice is reaching thousands across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. He combines storytelling with science to reshape how autism and ADHD are understood. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

In a recent episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay welcomes Dr. Robert Lufkin. He is a physician, researcher, and author of “The Lies I Taught in Medical School”. He has decades of experience teaching at UCLA and USC. Dr. Lufkin shares a transformative message about how lifestyle changes are reversing chronic diseases. Dr. Lufkin describes how his journey begins not as a medical crusader, but as a patient. “I was minding my own business as a professor when I came down with four chronic diseases,” he recalls. When conventional doctors prescribed pills with no real solutions, he begins asking deeper questions: “What about lifestyle? What about nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress?” His quest for answers leads him to reverse all four conditions through lifestyle medicine. This inspires his mission to share these insights with others. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.  

Most men believe they are finally finding peace when, in reality, they are only going numb. As Marc Azoulay explains on the Men’s Therapy Podcast, “You’re not angry, you’re not excited, you’re just flat. Your girlfriend or wife asks how you feel, and your answer is always the same: I don’t know, I’m fine. That’s not peace. That’s emotional shutdown.” This episode is unfolding as a deep exploration of why emotional numbness takes root. It sheds light on how it threatens relationships, careers, and a man’s sense of aliveness. Azoulay points out that behind the quiet surface often lies unprocessed grief. It masks unhealed trauma and the damaging effects of toxic masculinity. “If a guy doesn’t acknowledge his grief, if he doesn’t really process it, he could start to really disconnect from everything; joy, accomplishment, meaning, even peace.” The conversation follows one of Azoulay’s clients, a man who loses his father at a young age and grows up in the shadow of unresolved pain. In trying to please his grieving mother, he disconnects from his own emotions and slips into a pattern of people-pleasing and numbness. Over time, therapy, inner child work, and connection with nature help. They guide him towards emotional healing and the rediscovery of purpose. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

On today’s episode of Men’s Therapy Podcast, Marc Azoulay brings together three experienced therapists. Dr. John A. King, Jack Lambert, and Ben. They have a candid discussion on grief therapy. Recorded on September 11th, a day already heavy with national mourning and following a tragic school shooting in Evergreen, Colorado, the conversation is deeply timely. Each guest approaches grief from a unique perspective. Jack Lambert, a New York-based therapist, explains that clients often seek him out because they cannot find professionals specializing in grief. “People want more than someone telling them it’s just sadness,” he shares. “They want something specific to talk about, a drive to put it somewhere.” For Dr. John A. King, who works in trauma recovery and anti-human trafficking in Texas, grief is rarely simple. “Grieving is often associated with the loss of a person, but it can also be the loss of a movement, a marriage, or an opportunity,” he says. Ben, a Colorado-based therapist, brings his experience of working with clients who have lost loved ones in outdoor accidents. He leads long-standing grief support groups funded through the American Alpine Club, where climbers and skiers process losses tied to high-risk pursuits. “It’s become an unfortunately central part of my practice,” he reflects. This roundtable is not just about naming grief. It is about exploring how men, often discouraged from emotional expression, can find healing through therapy, rituals, and connection. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

“Have you ever noticed that when life finally gets calm, you find a way to stir up drama?” asks Marc Azoulay, psychotherapist and host of the Men’s Therapy Podcast. In this episode, Azoulay unpacks a deeply rooted issue many men face: self-sabotage. From quitting stable jobs to picking fights in good relationships, men often create chaos just when things appear to be steady. According to Azoulay, this behaviour is not about seeking peace but about being hooked on stress: “You’re not addicted to winning. You’re addicted to the struggle.” Azoulay reveals how cortisol addiction and the constant pursuit of conflict are shaping the lives of men. Especially those who equate success with endless battles. This pattern is leaving many men restless, unfulfilled, and disconnected from true meaning. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

Dr. John King's life changed forever on a Thursday in August. The memories that had been buried for decades suddenly resurfaced. At 45, this indigenous Australian man found himself curled up in his backyard. He was sobbing uncontrollably as his wife discovered him in the aftermath of what would become his defining moment of truth. "It was daffodils," King recalls. He describes the trigger that unlocked suppressed memories of his childhood. "Every spring, I would walk to school, and the lady next door had planted daffodils along her little green bank. And every spring, the daffodils had come up. And it was one more year that I'd made it." That spring day in Dallas, stepping over those same flowers, King experienced a total recall. He recalled the male sexual trafficking and abuse he had endured as a child. These were the events that his mind had compartmentalized to protect him until that moment. The revelation was devastating yet liberating. For the first time in his life, King could put words to his experience: "I had been sexually abused. It was the first time I added that phrase. It was the first time I told, I said the words, I was a victim of sexual abuse. And it was the last time I ever used that phrase." This moment marked not just an awakening to his trauma, but the beginning of a transformation. The one that would eventually lead him to become an advocate for male survivors and a witness in the Epstein case. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

Craig Perra is not just talking about recovery; he is living it. He is the founder of The Mindful Habit System and host of the Sex Afflictions & Porn Addictions podcast. Craig is helping men around the world confront one of the most common but least discussed challenges today: porn addiction.   Raised in a Catholic household, Craig grew up with shame around sexuality, compounded by adoption and early exposure to pornography. Despite excelling in sports, academics, and law, his inner struggles spiral into compulsive sex, drug use, and eventually job loss. “I went into work intoxicated. They asked me to leave, and I got fired. That’s when I tried to hurt myself,” Craig shares.   Yet this rock bottom moment becomes the catalyst for transformation. Through addiction therapy, mindfulness practices, and a new approach to sexual health, Craig develops the Mindful Habit System, now used by athletes, executives, and everyday men seeking freedom from compulsive sex and porn recovery.   For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

On this episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay welcomes Dene Sebastiana. He is a respected guide in men’s circles and men’s work facilitation. Dene speaks about his journey through sacred masculinity and emotional literacy. Dene shares candid experiences from his own healing journey. He describes: “I learned to channel warrior energy rather than slip into savage energy”. He emphasizes that this distinction is critical in modern men’s work. Marc guides the conversation to showcase how Dene is working with masculine archetypes. He is helping men explore emotional wounds and tender masculinity. Dene explains, “When men build emotional literacy, they are reclaiming a form of sacred masculinity that is honest and whole.” Over the next few minutes, listeners journey through powerful reflections. They go from grief and father wounds to the practices that cultivate warrior energy and emotional literacy. Dene invites men in their 20s to 50s to meet their inner strength without aggression. He asks them to step into vulnerability with clarity. He urges them to experience the transformative potential of masculine healing in a supportive context. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

In this special roundtable episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay is sitting down with three leading voices in men’s mental health. Dr. Tamra Sattler is a therapist working with couples and men in Boulder. Jack Lambert is a licensed mental health counselor in New York City. And Dr. John King is a trauma expert and speaker. Together, they are unpacking what it really means to go through a midlife crisis. It is a term often misunderstood and oversimplified. “Midlife spans so long, you know, 35 to 70. It can meet us at any point,” explains Dr. Sattler. “For many of my clients, it feels like a dark night of the soul. Something shakes you to your core, and you just can’t ignore it anymore.” Jack Lambert echoes this by describing the midlife experience as less of a cliché and more of a psychological reckoning. He says, “We may just be looking at an adjustment disorder surrounding age or stage of life concerns. The stereotypical sports car or affair? Those are symptoms. The deeper reality often looks like depression or anxiety.” For Dr. John King, the midlife crisis is not collapse, it is alignment. “Most of our lives, we live from the outside in. Midlife is when you are forced to live from the inside out. Authenticity becomes the only path forward.” For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

Most men believe that confidence is something you are born with, but according to Marc Azoulay, that belief is a lie. “Confidence is built, and I’m going to show you how,” he shares in his latest episode. This month’s conversation is focusing on midlife crises. It highlights what Marc describes as a crisis of confidence. He explains that what once worked no longer works moving forward, which can lead to self-doubt, fear, and eventually giving up. But rather than reverting to the past, a midlife crisis is calling for growth, change, and resilience. Marc observes that confidence struggles are universal through his extensive experience. “It’s not genetics, it’s not luck, it’s not money. It’s mindset, habits, and healing old wounds,” he says. Marc emphasizes that true transformation requires inner healing alongside habit-building. In this episode, he presents seven practical psychology-based steps that men can apply to boost self-esteem. They can help them rewire their brains and build lasting confidence. His goal is to help men move past low self-worth and evolve into the men they are meant to be. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

Donald Trump isn’t the same man he was in 2016. And according to Marc Azoulay, that change is more about psychology than politics. In this episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, Marc breaks down Trump’s psyche through a Jungian archetype framework. He explores how the king archetype can evolve or deteriorate when shadow work is neglected. “This isn’t about the left or the right,” Marc explains. “This is about power, ego, archetypes, and what happens when the myth a man builds around himself starts to crack.” He draws a clear parallel between Trump’s public transformation and the struggles faced by millions of men in the Western world. In his view, the dissolution of the king archetype, left unattended, results in an obsession with fear, control, and power. “When your entire self-worth is built on power, applause, and dominance,” Marc says, “things like aging, legal trouble, and rejection aren’t just painful. They’re annihilating.” By unpacking these concepts, Marc is guiding men in their 20s to 50s toward self-awareness, emotional growth, and a healthier expression of masculinity. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

On this episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay is speaking with Michael Ceely. He is a licensed therapist, mental coach, and host of The High Performance Man Podcast. Based in California, Ceely is specializing in therapy for athletes and high achievers who are looking to excel. Ceely’s path into mental health work starts unexpectedly at age 15, when his parents send him to therapy. At the time, he is a budding competitive cyclist with a rebellious streak. His therapist, Gary, delivers a defining moment of tough love. After Ceely proudly shares a ninth-place race finish, Gary offers a slow, mocking golf clap and asks, “Why didn’t you win?” That single question shifts Ceely’s mindset. “It was the first time anyone levelled up my standards like that,” he recalls. “It was supportive, but challenging. And it lit a fire in me to push harder.” This early exposure to a masculine therapy style planted the seed for Ceely’s future. It helped his career in sports performance coaching and mental health. Now, Ceely is bringing those lessons to athletes and high performers. This helps them confront performance anxiety and achieve work-life balance. It helps them to navigate transitions in and out of their sports careers. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

In this episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay sits down with Dr. Scott Conkright. He is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Affect Relational Therapy. He is also the host of the Meaningful Happiness Podcast. He is known for his pioneering work on chronic shame syndrome and relational therapy. Dr. Conkright is presenting a bold new framework that he calls Late Adolescence. It is a psychological stage that helps men reimagine life after midlife. “I decided I’m going to redefine old age,” Dr. Conkright says. He reflects on a moment of deep personal pain triggered by sciatic nerve pain and seasonal depression. Lying in bed during a freezing D.C. evening, he begins to confront the story he’s internalized about what it means to age. “There’s a narrative that things just start falling apart. But I thought—this is not my life.” His revelation becomes the foundation for a developmental theory he calls Late Adolescence. It challenges the cultural myth that a midlife crisis marks the beginning of decline. Instead, he views it as an opportunity for emotional growth, reinvention, and the reclaiming of agency over one's life narrative. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

In this episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, Marc Azoulay welcomes coaching psychologist and author James Davis. He unpacks one of the most under-discussed phases of a man’s life: the midlife crisis. Davis specializes in hormone health and andropause (commonly referred to as “male menopause”). He offers much-needed insight into the challenges that men experience from their 40s onward. “The average 20-year-old guy today has lower testosterone than a 50-year-old did in the 1980s,” Davis reveals. He highlights the alarming trends in declining hormone levels. He explains that what many men mistakenly believe is aging or burnout might stem from a hormone imbalance. “We’re talking low libido, lack of focus, and just feeling like everything’s a chore.” Davis is helping men recognize that a midlife crisis isn’t just emotional—it’s also deeply rooted in biology. “There’s a lot of shame and confusion. Guys don’t talk about it. But low testosterone isn’t about weakness—it’s about awareness,” he adds. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

On this episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, we have two licensed therapists. Jack Lambert is a New York-based mental health counsellor. And Tim Mullins is a Colorado-based licensed professional counsellor. They discuss the rising demand for teen therapy. The conversation focuses on the communication challenges parents face. It highlights how Gen Z boys are navigating gender identity. It also sheds light on the crucial need for affirming therapy as boys shape their understanding of modern masculinity. Jack brings years of experience working with college-aged young men. He notes, “I hear a lot of students saying, ‘I don’t even think my parents are going to be open to me going to therapy. I’m scared they’ll see it on the insurance.’” It’s a fear rooted in misunderstanding, stigma, and an ongoing generational divide. Tim echoes these concerns. He adds, “Teenagers are struggling to express themselves in a rapidly evolving digital world. Their primary support system, ‘parents’, is often disconnected from what teens are experiencing.” They emphasize the importance of opening up nonjudgmental communication channels between parents and teenagers. Especially during times of teenage anxiety and identity exploration. As we explore the nuanced psychological, social, and emotional dimensions of raising Gen Z, one thing becomes clear. Today's teens need therapy not because they're weak, but because the pressures of growing up in 2025 are unlike anything seen before. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.