Men's Psychology Podcast

For more from Men’s Psychology, and full access to this entire course, upgrade here: SHOW NOTES: The passage discusses the aim of establishing a body of knowledge called "masculine intelligence" through various programs. Instead of relying on a panel of elders, the goal is to provide men with mentors or heroes who can serve as sources of inspiration and guidance. These mentors can be individuals l...

For more from Men’s Psychology, and full access to this entire course, upgrade here: SHOW NOTES: The conversation describes a rivalry among men that led to a mini-riot. This rivalry centered around a fire, symbolizing personal success or achievement. A group of individuals wanted to disrupt the fire to prevent its original creator from succeeding. However, a few members recognized the injustice an...

Summary In this conversation, Dr. Paul and Jeremy Fox discuss existential therapy and its principles. They explore the concepts of freedom and responsibility, autonomy and choices, and the importance of initiation in therapy. They also discuss the role of mentors and the therapist as a fellow traveler. The conversation highlights the significance of being present and non-judgmental in therapy, as...

For more from Men’s Psychology, and full access to this entire course, upgrade here: SHOW NOTES: The conversation highlights the absence of structured initiation rituals that mark the transition from boyhood to manhood in today's society. The speakers discuss how leaving home for one's first job or college should serve as initiation-like experiences for boys, but there are no established societal...

Summary In this conversation, Dr. Paul and Jeremy Fox discuss the loneliness epidemic among men and explore strategies to overcome loneliness. They delve into the downward spiral from solitary to despair and the importance of processing and self-reflection. They also highlight the role of self-esteem and confidence in combating loneliness and emphasize the connection between self-esteem and friend...

For more from Men’s Psychology, and full access to this entire course, upgrade here: SHOW NOTES: The speaker discusses the concept of "Depresculinity," focusing on the difference between instincts and character when it comes to men and women. They argue that the problem lies not in one's gender, but rather in immaturity and a lack of boundaries. The speaker highlights how both men and women can en...

To get the entire program and numerous others, as well as access to romantipedia.com , become an upgraded member: The Causes and Cures of Depression * Biology - Antidepressants - we aren’t here for this, and this isn’t medical advice or treatment * Psychology - Certainly therapy can help with mood and ordinary depression, but most therapy is “gender neutral” - what works for a woman is supposed to...

To access the entire Comprehensive Guide to Men’s Psychology online course where this and 40+ hrs of classes and quizzes are, become an upgraded member here: Summary This conversation explores the issue of male loneliness and the impact it has on men's mental health and well-being. The discussion highlights the epidemic of isolation among young men and the changing narrative of male friendship. It...

…I didn’t know what to make of it. It’s two men talking and it arrived in my email as an audio file from a friend without much description. Two men who are presumably friends, and one receives support from the other through a hard time. One figure of speech I have never heard of is words of support one of them calls “Giving you your flowers.” It is touching and kind, poetic and beautiful. The file...

For more from Men’s Psychology, and full access to this entire course, upgrade here: SHOW NOTES: Evolutionary psychology of crying and the male instinct to be stoic and not express emotions outwardly in public, to control them. Marriage on the rocks due to refusal to understand there are biologically-based, masculine and feminine instincts. Triune Brain: The “reptilian” is where masculinity and fe...

The painting above is about Philoctetes, the ancient Greek physician who was traumatized, but needed by Greek society—only he possessed the bow and arrows of Hercules and knew how to use them—in order to win the Trojan War. In today’s world men have wounds and special knowledge within them that is needed to contribute to society’s growth and health in the same way. Cognitive Analytical Therapy and...

Join Jeremy and me for another lesson right from the Comprehensive Guide to Men’s Psychology online version for upgraded members as part of their membership. In the course you have access to when you are an upgraded member, we continue reviewing the major types of psychotherapy that are more useful for men to have better outcomes. These are thought to be more effective for men than traditional "su...

Maybe you are a man and you have children, and have been through a divorce that taxed your soul to the point where you weren’t sure anything you have ever tried to achieve was worth even trying. Maybe you are a man and you don’t have children, but you have been accused of things you never thought to accuse others of. Things like “being privileged” or being “toxic.” You didn’t understand where such...

Maybe you want to “decode yourself” regarding the psychological parts. We are going to look at “assembling the working parts” in ways that make sense to you and that you can work with as an individual to tailor your own program for yourself. You can even apply what you learn to your dating and relationships because our mood directly correlates with the friendship and love aspect of relationships....

Maybe you are a man, have children, and have been through a divorce that taxed your soul to the point where you weren’t sure anything you have ever dreamt of achieving was worth trying for even another day. Maybe you are a man and don’t have children, but you’ve been called names like “toxic.” Or have you seen general messages growing in the things you read or watch lump you into this new category...

In this episode of the Men’s Psychology Podcast we explore the mind of Dr. Rob Whitley, the most prolific (perhaps only?) researcher of male psychology in North America. Dr. Rob is based at Magill University and has a new book out called Men’s Issues and Men’s Mental Health: An Introductory Primer (available at Amazon.) This book is a “must-have” for any serious student of male psychology, along w...

For those who missed the free teleseminar call last night, we covered this below. When you see the links below, they go to the vast, 5000-page compendium of human courtship available as a benefit to paid Substack members at romantipedia.com. For the rest of you, the recording is above, live in its entirety and show notes are below. If you want to cross reference, become a paid member: Masculinity...

Much of what we cover here is the sociological fallout of what is happening in men's dysthymic states of mood. As you browse through and watch the video, you may recognize some of the effects that come to you from the cultural environment (that is, coming from "outside your personal boundary.") We can't do anything about sociology as individuals, but luckily, we can work on our boundaries and the...

We are curious of what you might think of a program we are doing for women called “Girls’ Night Out” for women at womenspsychology.substack.com . Maybe you’re a man interested in how women think or maybe you’re a woman who is curious about how men think and you can excel over others at dating. It’s kind of a great discussion for mixed company, and if you like it let me know, even if you are more i...

We are curious of what you might think of a program we are doing for women called “Girls’ Night Out” for women at womenspsychology.substack.com . It’s kind of a great discussion for mixed company, and if you like it let me know, even if you are more interested in Men’s Psychology. The show is included and is on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as well. SHOW NOTES: The analogy of dating as being like sho...

You may or may not be aware that I’ve been hard at work pulling a program from ten years ago out of the vault to revamp it for you. It’s kind of prescient about the times we now live in and how men feel about their lives. As a psychiatrist nearly three decades in practice I’ve seen more than my fair share of Dysthymia in men and women, a condition notorious for being “treatment resistant” when it...

I had the pleasure of being joined by Jeremy Fox, a men’s and women’s trauma expert who practices EMDR for its treatment. We covered some of the material built into the Comprehensive Guide to Men’s Psychology, which benefits those who become paid, Upgraded Members of the Substack. Some of the material is part of the larger course but it gives a nice overview of how men can make use of psychotherap...

If you like what you are learning and want to delve far deeper into Men’s Psychology, you will get the Comprehensive Guide to Men’s Psychology when you become an Upgraded Member. Consider it below… Existential Therapy  Existential therapy focuses on specific concerns rooted in the individual's existence. The contemporary existential psychotherapist, Irvin Yalom, identifies these concerns as death,...

Welcome to The New Men's Psychology, the podcast that dives into the emerging field of psychology tailored specifically for men. Today, we'll explore the fascinating topic of working on men's instincts as a form of psychotherapy. This groundbreaking school of thought offers practical methods and protocols to help men understand and navigate their instincts. So, if you're curious about the latest r...

In today's episode, we delve into the Poseidon Instinct, focusing on the fatherly leadership qualities associated with Poseidon, the god of the sea. Stay tuned to explore the intriguing aspects of this mythological figure. By the way, this podcast is created with ListenUp AI, revolutionizing the way we consume audio content. Well, it turns out that there is an intriguing story behind Poseidon's co...