One Man and His Therapist

In this Real Therapy Session, Stephen (the patient) is having a solo week in Paris and reflects on what it is to be living alone, albeit temporarily in Paris. He also goes into detail about a recent encounter with his upstairs neighbours and the empowering moments it led to. Zak (the therapist) offers some guidance. Something for Every Human Here. This is Real Talk Therapy. And you are welcome to...

In today's REAL THERAPY session, Zak and Stephen discuss more about Stephen's grappling with what it is to be a man. Until Zak poses a very succinct question "why does this bother you so much?". This prompts a change in course, where the idea of identity and self can become all consuming, and perhaps we should be more open as humans to the idea of just being. Being without grand ideas of ourselves...

In today's therapy session, Zak and Stephen continue talking about what it is to be a man. Stephen has some profound realisations on this topic and Zak has some wise insight. There is also talk of family matters and how Stephen has found some peace and a sense of freedom by relocating to Paris. This is Real Talk Therapy. And you are welcome to listen. #therapist #therapy #mentalhealth #peace #free...

In this session, Zak and Stephen talk about the idea of what it is to be a man. Some very deep and big discoveries are made today. Stephen expresses his slight unease around particular types of men and the idea of masculinity as a whole. Zak and Stephen have some real insights together in this session. It is quite an unexpected turn of events, as Stephen realises this is in fact a very important p...

In this real talk therapy session, Zak and Stephen talk about being there for family in difficult times. They talk about the benefits of the consistency of repeated action. They talk about Depression. They talk about Plans for the Future. #therapist #therapy #mentalhealth #depression Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are...

Stephen's Dad is seriously ill in hospital, but he's not sure whether to run to him (as he always does) or to let his Dad go. He has lived with his father's alcoholism for most of his life and his patience is running out. He also reflects on his own days with alcohol and asks the question after many years of living sober, if he was indeed ever as powerless over alcohol as his father is. This is Re...

In today's Therapy Session, Zak (the Therapist) and Stephen (the Patient) continue to talk about the theme of baggage and the burden Stephen has carried for many years in terms of his feelings of responsibility towards those closest to him. Things develop in this session and Stephen has some pretty life enhancing insights. They also talk about work-life balance, routine and the power of continued...

In this real talk therapy session, Stephen (the patient) and Zak (the therapist) talk in depth about Stephen's relationship with his father and mother. In particular, they focus on his father and Stephen thinks back to childhood and moments of connection in those formative years. They discuss non-demand communication as a helpful technique. Lots of universal themes dealt with here, including livin...

In this REAL THERAPY SESSION, Stephen (the client) and Zak (the therapist) talk about releasing emotional baggage. They talk about a desire to find freedom in life from fear and things holding Stephen back. Stephen feels like he is “holding on for dear life.” Stephen compares his new challenges to those of the past. How he feels that his quest to find freedom from a tightness he has always carried...

In this session, Stephen (the patient) and Zak (the therapist) discuss gratitude and having a daily practice. They discuss the feeling of weight that Stephen feels in terms of what he feels he has to carry on his shoulders in life. The central people that he has in life and how he feels guilt around them. They also discuss self care and plans for the future. This is Real Talk Therapy. And you are...

Zak and Stephen talk about guilt. Guilt around family, and an underlying desire to fix his parents' problems. They discuss fear. Fear around various aspects of life. Stephen looks for validation on his journey and Zak proposes an alternative way to look at things. This is Real Talk Therapy. And you are welcome to listen. #therapist #therapy #mentalhealth #familyproblems #relationships Disclaimer:...

Zak (the Therapist) and Stephen (the patient) discuss the idea of softening. Softening towards the self and the world. They also discuss the idea of negative self talk and how that has changed for Stephen over the years. They talk about unconscious manipulation and how Stephen was surprised to learn something about his own behaviour in relation to this. They talk about how a person in addiction ca...

It’s the New Year and Zak and Stephen talk about the Christmas that has just passed. Stephen talks about a moment where he felt awkward being forthright. Stephen details how he is planning to tackle the new year and how he wants to live by three particular words. He also talks about a new routine that is having positive effects. Zak encourages Stephen to recognise that the fact that he is able to...

It’s coming up to Christmas and Zak and Stephen are talking about… well nothing festive at all. Stephen is feeling pretty grumpy and has a bit of a rant. Zak sees beyond all of this and helps Stephen see that the life he is living is something to appreciate. They talk money, anger, relationships and being of service. This is Real Talk Therapy. And you are welcome to listen. #therapist #therapy #me...

Stephen is still in Sicily and is finding real peace of mind. Zak and Stephen discuss the barrage of media that we are exposed to in this day and age, and how Stephen has used his intuition to choose to take a break from tuning into media. Zak and Stephen also talk about Stephen’s search for humility. They also discuss purpose. This is Real Talk Therapy. And you are welcome to listen. #therapist #...

Today, Zak and Stephen talk about the idea of home and where we find ourselves feeling at home. Stephen is still in Sicily and talks about lacking community. The word ‘balance’ is discussed, and Zak poses the question to Stephen of what it means to Stephen. Stephen talks about technology addiction and how he finds it hard to separate himself from his phone and work. Zak also sets Stephen a challen...

In therapy session 3, Stephen is in Sicily on a one month working holiday with his wife Rebeca. Zak and Stephen discuss technology breaks and finding grounding in the moment. Stephen also raises a current problem of a debt that he is struggling with, and the two discuss financial intelligence and how, at 40, Stephen feels like he is only waking up now to how to be a grown up in some ways. This is...

In therapy session 2, Stephen and Zak talk about co dependance and what it means. Stephen talks about needing validation and boundaries. Free will is also discussed and whether we indeed have any. Stephen also talks about how his mind can be such a busy and sometimes judgemental place, and Zak’s thoughts give him a lot to reflect upon. This is Real Talk Therapy. And you are welcome to listen. Ther...

In this real talk therapy session, Stephen opens up about his lack of confidence around boundaries and not knowing when he is being too much or when he is not being strong enough in his standpoint. Zak and Stephen also discuss the idea that Stephen has been firefighting all of his life (in his mind that is) and how he needs to be gentler on himself. There’s something for every human here. Disclaim...

INTRODUCTION: In this episode, Stephen and Zak introduce themselves and tell the story of what brought their paths together. Stephen shares a little of his past and why he needed therapy and Zak describes what changes he witnessed in Stephen throughout the initial period of therapy, when Zak helped Stephen get sober. There’s something for every human here. Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One...

Zak is back! (and so am I). This week my former therapist Zak Powers joins me for a chat about Technology Addiction and my struggle with feeling part of 12 step recovery groups. It's a great chat for anyone who struggles putting their phone down.  Support the podcast on Patreon (anonymously if you wish) and get access to my verbal journal and meditations: https://www.patreon.com/thatsoberirishdude...

Today I celebrate 4 years of sobriety. It’s been the best 4 years of my life on this wonderful adventure. When I stopped drinking I thought I was losing so much, I did not realise how much I was going to gain. My peace of mind (most of the time), a lot more joy on a daily basis, and of course my beautiful wife Rebeca who makes me laugh every day at least 100 times. Thank you to all of you for cont...

This episode is a very honest chat over tea with the lovely @jojofauchier where we talk all things sober. How she says no to a life of compromise in her sober journey. It’s a beautiful empowering bolt of energy of a chat with a person who is pure joy to be in the company of. A shining light of soberness. Something for Every. Human. Here. Support the podcast on Patreon (anonymously if you wish): ht...

Today Paul joins me. Paul is someone who has a quiet humility and wisdom. This is a great chat and I’m grateful to Paul for giving me and my listeners his time. He shares his journey to sobriety, his truth and how he became a registered counsellor. Something for Every. Human. Here. SUPPORT the podcast on PATREON and get access to my VERBAL JOURNAL and my MEDITATIONS https://www.patreon.com/thatsob...

In this weeks episode I speak with Harry Hudson Taylor @harryhudtay about his younger self and how trauma led him to being addicted from a young age. He openly discusses where he was in life and how things turned around for him. He also shares about his amazing band Hudson Taylor @hudtaymusic. This is a beautiful episode and I'm very grateful to Harry for sharing his story with me and all of you,...