The Angry Therapist Podcast

In this episode, John talks about how you can bring more to the table in your relationships by knowing what your love patterns are. He also talks about how loving with our past creates unhealthy behaviors and can subtly destroy our relationships, how to resolve conflict, and whether you're holding or grabbing in your relationship.  Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're lookin...

In this powerful conversation, John does a live couples session with Jenny and Sean and discuss the challenges they face as parents and partners. They explore topics such as struggling with identity and grief, balancing work and parenting, communicating and resolving conflict, past trauma and insecurities, the impact of previous relationships, the desire for appreciation and validation, recognizin...

In this episode, John talks to Tanya Antonio, and they discuss the process of letting go of a passion and finding new paths in life. They also give advice on how to cope with a breakup, building chemistry in relationships, the importance of embracing new experiences, and being open to unexpected opportunities.  Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, y...

In this episode, John and Dr. MC McDonald talk about how to heal from your trauma by trying to find all of the tiny little joys in your life. They give examples of what that looks like, and talk about how looking for the positive in our every day lives can help rewire our brain and heal from our traumatic experiences.  Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine...

In this episode, John does a half century life check in inside of a sauna. He talks about the evolution of social media, how far he's come since writing his first Angry Therapist blog post titled "My F*cking Feelings," how therapeutic writing on Tumblr was for him, what he's currently struggling with, and how he continues to share his truth and state without any edits.  Roughly ten minutes of self...

In this episode, John and Vanessa record a podcast episode on the go. They talk about how emotional immaturity and codependency are connected, what adult children of emotionally immature parents look like, and how to be aware of when you're being emotionally immature. They give real examples of how it shows up, and how to work through it, so it doesn't affect your relationships.  Roughly ten minut...

In this episode, John and MC host a live workshop to talk about what trauma looks like in our relationships. They also talk about why it's so hard to leave a trauma bond, and how much shame someone can feel for not leaving sooner.  Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-selling author,...

In this episode, John explores the importance of using singlehood as a chance to grow and develop yourself. He also highlights the dangers of running away from your pain, and filling it with distractions and other relationships which will "calcify" your growth. Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family ther...

In this episode, John and Vanessa discuss personal growth, the cost of living, supporting each other's growth, why people cheat in relationships, and what's happening behind closed doors in sexless marriages. They emphasize the importance of championing each other's stories and working through challenges in relationships, and conclude with reflections on the past year and the hope for new beginnin...

In this episode, John and Dr. MC McDonald redefine trauma. They talk about what trauma is and isn't, examples of different types of trauma, how trauma rewires the brain, and what steps you can take to start healing your trauma.  Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-selling author, Jo...

In this episode, John and Dr. MC McDonald do a deep dive on how to heal from trauma and break free from trauma bonds. They talk about what healing looks like, how it doesn't happen overnight, examples of what healing looks like, how to let go of someone you are trauma bonded with, the difference between a "safe" and "unsafe" person, and more.  Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If y...

In this episode, John and Dr. MC McDonald talk about why people "bond through trauma." They also talk about trauma bonds, what they are, how to heal from them, and debunk a lot of myths and false information that's being spread about them on social media.  Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist...

In this episode, John discusses the concept of letting go and embracing change. He emphasizes the importance of not holding onto things that don't belong to us, such as parental expectations or grudges from the past. He highlights the significance of being present, engaging in life, taking action instead of "trusting the universe," and connecting with one's true self.  Roughly ten minutes of self...

In this powerful and emotional episode, all eight men who attended John's most recent Miserable F*cks Retreat get extremely vulnerable about what revelations they had about themselves and their lives during the retreat. They all open up about their struggles with vulnerability, current relationships, divorce, loss of loved ones, addiction / getting sober, being homeless, letting go of shame, past...

In this episode, John and Jeff discuss the concept of "indigenous brothers," which refers to two friends who have slept with the same person. They explore different scenarios and experiences related to this concept, highlighting both positive and toxic aspects. They also discuss the fear of being judged for past actions and the importance of open communication and mutual respect in friendships.  R...

In this episode, John Kim and Vanessa Bennett discuss the topic of trust and self-worth in relationships. They explore the connection between insecurity and trust issues, emphasizing the importance of developing a strong relationship with oneself. They also discuss the role of external validation and the process of building self-worth through personal experiences and setting boundaries.  Roughly t...

In this episode, John Kim and Damona Hoffman discuss the concept of fairy tales and how it relates to love, dating, and relationships. They explore the myths and beliefs that often hold people back from finding true compatibility. They also discuss the role of self-help jargon, the rise of emotional intelligence in younger men, and the integration of best practices in dating. You can pre order Dam...

In this episode, John talks about a journaling exercise he's been doing with his private TAT Circle community: for four days, journal about the worst thing that has ever happened to you. He talks about the revelations he and his members had during this challenge, how much time and energy we spend focusing on the future, how most people find issues in similar areas in their life, and how beneficial...

In this episode, John talks with Francesca Sipma of Mastry about hypnobreathwork. They talk about how you can use hypnobreathwork to heal your relationships with your partner and others, heal your past relationship traumas, visualizing your dreams or discovering your purpose, and practicing hypnobreathwork as a couple and how that can heal issues you have with each other, and more. Francesca is a...

In this episode, John talks about toxic relationships: what are signs of a toxic relationship? How do you leave a toxic relationship? Why do you keep finding yourself in toxic relationships? How to heal from toxic relationships? And more.  Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-selling...

In this episode, John talks about the four stages of a relationship, why they're important to know when you're dating someone, and what to do in each stage when they come.  Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-selling author, John Kim, shares his life and love revelations as well as...

In this episode, John talks about having needs in our relationships. What are our needs? How much of our needs are on us? How much are on our partners or others? How can we fulfill and ask for our needs to be met? Are my needs too much? And more. Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-...

In this episode, John talks with the hosts of the "Guys We F*cked" podcast, Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson. They talk about healthy and unhealthy childhoods, relationships, trauma bonds, the voices in our heads, and more. Krystyna is a regular in the New York City stand-up scene and has performed in clubs, colleges, bars, basements, laundromats and sushi restaurants all over the country. S...

In this episode, John and Vanessa talk about the struggles of parenting in today's day and age. They also talk about how to keep your relationship/ marriage "spicy" after having kids, and have a healthy social life and identity outside of your children.  Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist a...

On this episode, John talks with Richard Ori (SpiritualQuest) about the science behind saunas and salt rocks. How it impacts hormones and can help change your state - from chase to attract. Learn how saunas can help reposition you.  Both Richard and John have personal stories of living in Los Angeles in their twenties and thirties, in a low frequency and being “miserable f*cks.”  They share how th...