The Manspace

Send us Fan Mail Matt, Mike, and Rob talk about families of origin (the family you came from) and how they impact you and your relationship. Can you really blame your partners annoying behaviors on their mother?  Will your spouse end up like her mother? I mean, you won't right? Cause you decided you wouldn't. You're probably right. You should lean into that.  Spread the word! The Ma...

Send us Fan Mail In Mike's absence, Matt and Rob talk about Rob's boredom and how to take risks and get yourself unstuck. We talk a little too much about movies, but listen in and see if you can get our references and feel old.  Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail Strap in for our first solo episode where Matt talks about his experience as a dad of children with special needs. He shares his insights about the challenges and rewards of this unique experience and gives pointers to those who want to learn more about being supportive to these dads and their families. Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail Matt, Mike, and Rob discuss the need to dream bigger, while balancing stable goals and decision making. Sounds more boring than it is...or maybe not--we lose Mike at some point. Listen in. Keep expectations low.  Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail Paul Bloom argues against empathy and in favor of compassion, as compassion involves connecting with someone and then helping lift them out of where they are. Matt, Mike, and Rob debate the merits of compassion vs. empathy.  Will we agree with Paul Bloom? Will we give you the justification you need to tell your wife it's not efficient to 'just listen?' Probably not....

Send us Fan Mail Matt, Mike, and Rob take on the stereotype that men suck at listening. Do they really? Are they just listening differently? What were you saying? I wasn't listening.  Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail Mike and Rob fight while Matt mediates a debate about the pros and cons of expectations. Are they necessary? Are they helpful or hurtful? Listen in and find out how mad Rob gets.  Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail Prepare yourselves. Gather your kids around. Or don't. Listen first, get tips, and prepare to talk to your kids about sex. Matt, Mike, and Rob talk tips for the big talk with your kids. We share our experiences with our own kids and you can bet we nailed it.  Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Manspace, Matt, Mike, and Rob talk with Rickey McGowan about his experiences growing up as a black man and what messages he received about manhood and fatherhood. Rickey shares his experience with therapy and we discuss the similarities between men of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.  Rob quotes a movie. Weird, I know.  Spread the word! The Manspace is R...

Send us Fan Mail Matt, Mike, and Rob break down fair fighting in relationships and specifically how to make your fights more effective. We discuss if the myth that fighting is bad and talk about some of the benefits that come when its done correctly. And we finally settle who would win in an arm wrestling match. Go watch "Over the Top" and then give a listen! Spread the word! The Manspac...

Send us Fan Mail Matt, Mike, and Rob get all Frankl-ian and talk about how we handle difficult circumstances we can't change. Is it necessary to find happiness? How do we create meaning in the hard things that happen? What does it take to adapt when things can't change? How do we keep listening when Rob pontificates too much? Listen in to find out.  Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail Matt, Mike, and Rob take a deep dive into the dark recesses of their souls. We look at what we are afraid to confront and show to our partners. And how we can learn to integrate those parts. Get your spelunking gear! Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail Matt, Mike, and Rob get all gushy about the moms in their lives and the unique contribution of women and moms. Listen in. Then call your mom.  Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail Matt, Mike, and Rob talk with Chance Scott, LCDC, about his experiences with addiction and recovery. We look at how addiction can affect relationships and how to start the process of recovery. Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of The Manspace Podcast, Matt, Mike, and Rob discuss why we compete with each other and specifically inside of relationships. As an added bonus, they dive into some of the less-than-smooth things they've said to ladies. It's pretty impressive.  Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail Ever worry your kid is worse than other kids? Pretty sure if they don't shape up they'll become homeless crack addicts? Maybe they've done some pretty stupid stuff. Well don't worry! Matt, Mike, and Rob share some of their 'turd' stories and talk about helping kids bounce back from being...dumb.  Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail Do you tend to be too competitive in your relationship? Maybe normal discussions lead to a battle of who will win? Does it seem like collaborating with your partner is really just giving in? Well, Matt, Mike, and Rob can help you be more collaborative and become more effective in your communication. Plus, we collaborate to land on the perfectly harmonized note at the end. It'...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like you might be depressed? Maybe not, but you feel like you're burnt out. Or overstressed. Those might be signs you might be dealing with some depression. On this weeks episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob George-Michael-Bluth walk their way into how men are affected by depression and how we can come out of it. Come have a good cry.  Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail Do you have some toxic people in your life? Maybe you feel like you should cut them out. Before you do, join Matt, Mike, and Rob as we discuss the nature of toxicity and toxic relationships and how to handle them in healthier ways than cut-off.  Come listen as Rob rants! Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail On a very special episode of Dawso...I mean, The Manspace, Matt, Mike, and Rob interview Dr. Josh Novak of Auburn University. We dive deep into the benefits of physical health on our minds and our relationships. Dr. Josh shares both personal and research insights on how exercise and taking care of our body is connected to a better mental and relational state. Go grab a dumbbell an...

Send us Fan Mail Matt, Mike, and Rob are joined by Matt's dad, THE Mike Brown. We talk about the role of mentors in the lives of men, how they shape who we are, and how they might be dwindling. We need more men willing to mentor the rising generation and even their peers. Sign up today! Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail How do you handle stress? Pretend it doesn't exist? Work harder? Drink? Maybe Candy Crush...like a mature adult? In this episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob talk about healthy vs. unhealthy coping skills and how to develop healthier patterns and habits. Listen in to find out what level of Candy Crush Rob is on. I'm not gonna lie...it's pretty impressive.  Spread the word!...

Send us Fan Mail Is logic more important than emotions? Or more mature? Is acting out of emotion irrational? Matt, Mike, and Rob discuss the merits of each and whether there is any truth in men being more logical and women more emotional. Come engage in fisticuffs!  Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail Got a kid who's started dating? Got mixed feelings about the significant other? Rob and Mike talk with Matt about his experience with a dating daughter. We dive deep into his reactions and responses and discuss how we can handle this as fathers.  Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

Send us Fan Mail Struggling to relate to your partner's problems? Having a hard time feeling empathy? What is empathy anyway? On this episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob break down empathy and specifically what it looks like in the middle of a fight. Plus, we find out which Beatle each of the guys are. Spoiler--Rob's false illusions of grandeur persist.  Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!