Men’s Therapy Podcast

The Hidden Cost of Porn Addiction w/ Craig Perra

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.
 
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Warrior Energy and the Journey of Masculine Healing w/ Dene Sebastiana

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.
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Midlife Crisis or Bullsh*t Label? What Men Go Through?

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.”
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Surviving a Midlife Crisis: Why Confidence Is Built?

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.
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Shadow Work for Men: Lessons from Donald Trump’s Archetype

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.
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High Performance Mindset & Helping Men Win w/ Michael Ceely

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.
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Surviving Midlife Crisis and Emotional Reinvention

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.
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The Truth About the Midlife Crisis in Men w/ James Davis

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.
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Inside Teen Therapy: How Gen Z Boys Are Redefining Masculinity

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.
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Transforming Manhood for Young Men w/ Micah Blackwell

Micah Blackwell is the host of Men’s Couch podcast. He is a student at Robert Morris University. Micah is stepping into the spotlight for a reason that hits close to home. Like many young men today, he’s navigating the complicated terrain of identity and emotional growth. “I was struggling with depression, OCD, and anxiety by the time I was 16,” Micah shares. “I realized that therapy wasn’t just for a crisis. It was essential for my overall well-being.”
Micah’s story begins, like many others, in the middle of personal struggle. However, what sets him apart is his dedication to creating a space where other young men can feel safe, seen, and supported. His podcast, Men’s Couch, is born from his therapeutic journey and a desire to promote Gen Z mental health in ways that challenge outdated norms.
“Vulnerability became the core value of my show,” he explains. “I wanted to break the image that men always have to have it all figured out.” What’s compelling is that Micah is not just speaking to his peers—he’s speaking from within them. Micah’s insights offer a rare and timely look into how young men are redefining modern masculinity from the inside out.
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