Men’s Therapy Podcast

In this compelling conversation, The Men’s Therapy Podcast host Marc Azoulay welcomes Carlos Davidovich. He is a neuroscientist and executive coach known for bridging neuroscience and personal growth. Carlos has decades of experience coaching leaders across Europe and the Americas. He brings a fresh perspective to modern masculinity. One rooted in understanding the brain, balancing energies, and embracing emotional regulation. “When we talk about masculinity today,” Carlos explains, “we need to understand that every human brain has both a masculine and a feminine side. The key is to balance the two.” His approach is grounded not in cultural stereotypes, but in biology and emotional intelligence. Carlos discusses how both men and women possess a spectrum of emotional and cognitive strengths. And that integration, rather than opposition, is the pathway to authentic manhood. Drawing on his expertise in neuroscience and behaviour change, he emphasizes that true growth begins with self-awareness. “We can’t deny that we have both sides. It’s not about which one is better. It’s about understanding that both are needed.” For men seeking to grow emotionally, Carlos’s insights offer a scientific yet soulful roadmap to becoming more adaptable, mindful, and grounded. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

On this episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay sits down with Geoff Laughton and Mark Johnson. They are the co-founders of The Undaunted Man. It is an organization devoted to helping men reclaim purpose, authenticity, and strength. Their journey into men’s work is deeply personal. For Geoff, it begins as a father seeking connection. “When my son turned fourteen, a friend offered to lead him through a manhood initiation based on King, Warrior, Magician, Lover,” he shares. “It was such an amazing day. His grandfather was there, as were older men, and I realised I had never experienced anything like that. I wanted that too.” That experience propels Geoff into men’s work and eventually to co-founding The Undaunted Man. Mark Johnson’s story unfolds through pain and surrender. “Losing my job was the straw that broke the camel’s back,” he recalls. “I curled up on the floor and said, ‘I give up. I’ve done everything I know how to do.’ That moment of surrender opened the door to real spiritual growth.” Mark’s crisis becomes a catalyst for profound transformation, leading him to teach men to find their inner compass —a theme central to his work today. Together, Geoff and Mark are redefining what it means to be a modern man. It is one rooted in healthy masculinity, spiritual balance, and emotional strength. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

In this episode of The Men’s Therapy Podcast, Marc Azoulay sits down with Anthony Astbury. He is the founder of The Whole Man Academy and author of Ignite. He unpacks what it really takes for men to thrive in a world that rewards productivity but neglects purpose. Astbury’s journey begins in the fast-paced world of finance, where he spends nearly two decades as a trader and broker in London. “I got to my mid-thirties and thought, is this it?” he recalls. “I was successful on paper. A good job, good salary, but I felt empty.” This realization becomes a turning point that drives him toward personal development. After attending Tony Robbins’ Unleash the Power Within and other self-improvement events, Astbury finds himself surrounded by men who “were living life on their terms.” These experiences led him to create The Whole Man Academy. It is a movement designed to help successful men rediscover purpose, confidence, and connection through male mentorship and community. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

In this episode of The Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay sits down with Dan Ariely. He is a renowned behavioural economist and the founder of the Centre for Advanced Hindsight. He is known for his pioneering research into human decision-making. Ariely brings a deeply personal and scientific perspective to understanding how we think, feel, and grow through adversity. The conversation begins with a striking visual, a reminder of Ariely's life-changing experience as a burn survivor, as evidenced by his half-beard. “Most of my body is covered with scars,” he shares. “For years, I shaved to look less strange. But when I stopped hiding, I began to heal.” That choice becomes a powerful metaphor for overcoming shame and embracing self-acceptance. These are the themes that echo throughout the episode. Ariely explains how revealing his scars helped others find courage in their own healing. “People thanked me for being open. Stopping the act of hiding was incredibly helpful. It made me feel whole again.” This simple act of authenticity becomes the foundation for a broader discussion on neurodiversity, emotional resilience, and the unseen biases that govern how we perceive ourselves and others. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

When Jeremy Davis was taking an online autism test while researching for a screenplay, he was not expecting his own life to unfold before his eyes. “I thought I was writing a character,” Davis recalls, “but what I was really doing was writing myself.” That moment marks the beginning of his journey into self-discovery and self-advocacy. He was misdiagnosed for years, overlooked by the medical system, and dismissed in the workplace. Davis is now transforming his lived experience into a powerful platform for education and change. A filmmaker turned disability advocate, Davis is navigating both autism and ADHD after a late autism diagnosis at 40. “Autism is a spectrum,” he explains. “My presentation is green, red, and blue. Someone else’s could be yellow, orange, and purple. They’re not more or less autistic than I am.” His story is not just one of struggle, but of reclaiming identity and dignity in the face of misunderstanding and ableism. Through his disability representation consulting and advocacy efforts online, Davis is helping to break the stigma. He is helping others recognize their own experiences and call for systemic change. His voice is reaching thousands across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. He combines storytelling with science to reshape how autism and ADHD are understood. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

In a recent episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay welcomes Dr. Robert Lufkin. He is a physician, researcher, and author of “The Lies I Taught in Medical School”. He has decades of experience teaching at UCLA and USC. Dr. Lufkin shares a transformative message about how lifestyle changes are reversing chronic diseases. Dr. Lufkin describes how his journey begins not as a medical crusader, but as a patient. “I was minding my own business as a professor when I came down with four chronic diseases,” he recalls. When conventional doctors prescribed pills with no real solutions, he begins asking deeper questions: “What about lifestyle? What about nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress?” His quest for answers leads him to reverse all four conditions through lifestyle medicine. This inspires his mission to share these insights with others. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.  

Most men believe they are finally finding peace when, in reality, they are only going numb. As Marc Azoulay explains on the Men’s Therapy Podcast, “You’re not angry, you’re not excited, you’re just flat. Your girlfriend or wife asks how you feel, and your answer is always the same: I don’t know, I’m fine. That’s not peace. That’s emotional shutdown.” This episode is unfolding as a deep exploration of why emotional numbness takes root. It sheds light on how it threatens relationships, careers, and a man’s sense of aliveness. Azoulay points out that behind the quiet surface often lies unprocessed grief. It masks unhealed trauma and the damaging effects of toxic masculinity. “If a guy doesn’t acknowledge his grief, if he doesn’t really process it, he could start to really disconnect from everything; joy, accomplishment, meaning, even peace.” The conversation follows one of Azoulay’s clients, a man who loses his father at a young age and grows up in the shadow of unresolved pain. In trying to please his grieving mother, he disconnects from his own emotions and slips into a pattern of people-pleasing and numbness. Over time, therapy, inner child work, and connection with nature help. They guide him towards emotional healing and the rediscovery of purpose. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

On today’s episode of Men’s Therapy Podcast, Marc Azoulay brings together three experienced therapists. Dr. John A. King, Jack Lambert, and Ben. They have a candid discussion on grief therapy. Recorded on September 11th, a day already heavy with national mourning and following a tragic school shooting in Evergreen, Colorado, the conversation is deeply timely. Each guest approaches grief from a unique perspective. Jack Lambert, a New York-based therapist, explains that clients often seek him out because they cannot find professionals specializing in grief. “People want more than someone telling them it’s just sadness,” he shares. “They want something specific to talk about, a drive to put it somewhere.” For Dr. John A. King, who works in trauma recovery and anti-human trafficking in Texas, grief is rarely simple. “Grieving is often associated with the loss of a person, but it can also be the loss of a movement, a marriage, or an opportunity,” he says. Ben, a Colorado-based therapist, brings his experience of working with clients who have lost loved ones in outdoor accidents. He leads long-standing grief support groups funded through the American Alpine Club, where climbers and skiers process losses tied to high-risk pursuits. “It’s become an unfortunately central part of my practice,” he reflects. This roundtable is not just about naming grief. It is about exploring how men, often discouraged from emotional expression, can find healing through therapy, rituals, and connection. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

“Have you ever noticed that when life finally gets calm, you find a way to stir up drama?” asks Marc Azoulay, psychotherapist and host of the Men’s Therapy Podcast. In this episode, Azoulay unpacks a deeply rooted issue many men face: self-sabotage. From quitting stable jobs to picking fights in good relationships, men often create chaos just when things appear to be steady. According to Azoulay, this behaviour is not about seeking peace but about being hooked on stress: “You’re not addicted to winning. You’re addicted to the struggle.” Azoulay reveals how cortisol addiction and the constant pursuit of conflict are shaping the lives of men. Especially those who equate success with endless battles. This pattern is leaving many men restless, unfulfilled, and disconnected from true meaning. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.

Dr. John King's life changed forever on a Thursday in August. The memories that had been buried for decades suddenly resurfaced. At 45, this indigenous Australian man found himself curled up in his backyard. He was sobbing uncontrollably as his wife discovered him in the aftermath of what would become his defining moment of truth. "It was daffodils," King recalls. He describes the trigger that unlocked suppressed memories of his childhood. "Every spring, I would walk to school, and the lady next door had planted daffodils along her little green bank. And every spring, the daffodils had come up. And it was one more year that I'd made it." That spring day in Dallas, stepping over those same flowers, King experienced a total recall. He recalled the male sexual trafficking and abuse he had endured as a child. These were the events that his mind had compartmentalized to protect him until that moment. The revelation was devastating yet liberating. For the first time in his life, King could put words to his experience: "I had been sexually abused. It was the first time I added that phrase. It was the first time I told, I said the words, I was a victim of sexual abuse. And it was the last time I ever used that phrase." This moment marked not just an awakening to his trauma, but the beginning of a transformation. The one that would eventually lead him to become an advocate for male survivors and a witness in the Epstein case. For more podcasts, blogs, and to get involved in the Men's Therapy Online Community, visit www.menstherapy.online. Follow us on social media: https://mtr.bio/mens-therapy-online.