Men’s Therapy Podcast

On this episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay welcomes Zach Watson. He is a mental coach and certified Fair Play facilitator.  He is known for his candid online presence and viral Mental Load series on TikTok. Zach is using his platform to educate men about the invisible labor that exists in every relationship. He also focuses on how to take accountability for it. Zach’s journey begins humbly. He's a new father adjusting to paternity leave and helping at home. Without realizing it, he finds himself adding to his wife’s mental load. “I remember saying out loud, ‘I think I just added mental load for my wife,’ and it hit me,” he recalls. This reflection turns into a viral video, sparking the Mental Load series that now exceeds 300 episodes. Zach’s unique blend of vulnerability and practicality strikes a chord. “I didn’t just get it from the start,” he says. “I learned it — mostly from women who’ve done the emotional labor of teaching me.” His goal now is to pass that learning forward by helping men build emotional literacy. He helps them to dismantle outdated gender roles and step fully into co-leadership within their homes. 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 compelling episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, Marc Azoulay welcomes Matthew Fray. He is the author of This Is How Your Marriage Ends and a renowned relationship coach. Matthew is not just an expert by profession; his journey adds depth to his insights. As he shares, "My parents divorced when I was four, and I got divorced myself when my son was the same age I was when my parents split." This cyclical experience drives Matthew’s passion for helping men. He helps them understand the often unseen dynamics that unravel marriages. Matthew points out that many men don’t realize the impact of small actions in a relationship. These actions may seem unimportant at the time. However, over time, they can lead to serious problems. "It's not about the glass by the sink or the toilet seat," he explains. "It’s about what those things represent: a lack of consideration and validation." Through his work, Matthew aims to illuminate these blind spots. He aims to offer men practical tools to enhance emotional intimacy and prevent emotional neglect in their marriages. 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 world where divorce can easily become a battlefield, family lawyer Jamie Davis is offering a different route. It is a route paved with preparation, empathy, and structure. Featured on the Men’s Therapy Podcast, Davis brings over two decades of experience. Many men in their 20s to 50s will find this episode both necessary and timely. Davis is the author of A Year and a Day: Divorce Without Destruction. She is also the host of a podcast by the same name. She is not only shaping outcomes in the courtroom but also reshaping how families view the divorce process. "I encourage folks, before you ever even broach the topic of separation, to have a plan in place," says Davis. Her five-step framework for non-destructive divorce offers a pathway for men. It helps them to protect their mental health, financial stability, and parent-child relationships. Davis speaks directly to the emotional and logistical realities of separation. She offers grounded, actionable advice: "Just because you were a bad husband doesn't mean you were a bad dad." With clarity and compassion, she is helping men reframe their role in the divorce narrative. She helps them focus on growth and long-term well-being. 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 compelling episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay sits down with Jack Donovan. He is the author of The Way of Men and Fire in the Dark. He is also the founder of Solar Idealism and The Order of Fire, a men’s community centered around strength, purpose, and brotherhood. Donovan is not your typical guest. In his early twenties, he identified as a feminist. Over time, real-life experiences challenged his beliefs. This led him to question mainstream ideology and revisit the meaning of modern masculinity. “I started to question a lot of things I was told… and I realized no one was explaining masculinity very well,” Donovan explains. The episode explores how men often feel alienated in today’s world. It shows how group therapy, bonding, and initiation rituals can help them reconnect. These practices offer clarity, stability, and a sense of purpose. Donovan explores what it means to be a man today. He draws on mythology and psychology to shape his ideas. His framework is thoughtful and sometimes provocative. 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.

For many men, the idea of spending hours at the gym isn’t just unappealing—it’s unworkable. Whether it’s due to time, money, or simply a lack of motivation, the traditional fitness model doesn't fit everyone's lifestyle. Marc Azoulay is a psychotherapist and host of the Men’s Therapy Podcast. He shares practical insights into how men can build strength. He teaches how to reclaim their health and take control of their lives—all from the comfort of their homes. “I’ve worked with hundreds of men who hate the gym,” Azoulay explains. “That’s not a problem. You don’t need to bench press 200 pounds to build discipline, testosterone, and a body you're proud of.” This episode is especially geared toward dads. They may be sacrificing their well-being for their families, unintentionally sidelining their health. “Maybe the commute is too long. Maybe you’re prioritizing your family over yourself, which is problematic in some ways, but understandable.” What emerges is a powerful message rooted in one key principle: consistency. Azoulay emphasizes that building habits, not chasing motivation, is what leads to lasting change. As he says, “Action creates motivation—not the other way around.” 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 today's solo episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, psychotherapist and host Marc Azoulay explores an often overlooked topic. He sheds light on the intersection of fitness and sex and how pheromones play a surprising role.   Marc is a licensed therapist who works with men on issues like anxiety, intimacy, and emotional growth. He opens the episode with a bold claim: “What if I told you that getting fit rewires your brain for better sex?” He explores how physical fitness improves both the body and a man's sexual and emotional health. His approach is grounded in evidence-based research.   Marc speaks to a generation of men. He focuses on sedentary millennials as well as active Gen X dads. He addresses a cultural blind spot: the shame and silence surrounding body image issues in men. “Men can be sexualized just like women,” he explains. Marc points out how the media’s glorification of superhero physiques has created unrealistic expectations. He reassures listeners that true transformation doesn’t require a six-pack. It is just consistent effort and intentional training.   Marc presents research-backed strategies and personal insights. These help men boost confidence, improve their mental health, and reconnect with their sex drive. This is not just a lesson in lifting weights—it’s a roadmap to wholeness and emotional presence.   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, holistic wellness coach Benjamin Vozmediano joins us. He shares a deeply personal and eye-opening story of transformation. Benjamin opens up about what it truly means to heal—and how the journey inward is often the most powerful one. “I had a double life,” Benjamin says. “I was working professionally in wellness, but I was partying hard, numbing myself with alcohol, cocaine, and casual sex.” His honesty pierces through the cultural norm of men suffering in silence. “Depression in men doesn’t always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like being the life of the party.” Now in his 40s, Benjamin is living proof of what holistic wellness can look like when it’s embodied. He is building community through Bro Retreats. It is a Sweden-based program designed to help men heal trauma. It helps them reconnect with their bodies and talk openly about the pressures of modern masculinity. “I finally had to face myself,” he shares, reflecting on the moment he hit rock bottom. That reckoning led him to Peru. Psychedelic therapy for depression helped shift his inner narrative and open new doors to healing. In this conversation, Benjamin and I explore the tools, mindset, and courage it takes for men to rewrite their stories. Starting with the Basics: Holistic Wellness for Men “Holistic wellness isn’t just about working out. It’s about sleep, food, connection, movement, and emotional release,” Benjamin explains. He emphasizes four key pillars for building a foundation of health. These include consistent sleep, strength training, walking 10,000–15,000 steps daily, and adequate protein intake. These simple habits help men reconnect to their physical selves. It is crucial in a world where male burnout and emotional numbness are increasingly common. “Start small,” he advises. “Even just walking daily can shift your entire mental state.” Benjamin encourages men to take action without overthinking. “Analysis paralysis is killing progress,” he says. “You don’t need a perfect gym plan. Just do ten pushups at home. It’s about priming the pump.” 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 speaks with Aidan Lee. He is the founder of FitRoots and a mindset performance coach specializing in elite coaching for men, especially fathers. He has a background rooted deeply in martial arts. His journey is shaped by family, discipline, and spiritual practice. Aidan shares how he channels his life experiences. He utilizes those to help men achieve mental fitness and emotional resilience. Lee's story begins in childhood, learning kickboxing from his father at the age of four. “He was my very first martial arts instructor,” he explains. Aidan recalls how those early lessons taught him to “channel aggression positively.” But it wasn’t until college, where he studied philosophy, that he began to explore the deeper layers of his identity and purpose. “What I realized is that modern martial arts often leaves out the mental and philosophical parts. Those are core to real transformation,” he says. Lee’s work now focuses on guiding men—especially dads—from trauma to triumph. Through FitRoots, he blends physical training with mental coaching. He helps men reclaim strength, consistency, and a powerful sense of self through inner child work and emotional fitness. 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 welcomes Dr. Stephen Sideroff. He is a clinical psychologist, UCLA professor, and author of The Nine Pillars of Resilience. Dr. Sideroff brings decades of experience in neuroscience. He focuses on addiction recovery and stress science. This conversation is practical for men navigating the complex terrain of emotional health. Dr. Sideroff begins by recounting how a relatively positive childhood gave way to the emotional challenges of early adulthood. “I quickly realized that stress was one of the primary modulators of how we feel and how successful we are,” he explains. His journey from neuroscience to clinical psychology is rooted in a desire to work directly with people. He wants to help them cope better with life’s challenges. The conversation explores how men often lack the tools for emotional regulation. This is due to a mismatch between evolutionary biology and modern life. “Our stress response doesn’t match the needs of our everyday life,” says Dr. Sideroff. “We’re overreacting to things like a bill or a meeting as if we’re facing a predator.” This realization led him to develop a comprehensive approach to resilience training. It emphasizes the importance of emotional balance, self-awareness, and recovery practices.

In a powerful and revealing episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay sits down with George Simon. He is a renowned psychologist, author, and speaker best known for his bestselling book In Sheep’s Clothing. He has over three decades of experience in the field. Dr. Simon is delving into what he calls “the epidemic of character disturbance.” He particularly focusing on covert narcissism. It is a form of manipulation that’s deeply misunderstood yet increasingly visible in today’s society. Reflecting on how the book came to be, Simon shares. “I was meeting with people… experiencing what we today call the gaslighting effect… but we didn’t even know it as a real thing back then.” That firsthand exposure to relational manipulation pushed him to uncover the covert behaviours. The ones that are hidden beneath a polished surface. What makes covert narcissism so insidious? Simon explains that these individuals often appear charming, empathetic, and kind. It is only until the facade breaks. “They’re good impression managers,” he notes. “But underneath it all, they were very controlling, dominant, seeking, and underhanded.” Simon offers more than a diagnostic overview. He explores the intersection of personality, morality, and the culture that allows dysfunction to thrive.