
The Angry Therapist Podcast
John Kim is The Angry Therapist, delivering self-help and therapy in a shot glass - street level 3 x week roughly ten minutes an episode. With one longer interview or conversation on Mondays.
Latest episodes

Apr 25, 2025 • 15min
RE-RELEASE: Why Relationships Are Like Sunsets
Today, John shares how to love without control—whether in relationships or parenting. From seeing love like a sunset to letting kids grow into who they are, this episode is a heartfelt reminder to let things be beautiful, not perfect.Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HEREJump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HEREFollow John on Instagram HEREFind out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 2025 • 16min
How to Recognize When Spirit Is Trying to Change You
Today, John shares a powerful story about a tense Uber ride that became a lesson in compassion. He explores how we can break free from old patterns of reactivity, respond with intention, and lead with love—even when it's hard. Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HEREJump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HEREFollow John on Instagram HEREFind out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2025 • 19min
RE-RELEASE: Breakups Aren’t Failures — They’re Expired Relationships
Today, John flips the breakup script, showing how to see endings as beginnings. He shares how reframing relationships as “expired” (not failed) can spark healing, growth, and real self-discovery.Feeling stuck, heartbroken, or just over the same old patterns? Join 7 Days to Reclaim Your Singlehood— a 7-day, $7 challenge to help you stop spiraling, reconnect with yourself, and build real momentum toward the life (and love) you actually want. Through daily prompts, mantras, and mindset shifts, you'll move from feeling stuck or heartbroken to grounded and empowered.Each day unlocks a new emotional breakthrough:
Day 1 – The Mirror: Get honest with yourself and assess where your self-connection stands.
Day 2 – I Am Not Lonely, I Am Becoming: Reframe loneliness and see it as part of your transformation.
Day 3 – Redefining Self-Care: Strip away the Instagram fluff and find what true, nourishing self-care looks like.
Day 4 – Detach to Connect: Identify and interrupt distorted thought patterns holding you back.
Day 5 – Fuck It Friday: Give yourself permission to feel joy, rest, or play—guilt-free.
Day 6 – The Call Is Coming From Inside the House: Spot limiting beliefs and begin rewriting your inner narrative.
Day 7 – Write Your Self-Agreement: Declare a new, intentional relationship with yourself.
This 7-day challenge starts April 22nd. Join now and start shifting today HERE Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HEREJump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HEREFollow John on Instagram HEREFind out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 22min
RE-RELEASE: How To Stop Suffering
Today, John explores the concept of suffering and emphasizes that it’s often tied to resistance, attachment, and a lack of self-awareness. He also discusses how to shift from suffering to a more fulfilling life, highlighting the importance of self-discovery, pursuing dreams, and engaging with the world around us.Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HEREJump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HEREFollow John on Instagram HEREFind out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 2025 • 16min
To Live In Color, We Must Stop Waiting
Today, John gets real about loss, growth, and the ticking clock on his 52nd birthday. With raw honesty, he reflects on what life has taught him—and why waiting for “the right time” is a trap. This episode is your invitation to live boldly, chase what matters, and stop hitting pause on the life you want.Feeling stuck, heartbroken, or just over the same old patterns? Join 7 Days to Reclaim Your Singlehood— a 7-day, $7 challenge to help you stop spiraling, reconnect with yourself, and build real momentum toward the life (and love) you actually want. Through daily prompts, mantras, and mindset shifts, you'll move from feeling stuck or heartbroken to grounded and empowered.Each day unlocks a new emotional breakthrough:
Day 1 – The Mirror: Get honest with yourself and assess where your self-connection stands.
Day 2 – I Am Not Lonely, I Am Becoming: Reframe loneliness and see it as part of your transformation.
Day 3 – Redefining Self-Care: Strip away the Instagram fluff and find what true, nourishing self-care looks like.
Day 4 – Detach to Connect: Identify and interrupt distorted thought patterns holding you back.
Day 5 – Fuck It Friday: Give yourself permission to feel joy, rest, or play—guilt-free.
Day 6 – The Call Is Coming From Inside the House: Spot limiting beliefs and begin rewriting your inner narrative.
Day 7 – Write Your Self-Agreement: Declare a new, intentional relationship with yourself.
This 7-day challenge starts April 22nd. Join now and start shifting today HEREOrder John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HEREJump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HEREFollow John on Instagram HEREFind out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 2025 • 15min
Loneliness Isn't a Life Sentence—It's a Wake-Up Call
Today, John breaks down the difference between loneliness and solitude, revealing how true connection starts with yourself. He unpacks the pressure society puts on us to "be okay" and shares practical tips to navigate loneliness, build meaningful community, and grow from the inside out.Feeling stuck, heartbroken, or just over the same old patterns? Join 7 Days to Reclaim Your Singlehood— a 7-day, $7 challenge to help you stop spiraling, reconnect with yourself, and build real momentum toward the life (and love) you actually want. Through daily prompts, mantras, and mindset shifts, you'll move from feeling stuck or heartbroken to grounded and empowered.Each day unlocks a new emotional breakthrough:
Day 1 – The Mirror: Get honest with yourself and assess where your self-connection stands.
Day 2 – I Am Not Lonely, I Am Becoming: Reframe loneliness and see it as part of your transformation.
Day 3 – Redefining Self-Care: Strip away the Instagram fluff and find what true, nourishing self-care looks like.
Day 4 – Detach to Connect: Identify and interrupt distorted thought patterns holding you back.
Day 5 – Fuck It Friday: Give yourself permission to feel joy, rest, or play—guilt-free.
Day 6 – The Call Is Coming From Inside the House: Spot limiting beliefs and begin rewriting your inner narrative.
Day 7 – Write Your Self-Agreement: Declare a new, intentional relationship with yourself.
This 7-day challenge starts April 22nd. Join now and start shifting today HERE Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HEREJump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HEREFollow John on Instagram HEREFind out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 2025 • 24min
After the Fire: How Our Homes Can Heal Us
Today, John gets real about his journey of healing and growth. He talks about his childhood, what it was like navigating his cultural identity, and how past trauma shaped his idea of home. He shares the lessons he's learned along the way and why creating spaces for healing really matters. Feeling stuck, heartbroken, or just over the same old patterns? Join 7 Days to Reclaim Your Singlehood— a 7-day, $7 challenge to help you stop spiraling, reconnect with yourself, and build real momentum toward the life (and love) you actually want. Through daily prompts, mantras, and mindset shifts, you'll move from feeling stuck or heartbroken to grounded and empowered.Each day unlocks a new emotional breakthrough:
Day 1 – The Mirror: Get honest with yourself and assess where your self-connection stands.
Day 2 – I Am Not Lonely, I Am Becoming: Reframe loneliness and see it as part of your transformation.
Day 3 – Redefining Self-Care: Strip away the Instagram fluff and find what true, nourishing self-care looks like.
Day 4 – Detach to Connect: Identify and interrupt distorted thought patterns holding you back.
Day 5 – Fuck It Friday: Give yourself permission to feel joy, rest, or play—guilt-free.
Day 6 – The Call Is Coming From Inside the House: Spot limiting beliefs and begin rewriting your inner narrative.
Day 7 – Write Your Self-Agreement: Declare a new, intentional relationship with yourself.
This 7-day challenge starts April 22nd. Join now and start shifting today HERE Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HEREJump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HEREFollow John on Instagram HEREFind out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 2025 • 18min
5 Must Dos If You're Single
Today, John dives into the 5 things every single person should do—not just to “survive” singlehood, but to actually thrive in it. He discusses the real work of reclaiming your singlehood, beyond the usual advice of “just love yourself," and breaks down a 7-day challenge designed to help you shift from feeling stuck or heartbroken to feeling grounded, clear, and in charge of your own life.Feeling stuck, heartbroken, or just over the same old patterns? Join 7 Days to Reclaim Your Singlehood— a 7-day, $7 challenge to help you stop spiraling, reconnect with yourself, and build real momentum toward the life (and love) you actually want. Through daily prompts, mantras, and mindset shifts, you'll move from feeling stuck or heartbroken to grounded and empowered.Each day unlocks a new emotional breakthrough:
Day 1 – The Mirror: Get honest with yourself and assess where your self-connection stands.
Day 2 – I Am Not Lonely, I Am Becoming: Reframe loneliness and see it as part of your transformation.
Day 3 – Redefining Self-Care: Strip away the Instagram fluff and find what true, nourishing self-care looks like.
Day 4 – Detach to Connect: Identify and interrupt distorted thought patterns holding you back.
Day 5 – Fuck It Friday: Give yourself permission to feel joy, rest, or play—guilt-free.
Day 6 – The Call Is Coming From Inside the House: Spot limiting beliefs and begin rewriting your inner narrative.
Day 7 – Write Your Self-Agreement: Declare a new, intentional relationship with yourself.
This 7-day challenge starts April 22nd. Join now and start shifting today HERE Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HEREJump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HEREFollow John on Instagram HEREFind out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2025 • 21min
RE-RELEASE: When Things Fall Apart
Today, John talks about what to do when everything in your life feels like it's falling apart. He opens up about his own struggles he's currently going through to show that not everyone has it all together, and explains how things falling apart is a part of the human experience. Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HEREJump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HEREFollow John on Instagram HEREFind out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 2025 • 23min
RE-RELEASE: Why You Think You're Unlovable
Today, John does a deep dive on why people believe they're unlovable whether that's from experiences from childhood, getting cheated on, being in multiple unhealthy relationships, etc. He also talks about how beliefs of being unlovable often stem from neglect, lack of emotional support, and inconsistent love during our formative years. Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HEREJump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HEREFollow John on Instagram HEREFind out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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