The Angry Therapist Podcast

In this episode, John brings on his old friend, Sam Louie, to discuss the topic of shame. They share their personal experiences growing up with shame, including racial discrimination and cultural differences. They also discuss the impact of early exposure to pornography, the coping mechanisms they developed, the role of shame in their adult lives, particularly in the context of divorce, and discuss strategies for working through shame and the importance of sharing one's story.   Sam Louie has a private practice specializing in multicultural issues, trauma, and sex addiction.  Prior to receiving his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Sam worked more than twelve years as a television journalist where he researched, produced, and reported on a number of stories related to psychotherapy, relationships, and recovery. He garnered two Los Angeles Emmy Awards. Sam is the author is Author of: Passport to Shame: From Asian Immigrant to American Addict and Spoken not Broken: Healing through Poetry. You can find out more about Sam by following him on Instagram @SamLouieTherapyRoughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-selling author, John Kim, shares his life and love revelations as well as insights from his sessions. He pulls the curtain back and documents his journey as a therapist but more importantly, as a human being.   Meet him at -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com Join his private communities -> https://theangrytherapist.circle.so/home Get his daily texts here -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com/text Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John interviews Alexis, the host of the podcast 'Do You F*ckin' Mind?' They discuss Alexis' journey of personal growth and overcoming heartbreak. Alexis shares her struggle to switch off and find peace in her daily life. She also emphasizes the importance of managing social media use, being intentional about where we place our attention, and highlights the value of purpose, encouraging listeners to find small ways to make a positive impact on others. You can find more information about Alexis on her website: https://www.dyfmpod.com or follow her podcast on Instagram @dyfmpodcastRoughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-selling author, John Kim, shares his life and love revelations as well as insights from his sessions. He pulls the curtain back and documents his journey as a therapist but more importantly, as a human being.   Meet him at -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com Join his private communities -> https://theangrytherapist.circle.so/home Get his daily texts here -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com/text Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this couples session, John talks with Laura and Martin have been together for 22 years and have faced multiple betrayals and traumas in their relationship. Laura has been unfaithful on multiple occasions, while Martin had his own secret infidelity. The couple has spent years in secrecy and deception, leading to a lack of trust and respect. They are now working on rebuilding their relationship and changing their behavior. Laura emphasizes the need for Martin to prioritize showing respect and kindness, while Martin acknowledges his past mistakes and commits to improving his actions. Both partners are focused on personal growth and self-care as they strive to create a healthier and more fulfilling relationship.Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-selling author, John Kim, shares his life and love revelations as well as insights from his sessions. He pulls the curtain back and documents his journey as a therapist but more importantly, as a human being.   Meet him at -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com Join his private communities -> https://theangrytherapist.circle.so/home Get his daily texts here -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com/text Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John answers and gives advice on two listeners' questions: how do I stop being sexually mad at my partner, and should I tell her before we go on vacation? And how do I let go of a break up that I can't get over?Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-selling author, John Kim, shares his life and love revelations as well as insights from his sessions. He pulls the curtain back and documents his journey as a therapist but more importantly, as a human being.   Meet him at -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com Join his private communities -> https://theangrytherapist.circle.so/home Get his daily texts here -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com/text Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John talks about how you can bring more to the table in your relationships by knowing what your love patterns are. He also talks about how loving with our past creates unhealthy behaviors and can subtly destroy our relationships, how to resolve conflict, and whether you're holding or grabbing in your relationship. Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-selling author, John Kim, shares his life and love revelations as well as insights from his sessions. He pulls the curtain back and documents his journey as a therapist but more importantly, as a human being.   Meet him at -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com Join his private communities -> https://theangrytherapist.circle.so/home Get his daily texts here -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com/text Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this powerful conversation, John does a live couples session with Jenny and Sean and discuss the challenges they face as parents and partners. They explore topics such as struggling with identity and grief, balancing work and parenting, communicating and resolving conflict, past trauma and insecurities, the impact of previous relationships, the desire for appreciation and validation, recognizing each other's needs, improving communication and understanding, feeling invisible and overlooked, seeking acknowledgment and respect, creating space and showing appreciation, and prioritizing each other.Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-selling author, John Kim, shares his life and love revelations as well as insights from his sessions. He pulls the curtain back and documents his journey as a therapist but more importantly, as a human being.   Meet him at -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com Join his private communities -> https://theangrytherapist.circle.so/home Get his daily texts here -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com/text Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John talks to Tanya Antonio, and they discuss the process of letting go of a passion and finding new paths in life. They also give advice on how to cope with a breakup, building chemistry in relationships, the importance of embracing new experiences, and being open to unexpected opportunities. Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-selling author, John Kim, shares his life and love revelations as well as insights from his sessions. He pulls the curtain back and documents his journey as a therapist but more importantly, as a human being.   Meet him at -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com Join his private communities -> https://theangrytherapist.circle.so/home Get his daily texts here -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com/text Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John and Dr. MC McDonald talk about how to heal from your trauma by trying to find all of the tiny little joys in your life. They give examples of what that looks like, and talk about how looking for the positive in our every day lives can help rewire our brain and heal from our traumatic experiences. Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-selling author, John Kim, shares his life and love revelations as well as insights from his sessions. He pulls the curtain back and documents his journey as a therapist but more importantly, as a human being.   Meet him at -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com Join his private communities -> https://theangrytherapist.circle.so/home Get his daily texts here -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com/text Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John does a half century life check in inside of a sauna. He talks about the evolution of social media, how far he's come since writing his first Angry Therapist blog post titled "My F*cking Feelings," how therapeutic writing on Tumblr was for him, what he's currently struggling with, and how he continues to share his truth and state without any edits. Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-selling author, John Kim, shares his life and love revelations as well as insights from his sessions. He pulls the curtain back and documents his journey as a therapist but more importantly, as a human being.   Meet him at -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com Join his private communities -> https://theangrytherapist.circle.so/home Get his daily texts here -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com/text Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, John and Vanessa record a podcast episode on the go. They talk about how emotional immaturity and codependency are connected, what adult children of emotionally immature parents look like, and how to be aware of when you're being emotionally immature. They give real examples of how it shows up, and how to work through it, so it doesn't affect your relationships. Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best-selling author, John Kim, shares his life and love revelations as well as insights from his sessions. He pulls the curtain back and documents his journey as a therapist but more importantly, as a human being.   Meet him at -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com Join his private communities -> https://theangrytherapist.circle.so/home Get his daily texts here -> https://www.theangrytherapist.com/text Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices