
The Angry Therapist Podcast
Audio-Only Episodes. Captain’s Log: No guests. No fluff. Just me, the mic, and whatever’s clawing at my insides. Think audio journaling meets back-of-the-bar confessions. Less psychobabble, more soul bleed. Raw, real, and mostly for me.Audio + Video Episodes. You ask, I riff. Therapy meets real talk. More structure, more insight, more of the good stuff on love, dating, and tools we need to build a healthy relationship. Awesome guests. Less navel-gazing, more crowd-serving. This one’s for you.
Latest episodes

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Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 11min
Rupture & Repair, Nested Model of Attachment, and Big Dick Energy with Taune Lyons
In this podcast, John interviews Taune Lyons, a licensed marriage family therapist, about attachment styles and their impact on relationships. They discuss the concept of 'big dick energy' and the importance of rupture and repair in therapy. They also explore communication styles, expressing disconnects in relationships, regulating the nervous system, challenges of love, and understanding attachment. The speakers criticize the term 'big dick energy' and emphasize the value of feeling safe and playful in relationships.

Sep 1, 2023 • 27min
My Perfect Day
In this episode, John describes what a "perfect day" would look like to him, and talks about how we should all start living and doing things each day that align with what our "perfect day" looks like to help improve our moods, mental health, and mindsets when life starts to feel challenging. 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
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Aug 30, 2023 • 29min
Pulling Themes From Our Relationships
The podcast explores themes of feeling chosen in relationships and the importance of addressing these dynamics. They discuss intentionality, surrogacy, and setting expectations. The speakers also explore different types of collisions in relationships and reflect on the value of growth and love in a partnershp.

Aug 28, 2023 • 57min
The Science of Joy with Dr. MC McDonald
In this episode, John and Dr. MC discuss the science behind joy and how they each thread it into their lives. They also discuss the science behind joy and hope and how important it is to practice to rewire your brain. Finally, they end with three off the cut questions to each other and decide to have these science behind the brain " conversations" as a series on The Angry Therapist.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
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Aug 25, 2023 • 52min
Love Like Your Relationship Is Going To End
In this episode, John and Vanessa host a workshop and talk about what the definition of "a new love" is. They also talk about the importance of loving your partner as if your relationship is going to end, and asks listeners' what that means and looks like to them. John and Vanessa are launching their second ever couples retreat on Sept 8-10th! Escape to Idyllwild, California, for an unforgettable weekend retreat tailored exclusively for couples. Nestled amidst nature's tranquil embrace, this retreat promises an enriching experience designed to strengthen your bond and foster deep connection. You can sign up and find out more information here: https://theangrytherapist.circle.so/c/inmiy-retreat-mainfeed/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
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Aug 23, 2023 • 15min
Simple Things To Help You Live On a Higher Frequency
John Kim, a marriage family therapist and best-selling author, shares his insights on overcoming post-travel blues and the significance of having 'life anchors.' He emphasizes the importance of appreciating small joys and offers practical advice for living on a higher frequency. Listeners learn how to cultivate gratitude and mindfulness in their daily lives, pulling back the curtain on both therapeutic practices and his personal journey. It's a refreshing take on self-help that's all about embracing the ordinary.

Aug 21, 2023 • 23min
Expectations In Dating
In this episode, John and Vanessa answer listeners' questions about what healthy and unhealthy expectations are in dating, relationships, and marriage. John and Vanessa are launching their second ever couples retreat on Sept 8-10th! Escape to Idyllwild, California, for an unforgettable weekend retreat tailored exclusively for couples. Nestled amidst nature's tranquil embrace, this retreat promises an enriching experience designed to strengthen your bond and foster deep connection. You can sign up and find out more information here: https://theangrytherapist.circle.so/c/inmiy-retreat-mainfeed/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
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Aug 18, 2023 • 15min
Late Night Cravings & Dumping on People
In this episode, John shares a personal story about feeling bad about himself after giving into late night cravings, and parenthood. He also talks about the stories we tell ourselves based on how we feel, limited beliefs, and how talk yourself out of repeating patterns that make you feel bad about yourself. 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
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Aug 16, 2023 • 39min
Break Up Stories
In this episode, John shares his and his clients break up stories (with their permission), and gives advice on what to do if you're experiencing, or going through a break up. 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
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Aug 11, 2023 • 25min
How To Not Think About Your Ex Anymore
In this episode, John and Vanessa answer a listener's question while they're on the go: how do I stop thinking about my ex? Both John and Vanessa give advice on what to do if you're always thinking about an ex, explain what it means, and give personal examples of how they stopped thinking about their exes. John and Vanessa are launching their second ever couples retreat on Sept 8-10th! Escape to Idyllwild, California, for an unforgettable weekend retreat tailored exclusively for couples. Nestled amidst nature's tranquil embrace, this retreat promises an enriching experience designed to strengthen your bond and foster deep connection. You can sign up and find out more information here: https://theangrytherapist.circle.so/c/inmiy-retreat-mainfeed/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
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