

The Angry Therapist Podcast
The Angry Therapist
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.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 15min
What is Healthy & Unhealthy Love?
Today, John explores the difference between healthy and unhealthy love — what each looks like, how they show up, and why the distinction matters. He unpacks the power of repair in relationships and how conscious effort is key to cultivating connection.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 52min
Finding Joy After Fundamentalism with Heather McGinley
Today, John speaks with Heather McGinley about the complexities of her relationship with her father, the weight of growing up in a large, tightly controlled family, and the delayed realizations of trauma that surfaced later in life. Heather shares how becoming a mother reshaped her understanding of consent, boundaries, and forgiveness — and how the isolation of the pandemic forced her to confront rock bottom.
Listen to The Happily Never After podcast on Apple or Spotify
Follow Heather on Instagram at @thatheathermcg
More about Heather HERE
Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE
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Jun 16, 2025 • 23min
Your 5 Most Asked Questions Answered
Today, John answers five of the most common questions about relationships and emotional well-being, from daily reminders for self-healing to why we attract emotionally unavailable partners, the difference between love and attachment, and how to spot settling.
Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE
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Jun 13, 2025 • 20min
After the Fire Series: My Last Day in LA
Today, John opens up about the emotional complexity of leaving Los Angeles for a new chapter in Costa Rica. He delves into the ideas of the "remembering self" and the "experiencing self," revealing how our memories often shape — and sometimes distort — the way we make decisions.
I'm running a 7-Day "Done with the Bullsh*t" Detox — this isn't the kind with green juice and caffeine withdrawals. It's a soul-level cleanse.
Here’s what you’ll detox each day:
Day 1: Cancel old contracts — the silent agreements you never meant to make.
Day 2: Break up with people-pleasing and reclaim your no.
Day 3: Unfollow the fantasy and stop chasing someone else’s timeline.
Day 4: Mute your inner critic and replace it with compassion.
Day 5: Cut out comparison and come back to your own path.
Day 6: Starve the reflex to fix everything — choose stillness instead.
Day 7: Fast from the noise and finally hear yourself again.
This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about coming home to who you’ve always been.
This challenge is only $7 and starts June 16th. SIGN UP HERE.
Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE
Follow John on Instagram HERE
Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 2025 • 25min
How Micromanaging Your Relationship Is Pushing Your Partner Away
Today, John explores how love often uncovers unresolved wounds, revealing the deeper work still to be done. He emphasizes the value of peace in a relationship over the illusion of control, and champions vulnerability and trust as the cornerstones of a lasting connection.
I'm running a 7-Day "Done with the Bullsh*t" Detox — this isn't the kind with green juice and caffeine withdrawals. It's a soul-level cleanse.
Here’s what you’ll detox each day:
Day 1: Cancel old contracts — the silent agreements you never meant to make.
Day 2: Break up with people-pleasing and reclaim your no.
Day 3: Unfollow the fantasy and stop chasing someone else’s timeline.
Day 4: Mute your inner critic and replace it with compassion.
Day 5: Cut out comparison and come back to your own path.
Day 6: Starve the reflex to fix everything — choose stillness instead.
Day 7: Fast from the noise and finally hear yourself again.
This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about coming home to who you’ve always been.
This challenge is only $7 and starts June 16th. SIGN UP HERE.
Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE
Follow John on Instagram HERE
Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 2025 • 22min
Rewiring the Nervous System for a Calm Life in a Chaotic World
Today, John explores the vital role the nervous system plays in shaping our emotional health, relationships, and everyday experiences. He touches on how childhood experiences influence adult behavior, and practical techniques for nervous system regulation that foster healing and connection.
I'm running a 7-Day "Done with the Bullsh*t" Detox — this isn't the kind with green juice and caffeine withdrawals. It's a soul-level cleanse.
Here’s what you’ll detox each day:
Day 1: Cancel old contracts — the silent agreements you never meant to make.
Day 2: Break up with people-pleasing and reclaim your no.
Day 3: Unfollow the fantasy and stop chasing someone else’s timeline.
Day 4: Mute your inner critic and replace it with compassion.
Day 5: Cut out comparison and come back to your own path.
Day 6: Starve the reflex to fix everything — choose stillness instead.
Day 7: Fast from the noise and finally hear yourself again.
This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about coming home to who you’ve always been.
This challenge is only $7 and starts June 16th. SIGN UP HERE.
Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE
Follow John on Instagram HERE
Find out more about John HERE
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 2025 • 17min
Nothing NEEDS to Happen
Today, John shares his revelation that 'nothing needs to happen' for happiness, and the shift from merely existing to truly living. Through anecdotes and reflections, he encourages listeners to embrace laughter, practice mindfulness, and engage with their community.
I'm running a 7-Day "Done with the Bullsh*t" Detox — this isn't the kind with green juice and caffeine withdrawals. It's a soul-level cleanse.
Here’s what you’ll detox each day:
Day 1: Cancel old contracts — the silent agreements you never meant to make.
Day 2: Break up with people-pleasing and reclaim your no.
Day 3: Unfollow the fantasy and stop chasing someone else’s timeline.
Day 4: Mute your inner critic and replace it with compassion.
Day 5: Cut out comparison and come back to your own path.
Day 6: Starve the reflex to fix everything — choose stillness instead.
Day 7: Fast from the noise and finally hear yourself again.
This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about coming home to who you’ve always been.
This challenge is only $7 and starts June 16th. SIGN UP HERE.
Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE
Follow John on Instagram HERE
Find out more about John HERE
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 2025 • 16min
3 Non Negotiables Everyone Should Have
Today, John explores the power of identifying and honoring your personal non-negotiables. He highlights the importance of emotional congruence, setting clear boundaries, and shifting out of survival mode to create space for growth.
I'm running a 7-Day "Done with the Bullsh*t" Detox — this isn't the kind with green juice and caffeine withdrawals. It's a soul-level cleanse.
Here’s what you’ll detox each day:
Day 1: Cancel old contracts — the silent agreements you never meant to make.
Day 2: Break up with people-pleasing and reclaim your no.
Day 3: Unfollow the fantasy and stop chasing someone else’s timeline.
Day 4: Mute your inner critic and replace it with compassion.
Day 5: Cut out comparison and come back to your own path.
Day 6: Starve the reflex to fix everything — choose stillness instead.
Day 7: Fast from the noise and finally hear yourself again.
This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about coming home to who you’ve always been.
This challenge is only $7 and starts June 16th. SIGN UP HERE.
Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE
Follow John on Instagram HERE
Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 2, 2025 • 43min
The NFL -> Addictions - > Awakening with “The Dude” Eben Britton
Today, John speaks with Eben Britton about life after the NFL- his struggles with addiction, mental health, and past trauma- and how plant medicine, fatherhood, and mindfulness helped him heal. They explore the weight of shame, the myth of quick fixes, and the power of presence, honesty, and authentic connection.
Follow Eben HERE
Find out more about Eben HERE
Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE
Follow John on Instagram HERE
Find out more about John HERE
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2025 • 17min
Love is the Ghost That Won't Leave You Alone
Today, John explores love not just as a feeling, but as a conscious choice—one that requires vulnerability, discomfort, deep commitment, and more.
Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE
Follow John on Instagram HERE
Find out more about John HERE
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