The Man and The Monkey Podcast

Episode 42 - Difficult Seasons

This episode explores the seasons of the soul and those inevitable cycles of life that include both joy and profound struggle. This episode speaks directly to anyone currently experiencing a difficult season and provides a few ways to help move you a little faster through the difficult time.

Episode 41- We Met For a Reason

We encounter people daily, but we ignore the reasons they have been brought before us. Everyone who crosses your path does so for a reason. This episode looks at relationships and how we are affected, seasonally and long-term, by those who cross our paths. 

Episode 40 - Let Go of the Unhealthy Ego

This episode discusses why the ego isn't always bad and how the unhealthy ego can weigh us down. Learn how to lighten your daily load and rid yourself of the unhealthy ego. 

Episode 39 - Higher and Lower Achievers

This episode dives into issues for those of us who can't slow down and for those who feel they deserve more in their lives. 

Episode 38 - The Regret

We all have regrets, and they seem to be absolutely terrible. However, regrets are valuable to us in our lives, and this episode covers them, how we should look at them, and some suggestions for overcoming the nasty ones we get stuck on. 
 
Research from this episode comes from:
Beazley, H. (2004). No Regrets : A Ten-Step Program for Living in the Present and Leaving the Past Behind. Wiley.
Luan, M., Zhang, Y., & Wang, X. (2023). Gratitude Reduces Regret: The Mediating Role of Temporal Focus. Journal of Happiness Studies, 24(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-022-00597-0
Warren, J. (2021). Regret: A Study in Ancient Moral Psychology. Oxford. https://doi-org.acu.idm.oclc.org/10.1093/oso/9780198840268.001.0001,

Episode 37 - You Owe Me Because I Exist

Matthew and Jamie take a look at the sense of entitlement and the damage that it does to our mindset. 

Episode 36 - Recognizing and Avoiding the Negativity Trap

In this final solo episode, Matthew tackles negativity and the reasons why we fall so easily into negativity traps. He discusses the biology behind human negativity, negative loops and cycles, rumination, and how to cultivate a more positive outlook. He also provides a researched secret for living a longer life.

Episode 35 - Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Matthew dives into testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and provides you with a brief history before discussing the pros and cons of using TRT. This episode is packed with information and research on the topic for anyone interested in using it or gaining a better understanding of what they are using.

Episode 34 - Finding Your Why

This episode looks at why it is important to know what it is that drives us daily and even more so during our tougher times. Matthew hosts another solo episode as he faces a tough decision, discussing how knowing his "why" makes the process easier.  

Episode 33 - Depression

Matthew goes solo to discuss depression and its impact on our lives. This is a must-listen for anyone who has ever experienced the feelings associated with depression and is intended to be passed along to someone who might need to hear it. Depression sucks, but this episode talks about the causes and different types of depression we might experience. Like the other episodes, it's not for everyone, but the information needs to be put out.