The Man and The Monkey Podcast

This week is a return to our mindset and how we are choosing to live. Do you want to continue living check to check? Do you like being broke? If you feel like you're lacking something and you know that you deserve a better life, this episode is for you. Matthew tackles the issue of living life to the fullest. 

This episode is unlike anything heard on the podcast. It is another interview which discusses child abuse, intrafamilial sexual abuse, rape, addiction, and trauma. Although this episode covers these topics, the story is one of survival and resiliency.

I sit down to talk with the former spouse of a law enforcement officer who struggled with addiction before ultimately taking his own life. This episode discusses the trauma experienced, family violence, and the raw experiences which were faced. Leslie's story is powerful for any family member who is dealing with addiction in their home.  

In this episode, Matthew discusses trauma with a retired green beret.   

This episode finishes the short series on the importance for us to recognize the connection between our mental, physical, and spiritual health. 

This episode is the second of a series discussing the mental, spiritual, and physical pillar.
Guest: Pastor George Barrera
References used for this episode:
Rhodes, A. C. (2018). Balancing the human energy field through pranic healing. Beginnings, 38(5), 6–23.
Schoo, A. (2005). Reality therapy and the human energy field: Working with needs that influence mind and body. International Journal of Reality Therapy, 24(2), 15–22.

This episode looks at why we can't return to moments in our past. Whether it's the literal return to your hometown, a past relationship, or reliving childhood memories with your children, this episode explores why that can't happen.

This episode continues from the last and looks at motivation vs. discipline. Motivation will only get you so far, but you're going to need discipline to achieve your goals.