The Man and The Monkey Podcast

Episode 48 - The Spiritual Pillar

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.

Episode 47 - Changing How We View Mental Health

Episode 46 - You Can Never Go Home Again

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.

Episode 45 - Discipline

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.

Episode 44 - What's Holding You Back?

This episode discusses the barriers that are in our way and why it is that we are standing by idly, watching life pass us by. This episode is for you if you need that little push to get you moving into the direction you know you should be heading.

Episode 43 - Comparing Ourselves With Others

This episode views what happens when we compare our lives to other people. We dive into the psychology and spiritual aspects of what the comparisons do to us, and there are also some strategies to eliminate the comparisons. 
 
References for this episode:
Butts, R. (2026). Social comparison theory. Salem Press Encyclopedia.
Cherry, K. (2024). Social comparison theory in psychology. Verywell Mind. www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-social-comparison-process-2795872.
Psychology Today. (2026). Social comparison theory. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/social-comparison-theory

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.