The Man and The Monkey Podcast

Episode - 11 - Dealing With Traffic

Traffic continues to be a hot-button issue, and the duo discusses traffic in the city and how to overcome the stress during your commute. Curt discusses how he likes to incite road rage, and Matthew discusses ways to help reduce the stress and anxiety caused by traffic issues.

Episode 10 - Friendships

Do you ever reach out to your friends only to feel like you've been ghosted? Do you feel like you are pouring your all into your friendships, but you don't feel like you are getting the same in return? These seem to be typical concerns, and we discuss what makes friendships good, bad, and toxic. Curt tries to befriend Matthew, and the two of them discuss their differing definitions of friendship. Although research tells us that friendship comes in varying levels, some of us hold friends to a high standard. We might have people that we consider associates but very few people we consider friends. Ultimately, it was a topic that we felt needed to be covered. Friendship is free and one of the most significant rewards in life, but it should never be a constant source of stress in our lives.

Episode 9 - Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever felt like you didn't belong? You've been faking it this whole time, hoping that nobody sees that nobody sees that you're a fraud. We cover imposter syndrome in this episode and why you should give yourself more credit. We also go through ways to help you combat this issue so that you can recognize that you do belong. 

Episode 8 - Social Media

This is the first one on the topic, and more will follow, given the complexities of social media. The guys talk about the trouble with death scrolls and the mental health impact that social media has on our everyday lives. The benefits and problems with social media are discussed in this week's episode. 

Episode 7 - Celebrate Small Wins

Matthew and Curt discuss how the small things in our lives can have a greater impact on our positivity and well-being. Our goals are achieved by taking small steps to reach them. Our emotions throughout the day determine whether we have a good day. Everything starts small and builds to get bigger, and the episode this week looks to help you celebrate your small victories, build a positive loop, resiliency, and motivate you to be better overall.

Episode 6 - Limiting Ourselves

The limits in life we experience are often self-imposed, and the duo discusses why we place these limits on ourselves, as well as how to get out of the box that we put ourselves into. Matthew's wife makes Curt a sandwich, and Curt turns complimentary when he's not hungry.
 

Episode 5 - Failure

Do you often feel like a failure? Nothing seems to be going right, and you can't seem to get your life together. Curt and Matthew explore what failure means and how we can turn it into a positive transformation, becoming a better version of ourselves. Learn why you should not let your failures define you. This episode is for anyone looking to build a better version of themselves.

Episode 4 - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

Matthew and Curt discuss why stepping out of your comfort zone is beneficial and how embracing discomfort can lead to personal growth, resilience, and a richer life experience.
 
 

Episode 3 - Living For The Weekend

Curt and Matthew discuss procrastination and the tendency to sit around during the work week. It's an episode discussing why we should stay off the couch after work and remain active. Curt also helps Matthew rediscover his inner Southern drawl, which hasn't been heard in more than two decades. Between the banter, the pair discusses the significance of relationships, and Curt takes a stroll down memory lane with a romantic story involving an ex-partner in Cuba. 

Episode 2 - Finding Your Tribe

Most of us have heard the term "tribe," which conjures up images of a bygone era. However, having a tribe is just as important today as it was for early civilizations. In this episode, the guys keep things light, lively, and a bit humorous as they unravel what exactly a “tribe” means in today’s world. This isn’t a deep, existential plunge into the meaning of community, but rather an explanation of why we all could use a good tribe in our lives.