The Man and The Monkey Podcast

The first attempt at a conversation over the phone, but the information in this episode is needed. Many of us feel deeply divided, and the resulting angst is harming our country. The duo discusses what is driving the division, and Matthew provides research to support why things aren't as bad as we believe they are. In a time when it feels like the world is falling apart, this is a must-hear. If you're seeking content over the audio quality, this is the one to listen to.

This episode tackles that sneaky saboteur known as self-doubt. The guys explore the origins of self-doubt, childhood, parenting, and how to silence the inner gripes that cause self-doubt in our lives. Whether you're battling perfectionism, imposter syndrome, second-guessing your goals, or just need a pep talk, this episode delivers truth, tools, and the same playful banter between the duo.
 

Matthew and Curt have a conversation on the search for perfectionism and why we will never attain it. 

This is the first of many covering the topic of overcoming addiction, and we hope that there is something in the episode for everyone. Whether you are taking things in your daily life for granted or you or someone you love is struggling with addiction. This episode covers addiction and pushing through into living a better life through recovery. Curt sits this one out, and Jamie comes in to help Matthew have the discussion. 

We all have the opportunity to be leaders in some capacity. In this bonus episode, Matthew takes to his soapbox to discuss the administration of the San Antonio Police Department. He discusses the effects of good and bad leadership, and that is followed up by a discussion on helicopter parents and the harm they are doing to their children. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.