The Angry Therapist Podcast

Today, John shares his reflections on gratitude, storytelling, and fitness. He emphasizes the importance of practicing gratitude, embracing one's life story, and discusses how his past experiences, including his divorce, have shaped his current perspective and practices. Pre-order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, John Kim reflects on the importance of authenticity in content creation that was inspired by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. He also dives into self-reflection regarding his own discipline, the significance of emotional intelligence, and the need for regular self-check-ins to ensure personal growth and alignment with one's values. Pre-order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, John reflects on childhood experiences, significant life events, and the impact of first impressions, while also discussing themes of sexual curiosity and shame. He also emphasizes the importance of exploring moments without judgment, how courage is often needed in difficult situations, and more. Pre-order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, John talks about a recent experience at a coffee shop that triggered him. He explores navigating defensiveness in relationships, the importance of personal accountability, and the concept of situationships. Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, John shares his experience of a day falling apart and provides steps to cope with such situations. He emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel the frustration and anger, reframe the situation, and find a positive mindset. Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, John shares a client’s story about a woman, who after a long, unfulfilling marriage, finds herself drawn to a man from her past. As she navigates her feelings for him, she grapples with the reality of her emotional needs, the fantasy she has built around him, and how the experience became a catalyst for her personal growth and healing. Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, John talks about his first experience using MDMA. He reflects on the emotional and physical effects of it, the highs and lows of his experiences, including the aftermath of using MDMA and the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics. Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, John shares a profound spiritual experience he had while driving to an event, triggered by a podcast discussion about bullying and masculinity. He reflects on his own experiences with bullying, the emotional weight of inaction, the desire to understand physical conflict, and more.  Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final episode of The Codependency Series, Vanessa explores the difference between caretaking and caregiving. She discusses the repression of feelings, needs, and wants, and the challenge of knowing and expressing them. She also delves into the fear of loss of attachment, the need for control in relationships, addresses manipulative behavior, weak boundaries, poor communication, and more. Follow Vanessa on Instagram HERE Find out more about Vanessa HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of The Codependency Series, Vanessa discusses various codependent tendencies and behaviors. She provides a laundry list of codependent tendencies, explains how these behaviors stem from a fear of losing attachment and a lack of trust in oneself and others, and emphasizes the importance of personal accountability and the need to develop a solid sense of self in order to overcome codependency. Follow Vanessa on Instagram HERE Find out more about Vanessa HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of The Codependency Series, Vanessa Bennett discusses the concept of codependency and explains that codependency is not limited to romantic relationships but extends to all types of relationships. She explores the connection between codependency and attachment, provides a quiz to help participants assess their own codependent tendencies, and more. Follow Vanessa on Instagram HERE Find out more about Vanessa HERE Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second part of the Origin Story & Life Concepts series, John discusses three key concepts for personal growth and transformation: pulling from your solid self, returning what doesn't belong to you, and connecting to parts of yourself that you have disconnected with. He shares personal anecdotes and examples to illustrate these concepts, and emphasizes the importance of taking action and executing these ideas in daily life. Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first part of the Origin Story & Life Concepts Series, John shares his personal journey of rebuilding his life after divorce and how he found his authentic self. He discusses the importance of living in solid self, emphasizes the need to listen to one's authentic voice to build a solid life container, and talks about the challenges and consequences of choosing to be true to oneself. Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, John talks about the practice of being present, the importance of setting intentions, and integrating these practices into daily life. He also discusses the power of unseen forces, reconditioning your nervous system, and the importance of injecting hope. Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, John talks about the transformative power of relationships. He explores different stages of personal development, the lessons learned from past relationships, the importance of self-reflection and growth within relationships, as well as the healing potential they offer. Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, John does a deep dive on the importance of friendships in relationships. He talks about how fulfilling certain needs in friendships are essential, and emphasizes that there's so much more to life than just our romantic relationships. Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, John does a deep dive on how the miracle of love lies in the process of working through activation, trauma, and honest conversations. He talks about the importance of seeking partners who can help us heal our wounds, the ability to create a safe space and hold capacity for others, and how healing is a byproduct of working through our issues and repairing ruptures. Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, John emphasizes the importance of giving yourself permission to revisit past events with exes, so you can gain new insights and perspectives. He also encourages listeners to be compassionate towards their past selves and to provide the support and understanding they needed but didn't receive at the time. Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, John explores the topic of the nervous system reset and its impact on our overall well-being and relationships with Jessica Maguire. They delve into the role of relationships in regulating our nervous system, how our attachment styles can influence who we choose to love, the concept of corrective experiences and how they can help rewire the nervous system. Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, John talks about how millennials are facing unique challenges due to their desire for a different life than their parents. He talks about how millennials are breaking old blueprints, investing in themselves through therapy, and have the courage and willingness to defy societal expectations that reshape the definition of adulthood. Follow John on Instagram HERE Find out more about John HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices