Man Therapy

Dan Johnson, Kyle Votroubek
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

The Man Therapy Podcast explores what it is like to be a man in today’s society and how we deal with the real-world problems we all face, as men. This laidback and humorous podcast is for fathers, husbands, brothers, and all men who may not necessarily need therapy, but are quietly struggling in one or more aspects of their life. With a little bit of laughter and input from a professional counselor, our goal is to give you insight through stories and experiences that will help you find better ways to communicate and find the best version of yourself for the people you love.

  1. 3d ago

    When Your Best Isn't Enough

    What if the thing making you miserable is not your attitude, your relationship, or even your effort? Dan J. and Kyle V. explore why people can struggle with depression, why some professions face particular mental-health challenges, and why trying harder does not always address the real problem. The conversation begins with gloomy weather and seasonal mood shifts, then turns to the pressures faced by people in helping professions and the stigma that can keep others from seeking support. Drawing on his experience as a therapist, Kyle talks about burnout, isolation, and why checking in with someone—and asking how they’re really doing—can matter. Dan and Kyle also get candid about men, marriage, and the pressure to be the steady one. They discuss how small gestures can build connection, how resentment can grow when a relationship feels one-sided, and why you can give your best without being able to control someone else’s choices or feelings. They also explore the importance of understanding what may be underneath someone’s unhappiness, including possible health factors, and share a practical reminder: focus on what you can control, stay connected, and reach out for help when you need it. A thoughtful conversation about men’s mental health, friendship, relationships, and showing up for yourself and the people you care about. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or thinking about suicide, seek urgent help. In the U.S., call or text 988. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    When Your Best Isn't Enough

  2. Oct 14

    Happiness Through Religion

    Religion is not the problem - people are. Dan J. and Kyle V. have a brutally honest, surprisingly respectful conversation about faith, judgment, and why so many people get the Bible wrong. Dan opens up about finding his way back to Scripture after years of distance, why he believes organized religion should never be about control, and how a personal Bible study changed the way he thinks about grace, sacrifice, and forgiveness. Kyle pushes with the questions a lot of listeners are probably thinking anyway: Why are denominations so divided? Why do people pick and choose which parts of the Bible to follow? And what do you do with the passages that feel hardest to reconcile? You’ll hear them unpack: Why church can feel like a support system when it’s healthy, and a weapon when it isn’tThe difference between the Bible itself and the layers people add on top of itWhy context matters when people quote Scripture to win argumentsHow faith, shame, and forgiveness actually play out in real lifeWhy judging other people says more about us than it does about themDan also shares a deeply personal moment from when his wife was in the hospital, and why that experience left him feeling like God had shown up in a way he could not ignore. Kyle brings the perspective of someone still wrestling with big questions, including sexuality, translation, interpretation, and whether the rules people defend are really the same as the teachings they claim to follow. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt turned off by religion, curious about faith, or frustrated by Christians who don’t seem to live what they preach. It’s thoughtful, candid, and refreshingly non-combative - proof that you can disagree, question, and still leave the conversation feeling closer instead of further apart.If you want an honest conversation about religion, meaning, judgment, and what it actually looks like to come back to faith as an adult, this one is worth your time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Happiness Through Religion

  3. Oct 5

    Spotting The Signs: Noticing Change

    Most people do not realize how much of their mood, energy, and relationships are being shaped by things they can actually change. This conversation gets brutally honest about what happens when you stop taking care of yourself, and what it really takes to spot trouble before it turns into a crisis. Dan and counselor Kyle break down the hidden signs that someone is sliding into depression or anxiety, why “just tough it out” can do more harm than good, and how experience changes everything when you are trying to help another person. They get into the difference between normal human stress and something more serious, the danger of giving advice you are not qualified to give, and why knowing your limits can be the most responsible move in the room. You’ll discover: The subtle behavior changes that often show up before someone says they are strugglingWhy depression, anxiety, and physical issues like thyroid problems or low testosterone can look deceptively similarHow to tell whether a reaction is an understandable response to life circumstances or a sign of something deeperWhy self-awareness, humility, and accountability matter in counseling, marriage, and friendshipHow discipline, gratitude, and small daily habits can shape how you feelDan shares how fitness, hydration, and faith have changed his own outlook, while Kyle explains why experience matters in counseling and everyday life. If you’ve wondered how to help a friend, support your marriage, or understand your own mental health, this episode offers a grounded, practical conversation without pretending life is simple. Essential listening for anyone trying to be a better friend, partner, parent, or man in the middle of a messy season of life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Spotting The Signs: Noticing Change

  4. Sep 21

    Make Better Decisions

    The wrong decision is usually the obvious one - and this conversation shows why that matters for drugs, alcohol, porn, marriage, and the people you let into your life. Dan and Kyle get brutally honest about the choices that quietly shape a life, from a single party that can change everything to the daily habits that either build a strong family or tear it apart. Dan shares a disturbing story about a childhood camping trip that introduced drugs to a group of kids and sent some of them spiraling into prison, addiction, and death. Kyle brings the counselor’s perspective on why people stay in toxic relationships, stay stuck in bad jobs, and keep making choices they already know are wrecking their lives. Together they unpack how peer pressure, fear of change, and not knowing who you are can push people toward their worst selves. You'll discover: why "just say no" is harder than it sounds when status, fear, and older friends are in the roomhow identity and standards help people walk away from drugs, toxic partners, and self-destructive patternswhy marriage gets harder when kids and schedules take over the relationshiphow pornography rewires expectations and can quietly distort intimacywhy the simplest rule is often the best one: if you already know it's wrong, don't do itDan also opens up about how his own relationship with alcohol, THC, and parenting has changed over time, including the standards he wants to set for his kids. Kyle adds a hard-earned framework for protecting your own "castle" while still caring about people who are making destructive choices. This episode is for parents, men trying to clean up old habits, couples feeling the strain of busy family life, and anyone standing at a crossroads wondering whether to trust their gut. Honest, sharp, and unfiltered, it's a wake-up call to choose better before the consequences choose for you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Make Better Decisions

  5. Sep 14

    Stop Complaining and Start Living

    A raw 9/11 conversation turns into something bigger: perspective, grit, and the uncomfortable question of what we owe our kids, our country, and each other. Dan Johnson and Kyle start with family, wrestling, and the pressure of young athletes proving themselves, then pivot into a powerful reflection on how tragedy changes the way we see failure, sacrifice, and what really matters. Dan shares what it means to prepare his daughter for a brutal wrestle-off, not just physically, but emotionally—including how to lose with grace when the outcome matters most. Kyle adds the therapist’s lens, the athlete’s mindset, and the reality of trying to motivate kids without turning into the “dad voice” that makes them tune out. Together, they wrestle with how much to push, how to teach resilience, and why sports can reveal who someone really is. Then the episode takes a hard turn into September 11th. Dan recounts exactly where he was when the towers were hit, how his response has evolved from rage to compassion over the years, and why the day still forces him to check his own priorities. Kyle shares his own vivid memories of watching the attacks unfold in real time from a college dorm, along with the lasting impact of seeing the country stunned, scared, and briefly united. They talk through the national mood, the rise of distrust, and why so many people now question the government and the media. You’ll also hear them break down several of the most talked-about 9/11 conspiracy theories, including the World Trade Center 7 collapse, the missing trillions, and claims of advance warning. Rather than stopping at outrage, they dig into the tension between incompetence, corruption, propaganda, and the human need to make sense of chaos. This episode hits on loss, responsibility, conspiracy, patriotism, and the way ordinary people keep showing up for family when the world feels unsteady. Essential listening if you want honesty, strong opinions, and a reminder to hug your people a little longer today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Stop Complaining and Start Living

  6. Sep 7

    Mental Breakdowns & The Clancy Case

    A child murder case, a psychotic break, and a question nobody wants to answer: when does a broken mind become a crime that can never be forgiven? Dan and Kyle get into the Lindsay Clancy trial and the uncomfortable line between mental illness, accountability, and public outrage. What starts as a conversation about a headline-grabbing case quickly turns into something bigger - postpartum depression, psychosis, medication, the limits of the justice system, and how far a person can fall before anyone notices. You'll hear Dan and Kyle unpack the details of the case, the role of postpartum mental health, and why so many people are reacting so strongly. They break down how psychotic episodes can distort reality, why suicidal and homicidal crises are so hard to assess, and what makes one person’s breaking point different from another’s. Kyle shares firsthand experience as a psychotherapist, including what it looks like when someone is truly detached from reality and why getting help is often more complicated than it sounds. We also get into the hardest questions in the episode: how the system handles people in crisis, why some warning signs are missed, and what happens when a story like this becomes a public rallying point. Dan pushes on the moral side of the case, while Kyle explains the clinical side, including risk assessment, psychosis, and the reality of involuntary commitment.If you’re drawn to true-crime cases, psychology, or the messy space where law, medicine, and human behavior collide, this is a sharp, unsettling conversation that will stay with you long after it ends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Mental Breakdowns & The Clancy Case

  7. Aug 31

    Back In The Day

    Clean comedy, childhood chaos, and a brutally honest conversation about what actually shapes us. Dan Johnson and MCKV start with a laugh about Wayne's World, blooper reels, and the kind of humor that still works without swearing, but the episode quickly turns into something far more revealing: a raw, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful look at growing up, sibling battles, and the long shadow of childhood. You’ll hear Dan and MCKV swap stories about: sibling sabotage, unplugged Sega Genesis games, and the psychology of being the older or younger brother what it was like growing up on farms, with acres of freedom, beaver dams, creek stomping, barefoot gravel, and zero supervision why kids used to create their own games for hours, and whether today’s comfort makes everyone softer the difference between real hardship and modern inconvenience, from one bathroom houses to kids arguing over favorite showers how shame, embarrassment, and being made fun of as a kid can shape the way you handle money, clothes, and confidence as an adult Dan opens up about a painful childhood moment involving divorce, stepfamily tension, and getting mocked for wearing Walmart shoes instead of Nikes, and explains how that experience helped form the thick skin and calm-under-pressure mindset he carries today. MCKV pushes the conversation deeper, asking how temperament, environment, and insecurity collide to shape the adults we become. This is the kind of episode that hits because it’s funny before it gets honest, and honest before it gets profound. If you grew up rough, grew up privileged, or are raising kids somewhere in between, you’ll recognize a lot of yourself here.Perfect for anyone who loves real talk about parenting, resilience, brotherhood, and the weird ways childhood never really leaves us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Back In The Day

  8. Aug 24

    Back To School

    School stress, college pressure, and the weird little moments that shape who your kids become - this conversation gets real fast. Dan Johnson and Kyle unpack the back-to-school season from both sides of the parent-child divide, with an honest take on homesickness, independence, and why some kids need more support than others. They start with a surprisingly deep detour through Karate Kid, Rocky, and House of the Dragon before landing on what really matters: how kids handle pressure, identity, and growing up. From there, Dan and MCKV get into the emotional reality of back-to-school season, including what it feels like when a child dreads going back, how support systems affect college students, and why “coming home every weekend” can sometimes make the transition harder instead of easier.You'll discover: Why college can be brutally hard for kids who are used to a tight friend group and a strong home base Why homesickness often shows up as something deeper than missing home How parents can help without rescuing their kids too soon The difference between choosing college for a career path versus going because it feels expected Why trades, entrepreneurship, and apprenticeship paths deserve more respect than they usually get MCKV shares hard-won perspective from working with younger people and watching firsthand how many students struggle when they lose structure, while Dan brings the dad perspective, thinking through the pressure of raising kids who may need very different paths. They also get candid about the realities of college debt, the value of practical skills, and the freedom that comes from building a life on your own terms. This episode also takes on the modern parenting challenge nobody got handed a manual for - social media, screenshots, online misunderstandings, and teaching kids how to navigate relationships before the internet or other kids teach them the wrong lessons. If you're a parent, mentor, or just someone figuring out how to prepare kids for real life, this one hits close to home.Perfect for dads, parents of teens, college-bound families, and anyone who wants a raw, funny, and surprisingly thoughtful conversation about growing up, letting go, and setting your kids up to win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Man Therapy Podcast explores what it is like to be a man in today’s society and how we deal with the real-world problems we all face, as men. This laidback and humorous podcast is for fathers, husbands, brothers, and all men who may not necessarily need therapy, but are quietly struggling in one or more aspects of their life. With a little bit of laughter and input from a professional counselor, our goal is to give you insight through stories and experiences that will help you find better ways to communicate and find the best version of yourself for the people you love.

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  • Creator
    Dan Johnson, Kyle Votroubek
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Man Therapy
  • Show Website
    Man Therapy

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