The Man and The Monkey Podcast

mrobertson2480@gmail.com

Welcome to The Man and The Monkey, a lively podcast where we tackle the messy world of mental health, addiction, parenting, and mindset. Join us as we discuss serious topics with a lighthearted twist. From insightful discussions to unexpected tangents, we aim to break the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction while keeping you entertained, and no topic is too big or small to tackle. Whether you’re looking for support, laughter, or a different perspective, hop on this crazy ride as we navigate the ups and downs of life together! New episodes are released every week.

  1. 1d ago

    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.

    43 min

  2. May 31

    Episode 47 - Changing How We View Mental Health

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    22 min

  3. May 23

    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.

    23 min

  4. May 8

    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.

    16 min

  5. Apr 28

    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.

    21 min

  6. Apr 16

    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

    15 min

  7. Apr 10

    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.

    13 min

  8. Apr 3

    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.

    16 min
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Welcome to The Man and The Monkey, a lively podcast where we tackle the messy world of mental health, addiction, parenting, and mindset. Join us as we discuss serious topics with a lighthearted twist. From insightful discussions to unexpected tangents, we aim to break the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction while keeping you entertained, and no topic is too big or small to tackle. Whether you’re looking for support, laughter, or a different perspective, hop on this crazy ride as we navigate the ups and downs of life together! New episodes are released every week.

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  • Creator
    mrobertson2480@gmail.com
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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    The Man and The Monkey Podcast