In this episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay speaks with Aidan Lee. He is the founder of FitRoots and a mindset performance coach specializing in elite coaching for men, especially fathers. He has a background rooted deeply in martial arts. His journey is shaped by family, discipline, and spiritual practice. Aidan shares how he channels his life experiences. He utilizes those to help men achieve mental fitness and emotional resilience.

Lee's story begins in childhood, learning kickboxing from his father at the age of four. “He was my very first martial arts instructor,” he explains. Aidan recalls how those early lessons taught him to “channel aggression positively.” But it wasn’t until college, where he studied philosophy, that he began to explore the deeper layers of his identity and purpose. “What I realized is that modern martial arts often leaves out the mental and philosophical parts. Those are core to real transformation,” he says.

Lee’s work now focuses on guiding men—especially dads—from trauma to triumph. Through FitRoots, he blends physical training with mental coaching. He helps men reclaim strength, consistency, and a powerful sense of self through inner child work and emotional fitness.

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On this episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay welcomes Dr. Stephen Sideroff. He is a clinical psychologist, UCLA professor, and author of The Nine Pillars of Resilience. Dr. Sideroff brings decades of experience in neuroscience. He focuses on addiction recovery and stress science. This conversation is practical for men navigating the complex terrain of emotional health.

Dr. Sideroff begins by recounting how a relatively positive childhood gave way to the emotional challenges of early adulthood. “I quickly realized that stress was one of the primary modulators of how we feel and how successful we are,” he explains. His journey from neuroscience to clinical psychology is rooted in a desire to work directly with people. He wants to help them cope better with life’s challenges.

The conversation explores how men often lack the tools for emotional regulation. This is due to a mismatch between evolutionary biology and modern life. “Our stress response doesn’t match the needs of our everyday life,” says Dr. Sideroff. “We’re overreacting to things like a bill or a meeting as if we’re facing a predator.” This realization led him to develop a comprehensive approach to resilience training. It emphasizes the importance of emotional balance, self-awareness, and recovery practices.

In a powerful and revealing episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay sits down with George Simon. He is a renowned psychologist, author, and speaker best known for his bestselling book In Sheep’s Clothing. He has over three decades of experience in the field. Dr. Simon is delving into what he calls “the epidemic of character disturbance.” He particularly focusing on covert narcissism. It is a form of manipulation that’s deeply misunderstood yet increasingly visible in today’s society.

Reflecting on how the book came to be, Simon shares. “I was meeting with people… experiencing what we today call the gaslighting effect… but we didn’t even know it as a real thing back then.” That firsthand exposure to relational manipulation pushed him to uncover the covert behaviours. The ones that are hidden beneath a polished surface.

What makes covert narcissism so insidious? Simon explains that these individuals often appear charming, empathetic, and kind. It is only until the facade breaks. “They’re good impression managers,” he notes. “But underneath it all, they were very controlling, dominant, seeking, and underhanded.” Simon offers more than a diagnostic overview. He explores the intersection of personality, morality, and the culture that allows dysfunction to thrive.

In a powerful and revealing episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay sits down with George Simon. He is a renowned psychologist, author, and speaker best known for his bestselling book In Sheep’s Clothing. He has over three decades of experience in the field. Dr. Simon is delving into what he calls “the epidemic of character disturbance.” He particularly focusing on covert narcissism. It is a form of manipulation that’s deeply misunderstood yet increasingly visible in today’s society.

Reflecting on how the book came to be, Simon shares. “I was meeting with people… experiencing what we today call the gaslighting effect… but we didn’t even know it as a real thing back then.” That firsthand exposure to relational manipulation pushed him to uncover the covert behaviours. The ones that are hidden beneath a polished surface.

What makes covert narcissism so insidious? Simon explains that these individuals often appear charming, empathetic, and kind. It is only until the facade breaks. “They’re good impression managers,” he notes. “But underneath it all, they were very controlling, dominant, seeking, and underhanded.” Simon offers more than a diagnostic overview. He explores the intersection of personality, morality, and the culture that allows dysfunction to thrive.

On a recent solo episode of the Men's Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay brings a fresh perspective to an age-old dilemma. Why being a "nice guy" often fails in love and relationships. Marc describes himself as a "recovering nice guy". He uses his clinical expertise and personal experiences to explain the complex emotional traps that many men fall into. Especially when trying to win affection through passivity and people-pleasing.

"Nice Guy Syndrome is essentially the male form of people-pleasing," Marc explains. "It's the belief that if you give people everything they want, they'll reward you with love, success, or approval." He dives deep into the emotional costs of this approach. Marc shows how it disconnects men from their true selves. It undermines their masculine energy and ultimately sabotages their romantic lives.

Marc introduces listeners to the subtle but crucial ways men can shift from being passive to being authentic. He focuses on being confident and connected. He offers transformative relationship advice that men in their 20s to 50s can immediately put into action.

In a powerful return to the Men's Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay welcomes Dr. Robert Glover. He is the renowned author of No More Mr. Nice Guy and the founder of Integration Nation. Dr. Glover, often called a "legend" in men's mental health circles, brings his approachable wisdom. He shares valuable insights about overcoming Nice Guy Syndrome.

"I just think I'm a regular dude like the rest of us," Dr. Glover shares, recounting a moment when he was recognized by a fan halfway across the world in Tokyo. This humility underscores much of what he teaches. Healing yourself is less about becoming someone new and more about reclaiming who you truly are. In this episode, Dr. Glover dives deeper into the nuances of Nice Guy recovery. He explores real-world strategies for men looking to build healthy boundaries. He emphasizes ways to release shame and anxiety and create safe spaces for authentic growth.

In this introspective episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, the spotlight turns to its host, Marc Azoulay. He is a seasoned psychotherapist and group facilitator. He steps into the guest seat to explore a pattern many men know too well: being the "nice guy."

“I thought I was just being kind,” Marc shares. “But I was using niceness to avoid conflict and protect a fragile ego.” This candid admission opens the door to a deeper discussion. It focuses on the hidden motivations and emotional costs tied to being one of the so-called nice guys.

Marc reflects on how men often adopt this identity to earn approval or avoid rejection. “Nice guys tend to use self-sacrifice as a way to feel valuable,” he explains. “But underneath that is often low self-esteem and a deep need for emotional validation.”

This episode invites listeners into a raw and honest exploration of male identity. It highlights psychological manipulation and the often misunderstood traits associated with covert narcissism. Through his own story, Marc models how acknowledging these patterns can lead to healing and self-confidence.

In today’s episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay sits down with renowned psychologist Dr. Les Carter. He is an expert in narcissism and the creator of the Surviving Narcissism YouTube channel. He has over four decades of clinical experience. Dr. Carter has spent his career exploring how narcissistic tendencies manifest in men. He highlights how they damage relationships. He also focuses on why so many fall into the trap of what’s commonly called Nice Guy syndrome.

“I think the word narcissism is overused,” Dr. Carter admits early in the conversation. “It’s all over TikTok, Instagram, and pop psychology—but beneath the buzzword lies a very real and damaging set of behaviors.” Dr. Carter illustrates how many men mask their insecurities with charm and superficial kindness. This often leads to manipulation, emotional abuse in relationships, and volatile personal dynamics.

Dr. Carter's expertise isn't just academic. He has spent decades counseling men through anger issues and relationship challenges. This experience has given him deep insight into common behavioral patterns. Many of these patterns are ones most people miss. “You can tell the most about a person’s maturity by watching how they manage conflict,” he explains. This conversation isn’t just about identifying narcissists. It is about recognizing unhealthy behaviors in ourselves and finding ways to grow beyond them.

In a powerful episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, host Marc Azoulay sits down with Ari DeLashmutt. He is an extreme sports athlete, transformational men’s coach. He is also the host of his own podcast. He is known for his fearless lifestyle and equally courageous self-inquiry. Ari offers an unflinching look at how men fall into the trap of victim mentality and what it takes to reclaim personal agency.

Ari’s journey into men’s work begins with personal reckoning. “I came across a presentation on peaceful parenting on YouTube, and it turned me onto moral philosophy,” he shares. This early spark led him to years of introspection and conversations with philosophers. This eventually led to professional men’s coaching. “Developing myself as an athlete was huge, but it was always paralleled by my deep desire to be a good partner, a good person, and have great friendships.”

Ari speaks openly about pivotal life moments. He talks about particularly a painful divorce after an eight-year relationship. “It was an incredible inflection point in my life,” he recalls. Ari began to examine his own defensiveness, emotional insecurities, and relational patterns. Then the heartbreak became a catalyst for growth. “I didn’t have the skills to listen from a place of security. I took everything hyper personally.”

Now, Ari works directly with men who’ve faced similar struggles. Men navigating breakup recovery or searching for meaning in midlife, he helps them all. His message is clear. Personal responsibility is non-negotiable if you want to build emotional resilience.

In this episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, Marc sits down with Dr. Jeremy Goldberg. He is the founder of Long Distance Love Bombs. Dr. Goldberg is a writer, speaker, and coach dedicated to promoting kindness and emotional resilience. His journey into personal development is deeply personal. It is shaped by hardships, relationship struggles, and a desire to change the way we interact with ourselves and others.

“I entered this space reluctantly and in desperation,” Dr. Goldberg shares. “I went through some dark times—got cheated on, my mom was in rehab, I was drinking too much. Eventually, I realized I needed to make a change.”

That change led him to study human behavior, self-improvement, and emotional healing. Today, through Long Distance Love Bombs, he helps men build stronger emotional foundations. He helps them navigate personal transformation and cultivate self-growth.