The Men's Self Help Podcast

By John D. Moore, PhD

Alternative Health

What's The Men's Self Help Podcast about?

Looking for a self help show? Hoping for insights on mental health and wellness? Dr. John Moore hosts The Men's Self Help Podcast - a show for men and the people who love them that focuses on psychology, mental health, relationships and guy issues. Therapy and coaching insights in easy to understand discussions.

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This encore presentation explores the five signs you may need to take a break from social media. Visit this link for show notes on the Guy Counseling blog.

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02.02.2022 Encore: Is It Time To Take a Break from Social Media? This encore presentation explores the five signs you may need to take a break from social media. Visit this link for show notes on the Guy Counseling blog.
01.12.2022 How to Stop Letting People Get Under Your Skin Do you struggle with people getting under your skin? Are you easily triggered by certain comments or topics? Hoping to create positive change? In this episode sponsored by Better Help, Dr. John explores how to stop letting people get under ...
12.29.2021 4 Keys To Changing Unhealthy Behaviors Are you trying to change an unhealthy behavior? Do you drink too much, eat too much or smoke too much? Is there a part of you who has come to realize your relationship with gambling, porn or shopping is toxic? ...
12.15.2021 5 Strategies To Find Your Purpose In Life Trying to discover your life purpose? Does it feel like your life lacks meaning? In this episode, Dr. John goes over five specific strategies to help you find yourself and your life purpose. Using a combination of story telling with ...
12.01.2021 How To Reprogram Your Anxious Mind Do you feel your mind is wired for anxiety? Do you constantly worry about failing? Are you looking for concrete ways to create positive change? In this episode, Dr. John explores the relationship between your thoughts, your brain and anxiety. ...
11.17.2021 Karma Wants To Make Your Dreams Come True What is karma was working behind the scenes to make you happy? In this episode, Dr. John looks at the concept of pronoia, which is the opposite of paranoia and asks you to imagine what your life would be like ...
11.03.2021 7 Top Reasons Men Seek Out Therapy Have you ever wondered why some men seek out therapy? Are you in counseling now and curious to know if other guys are struggling with the same issues are? In this episode, Dr. John reveals the top 7 reasons men ...
09.08.2021 7 Things Women Secretly Say About Men in Therapy Do you ever wonder what women say about men in therapy? What are some of the common themes that come up when it comes to men? Can knowing about some of these topics help you in your relationships? In this ...
08.25.2021 How to QUICKLY Get Out of a Funk At some point, all of us fall into a funk. In this episode, I'm going to give you 7 of my tips for pulling yourself out of a funk BEFORE it turns into a rut! Learn how to help boost ...
08.11.2021 What If Positive Thinking Doesn't Work? Everyone knows positive thinking can be helpful, but what happens when it doesn't work? Can you make yourself feel worse by forcing happy talk? In this episode, Dr. John explores the downside to positive thinking and how trying to deny ...
07.28.2021 Preventing Anger From Turning Into Rage With DBT Do you suppress your anger? When you do express these feelings, do you blow up on people, like your partner, children, or coworkers? Looking for practical tools to create change? In this episode of the Men’s Self-Help Podcast, Dr. John ...
07.14.2021 What To Do When Your Partner Never Initiates Sex Do you have a partner that never initiates sex? Has it caused you frustration and confusion? Are you hoping to create change? In this episode of the Men’s Self-Help Podcast sponsored by Better Help, Dr. John uses a metaphor to ...
06.30.2021 7 Ways To Combat Negative Self-Talk Do you struggle with negative self-talk? Has it caused you to derail? Hoping to learn how to combat it? In this episode, sponsored by Better Help, Dr. John Moore creates a metaphor with your mind being a train and how ...
06.16.2021 Is Erotic Hypnosis Real? You may have heard of the term erotic hypnosis, but does such a thing exist? In this episode of the Men’s Self-Help Podcast sponsored by Better Help, Dr. John explores the topic of hypnosis and offers listeners a working definition. ...
06.04.2021 7 Ways To Dial Down Perfectionism Struggling with perfectionism? Looking for practical ways to create change? In this episode, Dr. John Moore explores some of the causal reasons behind perfectionism, which are largely linked to early childhood. In addition, you’ll be offered 7 straightforward ways to ...
05.23.2021 7 Ways To Stop Obsessive Thinking Learn the signs and symptoms of obsessive thinking, also referred to as rumination. Click here to access shownotes with informational links for episode 28. You can also visit the show's website at guycounseling.com to access the shownotes.
06.08.2020 How To Create Physical Intimacy Through Mindfulness Searching for ways to create physical intimacy in your relationship? In this show, Dr. John walks listeners through the technique of sensate focus. Learn how to bring that feeling of closeness and intuitiveness back to your love life. Learn about ...
01.05.2020 How To Create Motivation For Goals Do you struggle to find the motivation to reach goals, like exercising, eating healthier or learning a new skill? Does depression get in your way of motivation? In this podcast, Dr. Moore explores goal attainment using the "As If" technique. ...
12.28.2019 How To Deal With Toxic Shame Do you struggle with shame? Are you looking for healthy ways of working through? Trying to up your self-esteem? In this podcast, Dr. John explores the issue of toxic shame and explains: 1. What shame is 2. How it manifests ...
12.20.2019 Anxiety Podcast: Autogenic Training Meditation In this podcast, learn how to reduce anxiety and cope with stress through Autogenic Training (AT). Discover a new way to create calm from within. Narrated by Dr. Moore, listen as he guides you through an amazing experience while teaching ...
12.15.2019 7 Concrete Ways To Boost Your Self-Worth In this episode, learn about the concept of self-worth and how perception is projection. Discover 7 unique ways to boost your self-esteem. See this page on Guy Counseling for complete show notes on this episode of the Men's Self-Help Podcast.
12.09.2019 Viking Meditation: Thor’s Hammer For Sexual Confidence Using metaphor, Nordic myth and elements from popular culture, this recording is designed to enhance sexual confidence and boost self-esteem in other life areas. The recording is "G" rated and does not contain any offensive language. See show notes to ...
11.26.2019 How To Create a Circle of Confidence - A Hypnotic Meditation Struggle with self-esteem? Looking to increase your level of confidence? Need to be more assertive? In this episode, Dr. Moore guides you through a guided imagery meditation through self-hypnosis. Affirmations are included to help boost feelings of self worth. Learn ...
09.07.2019 7 Goal Setting Mistakes That Stop You From Success Do you struggle with achieving your goals? Here's 7 common mistakes with goal setting that may be sabotaging your changes at success. Informational links with handouts to help you stay on track to goal attainment.
07.09.2019 7 Ways To Gain Confidence In Dating (E19) Have you recently found yourself back on the dating scene? Do you struggle with confidence and dating? In this episode, Dr. John Moore explores 7 unique ways you can increase your confidence in the world of dating. As part of ...
06.26.2019 E18: 5 Signs It’s Time To Take a Break From Social Media How do you know when it's time to take a break from social media? How much is too much time spent on Instagram, Facebook or Snapchat? Dr. Moore offers 5 warning signs that it may be time to take a ...
06.20.2019 E17. 5 Ways To Break The Cycle of Dating Toxic People Do you attract unhealthy people to your life - romantic partners that are toxic? Have you been dating the same "type" of person, over and over again? If so, you aren't alone. In this episode, Dr. Moore examines the issue ...
06.16.2019 E16: "My Girlfriend Cheated On Me - What Should I Do?" Have you recently found out your girlfriend cheated on you? Not sure what do to? In this podcast, Dr. Moore offers 10 coping strategies in the aftermath of infidelity. He also answers a listener email from a man who doesn't ...
06.13.2019 7 Assertiveness Skills Worth Growing + Do I Have a Drinking Problem? Assertiveness – it’s a topic that comes up from guys a lot in counseling. Most men want to know “How can I be more assertive?” In this podcast, Dr. Moore explores this topic in detail. As part of the discussion, ...
06.11.2019 E14: PTSD and Men - Getting Help and Ridding Shame Do you struggle with PTSD? Wondering about the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? Curious about what this mental health challenge is all about? In this podcast, Dr. Moore explores PTSD in detail. You’ll learn a basic definition of Post-Traumatic Stress ...
06.08.2019 E13: 10 Signs You Have People Pleasing Syndrome Do you say yes to everyone? Are you taking on more than you should but can't say no? Is it causing you problems emotionally and physically? If so, you may have people pleasing syndrome as the result of being a ...
06.04.2019 What Is Your Love Style in Relationships + Penis Shame and Men What kind of lover are you? In this podcast, we examine six love styles as offered by the sociologist John A. Lee. We also explore how the past can influence our attachment style in the here and now. A listener ...
06.03.2019 5 Tips For Creating a Stress Management Program Feeling stress? Need some help with developing a stress management program? Here's 5 tips. In this episode, we also discuss an email from a listener who was told by his girlfriend that she no longer finds him attractive. What to ...
06.02.2019 E10: 7 Ways To Build Mental Toughness Rooted In Reality For Men Hoping to build build mental toughness? Trying to up your confidence? In this show, we examine 7 skills you can build to increase mental toughness that are rooted in reality. Tips offered through the writings of Dr. Alan Goldberg in ...
06.02.2019 E9: 8 Ways To Increase Self-Esteem And Boost Your Confidence Do you struggle with self-esteem? Hunting for ways to boost your confidence? Here's 8 ways to create positive change in your life and feel better about yourself. In this podcast, learn: -8 self-esteem hacks based on suggestions from Dr. Brian ...
05.31.2019 E8: 10 Things Depression Doesn't Want You To Know! 10 Things Depression Doesn’t Want You To Know I wrote this on Psychcentral several years ago. Here’s the link: https://blogs.psychcentral.com/life-goals/2014/11/10-things-depression-doesnt-want-you-to-know/ National Alliance On Mental Illness Learn about different mental health issues, including depression. https://www.nami.org/ DSM 5 Depression Criteria https://www.psycom.net/depression-definition-dsm-5-diagnostic-criteria/ National ...
05.29.2019 E6. 7 Ways To Deal With Imposter Syndrome Ever feel like you are a fake? Do you question if you are really qualified to be doing what you are doing? If so, you may have imposter syndrome. Learn all about imposter syndrome, what causes it, the typical signs, ...
05.27.2019 E5: 5 Ways To Get Past Gym Fears Because of Body Image Issues Do you struggle with self-esteem? Want to work out but intimidated by more muscular people? Trying to change your body but can't get past your anxiety about going to the gym? In this podcast, we explore body image issues, fear, ...
05.27.2019 E4: What is anxiety and fear? What is anxiety? Where does it come from and how do you cope with it? This podcast explores anxiety and fear and assesses acceptance as a coping strategy. Do you struggle with anxiety? Gain new insights. Be sure to visit ...
05.26.2019 E3: 6 Primary Traits of Type A Personalities - Working For a Controlling Boss and Nasty Co-Workers What is a Type A personality? In this podcast, we explore the six primary traits of Type A Personalities. In this podcast, you will learn: - Traits of Type A personalities. - Health risks for "Type A". - Coping with ...
05.26.2019 Sleep Hypnosis Trouble sleeping? Learn a new skill by engaging in self-hypnosis with this guided meditation. Train your body to relax and fall into a deeper, more meaningful sleep.
05.20.2019 E2: 10 Irrational Thinking Patterns That Skyrocket Your Anxiety Do you struggle with irrational beliefs? Have you engaged in thinking distortions? This audio recording accompanies the post "10 Ways Irrational Thinking Increases Learn about thought distortions and more at the Guy Counseling Blog on this post: https://guycounseling.com/ten-irrational-thinking-anxiety/
05.16.2019 E1: Positive Body Affirmations For Wounded Self-Esteem Body image affirmations through guided imagery with Dr. John Moore