Sober Psychology
by Michael Cantwell
Latest episode
Compliance vs. Surrender: The Psychological Tightrope
Compliance vs. Surrender: The Psychological Tightrope
About this podcast
A mental health podcast with a focus on men's mental health, substance abuse, recovery, and healing. Honest conversations to break stigma and inspire hope for all on their journey. We recover out loud so fewer suffer in silence. Episodes posted weekly - subscribe today!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 24 episodes
- Compliance vs. Surrender: The Psychological Tightrope · 31 min · Episode 24In this episode, we’re tackling a psychological showdown for the ages: Compliance vs. Surrender. Ever wonder why you say "yes" when your soul’s screaming "no"? Or how letting go…
- Childhood Trauma: The Gift That Keeps on Giving · 36 min · Episode 23Ever wonder why you’re a mess at 35 over a burnt bagel? Spoiler: it’s not just you—it’s that invisible backpack of crap you’ve been hauling since you were a kid. In this…
- The Art of Conflict Resolution: Facing the Chaos Head-On · 24 min · Episode 22Welcome to "The Art of Conflict Resolution: Facing the Chaos Head-On," where we don’t mess around with fluffy nonsense. This 30-minute episode dives deep into the gritty reality…
- Seeking Validation · 36 min · Episode 21Do you check your phone 10 times a minute for likes? Feel uneasy when no one compliments your new haircut? Wonder why you need everyone’s approval—even from your dog? 🤔 In this…
- Honesty/ Vulnerability - The Truth Will Set You Free · 29 min · Episode 20Are you truly honest with yourself? In this episode of Sober Psychology, we dive deep into the psychology of honesty and vulnerability—why we lie, how it affects our mental…
- The Insecurity Paradox: Why We're All So Damn Fragile · 43 min · Episode 19Ever wonder why you rehearse conversations in the shower or lie awake remembering that weird laugh you did 3 years ago? In this episode, I'm diving deep into the psychology of…
- EGO: Your Best Friend & Worst Enemy · 26 min · Episode 18Ever met someone with an ego the size of a small planet? Or maybe you secretly suspect you’re that person? 😏 Either way, ego is shaping your life more than you think. It can make…
- The Comparison Trap: Why We're All Secretly Miserable | Episode 17 · 30 min · Episode 17Are you constantly comparing yourself to others? Scrolling through social media only to feel like your life is meh while everyone else is thriving? You’re not alone! In this…
- Narcissism · 35 min · Episode 16Is everyone a narcissist these days, or are we just throwing the term around too loosely? In this episode of Sober Psychology, we break down what narcissism really is, the…
- Codependency · 22 min · Episode 15If you're listening to this because you're my friend and you feel obligated, you're codependent and this episode is for you. If you're the one who always plans the office…
- Gratitude · 37 min · Episode 14If you're reading this, it's probably on some electronic device that has more computing power than NASA had when they first sent people into space. If you're listening to this…
- Fear · 32 min · Episode 13In this episode we talk about a universal emotion...fear. Fear encompasses everything, even excitement. We'll do a psychological breakdown, explain what fear is, different types…
- Emotional Regulation · 42 min · Episode 12We all have them. They have made up do crazy things, act out of character, reach out to that ex, and constantly tell ourselves we aren't good enough. I'm talking about emotions…
- Outgrowing Others · 38 min · Episode 11Evolving emotionally and physically are natural elements of a human's life. As we progress and experience change, our friendships change as well. In this episode, we're talking…
- Victim Mentality · 32 min · Episode 10Prepare to be triggered! Or, at least that's how you'll feel if you have victim mentality. In this episode, we're talking about something that runs rampant in our culture…
- Setting Boundaries · 32 min · Episode 9In this episode we dive in to the art and difficulty of setting boundaries. This can be beneficial for work/ life balance or even to benefit your mental health by establishing…
- The Dad Wound · 34 min · Episode 8In this episode we delve in to one of the most common origins of trauma, "The Dad Wound". Regardless of whether our fathers stayed in our lives or not, there are traumatic…
- Resentment · 39 min · Episode 7In this episode, we dive into the treacherous aspect of resentment. We'll see how resentment looks in different situations, how it can be poisonous to the mind and body, and what…
- Higher Power (Part 3) · 35 min · Episode 6In this episode we continue to dive into the complex and often times confusing nature of the concept of a higher power. I'll give you a brief overview of the Psychological…
- Higher Power (Part 2) · 40 min · Episode 5In this episode we continue to dive into the complex and often times confusing nature of the concept of a higher power. I'll give you a brief overview of the Psychological…
