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 , Dr. John explores the topic of hypnosis and offers listeners a working definition. He then moves on to explaining what erotic hypnosis is – and what it is not. Examples and resources are shared as part of the experience. You’ll also hear a listener email from a man who is having problems with his libido. Show notes can be found on the .

Is Erotic Hypnosis Real?

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 your feelings can be harmful. Learn about an alternative called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Also, you’ll hear from a listener who describes himself as overweight and can’t experience intimacy unless he’s wearing a shirt. Important Links: Show Notes – Guy Counseling Blog:  Sponsor: - Better Help:  Follow Us On Instagram:  &nbsp;&nbsp;

What If Positive Thinking Doesn't Work?

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 your mood quickly and create positive change. Episode infused with some of the teaching of Dr. William Glasser, the Father of Reality Therapy and Choice Theory.&nbsp;Show Notes on the  blog.&nbsp; William Glasser Choice Theory&nbsp;  Loving Kindness Meditation Study  Follow us on Instagram at:  Follow us on Facebook at: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

How to QUICKLY Get Out of a Funk

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 episode, Dr. John walks you through seven common themes that women touch on about men in the counseling office. Some of these may seem like common sense. Others may cause you to pause and reflect. You can use these topics to better help you understand the women in your life. This week’s listener email comes to us from a man who is struggling with dating app fatigue and is tired of being rejected whenever he puts himself out there. Important Links: Show Notes – Guy Counseling Blog:  Men's Skin Care Guide:  Follow Us On Instagram:

7 Things Women Secretly Say About Men in 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 go into counseling. As part of the show, he also answers a listener email from a man who has become dependent on using alcohol to become socially lubricated before going out on a date. Important Links: Show Notes – Guy Counseling Blog:  Sponsor: - Better Help:  Follow Us On Instagram:

7 Top Reasons Men Seek Out Therapy

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 if the universe was conspiring to make your dreams come true.&nbsp; Important Links: Show Notes – Guy Counseling Blog:  Sponsor: - Better Help:  Follow Us On Instagram:

Karma Wants To Make Your Dreams Come True

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. Discover why fight, flight or freeze can be so powerful. Learn several easy-to-use coping techniques for creating calm as part of reprograming your anxious mind. Resources Mentioned in Podcast  on how some form of anxiety can be traced to a chemical imbalance.&nbsp; Link To Episode 31:  Link To Episode 35:  Link to Medical News Daily:  Book Suggestion Re-Wire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic and Worry.  Important Links: Show Notes – Guy Counseling Blog:  Sponsor: - Better Help:  Follow Us On Instagram:

How To Reprogram Your Anxious Mind

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 insights from Carl Jung, you can find out new things about yourself and train your brain to stimulate your Reticular Activating System, the part of the brain that is concerned with awareness.&nbsp; As part of the show, you'll also learn about a men's resource for generating inner-happiness and awareness around your purpose.&nbsp; Finally, learn about the special guide Dr. John has put together as part of your self-care routine - for guys.&nbsp;&nbsp; Important Links Click here for a special , created by Dr. John   .  from University of Minnesota The Daily Gratitude Journal for Men ()  Other Links

5 Strategies To Find Your Purpose In Life

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? In this episode of the Men’s Self-Help Podcast, Dr. John explores the process of change and how using the REST technique may be helpful. REST is the acronym for RELAX, EXAMINE, SET YOUR INTENTION, and TAKE ACTION and it comes from the world of DBT or Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Learn how using REST may offer a powerful brain hack by allowing you to ease into creating change in your brain’s pleasure center. Important Links Better Help – Show Sponsor To learn about the special offer for listeners of the Men’s Self-Help Podcast,  Learn about DBT and a technique to help control anger.  to learn more about DBT. Help Guide on Addiction: A Harvard Health Article with a discussion about the brain’s pleasure center and information about the nucleus accumbens as mentioned in the podcast.  Learn about positive psychology and how it can be used as part of counseling and coaching to help a person create change. . DBT Skills Workbook This workbook was mentioned in the pod. Visiting this link will brink you to Amazon. If you buy this book with this link, the podcast receives an affiliate commission. . Follow Us on Social Media Click here to  Click here to  Click here to  &nbsp;

4 Keys To Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

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 , Dr. John explores how to stop letting people get under your skin. You’ll hear about the story of Austin, a young man who lost his temper on a train. Discover approaches to counseling including EMDR and Internal Family Systems (parts therapy) as part of healing past wounds. Do you have an internal protector, deep inside, trying to keep you from the source of your hurts? If trauma and pain are part of your past, you’ll want to listen to this episode. Important Links Use this  to get a special offer for listeners of the podcast with Better Help. Visit  Link to episode 38 on how . Learn about  (parts therapy). Follow Dr. John on Social Media

How to Stop Letting People Get Under Your Skin

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

Encore: Is It Time To Take a Break from Social Media?

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/

Irrational Beliefs - Identifying Your Pattern of Unhealthy Thinking

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.

Sleep Hypnosis

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 www.guycounseling.com

What is anxiety?

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, and exercise. Learn 5 ways to move past gym fears so you can build the body of your dreams. If you are a man who just can't get over the hump of feeling intimidated by other guys at the gym, this podcast is for you. Shout out to Quads Gym in Chicago: www.quadsgym.com/

5 Ways To Get Past Gym Fears Because of Body Image Issues

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, and 7 things you can do about it. Change is possible in your life and so are new beginnings.

5 types of impostor syndrome traits explored based on Dr. Valerie Young's work: https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-different-types-of-imposter-syndrome-and-5-ways-to-battle-each-one

Hacks for working through, including building a circle of confidence as shared on Guy Counseling: https://guycounseling.com/circle-confidence-excellence/

Shout out to Dr. Margret Rutherford with Self Work: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/selfwork-podcast/

Shownotes on Guy Counseling
https://guycounseling.com/e6-imposter-syndrome-podcast/

E6. 7 Ways To Deal With Imposter Syndrome

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 Suicide Prevention Hotline
A helpful resource to call on if you are worried about harming yourself. 
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Psychology Today
Input your zip code to find a therapist: www.psychologytoday.com

Diet and Depression
Check out this article from WebMD 
https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/diet-recovery#1

IMPORTANT
If you think you might hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 now or immediately go to your local emergency room.

E8: 10 Things Depression Doesnt Want You To Know!

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 Luke Seaward, author of Managing Stress: https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Stress-Principles-Strategies-Well-Being/dp/1284126269

- Learn about cognitive restructuring and the Beck Institute.
https://beckinstitute.org/

- Use cognitive restructuring in your own life. Here's a handout from Therapist Aid: https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-guide/cognitive-restructuring

10 Steps To Increasing Self-Esteem
https://guycounseling.com/confident-man-10-steps-to-higher-self-esteem/

E9: 8 Ways To Increase Self-Esteem And Boost Your Confidence

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 his book "Sports Slump Busting": https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Slump-Busting-Alan-Goldberg/dp/1625504756

Article on building mental toughness from Guy Counseling: https://guycounseling.com/mental-toughness-skills-1210/

Previous podcast on 8 ways to build self-esteem: https://soundcloud.com/guy-counseling-radio/8-ways-to-increase-self-esteem-and-boost-your-confidence

Mindfulness meditation for men - Body Scan Meditation: 
https://guycounseling.com/body-scan-meditation/

Self Discipline: Become UNSTOPPABLE & Achieve Anything by Griffin
https://www.amazon.com/Self-Discipline-Productivity-Organization-Concentration-ebook/dp/B01GYSCNV0

Discover what mental toughness is and and what it is not.

E10: 7 Ways To Build Mental Toughness Rooted In Reality For Men

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 people pleaser. Learn 10 signs you may have this problem plus what to do about it. 

Show Highlights:
- 10 traits of people pleasers
- How people pleasing happens in people
-10 symptoms of people pleasing syndrome 
- 3 ways of moving through the problem

Resources:
10 symptoms of people pleasing from Amy Morin on Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201708/10-signs-youre-people-pleaser

Visit Guy Counseling
www.guycounseling.com

The Disease To Please: Ending People Pleasing Syndrome
See Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I5b505

Cheating Survey by GSS -Who Cheats
https://ifstudies.org/blog/who-cheats-more-the-demographics-of-cheating-in-america

E13: 10 Signs You Have People Pleasing Syndrome

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 and 5 things to consider when trying to find help. 

Resources mentioned in the show:
Long Term Deployments and Stress (military)
https://www.slideshare.net/johndmoore1/long-term-deployments-and-stress
Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD
https://www.brainline.org/article/dsm-5-criteria-ptsd
PTSD Rates and Gender from Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201809/why-women-have-higher-rates-ptsd-men
National Center for PTSD
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/gethelp/peer_support.asp
PTSD Support Groups (In person and online)
https://www.bridgestorecovery.com/blog/staying-ahead-of-ptsd-finding-support-groups-or-networks/
PTSD Support Groups on Psychcentral
https://psychcentral.com/resources/Post-traumatic_Stress/Support_Groups/
The Hidden War: PTSD and The Front Line
https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-War-PTSD-Front-Lines/dp/1604152680

Veterans Who Horseback Riding Help Work Through PTSD
https://guycounseling.com/veterans-ptsd-horseback-riding/

O*NET Career Profiler
https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip

What's Your Career Personality Type (Psychcentral)
https://blogs.psychcentral.com/life-goals/2018/05/career-personality-type/

E14: PTSD and Men - Getting Help and Ridding Shame

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 understand why his wife never initiates in the bedroom.&nbsp; Resources Mentioned In Show: Intuition&nbsp; Journal of Personality and Psychology on gender and intuition Cheating stats  Bustle cheating info 10 Tips When You Learn She Cheated Guy Counseling website - Cheating &nbsp;

E16: My Girlfriend Cheated On Me - What Should I Do?

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 break from social media, particularly for those who struggle with a mental health issue like anxiety or depression.&nbsp; Listener email shared from man who has OCD and isn't sure if he should tell his girlfriend.&nbsp; Click on show notes for taking a break from social media&nbsp;

E18: 5 Signs It’s Time To Take a Break From Social Media

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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

7 Goal Setting Mistakes That Stop You From Success

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.&nbsp; Learn how to create your personal circle of confidence and experience inner strength. To learn more, visit this post from Moore's website on Creating a Circle of Confidence. If you like this podcast, please leave a review. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.&nbsp;

How To Create a Circle of Confidence Through Self-Hypnosis

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.&nbsp;

Viking Meditation: Thor’s Hammer For Sexual Confidence

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 you a tool for coping with anxiety. Copy of narration available in show notes. This anxiety podcast is designed as a tool for healthy coping.&nbsp;

Anxiety Podcast: Autogenic Training Meditation

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. He also responds to a listener email regarding the idea of moving in together before getting married.&nbsp;

How To Create Motivation For Goals

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. Learn more about yourself and the world around you. Solution focused approaches to guy issues, including anxiety and depression with no psychological jargon. 

Discover coping strategies for various life challenges. Get answers to issues that are important to you as a man. Reach important life goals. Visit blog at www.guycounseling.com

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