🎙️ Episode 23 – Why You Know What to Do, But Still Don’t Do It: The Real Reason Men Stay Stuck with Food and Fitness If you've ever told yourself, "I know what to do... I just don’t do it", this episode is for you. In this brutally honest and practical episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland (Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach) go beyond nutrition advice and fitness hacks. They explore the emotional and psychological barriers that sabotage your efforts ...
Aug 12, 2025•26 min•Ep. 23
🎙️ Episode 22 – How to Break the Cycle of Low Motivation and Negative Thinking This is a Lion Tactics episode — short, practical, and actionable content to help men heal and grow. 👉 Ready for the next step? SCHEDULE A FREE, 30-MINUTE CONSULT with Mark or Zack at: https://escapethecagenow.com/call/ to see if you’re a good fit to work with them one-on-one. Space is limited. In this episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast , Mark Odland (Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Co...
Aug 05, 2025•24 min•Ep. 22
🎙️ Episode 21 – Jordan Peterson, Burnout, and the Power of Radical Ownership This is a Lion Reflection – a personal monologue where I share the hard-earned lessons, challenges, and insights that have shaped my journey as a therapist, leader, and man of faith. 👉 Want support from a therapist who gets it? SCHEDULE A FREE, 30-MINUTE CONSULT at: https://escapethecagenow.com/call/ In this episode, I share the powerful story of meeting Dr. Jordan Peterson —a man whose work has impacted millions, inc...
Jul 29, 2025•29 min•Ep. 21
🎙️ Episode 20 – Shipwreck, Survival, and Second Chances: The Story of Nick Rahn This is a Lion Legacy Conversation – a long-form interview highlighting the wisdom, resilience, and faith of remarkable men. 👉 Ready for the next step? SCHEDULE A FREE, 30-MINUTE CONSULT with Mark or Zack at: https://escapethecagenow.com/call/ to see if you’re a good fit to work with them one-on-one. Space is limited. In this gripping episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast , Mark Odland sits down with Air Force vet...
Jul 25, 2025•58 min•Ep. 20
🎙️ Episode 19 – The ABCs of Anxiety: How to Understand and Overcome Fear What if your anxiety was actually trying to help you—but your brain just got stuck in the wrong loop? In this episode of the Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark and Zack break down the ABCs of anxiety —Alarm, Belief, and Coping—and share how you can take back control from the chaos in your head. You’ll learn the real neuroscience behind stress, why your coping strategies might not be working, and what to do instead. Oh, and yes—...
Jul 22, 2025•28 min•Ep. 19
🎙️ Episode 18 – 5 Mindsets That Are Killing Your Wealth (and How to Fix Them) Are your money habits sabotaging your future? This episode is for high-performing men who are crushing it at work and at home—but quietly struggling with finances behind the scenes. In this practical and honest conversation, Mark and Zack explore five toxic thought patterns that hold men back from building wealth—and what you can do to break free. 👉 Ready for the next step? SCHEDULE A FREE, 30-MINUTE CONSULT with Mar...
Jul 15, 2025•24 min•Ep. 18
🎙️ Episode 17 – Breakdancing, Brotherhood, and Becoming a Son: The Michael Swalley Story This is a Lion Legacy Conversation — a long-form interview highlighting the wisdom, resilience, and faith of remarkable men. 👉 Ready for the next step? SCHEDULE A FREE, 30-MINUTE CONSULT with Mark or Zack at: https://escapethecagenow.com/call/ to see if you’re a good fit to work with them one-on-one. Space is limited. In this compelling episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland sits down with Mic...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 17
🎙️ Episode 16 - Star Trek and the Circle Method: A Game-Changing Roadmap for Sobriety & Breaking Bad Habits In this episode of the Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland (Licensed Therapist & EMDR specialist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach) reveal a practical, battle-tested roadmap to help men break free from addiction, compulsive habits, and self-sabotaging patterns. Using a simple yet powerful visual framework known as "The Circle Sheet" —borrowed from 12-step traditions and inf...
Jul 08, 2025•22 min•Ep. 16
🎙️ Episode 15 – How to Find a Spouse: What Actually Matters in Love & Dating In this practical and insightful episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland (Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach) dive deep into what it really takes to find a lasting romantic relationship. Whether you're looking for a wife, evaluating someone you’re dating, or just feeling frustrated by the modern dating world, this episode is for you. 🔍 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What t...
Jul 01, 2025•32 min•Ep. 15
🎙️ Episode 14 – Jonathan Pageau on Trauma, Memory & the Symbolic Path to Healing In this profound conversation, Mark Odland (Certified EMDR Therapist & founder of Lion Counseling) is joined by renowned Orthodox Christian artist and cultural commentator Jonathan Pageau (The Symbolic World) to explore a topic rarely covered in Pageau’s public work: trauma, memory, and personal transformation. With approximately 250,000 subscribers, Jonathan is known globally for helping people rediscover ...
Jun 27, 2025•52 min•Ep. 14
Episode 14 – 🎙️ Understanding Trauma and How to Heal What is trauma really—and why can it affect us years after the event? In this episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast , Mark Odland (Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach) explain trauma in a clear, practical, and non-intimidating way. If you've experienced stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm that feels hard to shake, this episode offers helpful insights and next steps. 🔍 What You’ll Learn : What trauma is and h...
Jun 24, 2025•23 min•Ep. 13
🎙️ Episode 12 – Burnout: Why You’re Exhausted (Even When Life Looks Good) In this raw and honest episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland (Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach) open up about their personal experiences with burnout—and what they learned through the process. Whether you're a business owner, husband, leader, or just a guy trying to hold it all together, this episode will help you understand why you’re running on fumes… even when life looks “s...
Jun 17, 2025•31 min•Ep. 12
🎙️ Episode 11 – Manhood, Music, and Redemption: The Story of Aaron Dahl In this powerful episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland sits down with Aaron Dahl, worship pastor at Eagle Brook Church, former touring rock musician, husband, and father of four. From addiction and homelessness to healing, fatherhood, and leading worship at one of the largest churches in the U.S., Aaron’s story is a raw, honest testimony of faith, transformation, and legacy. Whether you’re a man struggling wit...
Jun 13, 2025•40 min•Ep. 11
🎙️ Episode 10 – How to Be Happier: Real Strategies for a Life That Matters In this episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland (Certified EMDR Therapist, LMFT) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach) explore one of life’s biggest questions: How can I be truly happy? Whether you're killing it at work but feeling empty inside, or just trying to shake off stress and find peace, this episode will give you the clarity—and the tools—you need. Drawing from positive psychology, biblical wisdom,...
Jun 10, 2025•23 min•Ep. 10
🎙️ Episode 9 – How to Conquer Anxiety: Real Tools for Real Men In this episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland (Certified EMDR Therapist & LMFT) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach for Men) dive headfirst into one of the most common issues men face—but rarely talk about: anxiety. Whether it shows up as stress, overthinking, irritability, or a pit in your stomach, this episode breaks down what anxiety really is, why it's not always the enemy, and how you can take back control ...
Jun 03, 2025•26 min•Ep. 9
🎙️ Episode 8 – Manhood, Pressure, and the Power of Jiu Jitsu (with Lael Rodrigues) In this powerful episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast , Mark Odland sits down with Lael Rodrigues , Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, coach, business owner, missionary, and founder of Superior Jiu Jitsu in Superior, WI. From surviving poverty in Brazil to transforming lives through martial arts and faith, Lael’s story is one of grit, purpose, and redemption. 🔥 Whether you're a man seeking more discipline, deeper...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 8
🎙️ Episode 7 – How to Improve Your Sobriety: Understanding the Root of Addiction In this episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast , Mark Odland (Certified EMDR Therapist, LMFT) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach for Men) go far beyond surface-level recovery strategies to help men understand what’s really driving their addiction . If you’ve ever thought, “I just need to stop watching porn, drinking, or gambling—then my life will be fine,” this episode will challenge and encourage you. Because ...
May 27, 2025•26 min•Ep. 7
🎙️ Episode 6 – Why Am I So Angry? Understanding the Roots of Rage In this episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast , Mark Odland (Certified EMDR Therapist & LMFT) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach for Men) dig deep into a question that haunts many high-functioning men: "Why am I so angry?” If you’ve ever found yourself snapping at your wife, yelling at coworkers, or boiling over in traffic—and then immediately wondering, “Where did that come from?”—this episode is for you. With honesty, ...
May 20, 2025•26 min•Ep. 6
🎙️ Episode 5 – Why You Struggle to Make Friends (And How to Fix It) In this episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast , Mark Odland (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach for Men) tackle a silent epidemic many men face today: loneliness and the struggle to build lasting friendships . If you've ever found yourself wondering why it's so hard to make friends as an adult—or why your relationships feel shallow or disconnected—this epi...
May 13, 2025•23 min•Ep. 5
🎙️ Episode 4 – “Why You Keep Fighting About Money, Intimacy, and Chores (and how to stop it)" In this episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast , Mark Odland (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach) tackle one of the most common issues couples face: relationship conflict . Whether you’re married, dating, or engaged, this conversation dives into real-world strategies for improving communication, deescalating arguments, and building...
May 06, 2025•36 min•Ep. 4
🎙️ Episode 3 – Jesus, John Wick, and the Truth About Being a Man In this powerful episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast , Mark Odland (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach) take on the complex topic of manhood —what it really means, how it’s misunderstood, and how to find the balance between strength and emotional sensitivity . From assertiveness strategies and emotional intelligence, to role models like Jesus and John Wick ...
Apr 29, 2025•28 min•Ep. 3
🎙️ Episode 5 – Redefining Success: Why You Don’t Feel Successful (Even If You Are) In this episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast , Mark Odland (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach for Men) go deep into a topic that hits home for many men: success —how we define it, why it feels so elusive, and what really holds us back from experiencing it. Whether you’re crushing it at work but feel like a failure at home, or you’ve achiev...
Apr 22, 2025•37 min•Ep. 2
🎙️ Episode 1 – The Truth About Motivation: Why You’re Stuck and How to Move Forward In this kickoff episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast , Mark Odland (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach for Men) dig into the roots of motivation —why we lose it, how to regain it, and what’s actually driving our behaviors beneath the surface. From New Year’s resolutions that fade to long-term personal goals that stall out, this episode is ...
Apr 15, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1
