Stephen and Zak discuss friendship. Stephen can't quite believe that him and Zak have never broached the subject before in any real meaningful way. This is an eye opening episode, where the seeds of change are really planted. Zak also questions Stephen on his level if self worth. Stephen questions Zak as to his understanding of him. Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering an en...
Jun 17, 2025•42 min•Ep. 47
Stephen has had an argument with a loved one and is feeling raw. Zak and Stephen talk through it. There is also talk of plans afoot and what's next in terms of movement. Zak breaks things down for Stephen as he battles with a sense of not feeling authentic. Something for Every Human Here. Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,...
Jun 03, 2025•43 min•Ep. 46
In today's session, Stephen asks Zak for some plain advice. He feels lost. He doesn't know where to be in the world. He wants so much and yet doesn't know where to start. He feels like it's a first world problem, but a very real problem nonetheless. Is too much choice sometimes the biggest issue?Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual div...
May 20, 2025•48 min•Ep. 45
In this session, Zak and Stephen talk a lot about the past. Zak then takes Stephen through an exercise in which Stephen has an opportunity to let go of a lot of what he has carried for a long time. Something for Every Human Here.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity, enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and v...
May 07, 2025•44 min•Ep. 44
In this session, Zak and Stephen go back in time a little as Stephen recalls what it was like for him growing up. They also talk about the classic idea of what people think of as a father, versus the real fathers that we have in life. And an old favourite pops it's head again - Stephen's overly developed sense of responsibilty. Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering an environ...
Apr 16, 2025•43 min•Ep. 43
Welcome to One Man and His Therapist. The Podcast where you listen in to REAL LIFE THERAPY. You are not acknowledged in this podcast. This is a real therapy session between One Man, Stephen, and his long time Therapist, Zak. Stephen has just enjoyed a Spring morning walk in Paris with Timmy the dog and all is right with the world. Or is it? Zak listens to Stephen describe two random and kind encounters he had on his walk with strangers, and then poses the question. "but how are things with the p...
Apr 01, 2025•46 min•Ep. 42
Stephen has had a tricky time. He is feeling overwhelmed by having to spin too many plates. The family of origin plate, the work plate and of course, the marriage plate. Zak listens to Stephen go through what he has been going through, and reminds him of some very important elements of what really matters. Something for Every Human Here.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering a...
Mar 19, 2025•43 min•Ep. 41
In this session Zak and Stephen talk about when is enough, enough? When do we as humans stop and say, I'm ok now, I don't need more. They also talk about good scheduling for life, and also core negative beliefs. Zak sets Stephen some tasks.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity, enabling our presenters to share their unique ins...
Mar 04, 2025•45 min•Ep. 40
Zak and Stephen reflect on the year that was. They talk about Stephen having a tension of opposites. Stephen expresses the feeling that he is in a very good place, but can't help a feeling of guilt for being happy when some of his loved ones are suffering. The word compassion comes up. Something for Every Human HereDisclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering an environment that val...
Jan 28, 2025•47 min•Ep. 39
Stephen confronts an uneasy feeling within him that he has a tendency to overreact to situations that others might take in their stride. It's been a tough week on the streets of Paris. Stephen has been sick, but so has Timmy the dog. Get ready for some anecdotes and some kind feedback from an ever compassionate Zak. Something for Every Human Here.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in f...
Jan 14, 2025•46 min•Ep. 38
In today's session, Stephen raises the subject of friendship and being social. Zak tries to understand Stephen's feelings of inadequacy around this topic. There is talk of sobriety and whether choosing a sober life contributes to a less social life. Or is it just age? Something for Every Human Here.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual ...
Dec 31, 2024•43 min•Ep. 37
Stephen is having a solo week in Paris and reflects on what it is to be living alone, albeit temporarily in Paris. He also goes into detail about a recent encounter with his upstairs neighbours and the empowering moments it led to. Something for Every Human Here.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity, enabling our presenters to...
Dec 11, 2024•41 min•Ep. 36
Zak and Stephen continue to discuss non judgment and the benefits of mindfulness. Stephen talks about a recent visit to Ireland and describes “meeting” his father again. Stephen talks about what he has learned over the last year dealing with his Dad’s illness. He describes a gratitude he has never known before. Stephen also talks about a new commitment. They also return to an old favourite topic - the financial life. Something for Every Human HereDisclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and...
Nov 26, 2024•44 min•Ep. 35
IMPORTANT NOTICE - The Podcast will from now on be released every two weeks instead of weekly. In today's session, Stephen and Zak talk about witnessing the thought life. They talk about non judgement and the acceptance that can come from that. They talk about the fact that we are NOT OUR THOUGHTS. We are SIMPLY OBSERVING THEM. Something for Every Human Here.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We ...
Nov 12, 2024•44 min•Ep. 34
In today's session, Zak and Stephen discuss more about Stephen's grappling with what it is to be a man. Until Zak poses a very succinct question "why does this bother you so much?". This prompts a change in course, where the idea of identity and self can become all consuming, and perhaps we should be more open as humans to the idea of just being. Being without grand ideas of ourselves, being without fixed identities. Just being. Something for Every Human Here.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast -...
Oct 29, 2024•44 min•Ep. 33
In today's therapy session, Zak and Stephen continue talking about what it is to be a man. Stephen has some profound realisations on this topic and Zak has some wise insight. There is also talk of family matters and how Stephen has found some peace and a sense of freedom by relocating to Paris.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diver...
Oct 22, 2024•43 min•Ep. 32
In this session, Zak and Stephen talk about the idea of what it is to be a man. Stephen has just driven through the villages of Transylvania on a beautiful morning in order to get to his studio to talk to Zak. He is bright and awake and ready to talk. Some very deep and bog discoveries are made today. Stephen expresses his slight unease around particular types of men and the idea of masculinity as a whole. Zak and Stephen have some real insights together in this session. It is quite an unexpecte...
Oct 15, 2024•40 min•Ep. 31
Zak and Stephen have had a long Summer break from therapy. It was not intended, but it just happened that way. Now they are back and Stephen has a lot to tell Zak. They talk about being there for family in difficult times. They talk about the benefits of the consistency of repeated action. They talk about Depression. They talk about Plans for the Future.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We belie...
Oct 08, 2024•35 min•Ep. 30
As the episodes progress, we get closer and closer to the actual date that we release them on compared to the date they were recorded. But we are still a few months behind. With that in mind, this episode was recorded in late Spring 2024, but is being released today, October 1st 2024. The reason this is apt is because in this episode, there is much talk around the topic of sobriety. And why is October 1st related to Sobriety? Well in Ireland, it is the first day of the month of STOPTOBER, when l...
Oct 01, 2024•49 min•Ep. 29
Stephen is having a bad day. He is going through work issues. Work is piling high and he is feeling some pressure. Zak talks him through some recent bad experiences and they talk about routine and time management. Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity, enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints. It i...
Sep 24, 2024•48 min•Ep. 28
In this session Zak and Stephen talk about living together with your partner. There is a theme of the idea of sharing space and how we can manage to find ourselves within a couple. They discuss financial issues within a marriage and Stephen shares his discomfort over certain issues around this. They talk about fiscal responsibility and how one can walk the line of sharing this responsibility within a couple. Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expr...
Sep 17, 2024•39 min•Ep. 27
In today's Therapy Session, Zak and Stephen continue to talk about the theme of baggage and the burden Stephen has carried for many years in terms of his feelings of responsibility towards those closest to him. Things develop in this session and Stephen has some pretty life enhancing insights. They also talk about routine and the power of continued and consistent effort.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely th...
Sep 10, 2024•47 min•Ep. 26
In this session Stephen and Zak talk in depth about Stephen's relationship with his father and mother. In particular, they focus on his father and Stephen thinks back to childhood and moments of connection in those formative years. Lots of universal themes dealt with here, including living with a family member in addiction, parent/child relations, and a lot more. Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own...
Sep 03, 2024•48 min•Ep. 25
Stephen and Zak talk about releasing baggage. They talk about a desire to find freedom in life from fear and things holding Stephen back. Stephen feels like he is “holding on for dear life”. Stephen compares his new challenges to those of the past. How he feels that his quest to find freedom from a tightness he has always carried might be harder than fighting his past addiction to alcohol.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our present...
Aug 27, 2024•48 min•Ep. 24
In this session, Stephen and Zak discuss gratitude and having a daily practice. They discuss the feeling of weight that Stephen feels in terms of what he feels he has to carry on his shoulders in life. The central people that he has in life and how he feels guilt around them. They also discuss self care and plans for the future.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering an environ...
Aug 20, 2024•47 min•Ep. 23
Zak and Stephen talk about guilt. Guilt around family. They discuss fear. Fear around various aspects of life. Stephen looks for validation on his journey and Zak proposes an alternative way to look at things. Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity, enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints. It is cr...
Aug 13, 2024•46 min•Ep. 22
Zak and Stephen discuss the idea of softening. Softening towards the self and the world. They also discuss the idea of negative self talk and how that has changed for Stephen over the years. They talk about unconscious manipulation and how Stephen was surprised to learn something about his own behaviour in relation to this. They talk about how a person in addiction can be juvenile, manipulative and somewhat narcissistic. They talk about the ideas of labels we put on ourselves about depression, a...
Aug 06, 2024•50 min•Ep. 21
It’s the New Year and Zak and Stephen talk about the Christmas that has just passed. Stephen talks about a moment where he felt awkward being forthright. Stephen details how he is planning to tackle the new year and how he wants to live by three particular words. He also talks about a new routine that is having positive effects. Zak encourages Stephen to recognise that the fact that he is able to express himself authentically is a very positive development. He also reminds Stephen of the power o...
Jul 30, 2024•45 min•Ep. 20
It’s coming up to Christmas and Zak and Stephen are talking about… well nothing festive at all. Stephen is feeling pretty grumpy and has a bit of a rant. Zak sees beyond all of this and helps Stephen see that the life he is living is something to appreciate. They talk money, anger, relationships and being of service. Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering an environment that v...
Jul 23, 2024•45 min•Ep. 19
Stephen is still in Sicily and is finding real peace of mind. Zak and Stephen discuss the barrage of media that we are exposed to in this day and age, and how Stephen has used his intuition to choose to take a break from tuning into media. Zak and Stephen also talk about Stephen’s search for humility. They also discuss purpose. Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We believe in fostering an environ...
Jul 09, 2024•47 min•Ep. 18
