The ManMade Podcast

This is the ManMade Podcast with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a Professional Mental Health Counselor and Adam is one of his oldest friends. On this podcast they reflect on experiences, self exploration, and observations of patterns and themes in people's lives, especially their own. These recordings document their current thoughts (that are still evolving) on the complexities of human relationships. Their aim is to improve understanding and discuss daily living habits that help us grow into the best versions of ourselves.

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Episodes

Centered 11 Sports

Shawn's getting annoyed with the Golden State Warriors for being so awesome We discuss pushing back against rules and why we do it. Adam talks about why he didn't go back to England with his family.

Jun 07, 2019•45 min

Centered 10 Internal locus of control

internal and external locus of control Shawn's feeling great.. Shawn gets harassed by the passport police. Adam had a challenge at work and tackled it head on.

Jun 01, 2019•38 min

Centered 9 Turkey Hunting

Motivational people on social media. Are they really making a bit difference or is all the work still up to you? Never being satisfied with your work output is common place. Save your energy and be happy with what you did. Shawn goes Turkey Hunting and takes away an incredible experience.

May 25, 2019•43 min

Centered 8 Becoming centered

Visual migraines for Shawn. The importance of re-balancing yourself. Adam takes a much needed trip to Catalina with friends. Finding a balance with work and your passion.

May 17, 2019•46 min

Centered 7 Motivated by Fear

It's not the best way to motivate. External stress can be overwhelming. The only real control you have is to love yourself. Meditation is a great start. Stretch: Adam: To meditate Shawn: Settle in to new place and appreciate what you've accomplished.

May 03, 2019•55 min

Episode 6 Rafting

Shawn takes a rafting trip. Times away are important to reset. There's a new project in the works and Shawn is putting it together nicely. Adam learns new strategies to deal with workplace conflict. Living with uncertainty hits us all. Be patient and keep working. Enjoy!

Apr 28, 2019•1 hr

Episode 5. If all else fails talk about the weather!

Stress can freeze you in place. It's part of the fight, flight or freeze response. What does it take to get you moving again? Maybe you just need a hug or a helping hand. Shawns's stretch this week was to let himself enjoy his time off rafting and to let go.

Apr 23, 2019•56 min

Episode 3 Powerlessness

Being powerless in most situation is a very unnerving feeling. Today, Shawn and Adam get to the bottom of what it means to feel this way and what steps you can take to change that situation. We also talk about the weather for far longer than is needed.. Enjoy!

Mar 30, 2019•1 hr 6 min

Judging a book by its cover

Episode 2 Aesthetics and discrimination often come hand in hand. As people it’s hard to not judge a person immediately based on how they look. In this episode we talk about why we think this is..

Mar 24, 2019•1 hr 4 min

Get back on the Horse

Episode 1 Getting back on the Horse. What a really bad day is like. Why taking care of yourself is so important and how to get yourself going again.

Mar 14, 2019•39 min

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