Men are stuck. Men are lonely. Men and masculinity is under attack. Why? Because men are powerful beyond measure to build and save the world. The Motyv Podcast is here to help librate men around the world, advocate what they're going through, while at the same time providing solutions. Come listen to the four amazing therapists who've partnered with Shayden Bertagnolli to create this movement to LIBERATE MEN!
The first 91 episodes of the Motyv Podcast focus on solving life's hardest mental health problems and is loaded with value. Chapter two of the Motyv Podcast is focused on Liberating Men & Their Mental Health.
In this world of extreme opportunity and options, your ability to focus and stay in the lane best for you can be daunting. Discipline is an answer. You and anyone around you has need to increase self-trust through discipline. To be and do what you say you're going to do. Listen in and see what inspiration comes to you for your life!
How you spend your time is where your heart will be. Our time isn't something we get back. Once used, it's done. Our life is a collection of time. This episode will help you think about three truths you should have in your heart governing what you do, how you prioritize, and where you're going. You know...just big stuff like that!
This episode was emotional and exciting. The courage it takes for someone to share their story is immense. Let yourself hear and feel this person's story. Let it change you. Let it show you how you can see people from a new and more charitable perspective.
Beliefs are like eye glasses. They influence how we see the world. What you believe in the details of your soul are often hidden and blind. Listen to this episode to assess and look into yourself about what you believe. "We busy ourselves for lifetimes in the process of change...but do you really believe you CAN change?"
You don't have to be a parent to gain some wisdom here. We often talk about kids respecting their parents, what about the other way around. This episode includes an introduction to the newest Motyv therapist, Blake Altom, and his take on an amazing way parents can respect their children. The conversation goes east and west with other gems you shouldn't miss out on.
Life happens and lately it's happening "hard." People, circumstances, situations, and politics have a way of igniting our internal world of emotions. Instead of hoping all these external things will change, how about focusing on what you can do. Here are four steps on how to do so.
What's the saying about excuses and butts...we all them and they all stink. Well perhaps excuses are there because of really great reasons. Let yourself assess your own excuses, but also the reason behind them during this episode.
If you want to understand the male experience on a deeper level, this episode is for you. Men are amazing and are so misunderstood. They are lonely and feel stuck. See if you relate or if you can understand a man in your life just a little bit better.
People are smart. We don't do things that don't benefit us. Shaming, as negative as you know it is, has benefits. Are the benefits something to seek through shame? I'll let you decide. Walk the journey this episode provides to see why you keep shaming yourself.
If you're not wanting to hear someone talk about Christ, this episode isn't for you. You find yourself "checking out" or trying to escape on a daily basis. You're tired, exhausted, and just not wanting to stay engaged. I get it. The relationship you build with the things you use to escape is a big deal. This episode will discuss how to change and recognize these relationships and how to replace them with Christ.
Life is suffering. It isn't and wasn't supposed to be easy. And if you're the hero of your own life's story, you're going to have to overcome some serious obstacles. Should you deny yourself those obstacles? Should you deny their existence? What if the greatest source of suffering is in denying the existence of your issues and not the issues themselves? Listen to find out more.
The fear of being a burden is real. Your behaviors avoiding it are real as well. Learn what to do with it. Hear a couple great stories that will edify your day and give you courage to show up vulnerably in your relationships.
Want to hear something a little deeper about gratitude? The holidays emphasize gratitude each year, but I'm betting you haven't thought of gratitude in the way this episode teaches. Your relationships need to be fueled with it and this will show you how.
This episode takes on a different angle by using Sadie to represent the mind and heart of a wife who's husband has struggled with pornography. She asks really good questions. She discusses the emotional struggle and grief associated with it. Shayden helps her normalize and understand what she can do to move forward.
In this quick episode you'll learn why apologies need replaced. Trust is hurt when we wrong others, so restituting that trust is essential. You'll also learn a fun parenting tip for when a child lies to you. Don't miss out!
The greatest deception in life is that approval is love. It isn't!! You need to take a moment to look into yourself and realize the extent to which you've traded love for approval. The impact of living for approval instead of love cannot be underestimated.
I know this is an episode you might hesitate to click on. The fear of going to therapy is real. It's vulnerable and unknown. The fact is, therapy is a tremendous act of self-love. No matter how many years you've lived on this earth, it can be helpful to understand how your experiences have stacked up inside you. Give it an honest listen to see if therapy could be helpful for you.
Want to have a therapy session without going to therapy? Then put your seatbelt on for this episode and prepare to do some work with yourself, because this episode will do just that. This is episode is a role play of sorts of what I think you might need to talk about if you're like most people. I know you'll relate to something in this episode, so don't miss out.
Vulnerability alert! If you want to get to hear a therapist's insecurities and struggles then here you go. Life is hard. Trauma is misunderstood and both your life and trauma are needed to be reviewed. This episode will help you do just that.
Your mind is powerful beyond measure, so what controls it? This riddle is answered in this podcast and will for sure make you think and rethink how you think. Make sense? If you want to love yourself more and take control of your inner critic then don't miss this episode.
Rejection happens to all of you. Sometimes it's intentional and most of the time it isn't. If you're like most, you get anxious and your mind races in a defensive tornado trying to fight back. What if that's exactly the problem? In this episode you'll learn a couple tools to use to know what to do with rejection, plus a bit of a call to action about your own accountability.
Tragedy has a way of teaching the deepest truths. The truth you need to hear is in this episode. Life is short, but the meaning we create in life can be grand. Listen in as I discuss I recent tragedy in my life and how it's changed my perspective and can change yours.
It's not mystery, social media is in a category all by itself. If you think it's something kids struggle with, then guess again. Don't miss out as Shayden, Steve, and Sadie team up in this episode to discuss the highlights of the documentary about social media. We share tips and principles for parents and people to use to be a healthier social media consumer.
Do you know you have a whole bunch of beliefs inside you that are about you? Do you know some of them are completely unknown to you? Even though they're unknown to you, it doesn't mean they aren't telling you what to do. Increasing your self-awareness about your beliefs is essential to creating self-mastery and overall peace. Listen to this episode and learn more about how to deal with some beliefs you have in your mind and heart.
Don't skip this episode. Emotions are powerfully impacted by perspective. Perspective comes from how you think. What you choose to think is just that...a choice. Choosing to see other factors influencing why something happened is crucial to overcome the all too common "jumping to conclusions" thinking error. Listen and don't miss out on a simple tool you can do anywhere and anytime to change your perspective and mood.
Situations are often out of your control. The perspective you take is in your control. Knowing how to see people differently and to see situations in a peace-preserving perspective is vital. You need it. The world needs it. And your closest relationships need it. Listen to a funny story of a friend of mine teach a principle that has helped me throughout my life, so that you can begin to choose a better perspective right now.
This episode is the most raw and real I've been. If you don't want to hear the truth then don't listen. I'm mad at you. I'm mad that you don't stand up for yourself. I'm mad you're okay with bullying. I hope you can be mad enough as well to fight back!
Watching chickens create their "pecking order" is quite disturbing. Watching humans is even worse. The consequences you're experiencing in the sometimes invisible hierarchy of society can be severe. Listen in as I share a story about my ruthless chickens and what that taught me about acceptance and purpose.
"What's wrong with you...?" Ever been asked that when you've tried making some self-improvements? Making personal changes is hard enough. Not knowing how to deal with others who witness your changes, or being afraid that others will see your changes will make it even harder. Not anymore!! This episode discusses the social dilemma of being held hostage by your social audience and offers two skills to use in how you can make changes and become a little better today.
Thinking should be the greatest tool in your toolbox for happiness. Knowing how is therefore essential. Most people don't actually think as often as they "think" they do. Instead we are reactive absorbers of data and information, but lack the focus to discern the difference between honest and dishonest thoughts. This episode will teach you three ways to become a better thinker. Listen now.
