The Manspace
A podcast for men who want to understand and improve themselves and their relationships, hosted by Dr. Matt Brown and Dr. Rob Porter and clinical therapist Mike Porter.
Episodes
SpaceEmployees! Gather for a space-wide mandatory meeting as we discuss office politics and how you are balancing your work life with your personal life. Keep in mind, balance doesn't always mean equal time. So, you should probably be giving MORE time to The Manspace.
I might be off about that. I can't remember what I said in the episode, but it was probably something like that. But, I do know that Mike and ...
Spacemen, go light some candles. Maybe put on some soft Sade and then sit down and listen in as Matt, Mike, and Rob walk you through how to talk about sex with your lady.
It's not that there's a perfect way to do this, but there are ways to make sure it's healthy and effective. We've got lots of tips. The biggest one, you ask? Don't have the conversation with your lady expecting to have sex im...
Sup SpaceDistracted men. Today on the Space, Mike and Matt answer your questions about ADHD-Anxious couples. We get a little more specific and give a little more direction. Just like SpaceAdmirals should. Listen in. We'll steer you right.
Keywords
ADHD, anxiety, relationships, mindfulness, coping strategies, mental health, personal growth, communication, societal expectations, emotional intelligence
Takea...
SpaceImposters! Don't worry. We know you're real. Remember that game your kids played for a second? Among us? Well that's what we're doing today--discovering the imposter.
Today, Mike and Rob talk about imposter syndrome: how it affects us and some tips to combat it. So, believe in yourself and listen in.
Keywords
imposter syndrome, mental health, self-doubt, anxiety, personal growth, confidenc...
Spacemen, it's time to read a book. That's right. Today, we talk about the book The Eden Project. But really, we're talking about how to confront your own insecurities. According to AI, we talk about the importance of self-reflection, the role of insecurities in relationships, and the need for personal accountability. And if AI says it, it must be good. So grab a blanket and your insecurities and listen...
Sup Spacelosers. Just kidding. I could never tease you guys. Or could I? Maybe it's good for our relationship. Matt, Mike, and Rob will break it down for you. People have been talking about it on the interwebs, so you know it must be good. Of course, your space admirals will let you know what you should believe. Listen in.
Keywords
teasing, humor, friendships, male bonding, social dynamics, self-deprecat...
Spacemen, own your stuff. Don't do this martyr thing where everything is your fault. Totally ineffective and the emotional equivalent of making someone else's pain about you. Matt and Rob break down why men sometimes take too much repsonsbility and why that ineffective. And we'll tell you how to stop doing it. So...you're gonna want to listen.
Keywords
farts, humor, emotional intimacy, rel...
Spacemen, you vain men. On today's episode, we talk about what drives your behavior. Specifically, we talk about Dr. Arthur Brooks and his concepts of what drives us toward happiness. Matt, Mike, and Rob talk about Money, Honor, Pleasure, or Power--Dr. Brooks' concepts--and which one drives them. Guess which one Rob's is...I may have just let it slip. But listen in and find out.
Keywords
Manspace, m...
Mga kosmonawt! That's Tagalog for spacemen...maybe. I don't actually know that word. But I don't need to. I just went with my gut. Just like today's episode. Matt, Mike, and Rob talk about the difference between following emotions, anxiety, and your gut. Turns out, there's a difference. We'll show you the way. THEN, listen to your gut.
Keywords
soda, leadership, discomfort, insti...
Spacenerds. Gather your fellow spacenerds and retire to the spacenerdery for some book club. Today, we talk about Lesson for Living by Phil Stutz.
We get real deep on important ideas the book brings up. Like connecting with something bigger than you, creating, and discipline. It's like we just dish out lessons for living. See what I did there? Man. Is there anything I can't do? Listen in and find out.
K...
Spacemen, FOCUS! Or calm down. But probably, focus. Is your relationship a mix of an anxious person and an ADHD person? Or one who is high strung and one who is free-wheeling? Well then listen in. We'll take care of everything.
Today, Matt, Mike, and Rob break down, reframe, and rework the dynamics of an anxious "productive" partner with an ADHD "dreamer" partner. It's actually pretty com...
Spacemen, go run a lap. Get your discipline on. Today's episode is about discipline. But, like usual, Matt and Rob meander their way there and cover all the topics. We actually cover a listener request of the relationship between food, exercise, and mental health. Sorta. So buckle up.
Keywords
battle ready, discipline, mental health, exercise, masculinity, overthinking, food, sports, self-mastery, mindfulness
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Listen up Spacies. You're not bad at empathy, Women, you're not as good as you think you are. Turns our many men want to be more open, but are afraid it will be rejected by their female partners. So ladies, get better.
I mean, it's not really a competition. We just do stuff differently. So if you're interested in getting a little better at empathy and getting annoyed at Rob, listen in.
Keywords
empat...
Dudes, get to the store. You've got two days left to get some flowers for your bros. And also maybe the special lady in your life.
On today's episode, Matt and Mike talk about valentines traditions, but more importantly how men can show love for each other. So listen in. Don't forget. We heart you.
Keywords
relationships, social dynamics, pop culture, family, Valentine's Day, male friendships, vulne...
SpaceBruhs! Sup. Go get your readers and other nerd glass-type accessories and come get your club on. But the book club kind, not the cool kind of club. On today's episode, we're discussing The Coddling of the American Mind.
To be honest, this book might be controversial for some. But it shouldn't be. There's some very helpful stuff in this book. Like, slowing down to listen to other points of view...
Spacemen, once again, we answer your most burny questions. This week, we tackle the dilemma that plagued Lucy and Ricky Ricardo--sleeping in separate beds. Believe it or not, there is some debate around this idea. Luckily, the Admirals of the Space-i-verse put it to...bed?
Today, we clarify the context around different sleeping arrangements. Turns out, it's less about the arrangement and more about the ...
Spacemen, did you miss us? Apparently so. Some of you reached out, concerned about our recent hiatus. I'm not sure you can call it a hiatus--more just a whoopsie. Matt and Mike forgot to record when Rob was gone and then SOMEONE forgot to post this episode on time. Sheesh.
Don't worry. We're back. And today, we tackle how to handle relationship dynamics when one partner struggles with mental i...
Spacemen, EVOLVE! But before you do that, let me just lay down some gems from the AI show note suggestions...words like "light banter", "light-hearted", and "insightful". It's like AI is trying to put us in a 2024 box. Well this is 2025 and we will not be contained. This episode is ridden with "deep insults", "hard-hitting truth bombs", and dare I say "mind-b...
Happy Holidays Space-suckas! On today's episode, we talk about traditions. What's good about them, what's not good. Mike sounds like a real dreamboat because he's so deliberate about his traditions. But, the gist is traditions are important. They help us understand ourselves and create meaning. So make the Manspace a tradition. Listen in.
Keywords
Christmas traditions, holiday rituals...
Look spacemen, Imma be real honest. We let you down with this book. Let's just say it leaves you wanting more? Or maybe, not wanting more? I don't know which of those is bad. Luckily, we the supreme commanders of Manspace Control still managed to pull out some real gems for you.
Specifically, we talk about the importance of connecting to something higher or bigger than yourself. And we talk about t...
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