The Angry Therapist Podcast
John Kim is The Angry Therapist, delivering self-help and therapy in a shot glass - street level 3 x week roughly ten minutes an episode. With one longer interview or conversation on Mondays.
Episodes
April 26, 2024 • 17 mins
In this episode, John talks about how to be open to love after your heart has been broken. He dives into how practicing opening your heart up in your relationships is an exercise you need to practice daily in order to create the opportunity to heal and grow from your break up. He also talks about forgiveness, treating yourself, closure, finding people who understand you, and much more.
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April 24, 2024 • 26 mins
In this episode, John reflects on his 51st birthday and shares his revelations and insights about life. He discusses the importance of self-reflection, accepting oneself as a 'B-side', the value of movement and fitness, the power of asking for what you want, the significance of friendships, the importance of finding peace, the process of closure, the cumulative nature of life, and the need to let go of what no longer serves us.
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April 22, 2024 • 30 mins
In this episode, John answers a listener's question, and discusses the reasons why people cheat, including emotional disconnection, curiosity, and unhappiness within oneself. He also addresses the issue of ghosting, the fear of having difficult conversations, the importance of exploring patterns in relationships and understanding one's contribution to them, and provides insights on creating a safe space for partners to work through...
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April 19, 2024 • 30 mins
In this episode, John explores the different dimensions of intimacy, including emotional, spiritual, mental, passionate, physical, and energy intimacy. He emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for emotional vulnerability, engaging in meaningful conversations, and practicing empathy and compassion. He also highlights the significance of continuous self-examination and personal growth in building deep, true intimacy, and...
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April 17, 2024 • 49 mins
In this episode, John brings on Mark Groves to discuss his book 'Liberated Love' and the journey of relationships. Mark shares his personal experience of going through Relationship 1.0 and 2.0 with his partner. They discuss codependency, the importance of self-erasure in relationships, the role of the nervous system in relationships, and the signs of losing oneself in a relationship. They also touch on the considerations in decidin...
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April 15, 2024 • 18 mins
In this episode, John gives us a list of unhealthy behaviors we mistake for love in dating and our relationships. He talks about why we're attracted to unhealthy behavior, and does a deep dive on how we might exhibit some of these behaviors in current or past relationships without realizing it.
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April 12, 2024 • 13 mins
In this episode, John talks about the challenges people face when they stay in a relationship after infidelity. He encourages people who are in this situation to ask themselves a very important question: why are you staying in this relationship? Especially when there hasn't been any growth, or change on the other person's end.
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April 10, 2024 • 50 mins
In this episode, John talks to James Rhee about his journey as a Korean American and experiences in leadership. He shares the story of the red helicopter and how it impacted his perspective on kindness. James explains his philosophy of kindness in math, how he designs systems that reward true agency, the importance of joy and finding contentment in everyday moments, the significance of championing Asian-Americans in media, and the ...
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April 8, 2024 • 39 mins
In this exciting episode, John hosts a panel with the speakers for the upcoming In Bloom: A Love and Relationships Summit. They talk about everything love and relationships including artificial intimacy, sex as a cultural and relational issue, emotional availability, and the practice of interdependence. The conversation also touches on communication in relationships, the challenges of navigating different attachment styles, the imp...
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April 5, 2024 • 33 mins
In this episode, John shares his thoughts on the twenty things every man should have or have done by age forty. He covers a wide range of topics including: finding purpose, developing personal style, maintaining good credit, experiencing heartbreak, expressing love for other men, setting boundaries with parents, saving and investing, practicing forgiveness, experiencing rebirth, and much more.
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April 3, 2024 • 47 mins
In this episode, John talks with Keila and Joe about their relationship history, communication issues, and recent conflicts. They also talk about the baggage from past relationships, the challenges of feeling safe and secure, external stressors, different social lives, and the pressure to be everything for each other. They also discuss the impact of living together and the pressure of time and fertility. John ends this episode with...
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April 1, 2024 • 13 mins
In this episode, John talks about how complicated the aftermath of cheating is. He talks about the importance of not taking things personally, forgiveness if you want to repair the relationship, why people cheat, how to heal if you've been cheated on, and more.
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March 29, 2024 • 14 mins
In this episode, John reflects on his personal growth journey through social media and the power of documenting one's story. He shares how he found his voice and embodied his potential through podcasting. John also discusses the importance of building a local community and serving others. He explores themes of love, relationships, acceptance, and the need to surrender and let go. He also emphasizes the significance of dreaming and ...
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March 27, 2024 • 41 mins
In this episode, John talks to Annie Undone about monogamous vs non-monogamous relationships. They talks about what non-monogamy is, what is looks like in a romantic relationship, what judgements surround non-monogamy, debunk myths about non-monogamy, how to be in a healthy non-monogamous relationships, and more.
Annie is an artist and writer working to normalize diverse relationship styles and varied sexual experiences. She is a q...
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March 25, 2024 • 47 mins
In this episode, John answers all of Vanity Fair's Proust questions, and does a deep with each answer. He shares vulnerable moments of his life by talking about his childhood, happiness and fears, his current state of mind and struggles, occasional lies he's told, and more.
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In this episode, John brings back the hosts of "Guys We Fucked," Corinne Fisher and Christina Hutchinson, to discuss the lasting influence of childhood on adult life, emotional vampires, the necessity of solitude for creativity, and their positive outlook on aging. They delve into how childhood experiences shape self-worth and emotional health, with personal anecdotes about family dynamics. The importance of alone time is emphasize...
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March 20, 2024 • 47 mins
In this emotional episode, John and his retreat members get vulnerable and share their experience attending March's Miserable F*cks Retreat. They dive into why they decided to attend this month's retreat, what fears they have going through with experience with strangers, what feelings were brought up that they had to work through, and much more.
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March 18, 2024 • 43 mins
In this episode, John talks with Zach Watson to discuss the topic of mental load and domestic labor distribution. They explore the challenges and controversies surrounding this topic, particularly in relation to men's responses. They explore the role of childhood experiences in shaping perspectives, the need for understanding and empathy, the challenges faced by breadwinners, and the concept of the default parent. They also touch u...
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March 15, 2024 • 82 mins
In this episode, John does a live podcast with Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist) where they talk about breaking old patterns and generational cycles, how to open your heart to yourself and others, what manifestation really is, getting in touch with our nervous systems, finding peace within ourselves, having empathy for our parents, masculine and feminine energy, Nicole's new book "How To Be The Love You Seek," and more. You...
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March 13, 2024 • 16 mins
In this episode, John discusses the importance of embracing singleness as a time for personal growth and self-discovery. He challenges the notion that everything in life needs to be figured out and emphasizes the value of exploring oneself during periods of singleness. He also highlights the misconception that happiness is dependent on being in a relationship and encourages individuals to redefine their concepts of singlehood.
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