How Therapy Fails Men | Importance of Safety, Respect, and Love

In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant interviews psychotherapist Marc Azoulay about the unique challenges and shortcomings of traditional therapy for men. Marc shares his personal journey from client to therapist, highlighting how his own struggles with addiction and identity shaped his approach to helping men.

The discussion delves into the importance of challenging men within a supportive community, the need for both masculine and feminine love in therapy, and the transformative power of male initiation rituals. Marc also introduces Men's Therapy Online, a community-based service designed to offer tailored support and foster meaningful relationships among men.

00:00 Introduction to Real Men Feel

00:20 Meet Marc Azoulay: Psychotherapist and Founder Men's Online Therapy

01:15 Marc's Personal Journey: From Client to Therapist

03:07 The Challenges Men Face in Therapy

06:09 Redefining Masculinity and Therapy

07:35 Marc's Addiction and Transformation

13:41 The Importance of Male Support Systems

16:06 Marc's Therapy Approach and Personal Experiences

18:07 Vision Quests and Fasting: A Deep Dive

18:53 The Importance of Initiation Rituals

20:03 The Power of Fasting and Survival

22:01 The Mankind Project Experience

24:50 Leading Wilderness Retreats

28:43 Men's Therapy Online: A Community for Men

31:32 Emotional Strength and Vulnerability

34:18 Conclusion and Resources

Links

Marc Azoulay -- http://www.menstherapy.online/

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