🎙️ Episode 31 – How to Create a Career (Even If You’re Stuck)
Forget “finding your dream job.” What if your dream career doesn't exist yet… because you're meant to build it?
In this episode of the Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark and Zack explore what it means to create meaningful work in a world that often pressures men to “figure it all out” by 25. They break down the difference between a job and a career, how to reframe all-or-nothing thinking, and why your past experiences (even the weird ones) might be more connected than you think.
Whether you're 22 or 42, stuck or starting over, this conversation will help you think differently about your future. You’ll learn:
✅ How to map out a career from scratch
✅ Why your skills and passions matter (even if they seem unrelated)
✅ Why you should stop waiting and start experimenting
✅ What to do when your plan doesn’t go according to plan
✅ The 3-step method to clarify your next move
✅ How to align your work with your values, family, and faith
This is practical, encouraging guidance for men who want to lead their lives with purpose — not just chase the next paycheck.
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🎧 About the Lion Counseling Podcast
Hosted by therapist Mark Odland and counselor-coach Zack Carter, the Lion Counseling Podcast helps high-achieving Christian men break free, heal deep, and become the lions they were created to be. We combine evidence-based strategies from EMDR, CBT, and neuroscience with timeless wisdom from faith, family, and masculine leadership. Each week we tackle the topics men care about most — from anxiety and purpose to marriage, legacy, and resilience — all with clarity, compassion, and zero fluff.
New episodes every Tuesday.