Ten years ago Stephen was lost. He needed guidance and help to find the person he knew was meant to be. One day, in 2015, after coming close to death and hitting new lows, he picked up the phone and called the number of a therapist in his hometown of Dublin, Ireland. The person who answered was a very respected Therapist called Zak. Zak went on to help Stephen find the person he was meant to be, and so much more. Zak helped Stephen get sober from alcohol and move into a thriving and deeply peaceful new chapter of his life. Then the therapy stopped for a few years, and both men went on with their lives.
But now, Stephen and Zak have decided to start Therapy again. Only this time, you are also invited to listen.
This, is One Man and his Therapist.
Real Therapy.
Real Growth.
Real Healing.
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Ten years ago Stephen was lost. He needed guidance and help to find the person he knew was meant to be. One day, in 2015, after coming close to death and hitting new lows, he picked up the phone and called the number of a therapist in his hometown of Dublin, Ireland. The person who answered was a very respected Therapist called Zak. Zak went on to help Stephen find the person he was meant to be, and so much more. Zak helped Stephen get sober from alcohol and move into a thriving and deeply peaceful new chapter of his life. Then the therapy stopped for a few years, and both men went on with their lives.
But now, Stephen and Zak have decided to start Therapy again. Only this time, you are also invited to listen.
This, is One Man and his Therapist.
Real Therapy.
Real Growth.
Real Healing.
Zak and Stephen revisit an old acquaintance known as insecurity. This is a theme that Stephen has lived with for his entire life and in this session, Zak allows Stephen to go a bit deeper than usual on this particular topic.
Do we humans ever reach complete security?
They also discuss Stephen's desire to communicate in a kinder way with his wife Rebeca.
This session covers a plethora of topics. A dog in Stephen's family has gone missing and Zak helps him find some perspective. The two also discuss the idea of Free Will and and the power that having an idea of where you want to go to through vision boards can hepld one realise one's potential.
A lot is happening for Stephen. A lot of discovering. A lot of insights. A lot of realisations. This is a time of growth and discovery and an exciting time in the work between Zak and Stephen.
Ps sorry about Stephen's sound in this one. An irreversible technical error occured.
Stephen and Zak discuss friendship. Stephen can't quite believe that him and Zak have never broached the subject before in any real meaningful way. This is an eye opening episode, where the seeds of change are really planted.
Zak also questions Stephen on his level if self worth. Stephen questions Zak as to his understanding of him.
Stephen has had an argument with a loved one and is feeling raw. Zak and Stephen talk through it. There is also talk of plans afoot and what's next in terms of movement.
Zak breaks things down for Stephen as he battles with a sense of not feeling authentic.
Something for Every Human Here.
In today's session, Stephen asks Zak for some plain advice. He feels lost. He doesn't know where to be in the world. He wants so much and yet doesn't know where to start. He feels like it's a first world problem, but a very real problem nonetheless. Is too much choice sometimes the biggest issue?
In this session, Zak and Stephen talk a lot about the past. Zak then takes Stephen through an exercise in which Stephen has an opportunity to let go of a lot of what he has carried for a long time.
Something for Every Human Here.
In this session, Zak and Stephen go back in time a little as Stephen recalls what it was like for him growing up.
They also talk about the classic idea of what people think of as a father, versus the real fathers that we have in life.
And an old favourite pops it's head again - Stephen's overly developed sense of responsibilty.
Welcome to One Man and His Therapist. The Podcast where you listen in to REAL LIFE THERAPY. You are not acknowledged in this podcast. This is a real therapy session between One Man, Stephen, and his long time Therapist, Zak.
Stephen has just enjoyed a Spring morning walk in Paris with Timmy the dog and all is right with the world. Or is it?
Zak listens to Stephen describe two random and kind encounters he had on his walk with strangers, and then poses the question. "but how are things with the people in your life?"
Stephen opens up about the guilt he feels around his Dad. Zak and Stephen then delve into whether this guilt is justified. Listen in to see if it is.
Something for Every Human Here.
Stephen has had a tricky time. He is feeling overwhelmed by having to spin too many plates. The family of origin plate, the work plate and of course, the marriage plate.
Zak listens to Stephen go through what he has been going through, and reminds him of some very important elements of what really matters.
Something for Every Human Here.
In this session Zak and Stephen talk about when is enough, enough? When do we as humans stop and say, I'm ok now, I don't need more.
They also talk about good scheduling for life, and also core negative beliefs.
Zak sets Stephen some tasks.
Zak and Stephen reflect on the year that was. They talk about Stephen having a tension of opposites. Stephen expresses the feeling that he is in a very good place, but can't help a feeling of guilt for being happy when some of his loved ones are suffering.
The word compassion comes up.
Something for Every Human Here
Stephen confronts an uneasy feeling within him that he has a tendency to overreact to situations that others might take in their stride.
It's been a tough week on the streets of Paris. Stephen has been sick, but so has Timmy the dog. Get ready for some anecdotes and some kind feedback from an ever compassionate Zak.
Something for Every Human Here.
In today's session, Stephen raises the subject of friendship and being social.
Zak tries to understand Stephen's feelings of inadequacy around this topic.
There is talk of sobriety and whether choosing a sober life contributes to a less social life. Or is it just age?
Something for Every Human Here.
Stephen is having a solo week in Paris and reflects on what it is to be living alone, albeit temporarily in Paris.
He also goes into detail about a recent encounter with his upstairs neighbours and the empowering moments it led to.
Something for Every Human Here.
Zak and Stephen continue to discuss non judgment and the benefits of mindfulness.
Stephen talks about a recent visit to Ireland and describes “meeting” his father again.
Stephen talks about what he has learned over the last year dealing with his Dad’s illness. He describes a gratitude he has never known before.
Stephen also talks about a new commitment.
They also return to an old favourite topic - the financial life.
Something for Every Human Here
IMPORTANT NOTICE - The Podcast will from now on be released every two weeks instead of weekly.
In today's session, Stephen and Zak talk about witnessing the thought life. They talk about non judgement and the acceptance that can come from that.
They talk about the fact that we are NOT OUR THOUGHTS. We are SIMPLY OBSERVING THEM.
Something for Every Human Here.
In today's session, Zak and Stephen discuss more about Stephen's grappling with what it is to be a man. Until Zak poses a very succinct question "why does this bother you so much?". This prompts a change in course, where the idea of identity and self can become all consuming, and perhaps we should be more open as humans to the idea of just being. Being without grand ideas of ourselves, being without fixed identities. Just being.
Something for Every Human Here.
In today's therapy session, Zak and Stephen continue talking about what it is to be a man. Stephen has some profound realisations on this topic and Zak has some wise insight.
There is also talk of family matters and how Stephen has found some peace and a sense of freedom by relocating to Paris.
Ten years ago Stephen was lost. He needed guidance and help to find the person he knew was meant to be. One day, in 2015, after coming close to death and hitting new lows, he picked up the phone and called the number of a therapist in his hometown of Dublin, Ireland. The person who answered was a very respected Therapist called Zak. Zak went on to help Stephen find the person he was meant to be, and so much more. Zak helped Stephen get sober from alcohol and move into a thriving and deeply peaceful new chapter of his life. Then the therapy stopped for a few years, and both men went on with their lives.
But now, Stephen and Zak have decided to start Therapy again. Only this time, you are also invited to listen.
This, is One Man and his Therapist.
Real Therapy.
Real Growth.
Real Healing.
