Do You Have Sex in the Dark? Building Sexual Confidence for Men 💡
Release Date: 10/27/2026
Finding Your Purpose: A Guide to Building Confidence 🧭
THE MEN'S SELF HELP PODCAST
Discover how to find your purpose and improve your mental health in this personal episode of The Men's Self-Help Podcast. Dr. John shares a story from his life that highlights the struggles of building confidence and overcoming anxiety. Starting with losing a job at 25 to life lessons from childhood at Glenwood, this episode offers emotional wellness guidance and self improvement tips to help men thrive See the mentioned in the show here. Along the way, you'll hear about purpose, self-worth, delayed gratification, Choice Theory, the voices we carry from our past, and what it means to build a...
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Do You Have Sex in the Dark? Building Sexual Confidence for Men 💡
THE MEN'S SELF HELP PODCAST
Men struggle with sexual confidence more than people might think. Body image issues can affect how men see themselves, how comfortable they feel during intimacy, and how they navigate relationships. In this episode of The Men’s Self-Help Podcast, Dr. John Moore explores the impact of body-image anxiety on men's intimacy, relationships, and everyday life. Sexual anxiety is also part of the discussion. Through the story of a client named Ridge, Dr. John examines how concerns about physical appearance can extend far beyond the bedroom, affecting everything from mirrors and photographs to...
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How To Stop Anticipatory Anxiety and Calm Your Inner C-3PO
THE MEN'S SELF HELP PODCAST
Ever notice how your brain can take something that might happen and somehow convince you it's probably going to happen? In this episode of The Men's Self-Help Podcast, Dr. John explores anticipatory anxiety through one of the galaxy's greatest worriers: C-3PO. Whether you're waiting for a text, worrying about a conversation with your boss, preparing for holiday travel, or waiting on medical test results or struggling with , uncertainty can send the mind racing into futures that haven't happened yet. Before long, possibility starts feeling like probability—and your body may begin reacting as...
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How To Stop Negative People From Infecting Your Mindset ⚡
THE MEN'S SELF HELP PODCAST
How to Protect Your Mindset From Negative People Have you ever shared a goal, dream, or idea with someone only to have them immediately tell you why it won’t work? Maybe you’ve been told you’re not smart enough, talented enough, experienced enough, attractive enough, or capable enough. Or maybe you have someone in your life who seems to find something negative to say about almost everything you’re trying to accomplish. In this episode of The Men’s Self-Help Podcast, Dr. John Moore explores how other people’s negativity can slowly become part of your own internal dialogue — and...
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How to Stop Being a Nice Guy and People Pleaser 😀
THE MEN'S SELF HELP PODCAST
Stop Being a Nice Guy and People Pleaser Are you tired of being a nice guy and people and people pleaser? Sick of feeling like you're being taken advantage of? In this episode of The Men’s Self-Help Podcast, Dr. John Moore explores the hidden cost of chronic people-pleasing and why it often goes unnoticed in men. What looks like being dependable, hardworking, loyal, or simply being a good guy may actually be a learned strategy for avoiding guilt, conflict, disappointment, or the fear of letting someone down. You’ll discover six practical steps for recognizing the pattern, creating a...
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Building Confidence: 10 Habits of Men Who Have Their Shit Together
THE MEN'S SELF HELP PODCAST
Trying to build confidence? How Do You Actually Get Your Life Together as a Man? In this episode of The Men's Self-Help Podcast, Dr. John Moore explores 10 habits of men who have their sh*t together and what getting your life together actually looks like in the real world. Drawing on more than two decades of clinical experience in men's work, Dr. John breaks down practical habits for men focused on self-improvement, personal growth, stronger relationships, better sleep, and creating a life that feels more grounded. This isn't the Instagram version of having your life together. It's about...
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Stop Musterbating Everywhere! How to Stop “Shoulding” on Yourself
THE MEN'S SELF HELP PODCAST
How to Stop “Shoulding” on Yourself Do you constantly tell yourself you should be doing better, that you must have everything figured out, or that life ought to be different? In this episode of The Men’s Self-Help Podcast, Dr. John Moore explores the psychology of musterbation — the rigid musts, shoulds, and oughts that can put enormous pressure on us and make it harder to deal with everyday life. The concept comes from psychologist Albert Ellis and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). You’ll discover how this kind of rigid self-talk can quietly fuel anxiety, guilt, anger,...
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How to Quiet Your Anxious Brain With Something in the Nothing
THE MEN'S SELF HELP PODCAST
Have you ever finally gotten a chance to relax—only to discover that you can’t handle the quiet? In Episode 47 of The Men’s Self-Help Podcast, Dr. John Moore explores why stillness can feel strangely uncomfortable in a world filled with notifications, headlines, endless scrolling, and constant demands for our attention. Drawing from a personal experience in Puerto Rico, Dr. John explains how repeated stimulation can leave the nervous system stuck on alert. Even when nothing is wrong, the brain may interpret quiet as unfamiliar—and therefore suspicious. You’ll learn why the amygdala...
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How to Build a Morning Routine That Actually Works
THE MEN'S SELF HELP PODCAST
Ever notice how some mornings seem to set the tone for your entire day? In this episode of The Men's Self-Help Podcast, Dr. John Moore explores what makes a healthy morning routine actually work—and why you don't need an elaborate, social media-worthy ritual to start your day on the right foot. You'll learn why your morning routine should focus on four essential goals: waking up your body, settling your nervous system, activating your mind, and directing your attention. Along the way, John shares practical ideas you can begin using immediately, whether you have an hour, thirty minutes, or...
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I’m Back: The Men’s Self-Help Podcast Returns
THE MEN'S SELF HELP PODCAST
After a long break, The Men’s Self-Help Podcast is coming back. In this brief return message, Dr. John shares why he stepped away, why he decided to return, and what listeners can expect going forward. New episodes will focus on men’s mental health, relationships, emotional wellness, and practical tools you can actually use. The first full episode returns next week with a conversation about what to do when you feel yourself spiraling.
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