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The Angry Therapist

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.

The Angry Therapist Podcast

Today, John addresses two significant questions from his Single On Purpose community regarding dating and relationships. He discusses the challenges of putting oneself out there after a long period of being single, the anxiety that often arises in relationships, particularly around the six-month mark, and emphasizes the importance of self-connection and personal growth while single. 

You can pre-order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
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How Do I Not Get Discouraged While Single?

Today, John explores the concept of closure, challenging the traditional view that it is a definitive end. He emphasizes the importance of acceptance over resolution, self-generated closure, the messy, non-linear nature of healing, and provides actionable steps to take.

You can pre-order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
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How to Get Closure & Actionable Steps to Take

Today, John talks about the necessity of repairing ruptures in relationships and how anxiety can serve as a marker for personal growth. He also discusses the importance of openness in relationships, particularly when addressing issues like intimacy and connection, and more. 

You can pre-order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
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Reducing Anxiety Around Relationship Ruptures & What is Love Truly About?

Today, John and Brian Reeves do a deep dive into the depths of men's work. They discuss the impact of fatherhood on masculinity, the significance of rites of passage, men seeking connection, retreats, and more. 

Join Bryan's biweekly classes just for men in the SOP app HERE

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Find out more about Elevate 2025 (An Initiation Journey For Men) HERE

You can pre-order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE

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Uninitiated Men, Male Friendships, and Father Wounds with Bryan Reeves

In this first episode of a five-part series, John and Lair Torrent (LMFT) explore the foundations of healthy relationships, the evolving role of men, and the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships. They also discuss the importance of vulnerability, expressing emotional needs, reconnecting with one's authentic self, healing your inner child, and more. 

Find out more about Lair HERE
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Buy Lair's book The Practice of Love: Break Old Patterns, Rebuild Trust, and Create a Connection That Lasts HERE

You can pre-order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE

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The Unfinished Man with Lair Torrent (Part 1): What We’ve Learned About Relationships

Today, John discusses how the environment we grow up in shapes our sense of self and emotional intelligence. He emphasizes that those who have endured hardships often emerge as empathetic and creative individuals, possessing a unique resilience and capacity for growth, and encourages listeners to recognize the strength within their stories.

You can pre-order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
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A Message to Anyone Who Had a Hard Childhood

Today, John discusses the significance of timing in breakups, the need for healing, and how his current relationship with Vanessa has provided him with a corrective love experience. He emphasizes the importance of honesty, self-discovery, and the lessons learned from both healthy and toxic relationships.

﻿You can pre-order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
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My Break Up Revelations (A Nightcap Episode)

Today, John explores the themes of self-discovery, alignment, and personal growth. He discusses the subtlety of alignment in everyday life, encouraging listeners to notice and trust their organic feelings and desires as they navigate their paths.

You can pre-order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
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What is Alignment and How Can You Start the Process

In part two of The Unfinished Man Series, John and Lair explore the complexities of fatherhood, identity, and emotional health. They discuss Lair's personal experiences growing up without a father, the impact of that absence on his adult relationships, the challenges of transitioning into fatherhood, and much more. 

Find out more about Lair HERE
Follow Lair on Instagram HERE
Buy Lair's book The Practice of Love: Break Old Patterns, Rebuild Trust, and Create a Connection That Lasts HERE

You can pre-order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE

Follow John on Instagram HERE
Find out more about John HERE

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The Unfinished Man with Lair Torrent (Part 2): Men and Fatherhood: Embracing the Life Cycle Event

Today, John asks thought-provoking questions to help examine your own narratives and beliefs in the New Year. He also emphasizes the need to awaken from autopilot living, embrace change, and pursue personal goals without the fear of failure.

You can pre-order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE
Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE

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5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself For 2025

So many relationship dances, so little time: Avoidant/Anxious, Overfunctioner/Underfunctioner, CODA/Compulsive, Enabler/Enabled. John and Vanessa dive into how they are always trying to become more aware when the cycles start and old patterns take over, and how they can work to break them through naming them. Please rate and review if you feel like this is valuable and want to help us help others.

 
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