The Manspace
A podcast for men who want to understand and improve themselves and their relationships, hosted by Dr. Matt Brown and Dr. Rob Porter and clinical therapist Mike Porter.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 207
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Dare to Dream Bigger...in a Stable Way
Matt, Mike, and Rob discuss the need to dream bigger, while balancing stable goals and decision making. Sounds more boring than it is...or maybe not--we lose Mike at some point. Listen …
Is Compassion More Efficient than Empathy?
Paul Bloom argues against empathy and in favor of compassion, as compassion involves connecting with someone and then helping lift them out of where they are. Matt, Mike, and Rob debate…
Do Men Suck at Listening?
Matt, Mike, and Rob take on the stereotype that men suck at listening. Do they really? Are they just listening differently? What were you saying? I wasn't listening.
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Are Expectations Good?
Mike and Rob fight while Matt mediates a debate about the pros and cons of expectations. Are they necessary? Are they helpful or hurtful? Listen in and find out how mad Rob gets.
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Talking to Your Kids about Sex
Prepare yourselves. Gather your kids around. Or don't. Listen first, get tips, and prepare to talk to your kids about sex. Matt, Mike, and Rob talk tips for the big talk with your kids.…
Manhood and Therapy from a Black Man’s Perspective
This week on The Manspace, Matt, Mike, and Rob talk with Rickey McGowan about his experiences growing up as a black man and what messages he received about manhood and fatherhood. Ricke…
Fair (and Effective) Fighting in Relationships
Matt, Mike, and Rob break down fair fighting in relationships and specifically how to make your fights more effective. We discuss if the myth that fighting is bad and talk about some of…
Adapting to Circumstances We Can't Change
Matt, Mike, and Rob get all Frankl-ian and talk about how we handle difficult circumstances we can't change. Is it necessary to find happiness? How do we create meaning in the hard thin…
Confronting Our Dark Tendencies
Matt, Mike, and Rob take a deep dive into the dark recesses of their souls. We look at what we are afraid to confront and show to our partners. And how we can learn to integrate those p…
BONUS: A Tribute to the Mothers in Our Lives
Matt, Mike, and Rob get all gushy about the moms in their lives and the unique contribution of women and moms. Listen in. Then call your mom.
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Dealing with Addiction
Matt, Mike, and Rob talk with Chance Scott, LCDC, about his experiences with addiction and recovery. We look at how addiction can affect relationships and how to start the process of re…
Why Do We Compete In Relationships
On this week's episode of The Manspace Podcast, Matt, Mike, and Rob discuss why we compete with each other and specifically inside of relationships. As an added bonus, they dive into so…
Your Kids Will Turn Out Fine
Ever worry your kid is worse than other kids? Pretty sure if they don't shape up they'll become homeless crack addicts? Maybe they've done some pretty stupid stuff. Well don't worry! Ma…
Creating a Collaborative Relationship
Do you tend to be too competitive in your relationship? Maybe normal discussions lead to a battle of who will win? Does it seem like collaborating with your partner is really just givin…
Men and Depression
Ever felt like you might be depressed? Maybe not, but you feel like you're burnt out. Or overstressed. Those might be signs you might be dealing with some depression. On this weeks epis…
Handling Toxic People
Do you have some toxic people in your life? Maybe you feel like you should cut them out. Before you do, join Matt, Mike, and Rob as we discuss the nature of toxicity and toxic relations…
Connecting Mental and Physical Health
On a very special episode of Dawso...I mean, The Manspace, Matt, Mike, and Rob interview Dr. Josh Novak of Auburn University. We dive deep into the benefits of physical health on our mi…
The Role of Mentors
Matt, Mike, and Rob are joined by Matt's dad, THE Mike Brown. We talk about the role of mentors in the lives of men, how they shape who we are, and how they might be dwindling. We need …
Developing Healthy Coping Skills
How do you handle stress? Pretend it doesn't exist? Work harder? Drink? Maybe Candy Crush...like a mature adult? In this episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob talk about healthy vs. unhealthy co…
Logic Vs. Emotion. FIGHT!
Is logic more important than emotions? Or more mature? Is acting out of emotion irrational? Matt, Mike, and Rob discuss the merits of each and whether there is any truth in men being mo…