The Man and The Monkey Podcast

Episode 46 - You Can Never Go Home Again

This episode looks at why we can't return to moments in our past. Whether it's the literal return to your hometown, a past relationship, or reliving childhood memories with your children, this episode explores why that can't happen.

Episode 45 - Discipline

This episode continues from the last and looks at motivation vs. discipline. Motivation will only get you so far, but you're going to need discipline to achieve your goals.

Episode 44 - What's Holding You Back?

This episode discusses the barriers that are in our way and why it is that we are standing by idly, watching life pass us by. This episode is for you if you need that little push to get you moving into the direction you know you should be heading.

Episode 43 - Comparing Ourselves With Others

This episode views what happens when we compare our lives to other people. We dive into the psychology and spiritual aspects of what the comparisons do to us, and there are also some strategies to eliminate the comparisons.    References for this episode: Butts, R. (2026). Social comparison theory. Salem Press Encyclopedia. Cherry, K. (2024). Social comparison theory in psychology. Verywell Mind. www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-social-comparison-process-2795872. Psychology Today. (2026). Social comparison theory. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/social-comparison-theory

Episode 42 - Difficult Seasons

This episode explores the seasons of the soul and those inevitable cycles of life that include both joy and profound struggle. This episode speaks directly to anyone currently experiencing a difficult season and provides a few ways to help move you a little faster through the difficult time.