E28: You Can Complain and Still Be a Good Man.

E33: Real Life Doesn’t Stay on Topic

This one… didn’t go how we planned. We came in ready to talk about burnout -why so many men feel exhausted, stuck, and disconnected from the lives they’re living. And for a minute, we actually got there. We started unpacking the pressure, the expectations, the feeling of carrying too much for too long. And then… it went completely off the rails. Somewhere between $7,000 therapy sessions, life stress, gym talk, random side stories, and just being three guys trying to show up when life’s already been lifing… this episode turned into something else entirely. But honestly? That might be the real conversation. Because this is what it actually looks like sometimes. You try to go deep… and you can't focus. You try to be intentional… and life interrupts. You try to talk about what's really going on… and it comes out sideways, in jokes, in tangents, in chaos.  And maybe that is burnout. Not just being tired… but not even having the space or clarity to slow down and figure out why. So yeah… this episode is messy. It's unfiltered. It's all over the place. But it's also real.  And if you've ever felt like your life is a little scattered, a little overwhelming, and a little hard to pin down…  you'll probably feel right at home in this one. Episode 33: Real Life Doesn't Stay on Topic w/ Jason Smith, Christopher Stewart, and The Giant Therapist is out now on your favorite podcast platform, YouTube, and Facebook! Go check it out! #TheMAJOPodcast #burnout #relationships #purpose #realrawunfiltered

E32: Do Men Really Want Independent Women?

Men say they want an independent woman… until she doesn’t need them. So what is it really? In this episode, the guys get into the tension between independence and connection. What it means to feel needed, what it means to be chosen, and why that dynamic matters more than most people want to admit. They unpack how roles, expectations, and identity show up in relationships, especially for men who feel the pressure to lead, provide, and still feel wanted at the same time. The conversation moves into real-life examples - where independence creates strength… and where it quietly creates distance. It’s not about control. It’s not about power. It’s about understanding the difference between: being needed… and being chosen. And why the healthiest relationships might actually require both.

E31: The Lie Men Chase About Happiness

Most men are chasing something. More money. More success. More status. That feeling of finally “getting there.” However, what happens when you get there… and it still doesn’t feel like enough? In this episode, Derek and Jason unpack the lie a lot of men don’t even realize they’re living - the belief that the next level will finally bring peace, confidence, or fulfillment. They get into the pressure to perform, chasing validation, and how early experiences shape what we think happiness is supposed to look like in the first place. The conversation goes deeper into what men actually want underneath it all - respect, connection, being chosen - and why those things often get buried under the constant drive to achieve. This one isn’t about doing more. It’s about asking a better question: Is what you’re chasing even yours?

E30: Why Men Feel Like They’re Losing (Just From Scrolling)

Most men won’t say it out loud… but we all feel it. You can be sitting on your couch, minding your business - and five minutes into scrolling, suddenly feel like you’re behind in life. Money. Body. Lifestyle. Success. It’s all right there in your face, all day. In this episode, the guys get real about how social media has quietly changed the way men compete - and how much of that pressure is built on things that aren’t even real. They talk about comparison, clout vs respect, fake lifestyles, gym culture, and the internal pressure to “keep up” even when you don’t actually want what you’re chasing. But underneath all of that, the conversation goes deeper - into insecurity, identity, what we learned growing up, and why so many men feel like they’re never quite enough… even when they’re doing more than they realize. If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind just from scrolling your phone… this one’s for you.

E29 Why Is It So Hard for Men to Be Emotionally Available?

In this episode of The MAJO Podcast, Derek, Jason, and Chris dig into why emotional availability is so hard for so many men, and where that struggle actually begins. They talk about the messages boys absorb early about crying, toughness, anger, and what emotions are “allowed,” and how those lessons follow men into adulthood, relationships, and fatherhood. The conversation gets honest about bullying, family dynamics, shutting down, and the fear that vulnerability will be judged, dismissed, or used against you. It’s funny in places, real in others, and underneath it all is a simple truth: a lot of men aren’t distant because they don’t care. They’re trying to navigate emotions they were never really taught how to hold.