E8 - In "Real" Life Dating Challenges

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Recently, we have seen the proliferation of various accounts that either hate on men, or hate on women. This episode we jump into some of the statements and the reasons why there seemingly two camps fighting it out. 

It's messy and this is a messy topic so we appreciate your patience and hopefully understanding that it can be difficult to understand all points of view in a complex world. 

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Newsflash! Marijuana is something that is seldom talked about but is once of the most abused substances out there which gave us the inspiration to make a whole episode about it. 

Our hosts have a fun discussion about the pros and cons of marijuana in a very non judgmental way so people can make their own choices around their own use. There is a lot of info to chew on so sit back and enjoy.

Thank you!

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The No Fap reddit has swelled from 400k to 1 million members which is totally insane. Is porn an addiction ? What familial or societal factors effect how we consume pornography ? Matthew and Seb dive into complicated topics like these while relating with our own experiences with both pornography and NOFAP. 

Sit Down Relax.....and Enjoy! Thank you to all of our awesome listeners.  We will be coming with a discord group in the coming months and much more. 

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Resident therapist Matthew B and co-host Sebastian break down and discuss cognitive distortions - the illusions and delusions of our minds. The discussion centers around the most common distortions we have and how they can be harmful and or delusional. 

The worst delusions that we have are usually the ones we give ourselves. Even though the subject matter might hit a little close to home at times, we try to keep it light hearted and fun in our second episode together.

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WELCOME BACK! Men's Junk is BACK.  Today we are talking about ways to re-integrate back into "regular" life after what has been a tumultuous last few years. 

Full disclosure: we decided to hit the ground running and so this is literally the first time we have recorded together (we have a new-cohost). Lots has changed since covid began and that also includes the podcast. However, I believe that Matthew adds a great dimension being an actual therapist and having a rich life experience. 

Covid has been a whirlwind for many of us. Join us as we talk about our experience and ways to get back to more than just surviving. It's time to thrive.

To all of our listeners, we are so thankful for all of you who have connected with us. We appreciate being able to have these kinds of conversations online to help all of us get a little better.

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Let's get better together. 

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Disclaimer: This was recorded before the coronavirus outbreak really exploded in North America. It has been super surreal and after listening to this in retrospect it sure gives some perspective as to where we were about a month ago. 

So, here we are! We are currently talking about the male tendency to escape from problematic and troubling situations and circumstances by escaping mentally and emotionally. We touch on tons of impactful topics that a lot of us resonate with: video games, workaholic, entertainment, substance use, addiction, and other ways we "escape" and "take a break" from reality.

We try to make a distinction between healthy ways of escaping versus those that ultimately sabotage our lives toward the end of the episode. 

Strap up! We are gonna have some FUN! 

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It is a tough time for everyone, we send our condolences to everyone out there who could be suffering right now. Feel free to reach out to us on instagram - @mens_junk    

If you have comments, concerns or ideas on other topics, hit us up! 

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Incels have lately been getting a bit of traction in the media lately. There have been a lot of misconceptions and myths about them and we go into an objective breakdown of who the incel community is made up of and what they are all about. 

That doesn't mean that our discussion is all about sunshine, unicorn and rainbows though!

Vito, co-host, discusses some of his own challenges and struggles being someone who identifies with being incel in the past. This discussion is impactful to the average man in that it touches on discussions about how we deal with our emotions in general. We discuss very openly our experiences with regard to our changing perceptions and beliefs and how they have evolved. There is a pretty hot discussion on how our community and society has evolved the way it has. 

So if you are an incel? What do you do? How do you improve your chances of finally finding the bond and connection that most of us are seeking? We attempt to offer some guidance on ways you can change your reality for the better.

Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals or counselors so please consult with your medical professional or counselor before making any changes to your life routine. 

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Let's talk about the new elephant in the room - MALE BODY IMAGE ! Is social media pushing everyone too far in terms of what are societal norms are regarding physical beauty and appearance? ⁣
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Is it healthy to live in a society where we idolize characters that are super human in proportion. Is this even realistic and is it sending poor messages to young boys about bodies that are simply unattainable? Have we all been duped? Are steroids and diets a healthy norm?⁣
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We also want to hear from you, the listener. Do you think we are pushing it too far? If you liked or enjoyed this episode, please feel free to rate, share and like our episode. We will also be available on patreon soon. Help us keep the lights on! ⁣
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We accept any and all feedback! 

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Men's Junk gets into the nitty gritty about challenges of real life dating when you aren't necessarily 'killing it'. We try to empathize and use our own reflections to have a no-bs, but positive conversation about people that are struggling meeting their special person. For those struggling to get a date, we see you! Disclaimer: We aren't professionals. We are just a couple of old men talking in our basement. 

From now on we will be posting every second Tuesday so be ready for a bit more consistent content from us. 

Thank you for watching and we look forward to hear your feedback for the show! What topic do you want to hear about from us? 

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