Lion Counseling Podcast
Lion Counseling Podcast
Podcast Description
The Lion Counseling Podcast helps men escape the cages that hold them back and become the Lions they were created to be. It exists to help men obtain success, purpose, happiness, and peace in their career and personal lives. The podcast is hosted by the founder of Lion Counseling, Mark Odland (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified EMDR Therapist), and Zack Carter (Counselor and Coach with Lion Counseling). In their podcasts, they address a variety of topics relevant to men, including: mental health, relationships, masculinity, faith, success, business, and self-improvement.
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Content Themes
This podcast focuses on critical themes including mental health, masculinity, relationships, faith, and personal development. Episodes such as 'Redefining Success: Why You Don’t Feel Successful (Even If You Are)' and 'The Truth About Motivation: Why You’re Stuck and How to Move Forward' explore in-depth topics like cognitive distortions, personal habits, and connecting core values with identity.
The Lion Counseling Podcast helps men escape the cages that hold them back and become the Lions they were created to be. It exists to help men obtain success, purpose, happiness, and peace in their career and personal lives. The podcast is hosted by the founder of Lion Counseling, Mark Odland (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified EMDR Therapist), and Zack Carter (Counselor and Coach with Lion Counseling). In their podcasts, they address a variety of topics relevant to men, including: mental health, relationships, masculinity, faith, success, business, and self-improvement.
🎙️ Episode 3 – Jesus, John Wick, and the Truth About Being a Man
In this powerful episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach) take on the complex topic of manhood—what it really means, how it’s misunderstood, and how to find the balance between strength and emotional sensitivity. From assertiveness strategies and emotional intelligence, to role models like Jesus and John Wick, this conversation breaks down the barriers many men face around identity, relationships, and personal growth.
🔍 In This Episode, We Cover:
- Why balancing authenticity and professionalism matters in men’s communication
- The truth about “nice guys” vs. “tough guys”—and why neither extreme works
- How to embrace both the grizzly bear and teddy bear sides of masculinity
- The difference between being nice and being truthful, loving, and grounded
- Strategies for healthy assertiveness and how to speak your truth without being aggressive
- The importance of emotional intelligence in becoming a complete man
- How trauma, childhood wounds, and people-pleasing affect masculine identity
- Insights from EMDR therapy, jiu-jitsu, and real-life challenges men face today
- Creative ideas for future content—like analyzing characters in movies and TV shows through a psychological lens
💥 If you’re a man who’s ever struggled with feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough,” this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and practical tools to help you lead with confidence, courage, and purpose.
About the Show:
The Lion Counseling Podcast helps men escape the cages that hold them back and become the lions they were created to be. Hosted by the team at Lion Counseling, we explore topics like faith, masculinity, mental health, business, relationships, self-improvement, and emotional healing. No fluff. No shame. Just real talk to help real men grow.
👉 Ready to level up your life? Visit www.escapethecagenow.com to book counseling or coaching with Mark or Zack.
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