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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.

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Ep. 159 Embrace Discomfort. Book Review: The Comfort...

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2024/09/25

Send us a textHey guys. This week is multimedia. Well...sorta. I mean, if you were a loyal spaceman, you would have read the book already. The book, meaning The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter. If you haven't, it's okay. You can still read it. Pretend you had a book report and read the back cover. Here's all you need to know. It's important for us to challenge ourselves. There's actually a lot of value in being uncomfortable. Listen in and find out. TakeawaysThe importance of being...

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46:40

Ep. 158 Can Men Be Emotionally Abused?

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2024/09/18

Send us a textSpacePeeps. Let's get our casting on. On today's episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob talk about emotional dynamics in relationships and why men are sometimes willing to put up with or may not know they are experiencing emotional abuse. It's a complex term and problem, and today we're just beginning the conversation. But there are many men who accept treatment they shouldn't. We talk about why that happens and how to change that in a healthy way. So, head to the drink store and get...

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Ep. 157 Are There Quick Fixes?

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2024/09/11

Send us a textSup Sigmas. Get your skibbity toilets ready and put on that sweet Ohio rizz. Go get your middle-schooler and they'll tell you how cool I am. Or that I don't know what I'm talking about. Fanum Tax. On today's episode, we talk about mental health trends and how they lead us to believe in quick fixes. Look, Rob doesn't believe in them, but he's trying to stay open to the possibility that maybe there are some? Or maybe we just have to be cool with work and taking a quick hit, t...

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46:54

Ep. 156 Should I Go To The Doctor?

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2024/09/04

Send us a textSpacemen! Tune in for a very special episode. Sort of like an after-school special on the importance of getting your colon checked. I know. You were like, "Hey, how come we're not talking more about colonoscopies." Well put your wonder to rest. Today, we talk about Rob getting a colonoscopy. I mean, really only for a minute. Then we talk about why men don't want to go to doctors. Should we go? Yes. Are the reasons we don't go legitimate? Sometimes. But really, go to the doctor. ...

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62:45

Ep. 155 Be a Man. Get a Hobby.

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2024/08/28

Send us a Text Message.Sup Spacemen. It's me, the spaciverse. Welcome to another episode. Today, Mike and Rob talk about hobbies and all the benefits that come with them. If you're wondering, you'll feel more confident, and have more joy and fulfillment in your life. So get down to the hobby shop and pick up a pinewood derby car, pop a squat and whittle that bad-boy down while you engage in your other hobby: The Manspace!keywordshobbies, benefits of hobbies, social connection, hobbies, challe...

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Ep. 154 BOOK CLUB! The Storyteller by Dave Grohl

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2024/08/21

Send us a Text Message.Spacemen, gather your fellow nerds and prepare to discuss Dave Grohl's The Storyteller. On today's inaugural book club episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob break down what we can take from the book. Things like the importance of connecting with oneself and pursuing passions, the power of parental support and the impact it can have on a person's life. Some of the themes we pull out are deep relationships and seeing adventure and opportunity in life. If you haven't read it, ...

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Ep. 153 What are Women Attracted to?

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2024/08/14

Send us a Text Message.Spacemen, sometimes (read often) on the show, we like to go ahead and speak for all women. Today's episode is no exception. Today, Mike and Rob reveal what attracts women. Is it the big car? Or maybe money? Muscles? I don't want to spoil the surprise, but maybe? Turns out confidence is a key ingredient to attraction. We don't actually speak for women, but more humans in general. Confidence is attractive. So we'll tell you how to develop it. Have we ever steered you...

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Ep. 152 Finding Truth in Media

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2024/08/07

Send us a Text Message.Bruhs. I'm getting sigma on this skibidi ohio. That way, my social media platform will take off. On today's episode, Mike and Rob talk about how to understand 'truth' we find on the internet and social media. And when I say 'talk about,' I really mean Rob rants for a while.Basically, it matters to be careful about what you consume and trust on the internet. Make sure you do your own research before you run off and start sharing your wisdom. Only listen to The Manspace. ...

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59:08

Ep. 151 The Smell of Confidence

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2024/07/31

Send us a Text Message.Spacemen, have you ever given much thought to how you smell? Or wondered if others have given much thought about the way you smell? Do you wear cologne? Too much? Wrong scent? Is your lady friend impressed? Does it matter? Today, Matt, Mike, and Rob tackle smell. Matt got all smelled up for the show and really impressed us. Does he ever not? But maybe, we're just impressed with Matt and he just feels more confident when he smells of musk and manliness. So spritz on...

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52:56

Ep. 150 Navigating Long-Distance Relationships:...

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2024/07/24

Send us a Text Message.Spacemen, did you know you can send us texts? Even request topics? We'll happily cover them for you. Seriously, look up a little. It says send text. So do. Cause today, we talk about a question we were asked. Specifically as it relates to couple dynamics and long-distance relationships. We'll talk about effective communication, setting boundaries, and clarifying expectations. We'll fill you with hope and clear understanding on how to make things work. Listen in. A...

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34:49

EP. 149 Defining Your Own Story

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2024/07/17

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever felt so alone you could cry? Me neither. But Mike sure has. He did this episode all by himself. And man, did he nail it. He talks about the stories that define us and the stories that others use to define us. He shares the story of Emma Carey, a skydiver who survived a 14,000-foot fall, and how she struggles with being defined by that one event. Take home is you don't have to be defined by moments. Listen in. Define yourself.TakeawaysThe stories we choose ...

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Ep. 148 Signs You’re Headed for Divorce?

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2024/07/10

Send us a Text Message.Spacemen! Heed my warning! Not really. Today, we debunk some common ideas about divorce. Matt's gone, but Mike and Rob get into it about problems one researcher stated are signs of impending divorce. Don't worry, they're not really. But don't just take our word for it, listen in. As a special bonus, you can go watch Rob's final show with his really cool punk-ska band from 20 years ago. Keywordsinfidelity, causes of divorce, communication, intimacy, divorce, intimacy, fi...

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Ep. 147 Can You Learn To Love

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2024/07/03

Send us a Text Message.Spacemen, we've let you down. I mean, not really, but sort of. We weren't there for you last week when you needed us most. But we, like many people, have limits and have to take vacations from time to time. We're back though, and everything will once again be aligned in the spaceiverse. As you will hear, Rob was absent on this episode. But it's a good one anyway. Today, we talk about how we can learn to love. Matt and Mike talk about the book 'The Art of Loving' by...

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Ep. 146 How Manly Are You?

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2024/06/19

Send us a Text Message.Wanna arm wrestle? I'd probably win. I was recently diagnosed 100% manly. I know. You're probably like, 'Obvi Rob.' Well, I wasn't so sure. Luckily, the internet never let's me down. On today's episode, Rob quizzes Matt and Mike to find out how manly they are. And, because we believe ALL men must meet a certain level of manliness to remain in the manliness club, we've provided the link to our quiz here. Quiz it and tell us how manly you are. Keywordstherapy, ...

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Ep. 145 Stop Beating Yourself Up

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2024/06/12

Send us a Text Message.Come on now, space-cyborg! You're not so bad! In fact, I dare say you might even be a real stand-up guy. Probably doing better than you think. And we'll talk about that today on The Manspace. Matt, Mike, and Rob explore how we beat ourselves up and hold ourselves to unrealistic standards that usually do us no good. We'll talk about self-compassion and will say it in the most cheesy, unsettling of ways. So, pull up a chair. Be nice to yourself. Listen to The M...

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50:44

Ep. 144 Silence, But In A Different Way

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2024/06/05

Send us a Text Message.Shhhh. The Manspace is on. On today's episode, we record dead air for you to *not* listen to. Fine. Not really. But we DO talk about it. I know what you're thinking. "Hey Rob, didn't you guys just barely talk about silence?" Yes, Spaceman, we did. But before, we talked about knowing the times it's good to be quiet in relationships and conversations. This time, it's more using silence as a meditative state. We talk about why it's helpful and how to make it a more de...

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Ep. 143 Body Language

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2024/05/29

Remember in The Little Mermaid when Ursula was like, "and don't underestimate the importance of..BODY LANGUAGE!" in a way that is a little too much for kids to handle? And adults for that matter? I do. Don't act like you don't remember. Own your love of Disney. It's okay. Today, spacebirds, Matt, Mike, and Rob talk about body language. Not in an Ursula kind of way, just in a difference between men and women kind of way. We talk about men finding ways to connect that are sometimes mislabeled a...

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Ep. 142 Let's Be Alone Together

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2024/05/22

Spaceabichuelos! I don't know how to spell that and it doesn't even matter. I just called you spacebeans, which is one of many insight you will gain listening to today's episode. Today, we're talking about being alone with your partner. We'll give you some hot tips and cool riffs, just like Ross Cowan in high school. Top-hat wearin' Ross. We talk about the 1/1/1 and the 7/7/7 ratio of spending time with your spouse. Don't know what those are? Don't worry my little beans--we'll tell you. ...

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55:23

Ep. 141 The Value of Logic...like you didn't know...

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2024/05/15

Calm down spacemen. Today, Matt, Mike, and Rob rationally delve into the wide world of logic. I know what you're thinking, "Hey Rob, didn't guys do a previous episode on the necessity of emotions over logic?" Yes, you have a point there. But what sort of men of space would we be if we could not confidently state, "We were wrong!" And by 'wrong' we mean, we have more to say on the subject that will clarify things. Spoiler alert, it involves balancing logic and emotion. We are nothing if not ba...

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Ep. 140 Knowing When to Stay Silent

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2024/05/08

Bruhs, let's play the quiet game. You start, cause I have a lot to say. But fair warning, the audio of what I say will be horrible today. I don't know why. It's unknowable. On today's episode, Matt, Mike, and Rob explore the importance of silence in various situations. We also touch on the moments in life where it is best to stay silent, according to psychology. And, AND, we extend a call to (in)action. Try it out, you'll thank us. Keywordssilence, teaching, teenagers, psychology, m...

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