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The Emotional Men Podcast

Taylor McCarrey

This isn’t therapy, and it’s not a lecture. Taylor McCarrey, a licensed therapist, and Pete Kingsley, a licensed social worker and PhD candidate, cut through the noise with straight talk about what it takes to live as the most authentic version of yourself. Grounded in research, shaped by experience, and sharpened with plenty of banter, the show makes a clear case for practical psychology that actually fits into real life. From burnout to optimism tests, from culture to relationships, every episode

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00:58:36

Art and Mental Health feat. Cat McCarrey

The Emotional Men Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Art is so much more than just decoration. It’s nervous-system care! In this episode we bring on arts critic and teacher Cat McCarrey to explore why engaging with art measurably lowers anxiety, increases empathy, and strengthens well-being. We talk about “giving vs. demanding” art, why hospitals with nature images see reduced stress and medication use, how design and acoustics count as art, and why good art pushes with velvet, not a dagger. We also dig into censorship, banned books, and art as “safe

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The Art of Arguing Well

The Emotional Men Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Conflict isn’t the problem—bad conflict is.Taylor and Pete break down what it actually means to fight well in relationships. From “strike while the iron is cold” to the instant-apology rule, they unpack six clear steps for arguing like an adult. Along the way, they tackle honesty, defensiveness, gaslighting, gender myths, and why “being whipped” isn’t weakness—it’s emotional maturity.Real stories. Real emotion. Actual tools you can use today.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeThe myth of “winning”

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00:53:02

The Fool's Errand of Emotional Control

The Emotional Men Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Hosts: Taylor McCarrey & Pete KingsleyContact / Listener mail: emotionalmenpc@gmail.comIn this episode Taylor and Pete take apart a common but dangerous myth: that we should be able to control our emotions. They argue that emotions are amoral, often automatic, and not a moral failing. What is under our control are the inputs that influence feelings and, critically, our behaviors in response to those feelings.The conversation covers:the difference between emotion (internal experience) and

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00:59:12

Optimism vs Delusion in the Face of Suck

The Emotional Men Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Episode SummaryOptimism without the glitter. Taylor and Pete dig into what it really means to stay hopeful when things are hard. Using the Life Orientation Test–Revised (LOT-R) (no Hobbits, so sorry), they separate healthy optimism from denial and “toxic positivity.” They talk about meaning-making after tough experiences, how gratitude and mindfulness actually shift outcomes, and how to practice optimism without lying to yourself. Real stories, a little humor, and two simple drills you can start

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00:51:50

Perfection Is Always at Least 20% Garbage

The Emotional Men Podcast ·

2025/10/01

Episode SummaryTaylor and Pete take the myth of doing everything “perfectly” out back and put it to rest. Using the 80/20 rule, they show why chasing 100% is a waste of energy, why even “perfect” systems have junk you need to deal with, and how to identify the things that actually move the needle in your mental health and life. This episode mixes research-backed ideas, irreverent humor, and real stories—including Mr. Meeseeks—to help you stop overdoing and start focusing on what matters.What You’ll

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00:53:45

Vulnerability Isn’t Weakness: Two Therapists on Male...

The Emotional Men Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Taylor McCarrey and Pete Kingsley are two longtime friends who are both therapists, one data-driven and one intuition-forward. Together, they pull apart what makes male friendship hard and necessary. From awkward notes in a warzone to a simple touch between friends, they cover affection without sexualization, why “should” is poison, the Gottman micro-repair idea, and how social comparison and performance culture isolate men. It’s candid, irreverent, and genuinely useful.

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