Guys Dealings with Feelings
Guys Dealings With Feelings is a men’s mental health podcast centered on honest, grounded conversations about identity, trauma, presence, responsibility, and what it actually takes to live well in the modern world. Hosts Aaron and Jason explore how emotional awareness, the nervous system, and lived experience shape who we become, offering practical insights and real dialogue to help men reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and find clarity without judgment or performative toughness.
Episodes
51 episodes
Shame vs Guilt: Why You Feel Like You're Not Enough
Shame is the quiet belief that something is fundamentally wrong with *you*—not just what you did. In this episode, Aaron and Jason break down how shame differs from guilt, why it drives overwork, anger, and shutdown, and how it becomes woven in...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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38:47
Why Most Men Struggle With Communication (And How to Fix It)
Communication isn’t just about talking—it’s about being understood.In this episode of Guys Dealings With Feelings, Aaron and Jason break down why so many men struggle with communication and how it impacts relationships, work, an...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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45:11
Why Motivation Fails You (And What Actually Works Instead) | Discipline & Habits
Most men are "using" or trying to use motivation… and that’s exactly why they stay stuck. In this episode of Guys Dealings With Feelings, Aaron and Jason break down the truth about motivation, discipline, and habits—and why relying on motivatio...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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46:09
The Power of Gratitude: Why It Changes Everything
Gratitude is often talked about as a simple mindset shift, but in reality it can be one of the most powerful tools for changing how we experience life.In this episode of Guys Dealings With Feelings, We explore the deeper meaning...
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45:27
Self-Trust & Intuition: Learning to Trust Yourself Again
Many men struggle to trust their instincts — not because they don’t have intuition, but because years of conditioning, trauma, expectations, and external pressure have taught them to ignore it.In this episode of Guys Dealings With Fe...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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39:30
The Beliefs Running Your Life (And How to Change Them)
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances… but your beliefs?In this episode of Guys Dealings With Feelings, Aaron and Jason break down how deeply held beliefs—many formed in childhood or through trauma—...
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43:50
The Magic of Boundaries: Why They Change Everything
Boundaries aren’t walls — they’re clarity. And without clear boundaries, relationships, mental health, and personal growth all begin to suffer.In this full episode of Guys Dealings With Feelings, Aaron and Jason dive deep into w...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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43:51
Emotional Awareness: The Skill That Changes Everything
Emotional awareness is one of the most important skills a person can develop — yet most men were never taught how to understand what they feel or why they feel it.In this episode of Guys Dealings With Feelings, Aaron and Jason e...
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39:43
Happiness and Personal Responsibility | The Work No One Can Do for You
In this episode of Guys Dealings With Feelings, Aaron and Jason explore the relationship between happiness and personal responsibility — and why lasting fulfillment can’t be outsourced, chased, or handed to us by circumstances.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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47:42
The Invisible Weight of Trauma | What We Carry Without Knowing
In this episode of Guys Dealings With Feelings, Aaron and Jason explore the invisible weight of trauma — the unseen burden many men carry without realizing how deeply it affects their thoughts, bodies, relationships, and sense o...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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35:10
Why Presence Is So Hard — and So Important
In this episode of Guys Dealings With Feelings, Aaron and Jason explore the concept of presence — what it really means, why it’s so difficult in the modern world, and how a lack of presence quietly impacts mental health, relatio...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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49:26
Identity: Who You Think You Are vs. Who You Actually Are
In this episode, Aaron and Jason explore identity — how it’s formed, how it gets distorted through experience and conditioning, and why so many people feel lost when the version of themselves they’ve been operating from no longer works. T...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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42:12
Grounding: The Key to Emotional Stability
In this episode, Aaron and Jason discuss the importance of grounding in mental health, particularly for men. They explore how external chaos can affect emotional stability and the significance of being present and aware of one's feelings. The c...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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52:16
A Short Reflection to Wrap Up Season 2
In this episode of Guys Dealing with Feelings, Aaron Gray reflects on the journey of the podcast, expressing gratitude for listeners and discussing the importance of self-reflection and personal growth. He previews the upcoming season, emphasiz...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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17:00
The Modern Man Under Pressure
Modern men are under pressure like never before—dating expectations, changing roles at home, economic strain, and a cultural message that tells us to “be strong” while giving us zero tools to actually handle what we feel.In today’s episo...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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48:10
How Your Experiences Shape Your Beliefs
In this episode, Jason and I break down how our beliefs are shaped by the experiences we’ve lived through—especially the ones we never fully processed. We talk about why old emotions resurface, how unresolved moments keep showing back up,...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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51:39
The Boxed-In Man: Why We Feel Trapped and How to Get Out
Most men don’t even realize they’re living inside a box they built themselves.Not a physical box — an emotional one.When we avoid emotions, ignore reflection, and push down anything that feels uncomfortable, those same unprocessed em...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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48:43
Cultural influences can significantly impact communication styles
In this episode, Aaron Gray and Jason Adams delve into the complexities of men's mental health, focusing on the importance of understanding values, feelings, and communication. They explore how cultural influences and conditioning shape our sel...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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46:03
Importance of Community
Jason and I discuss how we have been isolated even further through societal influences. We touch on several areas of helping ourselves understand and achieve real fulfillment.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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44:47
Cultural Influences and Impact On Our Values
Jason and I start exploring all of the impacts that our culture has on our lives. We start out with an overall description of how culture is all encompassing in our lives and specifically how it impacts are values both in what they are and how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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42:25
Why is Personal Growth so Difficult?
Jason and I discuss why it is so difficult to progress and grow as a human. There is a constant desire to grow and expand ourselves in different ways, but why is it so hard?!
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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49:15
Understanding Influence: Jason and I discuss the influences driving unhappiness
Jason and I go through the different internal and external influences affecting our lives. We dive into understanding and reflection as it pertains to be able to identify what is really happening when we find ourselves unsatisfied, unhappy, or ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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48:30
A recovery story with Logan Hufford
Logan and I have a great discussion surrounding his recovery from sexual addiction. His story and tools we discuss are applicable to anyone trying to recover.Logan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/no.longer.in.bondage/
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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50:19
Discussing Enlightenment with Jason Adams
Jason and I dive into enlightenment. We try to demystify the topic and discuss the beauty that comes with it.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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59:32
What is the answer to the hard question of consciousness?: A conversation with Dean Graves
Dean and I have a fascinating conversation. We dive deep into enlightenment, consciousness, and understanding of self. I had an amazing time doing this interview and I am so glad I got to meet Dean.Dean's website where you can find his ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:09:52