The Man and The Monkey Podcast

We encounter people daily, but we ignore the reasons they have been brought before us. Everyone who crosses your path does so for a reason. This episode looks at relationships and how we are affected, seasonally and long-term, by those who cross our paths. 

This episode discusses why the ego isn't always bad and how the unhealthy ego can weigh us down. Learn how to lighten your daily load and rid yourself of the unhealthy ego. 

This episode dives into issues for those of us who can't slow down and for those who feel they deserve more in their lives. 

Matthew and Jamie take a look at the sense of entitlement and the damage that it does to our mindset. 

In this final solo episode, Matthew tackles negativity and the reasons why we fall so easily into negativity traps. He discusses the biology behind human negativity, negative loops and cycles, rumination, and how to cultivate a more positive outlook. He also provides a researched secret for living a longer life.

Matthew dives into testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and provides you with a brief history before discussing the pros and cons of using TRT. This episode is packed with information and research on the topic for anyone interested in using it or gaining a better understanding of what they are using.

This episode looks at why it is important to know what it is that drives us daily and even more so during our tougher times. Matthew hosts another solo episode as he faces a tough decision, discussing how knowing his "why" makes the process easier.  

Matthew and Jessica discuss talking to our children about sex, the medicalization of sex, and infidelity. They also discuss whether monogamy or polygamy is the way to go in relationships and how our sexual norms have changed over time.  

Matthew and Jessica discuss relationships, emotional needs, affairs, and briefly touch on having multiple partners. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who feels they aren't getting enough sex in their relationship or feels as though they are providing sex while having their needs go unmet.

This is the final episode of the season, and it's a must-listen for anyone who has lost a loved one. We end the year with Matthew and Jessica wrapping up their discussion on loss around the holidays. The pair discusses traditions, shares stories, and sheds light on coping with loss as the holidays approach. 

In this two-part series, Matthew and Jessica discuss navigating loss around the holiday season. This is not a deep dive but a conversation that covers anticipatory loss, helping children deal with loss, and how we handle the intense emotions of suddenly losing a loved one. Part 2 will be released a week after Part 1, and it will be the final episode of 2025. 

Who would ever think to do an episode on smiling? People frequently take the nuances of a smile for granted. After all, it's just a smile, and we all do it. This episode goes deeper into the significance of the smile and the benefits it has in our lives. Matthew and Kurt discuss the power of a smile and how it helps us live a longer and happier life. 

Matthew welcomes Jamie back to tackle control and explains why we feel the need to control everything. The guys discuss how much better we would feel if we just relinquished control and realized that our actual control is limited. With only three episodes left in this season, this is a must-hear for everyone.

We have a discussion in this episode about talking to ourselves and how we often feel crazy for doing it. Talking to yourself is usually a normal activity but join us for the discussion on when it is not.  

As we approach Thanksgiving this week, Jamie and Curt sit with Matthew to discuss gratitude and why we all need it in our lives. Whether things are going great or you need a small pick-me-up, discover what gratitude does for us and how to find it.