Episodes
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IMPORTANT NOTICE - The Podcast will from now on be released every two weeks instead of weekly.
In today's session, Stephen and Zak talk about witnessing the thought life. They talk about non judgement and the acceptance that can come from that.
They talk about the fact that we are NOT OUR THOUGHTS. We are SIMPLY OBSERVING THEM.
Something for Every Human Here.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
In today's session, Zak and Stephen discuss more about Stephen's grappling with what it is to be a man. Until Zak poses a very succinct question "why does this bother you so much?". This prompts a change in course, where the idea of identity and self can become all consuming, and perhaps we should be more open as humans to the idea of just being. Being without grand ideas of ourselves, being without fixed identities. Just being.
Something for Every Human Here.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
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In today's therapy session, Zak and Stephen continue talking about what it is to be a man. Stephen has some profound realisations on this topic and Zak has some wise insight.
There is also talk of family matters and how Stephen has found some peace and a sense of freedom by relocating to Paris.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
In this session, Zak and Stephen talk about the idea of what it is to be a man. Stephen has just driven through the villages of Transylvania on a beautiful morning in order to get to his studio to talk to Zak. He is bright and awake and ready to talk.
Some very deep and bog discoveries are made today. Stephen expresses his slight unease around particular types of men and the idea of masculinity as a whole.
Zak and Stephen have some real insights together in this session. It is quite an unexpected turn of events, as Stephen realises this is in fact a very important part of his psychological make up and a great work is beginning as a result of this session.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
Zak and Stephen have had a long Summer break from therapy. It was not intended, but it just happened that way. Now they are back and Stephen has a lot to tell Zak.
They talk about being there for family in difficult times.
They talk about the benefits of the consistency of repeated action.
They talk about Depression.
They talk about Plans for the Future.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
As the episodes progress, we get closer and closer to the actual date that we release them on compared to the date they were recorded. But we are still a few months behind.
With that in mind, this episode was recorded in late Spring 2024, but is being released today, October 1st 2024. The reason this is apt is because in this episode, there is much talk around the topic of sobriety.
And why is October 1st related to Sobriety? Well in Ireland, it is the first day of the month of STOPTOBER, when lots of people experiment with stopping drinking for one month. And coincidentally, Stephen was recently interviewed for the Irish Independent around the topic of Sobriety and that article is also released today!
So lot's of sobriety talk and familial addiction talk today.
We wish you peace.
Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
Stephen is having a bad day. He is going through work issues. Work is piling high and he is feeling some pressure.
Zak talks him through some recent bad experiences and they talk about routine and time management.
Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
In this session Zak and Stephen talk about living together with your partner. There is a theme of the idea of sharing space and how we can manage to find ourselves within a couple.
They discuss financial issues within a marriage and Stephen shares his discomfort over certain issues around this.
They talk about fiscal responsibility and how one can walk the line of sharing this responsibility within a couple.
Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
In today's Therapy Session, Zak and Stephen continue to talk about the theme of baggage and the burden Stephen has carried for many years in terms of his feelings of responsibility towards those closest to him.
Things develop in this session and Stephen has some pretty life enhancing insights.
They also talk about routine and the power of continued and consistent effort.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
In this session Stephen and Zak talk in depth about Stephen's relationship with his father and mother.
In particular, they focus on his father and Stephen thinks back to childhood and moments of connection in those formative years.
Lots of universal themes dealt with here, including living with a family member in addiction, parent/child relations, and a lot more.
Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
Stephen and Zak talk about releasing baggage.
They talk about a desire to find freedom in life from fear and things holding Stephen back. Stephen feels like he is “holding on for dear life”.
Stephen compares his new challenges to those of the past. How he feels that his quest to find freedom from a tightness he has always carried might be harder than fighting his past addiction to alcohol.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
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believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
In this session, Stephen and Zak discuss gratitude and having a daily practice.
They discuss the feeling of weight that Stephen feels in terms of what he feels he has to carry on his shoulders in life. The central people that he has in life and how he feels guilt around them.
They also discuss self care and plans for the future.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
Zak and Stephen talk about guilt. Guilt around family.
They discuss fear. Fear around various aspects of life.
Stephen looks for validation on his journey and Zak proposes an alternative way to look at things.
Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
Zak and Stephen discuss the idea of softening. Softening towards the self and the world.
They also discuss the idea of negative self talk and how that has changed for Stephen over the years.
They talk about unconscious manipulation and how Stephen was surprised to learn something about his own behaviour in relation to this.
They talk about how a person in addiction can be juvenile, manipulative and somewhat narcissistic.
They talk about the ideas of labels we put on ourselves about depression, addiction etc. Instead of using a label, and being definite about anything, Zak suggests that it might be better to say “I am aware of this state or that state”. Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
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believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
It’s the New Year and Zak and Stephen talk about the Christmas that has just passed. Stephen talks about a moment where he felt awkward being forthright.
Stephen details how he is planning to tackle the new year and how he wants to live by three particular words.
He also talks about a new routine that is having positive effects.
Zak encourages Stephen to recognise that the fact that he is able to express himself authentically is a very positive development. He also reminds Stephen of the power of repeated action.
Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
It’s coming up to Christmas and Zak and Stephen are talking about… well nothing festive at all.
Stephen is feeling pretty grumpy and has a bit of a rant. Zak sees beyond all of this and helps Stephen see that the life he is living is something to appreciate.
They talk money, anger, relationships and being of service.
Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
Stephen is still in Sicily and is finding real peace of mind. Zak and Stephen discuss the barrage of media that we are exposed to in this day and age, and how Stephen has used his intuition to choose to take a break from tuning into media.
Zak and Stephen also talk about Stephen’s search for humility. They also discuss purpose. Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
Today, Zak and Stephen talk about the idea of home and where we find ourselves feeling at home. Stephen is still in Sicily and talks about lacking community. The word ‘balance’ is discussed, and Zak poses the question to Stephen of what it means to Stephen. Stephen talks about technology addiction and how he finds it hard to separate himself from his phone and work. Zak also sets Stephen a challenge for the week.
Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
Stephen is in Sicily on a one month working holiday with his wife Rebeca. Zak and Stephen discuss technology breaks and finding grounding in the moment. Stephen also raises a current problem of a debt that he is struggling with, and the two discuss financial intelligence and how, at 40, Stephen feels like he is only waking up now to how to be a grown up in some ways.
Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com -
In session 2, Stephen and Zak talk about co dependance and what it means. Stephen talks about needing validation and boundaries. Free will is also discussed and whether we indeed have any. Stephen also talks about how his mind can be such a busy and sometimes judgemental place, and Zak’s thoughts give him a lot to reflect upon.Disclaimer: Welcome to our Podcast - ‘One man and his therapist’ where
the opinions expressed by our presenters are entirely their own. We
believe in fostering an environment that values intellectual diversity,
enabling our presenters to share their unique insights and viewpoints.
It is crucial for our audience to recognize that the opinions
articulated during the course of this program are those of the
individual presenters and do not reflect or represent any other
individuals, agencies or organisations.
If you wish to contact Zak Powers please go to
www.berginpsychological.com
If you wish to contact Stephen Dalton go to www.stephendaltonvo.com - Montre plus
