The ManMade Podcast

Mind Matters ep.3

Mind Matters ep.2

Welcome to Mind Matters This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Contact us at: [email protected]

Mind Matters ep.1

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. This week we are showcasing our first episode of Mind Matters a radio call-in advice show that airs in Knoxville TN. We hope you enjoy it.  Contact us at: [email protected]

Man Made Podcast ep. 48 Creating Harmonious Relationships

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.   Creating harmonious relationships is like being part of an orchestra where everyone is playing different instruments. Imagine trying to play the violin while someone else is vigorously ban...

Man Made Podcast ep. 47

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Contact us at: [email protected]

Man Made Podcast ep. 46 Unexpected Events

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.   Alright, picture this: You're minding your own business, living your life, when suddenly, out of nowhere, life decides to throw a curveball at you. It's like, "Hey, here's a little surpris...

Man Made Podcast ep. 45 Awkward Interactions

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.   Awkward interactions are like uninvited guests at the party of life; they just show up, usually at the most inopportune times. Picture this: You're in an elevator, and your brain decides i...

Man Made Podcast ep. 44 Shallow Self Discipline

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.   Shallow self-discipline, as practiced by some life coaches, can often resemble a motivational poster that's lost its way – all flash and no substance. Imagine a life coach, armed with an a...

Man Made Podcast ep. 43 Creating close relationships

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.   Creating close relationships is essential for maintaining good mental health, and let's be real, who doesn't want a support squad for life's craziness? Step one: throw away your "stranger ...

Man Made Podcast ep. 42 Supporting family or friend with mental health struggles

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Supporting a friend or family member with mental health struggles can sometimes feel like trying to assemble a piece of IKEA furniture without the instructions - you’ve got all these tools and...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 41. Who you are will change

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.   As we journey through life, it's almost as if we're participating in an endless series of wardrobe changes in a cosmic play, where the roles we adopt and the scripts we follow evolve with ...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 40. Role Models

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Imagine a role model as a multifunctional gadget for the psyche - part can-opener for unleashing pent-up emotions, part screwdriver for tightening those wobbly thoughts, and a surprising tooth...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 39. Getting Better Sleep

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Good sleep is the secret handshake into the elite club of sanity. Think of it as the brain's nightly retreat to a five-star resort where every neuron is pampered and prepped to take on tomorrow...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 38. Resistance

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.   In the grand obstacle course of therapy, 'resistance' is that cheeky monkey wrench your brain throws into the machinery. Imagine it: there you are, jogging along the therapeutic path, leap...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 37. Navigating Worry

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Navigating the convoluted realm of worry is akin to being a bartender at a cognitive cocktail party where 'Anxiety Ale' and 'Dread Draught' are the drinks du jour. A therapist, in this scenari...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 36. Prioritizing your time - Embrace downtime

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. In the grand circus of life, where juggling responsibilities can sometimes feel like trying to balance a watermelon on your nose while riding a unicycle (uphill, of course!), it's easy to forg...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 35. Feedback

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.   Feedback is like the yin and yang of mental health – a wild rollercoaster ride through the amusement park of life. Some feedback is as sweet as grandma's apple pie, making you feel like yo...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 34. Unflappable – Journal Entry Series

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.   Ah, the art of being unflappable—a skill often acquired after decades of spilling coffee on white shirts, navigating the chaotic aisles of toy stores during holiday sales, or enduring blin...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 33 Seeing through the present moment.

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counselling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. In the grand theater of life, the present moment is the star diva, crooning under the spotlight, demanding all of our attention with its tantalizing presence. Yet, within the therapeutic real...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 32 Meta Communication

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counselling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.   Meta communication in the realm of mental health is like having a chat about having a chat, which sounds like a lot of talking about talking, but trust me, it's worth it! Picture this: yo...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 31 Chaos

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counselling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Imagine Chaos walking into a room – it's like a tornado with commitment issues. Chaos can't find its socks, let alone its life's direction. It's like trying to follow a map drawn by a caffein...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 30 Scarcity and Abundance Mindset

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counselling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. The Abundance Mindset and the Scarcity Mindset walk into a bar. Abundance struts in, high-fiving everyone and ordering the most extravagant drink on the menu. Scarcity, on the other hand, sid...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 29 Making Space in your Mind.

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counselling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Let's talk about the magical art of creating space in your mind to tackle those pesky stress storms head-on. Imagine your mind as a cluttered closet overflowing with thoughts, anxieties, and ...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 28 Making a Routine

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counselling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Creating a routine is like taming a wild pack of squirrels – it sounds nuts, but it's surprisingly essential for a sane and squirrelly-free life! Picture this: without a routine, my days woul...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 27 Family

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counselling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Ah, family, the origin of both our best character traits and the quirkiest neuroses we didn't even know we could develop! The family unit can be likened to a mental health gymnasium, full of ...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 26 Sharting

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counselling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Sharting episode.  Life, much like a delicate dance on a tightrope, is a delicate balance of predictability and randomness. It ebbs and flows with rhythm and harmony, but just when you thin...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 25 Reaching back out to people

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Reaching out and responding to people is integral to human existence, weaving the complex fabric of our social interactions and establishing the connections that make us inherently human. However, it's not always easy. Many of us g...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 24 Controlling your Temper

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Controlling your temper is crucial from a therapeutic perspective as it impacts your mental well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life. It helps regulate emotions, fostering stability and resilience. Uncontrolled anger ...

Man Made Podcast ep. 23 Taking on Responsibility

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. As young people transition into adulthood, taking on increased responsibility becomes a fundamental part of their development. This crucial step shapes their character, cultivates a sense of ownership, and prepares them for the com...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 22 isms how polarized are we and how to compromise

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Effective compromise prevents polarization. Listen actively, seek understanding, and find common ground. Be flexible, prioritize long-term goals, and communicate respectfully. Aim for win-win solutions, fostering empathy and colla...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 21 How to create an efficiency in your life

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. To create mental health efficiency, prioritize self-care, establish healthy routines, and acknowledge emotions. Incorporate relaxation techniques, practice good sleep habits, and set realistic goals. Delegate tasks, set boundaries...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 20 Cultivating a worry free time

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Cultivating a worry-free feeling in your life is a journey towards inner peace and tranquility. To achieve this, practice mindfulness by focusing on the present moment, while letting go of concerns about the past and future. Embrac...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 19 Traveling and the need to re-center

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Contact us at: [email protected] Taking time to re-center oneself during trips is crucial in maintaining one's mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Traveling can be an exhilarating experience, but it often comes w...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 18 Build skills through therapy to assist in reducing your meds

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Engaging in therapy can be a valuable tool for those seeking to reduce or eliminate their reliance on medication. By addressing the root causes of emotional or psychological challenges, therapy can help individuals develop healthi...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 17 Leaning in to Responsibility

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.   Embracing responsibility is an essential aspect of personal growth and development. To lean into responsibility, begin by cultivating self-awareness and recognizing your strengths and weaknesses. Take ownership of your actions,...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 16 Parenting approaches Risk and Reward

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Parenting approaches differ, but finding the right balance is essential. The most effective parenting style combines high expectations with warmth and support. Ultimately, the success of any approach is deeply rooted in the love an...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 15 How to deliver a hard message

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Please redownload as I messed up the audio file.. whoops! This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Delivering a hard message can be particularly challenging for men, as societal expectations may pressure them to maintain an image of strength and emotional stoicism. This ...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 14 Ways to be increasingly happier

  Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Increasing happiness in your life involves ongoing effort and practice. Here are four tips to help you continue to increase happiness: Practice gratitude: Take time each day to focus on what you're thankful for and appreciate ...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 13 When your thoughts get overwhelmingly negative

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Negative thoughts can have a significant impact on mental health and well-being. They can lead to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, making it difficult to concentrate and make decisions. These thoughts can create a cycle o...

The Man Made Podcast ep. 12 Returning to your Center

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Sometimes the words centering and grounding are used interchangeably. Centering usually refers to our mental and physical state of mind. It’s the place we know we have to get back to when we’re not feeling like ourselves. When we’r...

The ManMade Podcast ep. 11 Imprecise Communication

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Imprecise communication can have serious consequences for mental health. It can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and hurt feelings, causing stress and anxiety. Poor communication skills can also exacerbate mental health issue...

The ManMade Podcast ep. 10 Employment Issues

Sorry for the previous edit. Now been fixed! Cheers Ian   Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Employment can have a significant impact on mental health. A job that is fulfilling and provides a sense of purpose can enhance one's self-esteem and overall well-being. However, a stressful work environment, job insecurity, long hours, and high job demands can lead to mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and burnout. Additionally, discrimination and harassment in the workplace can ...

The ManMade Podcast ep. 9 Stuck in a Funk.

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Being stuck in a funk can feel like an endless cycle of negative thoughts and emotions. It can be difficult to shake off the feeling of sadness, boredom, or hopelessness that often accompany being in a funk. However, it is important to understand that these feelings are a normal part of the human experience and can be overcome with time and proper self-care. Seeking support from loved ones, engaging in activities that bring joy, and practicing self-compassion...

The ManMade Podcast ep. 8 Gossip

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast   Gossip is widely understood as talking about someone else behind their back. As with anything, it isn’t that simple. In this podcast, we explore what gossip really means, and the gray areas that exist.   Some resources that can help: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6549470/ https://www.verywellfamily.com/understanding-the-impact-of-rumors-and-gossip-460625   The ManMade Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a l...

The ManMade Podcast ep. 6 Supporting our Partners to Make Changes

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Today’s topic is “Supporting Change” Some resources that can help: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8710473/ https://www.rewireme.com/relationships/support-your-partner/   The ManMade Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.   Contact us at: getmanmadep...

The ManMade Podcast ep. 5 Urgency

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast Today’s topic is “Urgency”: noun importance requiring swift action. "the discovery of the ozone hole gave urgency to the issue of CFCs" 1. Do only what is required next. 2. Don’t think too far ahead when feeling urgency.   The ManMade Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health councilor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulation...

The ManMade Podcast ep. 4 Relationships – Advanced Communication

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This week we are finishing up our series on Relationships with Advanced Communication. The ManMade Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health councilor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.   We would love to hear any feedback or questions you may have so please email us Contact us at: [email protected]

The ManMade Podcast ep. 3 Relationships – Transparency

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast The ManMade Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health councilor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Contact us at: [email protected]

The ManMade Podcast ep. 2 Relationships – Dating

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast This is part of a series on relationships The ManMade Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life. Contact us at: [email protected]

The ManMade Podcast ep. 1 What is the ManMade Podcast? - Gaining Trust

Welcome to the Man Made Podcast   This is the intro episode describing what we hope to achieve with the show.   The Man Made Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health councilor and Adam is a podcaster. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.