Glawry Podcast

Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD, is an author and psychologist who has been a psychotherapist for more than thirty years, working in both public and private practice. In this episode M.O.N.K. breaks down the main concepts of her book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents. Topics Covered: Emotional immaturity Effects of emotional immaturity in parenting and leadership Stress inn

The trappings of modern culture can have us very confused. We can have all of our ducks in a row--good job, nice house, kids, family, etc...yet...many are dying internally. Evidenced by increased rates of anxiety, depression and suicide, might society have thrown the baby out with bath water? In this episode M.O.N.K. details the difference between taking responsibility and being re

This episode takes a deep dive into Jay Bilas' book, Toughness. Part meditation on basketball, part philosophy of life, Bilas' book takes a hard look at the nuances of what comprises truly "tough" people. Ultimately, he believes toughness is a skill anyone can learn to practice. Listen further to find out how. Pick up the Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠�

The idea of The Warrior-Poet is as old a humanity. In this episode, M.O.N.K. digs into the origins of this concepts, what it means in today's context, and provides some examples from his own life on how he's learned to navigate the ebbs and flows of becoming both a Warrior and a Poet. Topics Covered: Archetypes King, Magician, Warrior, Lover The Warrior archetype What bei

M.O.N.K. tackles listener-generated questions regarding fitness training plans, nutrition, and the roots of addictions. Topics Covered: Fitness metrics Establishing fitness goals How fitness goals establish different frameworks for training Protein consumption Effects of diet, versus effects of training Output versus aesthetic M.O.N.K.'s training plan and how he cycles differ

Instant gratification is the name of the game in today's Push-Button Culture. We can get groceries without stepping out of our cars, we can communicate and form "relationships" with others across the globe from the comfort of our couches. As a result, we have lost the mystery of process, adventure, and the benefits of "fighting" for something we want or desi

M.O.N.K delves into the finding the sweet spot between accountability and relationship. How do we as humans in our communities and other spaces hold each other accountable with grace and understanding while addressing the messy problems and struggles we all have? Topics Covered: Lack of accountability on the big stages. Desire for access but not responsibility. Accountability an

Mind, Body, Spirit. Emotions. Feelings. As more and more research and practical experience is demonstrating the mind/body connections and how emotions effect every aspect of our personal health and well-being, the ancients, for thousands of years, have written about the how intimately woven together the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of life are. M.O.N.K. explor

It is often taught that "The Curse of Adam" cursed humanity. In this episode M.O.N.K. takes a look at Genesis 3, and offers a different perspective. Was humanity cursed? Or did something else happen entirely, that could change our outlook and experience of the world? Topics Covered: Genesis 3 God curses the ground and the serpent. Alternate/original meanings of "In

Bible Study teaching from II Thes. 1:11-12 as the source text. See notes below and link to google doc. Google doc link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a1R8sn7bpSuyh9pfHMPvolLJUMxt1kCKsmP7_fqo6iw/edit?usp=sharing Notes: June 11, 2023 by: Matt Monk-”The World is Redeemed, Don’t We Experience It?” Source Text: II Thes. 1:11-12 (from the English Standard Version). 11 To this