Why Are Relationships So Hard? | #075

Lou and Michael reflect on a powerful voicemail they received about the aftermath of breakups and the grief that follows. Lou opens up about a past relationship where an ultimatum changed everything for him. The conversation shifts to a meaningful DM asking how women can better support the men in their lives—something Lou and Michael feel strongly about, as they've always connected more with women than men. They also dive into their thoughts on marriage—should it be viewed as a legal contract or something deeper? Lou gets raw and vulnerable to close out this emotionally charged episode. Listen to this episode for insights on:<ul><li>Navigating breakup grief and healing</li><li>How women can show support to men</li><li>Thoughts on marriage and its true meaning</li><li>Vulnerability and emotional honesty in relationship</li></ul><br />Support the pod:<br /><a href="http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://patreon.com/secondhandtherapypod</a><br /><a href="http://secondhandtherapypod.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://secondhandtherapypod.com</a><br /><br />Follow us here: <br /><a href="http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://instagram.com/secondhandtherapypod</a><br /><a href="http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://tiktok.com/@secondhandtherapypod</a><br /><a href="http://instagram.com/itsloubear" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://instagram.com/itsloubear</a><br /><a href="http://instagram.com/malonecomedy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://instagram.com/malonecomedy</a><br /><br />Contact us:<br /><a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">secondhandtherapypod@gmail.com</a><br /><a href="https://tel:818" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">818-850-2448</a><br /><br />Therapy mental health mental+health comedy grief self+love self+care adhd depression anxiety love relationships men’s+mental+health ptsd feelings trauma emdr therapy+for+men funny

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Secondhand Therapy is a funny, honest mental health podcast where two unlicensed best friends unpack their weekly therapy sessions.<br />Join Louie Paoletti and Michael Malone as they explore anxiety, ADHD, grief, masculinity, and emotional growth—with humor, heart, and total transparency. Each episode blends raw self-reflection with real time takes on therapy, trauma, relationships, and the messy process of healing.<br />It’s real talk about mental health in the modern world, and why personal growth is so damn hard.