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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 42 MIN

Why Don't I Enjoy the Things I Used To?

from The Manspace · host Dr. Matt Brown

Send us Fan MailSpacemen, have you ever lost interest in some of your favorite things? Ever wonder why? Is it boredom? Maybe you've become boring? Maybe it's the meds you're taking? I don't know. Geez. We barely even know each other. But we'll still try to help you figure it out. Keywordsmindfulness, medication, hobbies, humor, relationships, self-awareness, mental health, emotional regulation, personal growth Key TopicsThe effect of mindfulness and medication on hobbies and interestsHow humor and social interactions are influenced by mental statesThe role of mindfulness in relationships and emotional expressionChapters00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview02:41 Reflections on Relationships and Past Experiences05:44 The Impact of Fame and Wealth on Actors08:38 Selling Out: The Ethics of Compromise11:39 Mindfulness and Changing Interests16:04 Mindfulness vs. Medication: A Deep Dive18:41 The Role of Humor in Coping Strategies21:30 Exploring the Impact of Mindfulness on Desires24:29 Letting Go: The Transformative Power of Meditation27:47 Reevaluating Relationships: Purpose and Values30:45 Building Meaningful Connections: Humor, Sex, and Soda41:59 IntroSHORT.mp4ResourcesThe Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1577314808Mindfulness Meditation Resources - https://www.mindful.org/Understanding Medication and Mental Health - https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/medicationSpread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!

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Send us Fan Mail Spacemen, have you ever lost interest in some of your favorite things? Ever wonder why? Is it boredom? Maybe you've become boring? Maybe it's the meds you're taking? I don't know. Geez. We barely even know each other. But we'll still try to help you figure it out. Keywords mindfulness, medication, hobbies, humor, relationships, self-awareness, mental health, emotional regulation, personal growth Key Topics The effect of mindfulness and medication on hobbies and inte...

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