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Forging Forward Podcast
by Adam Thorne
Forging Forward is a long-form podcast focused on growth, resilience, and honest conversations about what it means to build a meaningful life. Hosted by Adam Thorne and Andy Kemp, the show blends mental health, personal development, culture, and real-world experience—without clichés or therapy-speak.Each episode explores how people move forward through challenge: identity shifts, failure, discipline, masculinity, purpose, relationships, and mental health in the modern world. Some episodes feature thoughtful guest conversations, while others are grounded, reflective discussions that cut through noise and trend-chasing.Forging Forward is direct, practical, and human—designed for people who want to think clearly, take responsibility, and keep moving forward even when things get uncomfortable.
Episodes
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Forging Forward - Josh Davis, PhD The Difference That Makes the Difference: Rewiring Beliefs, Breaking Patterns, and Getting Unstuck
Josh Davis, PhD joshdavisphd.com— co-author of the USA Today bestseller The Difference that Makes the Difference and author of Two Awesome Hours — joins Forging Forward to break down why high-capable people stay stuck and what actually creates real change. This conversation goes deeper than...
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Forging Forward - When the World Feels Like It's Falling Apart: How to Stay Centered
When everything around you feels chaotic—news, stress, uncertainty—it's easy to lose your footing. But most people don't fall apart because of the world. They fall apart because they lose their center. In this episode, We break down what it actually means to stay grounded when life feels…
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Forging Forward - Discipline, Therapy, and Leadership: Omar Ritter's Path to Success
In this episode of Forging Forward, Adam sits down with Omar Ritter, author of the book West Point to Wall Street. Omar shares the story of his journey from the demanding leadership environment of the United States Military Academy at West Point into the high-stakes world of finance. Along the…
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Forging Forward: Raising Grounded Kids in a Distracted World | With Flora McCormick
What does it actually mean to parent intentionally in a culture that constantly pulls families toward more noise, more pressure, and more consumption? In this episode of Forging Forward, I sit down with Flora McCormick, host of the Sustainable Parenting podcast, to talk about what it looks like…
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Forging Forward — AI Therapists Are Here: Interviewing Grok
Episode Bio AI therapy is no longer theoretical — it's already happening. In this episode of Forging Forward, Adam interviews Grok, an AI built for conversation, to explore what happens when technology steps into the therapy room. Through real client scenarios, this episode tests how AI responds…
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Forging Forward — When Boundaries Break: Ethics, Power, and Trust in Therapy
In this episode of Forging Forward, Adam and Andy address a recent, widely discussed incident in the Bozeman community involving allegations against a therapist who also held a position of public authority. Without naming individuals or speculating on outcomes, the conversation focuses on what...
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Forging Forward — Episode: Moral Fatigue
Moral fatigue isn't burnout, and it's not depression. It's what happens when you're constantly trying to do the right thing in a system that never stops asking more of you. In this episode of Forging Forward, We break down moral fatigue—how it shows up in men who care deeply about their work…
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Forging Forward — Sleep – NapLab with Derek Hales
Go to NapLab for the best mattress reviews In this episode of Forging Forward, Adam sits down with Derek Hales, founder of NapLab, to break down one of the most misunderstood pillars of mental health: Sleep. Sleep isn't just about feeling rested. It's about emotional regulation, decision-making,...
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Forging Forward — Episode: Dry January
Email us with questions or comments at: [email protected] In this episode of Forging Forward, we take an honest look at Dry January and what actually happens when you take a break from alcohol. We talk through the real changes people notice in sleep, anxiety, mood, energy, and focus,...
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Forging Forward: Losing Hope
Forging Forward — Episode: Losing Hope What happens when the future feels closed, motivation disappears, and everything starts to feel pointless? In this episode of Forging Forward, therapists Adam Thorne and Andy Kemp go straight into one of the quietest and most dangerous emotional states there...
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Forging Forward: Gatekeeping
About the Hosts: Adam Thorne Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1441965 Andy Kemp Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/andrew-andy-kemp-bozeman-mt/879276 If you're feeling shut out, dismissed, or unsure whether your experiences...
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Forging Forward: Gaslighting
Gaslighting About the Hosts: Adam Thorne Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1441965 Andy Kemp Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/andrew-andy-kemp-bozeman-mt/879276 If you're struggling with manipulation, emotional abuse, or any...
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Forging Forward: Beating the Winter Blues: Understanding and Overcoming Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
As the days grow shorter and the Montana winters settle in here in Bozeman, many of us feel that familiar drag—low energy, persistent sadness, cravings for comfort foods, or just a sense that motivation has packed up and left for sunnier skies. If this sounds like you, you're not alone: it's...
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Man Made Podcast ep. 51 Shawn's once again changing the name of the show
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…
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Man Made Podcast ep. 50 Grief part 2
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…
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Man Made Podcast ep. 49 Grief
On this episode of Manmade Podcast, I sit down with my lifelong friend, Mike Beckingham, to explore the profound impact of grief. Mike recently lost his father and is nearing the 10-year anniversary of his mother's passing. Together, we examine the emotional and psychological dimensions of these...
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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....
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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:...
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Forging Forward is a long-form podcast focused on growth, resilience, and honest conversations about what it means to build a meaningful life. Hosted by Adam Thorne and Andy Kemp, the show blends mental health, personal development, culture, and real-world experience—without clichés or therapy-speak.Each episode explores how people move forward through challenge: identity shifts, failure, discipline, masculinity, purpose, relationships, and mental health in the modern world. Some episodes feature thoughtful guest conversations, while others are grounded, reflective discussions that cut through noise and trend-chasing.Forging Forward is direct, practical, and human—designed for people who want to think clearly, take responsibility, and keep moving forward even when things get uncomfortable.
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