The MAJO Podcast

One year. Thirty-six episodes. Countless conversations.In this Season 1 finale, Derek, Jason, and Chris look back on what this podcast has become, the conversations that challenged them the most, the lessons they're still learning, and why creating a space for honest conversations between men matters now more than ever. From friendship and vulnerability to marriage, fatherhood, and everything in between, this episode is less about having all the answers and more about reflecting on the journey so far - and looking ahead to what's next. Thank you to everyone who's listened, shared an episode, laughed with us, challenged us, and been part of Season 1.We'll see you in Season 2.

Most men don't ask for help when they're struggling. They ask when the marriage is hanging by a thread, when the panic attacks start, when they're burnt out, or when life finally forces them to admit they can't carry it alone anymore. This week, Derek, Jason, and Chris talk about men's mental health, the pressure of always being the strong one, and why asking for help might be one of the strongest things a man can do.Because suffering is part of life. Suffering alone doesn't have to be.

Work. Bills. Responsibilities. Repeat. At some point, many of us stopped living and started managing life. In this episode, Derek and Jason talk about growing older, carrying responsibility, losing touch with the things that once brought joy, and the challenge of finding your way back to yourself before life becomes nothing but survival mode.🎙️Episode 34: When Did Life Stop Feeling Fun? w/ Jason Smith and The Giant Therapist drops Wednesday on your favorite podcast platform, YouTube, and Facebook. Christopher Stewart will be back next week!The MAJO Podcast - Real. Raw. Unfiltered.#TheMAJOPodcast #RealRawUnfiltered #Fatherhood #Parenting #LifeLessons

This one… didn’t go how we planned. We came in ready to talk about burnout -why so many men feel exhausted, stuck, and disconnected from the lives they’re living. And for a minute, we actually got there. We started unpacking the pressure, the expectations, the feeling of carrying too much for too long.And then… it went completely off the rails.Somewhere between $7,000 therapy sessions, life stress, gym talk, random side stories, and just being three guys trying to show up when life’s already been lifing… this episode turned into something else entirely.But honestly? That might be the real conversation.Because this is what it actually looks like sometimes. You try to go deep… and you can't focus. You try to be intentional… and life interrupts. You try to talk about what's really going on… and it comes out sideways, in jokes, in tangents, in chaos.  And maybe that is burnout. Not just being tired… but not even having the space or clarity to slow down and figure out why.So yeah… this episode is messy. It's unfiltered. It's all over the place. But it's also real.  And if you've ever felt like your life is a little scattered, a little overwhelming, and a little hard to pin down…  you'll probably feel right at home in this one.Episode 33: Real Life Doesn't Stay on Topic w/ Jason Smith, Christopher Stewart, and The Giant Therapist is out now on your favorite podcast platform, YouTube, and Facebook! Go check it out!#TheMAJOPodcast #burnout #relationships #purpose #realrawunfiltered 

Men say they want an independent woman… until she doesn’t need them. So what is it really? In this episode, the guys get into the tension between independence and connection. What it means to feel needed, what it means to be chosen, and why that dynamic matters more than most people want to admit. They unpack how roles, expectations, and identity show up in relationships, especially for men who feel the pressure to lead, provide, and still feel wanted at the same time. The conversation moves into real-life examples - where independence creates strength… and where it quietly creates distance.It’s not about control. It’s not about power. It’s about understanding the difference between: being needed… and being chosen. And why the healthiest relationships might actually require both.

Most men are chasing something. More money. More success. More status. That feeling of finally “getting there.” However, what happens when you get there… and it still doesn’t feel like enough?In this episode, Derek and Jason unpack the lie a lot of men don’t even realize they’re living - the belief that the next level will finally bring peace, confidence, or fulfillment. They get into the pressure to perform, chasing validation, and how early experiences shape what we think happiness is supposed to look like in the first place. The conversation goes deeper into what men actually want underneath it all - respect, connection, being chosen - and why those things often get buried under the constant drive to achieve.This one isn’t about doing more. It’s about asking a better question: Is what you’re chasing even yours?