The Rebuild Podcast
by natejohansen
The Rebuild is a mental-health-oriented podcast about choosing yourself and rebuilding a life you actually love, hosted by Nate Johansen, a wannabe therapist with 3,000+ hours of coaching experience. We explore emotions, relationships, burnout, self-trust, and what it takes to stop living the life you’re “supposed” to live and start building one that actually feels like yours.
Episodes
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3 Lessons for 18 Year Old Me | Ep 22
In today’s episode, I share three things I wish I could go back and tell my 18-year-old self: • Love yourself regardless of how your life turns out • Get curious about yourself and what your emotions are trying to tell you • Learn your strengths just as intimately as you know your weaknesses A...
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Stop Being So Convenient | Ep 21
In today’s episode, we cover: • Why saying “yes” too often leads to burnout and resentment • How boundaries protect your limited energy and attention • Why people-pleasing can make you convenient rather than valued • How learning to say “no” can build genuine self-esteem If you’re feeling...
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3 Ways to Stop Exploding At Your Kids | Ep 20
If you love your kids but sometimes find yourself yelling, intimidating, or losing control when you’re overwhelmed, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about three practical ways to handle parental anger, create more safety for your kids, and address the overwhelm underneath your outbursts. If...
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Feeing Lost Despite a Perfect Life? | Ep 19
What do you do when you’ve built the life you were told would make you happy...but you still feel lost? In this episode, we explore how reconnecting with your emotions can help you stop living someone else’s blueprint and start building a life that actually fits you. Book a free compatibility…
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You Don’t Have to Live This Way | Ep 18
The rules running your life aren’t facts, they’re code. In today's episode, we explore how to identify the beliefs keeping you stuck and rewrite them to actually work for you. To schedule a free call, click here. Have any thoughts on the episode? Email me! [email protected]
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Do You Need To Be Understood | Ep 17
Today's episode was requested by a follower, if you'd like to request an episode email me at [email protected] In today's episode we cover: - The problem of trying to be externally understood - What happens inside the person trying to be understood - My experience trying to be understood - How…
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I Thought My Emotions Were the Problem | Ep 16
In today's episode we discuss: - The dysfunctional relationship men have been taught to have with emotions - How fear, sadness, and anger get buried in childhood - Why “getting rid of bad emotions” actually makes things worse - How emotional ignorance turns men against themselves - How men...
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The Fear of Being Happy & Men's Emotional Support Stress | Ep 15
In today's episode we cover: - Why men subconsciously feel unsafe being happy. - The "emotional support stress" that men carry even when times are good. - How over-identifying with "provider" causes increased stress and decreased resilience. - Escaping constant stress - Discovering identities…
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Changing Careers, Religions, & Relationships - My Personal Rebuild | Ep 14
Here's my own story of how I rebuilt my life. In today's episode, we cover: - Why men stay stuck in comfort instead of answering the call to change - The difference between understanding yourself and actually changing your life - How reconnecting with your emotions reveals the path forward - What...
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Why Smart Men Stay Stuck for Decades | Ep 13
In this episode we cover: - Why men repeat the same patterns for years without realizing it - The hidden role of “shoulds” and how they disconnect you from reality - How your beliefs quietly keep you stuck in careers, relationships, and identities that don’t work - The emotional price of facing...
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Being a Bad Person Made Me Good | Ep 12
In this more personal episode I discuss: - The mindset shift that unlocked my mental healing - The story behind my 2nd Tattoo - My experience with Christianity - How being "good" kept me stuck - Comments on alcohol, cigarettes, the club, and more - How I approach hardships To reach out with...
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Most Men Live From The Neck Up | Ep 11
In this episode we cover: - The childhood pattern that initiates men out of their bodies. - What happens when men never spend time "inside" themselves. - What "living out of your head" sounds like. - 3 ways to start getting back in touch with your body as a man This podcast will be a resource in...
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The Real Reason Your Relationship Isn't Working | Ep 10
In this episode we discuss: Why relationships feel magical at first, then mechanical How resentment forms Why your brain decides who to get close to, and who to pull away from The hidden danger of expecting too much from one person How trauma makes you attracted to what harms you What to do if…
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Reclaiming Self-Esteem & Energy As a Man | Ep 9
This 16 minute episode contains everything most dudes need to know about boundaries. In it we cover 2 main things: - What is a boundary? - How do I set boundaries? By the end of listening you will have a KILLER tool in your toolbox to begin reclaiming your confidence and your energy. Men that…
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Not All Pain Makes You Strong (Most Men Miss This) | Ep 8
Men are taught a dangerous lie about pain. That if something hurts, you should just push through it. That enduring pain makes you strong. That quitting, resting, or listening is weakness. But if that were true, the men carrying the most pain would be the strongest men alive. They’re not. In this...
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I Went Viral Talking About Burnout...Then Burned Out | Ep 7
Last year, I went viral talking about burnout in men. Then I burned out myself. In this episode, I share the honest story of how chasing growth, algorithms, and people-pleasing slowly pulled me away from myself, and what burnout forced me to change. In this episode, I talk about: How building my...
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I’ve Been Hiding – Here’s What I’m Changing | Ep 6
For a long time, I’ve been hiding. I didn't realize it, but as I reflected on this year I've realized that I don't really show any of my own journey - my struggles, my wins, my losses. This episode marks a shift. I talk about what I think is actually valuable in a life coach or therapist, as well...
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Male Exhaustion Explained & Solved In 10 Minutes | Ep 5
In this episode we dissect where all you're energy & focus are going, leaving you totally exhausted all the time, AND discuss a roadmap for how to start to feel alive again. If you're struggling with burnout, this 10 minute episode can turn the lights on for you and get you on back on the path to...
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The Number One Tool For Overcoming Your Inner Critic | Ep 4
In this episode we dive into the concept of delusional, non-real thinking and how it's ruining the way you see yourself, your relationships, and more. At the end I give a practical exercise to begin to make your brain user-friendly and overcome the inner critic. I'm currently assembling the last...
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Complete Life Transformation - Interview with Bryce | Ep 3
In today's episode I interview a fomer client of mine who has experienced a complete life transformation in 18 months. Listen in to hear how Bryce completely turned his life around and is waking up in a life he loves. Email me at [email protected] Or click here to schedule a free strategy call.
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How Men End Up In Lives They Don't Want | Ep 2
In today's episode we break down exactly how men begin to repress their emotions and get stuck in exhausting lives. Then, we discuss the keys to Rebuild a live they love. Email me at [email protected] Or click here to schedule a free strategy call.
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Feel This One Emotion and You Won't Be Exhausted Anymore | Ep 1
There's one specific emotion that when men repress, they end overworked and exhausted. This episode dives into how to begin reconnecting with that emotion and ultimately reclaiming your life as a man. To Apply to Join the Rebuild Group Coaching Program, click here. For daily content for Exhausted...
About this show
The Rebuild is a mental-health-oriented podcast about choosing yourself and rebuilding a life you actually love, hosted by Nate Johansen, a wannabe therapist with 3,000+ hours of coaching experience.
We explore emotions, relationships, burnout, self-trust, and what it takes to stop living the life you’re “supposed” to live and start building one that actually feels like yours.
Hosted by
natejohansen