Jiu Jitsu, Manhood, and Purpose: Lessons from Lael Rodrigues By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT and Lael Rodrigues, BJJ Black Belt and Coach Based on Episode 8 of the Lion Counseling Podcast The Fight is Real—On and Off the Mats Lael Rodrigues knows what it means to fight. As a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, gym

Why You’re Not Addicted—You’re Avoiding Pain By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT (based on conversation with Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach) Based on Episode 7 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Addiction Is Not the Enemy. It’s a Symptom. Whether it’s alcohol, porn, weed, food, or social media—most guys we work with aren’t just trying to break

Understanding Anger: What It's Really Trying to Tell You By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT Based on Episode 6 with Zack Carter (Counselor and Coach) on the Lion Counseling Podcast Anger Isn’t the Problem—It’s a Signal Most men don’t need to be taught how to get angry. We’re experts. But few of us have been taught

Why Bitcoiners Feel at Home at Lion Counseling By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT, MDIV | Founder of Lion Counseling Yes, I'm a Bitcoiner—And That Matters Bitcoin isn't just about money. It’s about freedom, self-sovereignty, moral conviction, and a deep dissatisfaction with systems that erode personal agency and long-term value. As a therapist, husband, father,

Why Men Struggle to Make Friends - And How to Fix It By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT, MDIV (in conversation with Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach) Based on Episode 5 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Modern Men Are Isolated—But It Doesn’t Have to Stay That Way Let’s face it: a lot of men don’t have

Why You Keep Fighting About Sex—and How to Stop It Fighting about sex in marriage usually come down to three things: money, sex, and chores. And out of those three, sex is often the most emotionally charged. It touches on identity, connection, rejection, and vulnerability,

Meeting Bo Nickal: Faith, Fighting, and the Heart of a ChampionBy Mark Odland, MA, LMFT, MDIV | Founder of Lion CounselingOriginally inspired by a personal post on LinkedInA Chance Meeting with Bo NickalFriday night, I had the unexpected honor of meeting Bo Nickal—an elite UFC middleweight contender and 3-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion. For

How Much Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cost in 2025 When people start thinking about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) therapy, one of the first questions that comes up is how much does it cost? It’s a fair question, and honestly, it’s one you should be asking

How Men Can Define Success and Overcome the Obstacles Holding Them Back By Mark Odland - LMFT, Certified EMDR Therapist (in conversation with Zack Carter - Counselor and Coach) As featured on the Lion Counseling Podcast What Does Success Really Mean? Many men chase success—but never pause to define it. Success without a definition

Find an Online Porn Addiction Therapist To Break the Cycle If you’re reading this, you might be tired of feeling stuck in a loop, telling yourself this is the last time, only to fall back into the same pattern again. We’ve worked with a lot