Sex Addiction Therapy: A Path Toward Healing

2026-03-17T09:05:24+00:00July 17th, 2025|Addiction Recovery|

Sex Addiction Therapy: A Path Toward Healing Sex addiction is one of those things that many people struggle with in silence. It’s wrapped in shame, secrecy, and often misunderstood by even those closest to us. I know how heavy that can feel, and if you’re

Break Free: Masculinity, Legacy, and Faith with Michael Swalley

2026-03-17T09:05:24+00:00July 11th, 2025|Men, Purpose & Growth|

Break Free: Masculinity, Legacy, and Faith with Michael Swalley   By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT | Host, Lion Counseling Podcast Based on Episode 17 of the Lion Counseling Podcast From Trauma to Global Impact In this episode, I sat down with Michael Swalley, founder of Break Free Ministries. His story is one of fatherlessness,

How to Build a Roadmap for Sobriety: Tools for Christian Men

2026-03-17T09:05:24+00:00July 10th, 2025|Addiction Recovery|

How to Build a Roadmap for Sobriety: Tools for Christian Men   By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT and Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach Based on Episode 17 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Sobriety Isn’t Just Willpower—It’s Strategy Most guys trying to overcome a bad habit or addiction are stuck in a cycle of guilt,

How to Find a Spouse: What Christian Men Should Really Be Looking For 

2026-03-10T09:55:22+00:00July 5th, 2025|Marriage & Relationships|

How to Find a Spouse: What Christian Men Should Really Be Looking For   By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT (based on conversation with Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach) Based on Episode 15 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Looking for a Wife? Start with Wisdom, Not Just Chemistry In Episode 15, we dive deep into

Trauma, Transformation, and Symbolism: A Conversation with Jonathan Pageau

2026-03-10T09:55:52+00:00July 5th, 2025|Trauma & EMDR|

Trauma, Transformation, and Symbolism: A Conversation with Jonathan Pageau By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT | Host, Lion Counseling Podcast Based on Episode 14 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Where Psychology Meets Symbolism In one of our most unique and thought-provoking conversations yet, I sat down with Jonathan Pageau—Orthodox Christian artist and cultural commentator known

Understanding Trauma: What It Is and How to Begin Healing

2026-03-10T09:55:52+00:00July 5th, 2025|Trauma & EMDR|

Understanding Trauma: What It Is and How to Begin Healing   By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT (based on conversation with Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach) Based on Episode 13 of the Lion Counseling Podcast What Is Trauma Really? Trauma isn’t just about what happened to you—it’s about how your brain and body processed that

CBT for Porn Addiction | A Path to Breaking Free

2026-03-10T09:55:53+00:00June 30th, 2025|Addiction Recovery|

CBT for Porn Addiction - A Path to Breaking Free BREAK FREE FROM THE CYCLE WITH CBT FOR PORN ADDICTION CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and it’s one of the most effective treatments for breaking behavioral addictions like porn use. At its core,

Jesus vs. John Wick: What Men Are Really Looking For

2026-03-10T09:55:53+00:00June 22nd, 2025|Men, Purpose & Growth|

Jesus vs. John Wick: What Men Are Really Looking For   By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT (in conversation with Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach) Based on Episode 3 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Why Are Men More Drawn to John Wick Than Jesus? We kicked off this episode with a provocative question: Why do

Christian EMDR Therapy: Faith + Psychology to Heal Emotional Wounds

2026-04-06T05:47:57+00:00June 18th, 2025|Trauma & EMDR|

Christian EMDR Therapy Faith and Psychology to Heal Emotional Wounds If you’ve ever prayed for peace but still felt stuck in pain, I want you to know you're not alone, and there is hope. My name is Mark Odland, and I’m the owner of Lion

From Addiction to Purpose: A Conversation with Aaron Dahl

2026-03-10T09:55:54+00:00June 17th, 2025|Addiction Recovery|

From Addiction to Purpose: A Conversation with Aaron Dahl By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT | Host, Lion Counseling Podcast   Based on Episode 11 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Brokenness, Redemption, and Legacy In this powerful episode, I sat down with Aaron Dahl—worship pastor at Eagle Brook Church and former rock musician—to talk about

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