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

What Is Happiness? And Why Doesn’t It Last?

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

What Is Happiness? And Why Doesn’t It Last?   By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT (in conversation with Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach) Based on Episode 16 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Happiness Isn’t What You Think It Is Most of us chase happiness as if it’s a destination—something we’ll arrive at once we earn

Understanding Anxiety: Why You Feel Stuck and How to Break Free

2026-03-10T09:55:54+00:00June 16th, 2025|Mental Health, Uncategorized|

Understanding Anxiety: Why You Feel Stuck and How to Break Free By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT (in conversation with Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach) Based on Episode 9 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Anxiety Isn’t Just in Your Head—It’s in Your Body For many men, anxiety doesn’t show up as fear. It shows up

Christian Counseling Orlando | Faith-Based Therapy for Real-Life Struggles

2026-04-16T06:14:00+00:00June 2nd, 2025|Christian Counseling|

Christian Counseling Orlando Faith-Based Therapy for Real-Life Struggles If you’re searching for Christian Counseling in Orlando, chances are life feels heavy right now. Maybe you’ve been carrying more than you talk about. Maybe your faith feels distant, or you’ve been trying to hold everything together

Jiu Jitsu, Manhood, and Purpose: Lessons from Lael Rodrigues

2026-03-10T09:55:55+00:00May 30th, 2025|Men, Purpose & Growth|

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

2026-03-10T09:55:55+00:00May 27th, 2025|Addiction Recovery|

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

Understanding Anger: What It’s Really Trying to Tell You

2026-03-10T09:55:55+00:00May 22nd, 2025|Mental Health|

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

Why Bitcoiners Feel at Home at Lion Counseling

2026-03-10T09:55:55+00:00May 14th, 2025|Mental Health|

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,

Why Men Struggle to Make Friends – And How to Fix It

2026-03-10T09:55:55+00:00May 13th, 2025|Men, Purpose & Growth|

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

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