Ep. 39 The Angry Therapist, John Kim, LMFT

*Content Warning: Sensitive content that includes discussion on suicide and suicide prevention. https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/  John Kim, LMFT, is also known as The Angry Therapist — a published writer, speaker, host of his popular podcast, The Angry Therapist Podcast, and co-founder of Lumia–Life Coach Training and Community. John's books include; I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck, Single on Purpose, and It's Not Me It's You! Follow him on Instagram at @theangrytherapist. Meet him here and everything he does: linktr.ee/theangrytherapist. John Kim is the author of best-sellers I Used To Be A Miserable F*ck and Single. On Purpose. As he was going through an expired relationship, John created a blog on Tumblr and titled his first post “My Fucking Feelings.” He named his blog "The Angry Therapist" and started documenting his journey post-divorce. Even though he was a licensed therapist, John chose not to present himself that way. He preferred the language of “me too” as opposed to “you should.” He blogged about his shortcomings, revelations, and views on relationships, the self-help business, and the world. He found CrossFit, bought a motorcycle, and started coaching people in unconventional ways. Through this process, he came up with his own concepts. But most importantly, he took a very different approach, once frowned upon by the rigid and antiquated therapy world. He practiced transparency. People keep asking him why he calls himself "The Angry Therapist." His reply: It’s my way of saying I’m human. John’s path has led him to become a pioneer in the self-help field, rebranding from stigmatized to sexy. He is an entrepreneur, published author, public speaker, teacher, and a raw, unique voice that resonates in deep places with all whose paths he crosses. The Angry Therapist has become greater than just John Kim. Today, it is a place to find support no matter where you are or what you’re going through. It’s a place where definitions of our common human struggles are based largely on experiencing life and allowing it to break and heal us. This is very different from labels applied by learning about suffering in textbooks. It is a growing team of therapists and life coaches all over the world- practicing transparency, living as the truest versions of themselves, continually growing, and, in this process, becoming Catalysts. It is also a school teaching this new way of helping others and supporting them in that journey. It is a thriving community unlike any other. The Angry Therapist is a lifestyle. Connect with John down below! https://www.theangrytherapist.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theangrytherapist/ https://theangrytherapist.circle.so/checkout/miserable-fcks-retreat-cdmkt  Discount Code: Unbroken https://www.instagram.com/odin_icebaths/   https://odinplunge.com   Disclaimer: The training is intended for informational and educational purposes, it is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment. Please consult your medical professional before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, medical regimen, lifestyle, and/or mental health care. Your background, education, experience, and work ethic may differ. There is no guarantee of success. Individuals do not track the typicality of its student's experiences. Your results may vary.