The Barber and his Therapist

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A conversation piece brought to you by Los Angeles' own Barbershop Club (BSC) that blends advice, psychology, spirituality, mens grooming and lifestyle to create a unique place for change.

Ian Howard, Woody Lovell


    • Jan 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    Episode 19: Finding New Perspectives Around Old Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 15:21


    On this return episode of the pod, Woody and Ian discuss the election and share some key take-aways and perspectives from the outcome and the future. They reflect on how old lessons can create a new outlook for things to come.

    Episode 1 of the Holiday Series: Confronting Loneliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 25:41


    This episode marks the first of three installments where Woody and Ian help listeners find happiness and connection throughout the holiday season. In episode one, they explore how to confront and address the feeling of loneliness that can be pervasive throughout the holidays. Woody and Ian offer solutions and ways to "get out there" to find connections that exist all around.

    You Already Have What You Need: Finding Kinship In Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 24:38


    In this episode, Ian and Woody explore their first core principle of the BSC: You Already Have What You Need. They do this through discussing how men can partner with women in change; to be better men. As one of the more powerful episodes in the podcast's series, they explore things from nearly losing a loved one, to finding wisdom in our families, friends and significant others.

    Men's Wellness Deserves Space: The Importance of Finding Space For Men's Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 78:18


    The Barber and his Therapist coming at you live from the LINE Hotel in Koreatown, high atop the city of Los Angeles. New location, live audience, fresh vibes but the same old Woody Lovell and Ian Howard. In this brand new episode, Woody and Ian explore the importance of holding space for men's wellness, the barbershop as a natural place for this space and have a spirited discussion with the audience with topics ranging from "The Slap" to the ever changing world around us. Lastly ending with Woody and Ian exploring one of their core principles, the inside and outside of a man. So enjoy y'all!

    Preparing For 'The Best' Through Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 27:01


    Woody & Ian are back!! They discuss a New Year mindset that reflects a more positive outlook despite the happenings of the world around them. How can you cope with a realty that seems so set in place? Tune in to find out.

    Finding Your Way Out of the Pandemic & Back to Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 24:24


    Ian & Woody discuss and explore the anxiety of getting back to life after the isolation of the pandemic. They both find commonality in embracing the insights and lessons they have learned during the last year. Sharing these insights and other stories to help their audience find their own path back to the world.

    The BSC Principles: An Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 24:40


    Woody & Ian explore the four core principles of the BSC philosophy. Woody shares a relevant story from the chair as they discuss each principle and how they can begin to help you on your day to day journey.

    Ian's Covid Journey Part II & How The Future Comes to Save Us from the Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 26:20


    In Episode 12 of The Barber & His Therapist, Ian discusses getting the COVID vaccine and Woody explores how he found promise and a positive outlook on a negative experience by letting the moment bring him into the future.

    Putting The BSC Philosophy to the Test: Ian's COVID Journey & Moment to Moment Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 22:15


    On this episode of the podcast, Ian & Woody discuss Ian's COVID infection, how he used the BSC philosophy of Moment to Moment thinking to move through his health journey & how he utilizes this philosophy to assist him in living each experience with a full heart.

    Surfing Analogies, Inner Wisdom & Woody's Therapeutic Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 20:01


    Woody & Ian explore Woody's therapeutic journey, explore a core psychological concept that Ian calls inner wisdom and somehow Woody uses a surfing analogy to make it all come together.

    Overcoming 2020 Mental Fatigue Through Sensible Goal Setting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 17:22


    Woody and Ian discuss how to overcome mental fatigue in the year that is 2020 through examining expectations and setting achievable goals.

    The Power of Moment to Moment Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 23:53


    This week on the pod, Ian and Woody discuss the power of moment to moment thinking. Through this concept, the two explore how it relates to men's mental health and making wise decisions in any situation.

    It's All About Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 20:50


    Woody and Ian tackle perspective this week. Exploring how one social media post from Woody, allowed him to reflect on how people's perspectives can effect him. Then Ian takes Woody's insights and explores the idea of perspective, its gift of sight and its ability to help you stay more open during the pandemic.

    Our Origin Story & Your Experience at the BSC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 13:49


    Woody and Ian explore the origin story of their work together as Barber and Therapist & what the experience is like at the Barbershop Club for clientele.

    How To Cope & Find Compassion in a time of Social Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 22:55


    This week Woody and Ian discuss the recent police killings of black men and women, the social change that is occurring across the globe and how to use the principles of compassion, sensitivity and openness to find healing.

    Living Life with Fulfillment & Not Being Afraid of The Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 20:35


    Ian and Woody explore how they want to live their lives with fulfillment more often, as the nation comes out of quarantine.

    Being a Bold Entrepreneur & Finding Your Road During the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 13:34


    Woody & Ian discuss ways to still find space to be bold, resilient and confident through entrepreneurship during the pandemic.

    The Barber and his Therapist - How to Manage Your Anxiety, Check Your Ego and Find Acceptance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 18:46


    This week Woody and Ian explore how to manage your anxiety in regards to the pandemic by checking your ego. Ian then shares ways that you can move into acceptance, regardless of your state of mind.

    The Barber and his Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 18:16


    Ian Howard and Woody Lovell discuss how to take on family life during quarantine with more ease. How you may ask? Well, Woody lets us know the secret - family meetings.

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