Will It Matter That You Lived? A Conversation with Todd Malloy
What happens when survival mode follows you into adulthood?
In this episode, Joe talks with Todd Malloy, a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist, and founder of Inner Peace Counseling Center.
Todd shares what it was like growing up without his father, feeling like he had to become an adult too soon, and learning how those early experiences shaped his work, relationships, and sense of identity.
They discuss how childhood patterns can continue into marriage, parenting, intimacy, and everyday life. Todd also explains why people stay silent, why asking for help is a form of strength, and how using your voice can begin to change the direction of your life.
The conversation also explores Toddism, Man Cave Conversations, and one question that can make anyone stop and think:
Will it matter that you lived?
In this episode, you will hear:
- How childhood survival patterns follow us into adulthood
- Why familiar pain can feel safer than change
- How silence can damage relationships
- Why asking for help is not weakness
- How men can create space for honesty and vulnerability
- What it means to move from surviving to truly living
Learn more about Todd Malloy at toddmalloy.com.
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