Episodes 35
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Jul 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
85%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Built, Not Broken is a raw, honest podcast about recovery and men’s mental health. Hosted by Max and Matt—two guys from very different pasts who found healing through vulnerability—each episode dives into the stuff most men were never taught to talk about. From addiction and body image to shame, sobriety, and self-worth. Because you’re not broken. You’re just being built. Please contact us at "[email protected]" with any questions, concerns, or comments. We'd love to hear from you all.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 35: How do you know if someone in your life is good for you?

Mar 22, 2026 55m

How do you know if someone is good for you?We talk red flags, boundaries, and the hard truth about keeping people in your life just because you don’t want to be alone. Not everyone is meant to grow…

S1E34 Episode 34: Where Did You Learn How To Be a Man?

Mar 08, 2026 54m

In this episode, we talk about where our ideas of masculinity actually come from. Growing up, most of us learn what it means to be a man by watching the people around us — fathers, friends, mentors,…

S1E33 Episode 33: Energy is Contagious. What Are you Bringing in the Room?

Mar 01, 2026 43m

DONATE TO MATT'S DANCING WITH THE SPECIAL STARS: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/26DFSSGF/FundraiserDuring this episode, Matt and Max discuss how important your energy is. How having positive…

S1E30 Episode 32: How Are You Showing Up Lately?

Feb 23, 2026 54m

How are you actually showing up right now - in your relationships, your work, your recovery, your life?In this episode, we unpack what “showing up” really means. Is it effort? Energy? Honesty?…

S1E31 Episode 31: Checking In With Max

Feb 16, 2026 42m

On today's episode, Max shares the things he is currently struggling with and the tools he uses to push through. Secrets keep you sick, and the first step to working through things is to share…

S1E30 Episode 30: Checking In With Matt

Feb 09, 2026 40m

On this episode of Built Not Broken, we check in with Matt about some things he is currently struggling with. We dive deep into his current hardships, along with the tools he uses to persevere. This…

S1E34 Episode 29: Why Community Matters More Than Ever

Feb 01, 2026 48m

Isolation is one of the biggest threats to mental health, recovery, and overall well-being - and it often goes unnoticed. In this episode, we talk about why community matters more than ever, how…

S1E28 Episode 28: Why Silence Is Uncomfortable for Most People

Jan 25, 2026 56m

Most people avoid silence without realizing it. The moment things get quiet, we distract ourselves. In this episode, we talk about why silence feels uncomfortable, what it exposes, and how constant…

S1E27 Episode 27: Why We Avoid the Things That Would Actually Help Us

Jan 18, 2026 48m

Most people know what would help them feel better, and still avoid it. In this episode, we talk about why that happens. We break down avoidance as a survival strategy, how it quietly keeps people…

S1E26 Episode 26: What to Do When You Fall Off Track

Jan 11, 2026 56m

Everyone falls off track. Sometimes that looks like slipping on habits - and sometimes it means relapse. The real danger isn’t the slip itself, but the shame, silence, and spiral that follow. In this…

S1E25 Episode 25: WOOP there it is

Jan 04, 2026 48m

Everyone wants something: better habits, more peace, stronger relationships, better health. But most goals fall apart because people don’t plan for what gets in the way. In this episode, we break…

S1E24 Episode 24: Getting SMART in the New Year.

Dec 28, 2025 44m

Every year people make New Year’s resolutions - and every year most of them fall apart. In this episode, we break down why that happens and how to set goals that actually stick. We talk about SMART…

S1E23 Episode 23: Surviving Christmas Without Losing Yourself

Dec 21, 2025 53m

In this episode, we talk about how to survive Christmas without losing yourself. We cover the pressure to perform happiness, how grief shows up louder during the holidays, ways to protect your…

S1E22 Episode 22: Becoming Someone You Trust

Dec 14, 2025 49m

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to become someone you trust. We break down how addiction and chaos destroy self-trust, why rebuilding it is essential for recovery and mental…

S1E21 Episode 21: Seasonal Depression - When Winter Hits Hard

Dec 07, 2025 1h 10m

In this episode, we break down Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - why winter hits so hard emotionally, how it affects recovery, and the science-backed tools that actually help. From light therapy…

S1E13 Episode 20: 25 Years Inside: The Transformation of Dormen Lisby Sr.

Nov 29, 2025 1h 8m

Today, we sit down with Dormen H. Lisby Sr., a man who served 25 years and 8 months in the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and came home determined to rebuild his life with purpose, service,…

S1E19 Episode 19: Staying Sober Through the Holidays

Nov 23, 2025 51m

In this episode, we talk about how to handle the holidays sober - one of the hardest seasons for anyone in recovery. We break down why the holidays are full of triggers, family stress, and drinking…

S1E18 Episode 18: The 11 Codes We Live By

Nov 16, 2025 1h 6m

In this episode, we break down the 11 Shining Light Community Codes - the values that shaped us in and after incarceration, and still guide how we move through recovery, relationships, and community…

S1E10 Episode 17: The Energy You Keep

Nov 09, 2025 55m

In this episode, we talk about The Energy You Keep - how the people, places, and habits in your life can either protect your peace or poison it. We share our own experiences with changing our…

S1E16 Episode 16: Emotional Sobriety: Staying Sane After Getting Sober

Nov 02, 2025 52m

In this episode, we talk about emotional sobriety - how to stay grounded when your emotions try to take over. We break down what emotional relapse looks like, why stress and isolation are the biggest…

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Built, Not Broken has published 35 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.

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