Why You Struggle to Make Friends - And How to Fix It

🎙️ Episode 5 – Why You Struggle to Make Friends - And How to Fix It

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In this episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist) and Zack Carter (Counselor & Coach for Men) tackle a silent epidemic many men face today: loneliness and the struggle to build lasting friendships.

If you've ever found yourself wondering why it's so hard to make friends as an adult—or why your relationships feel shallow or disconnected—this episode is for you. Using a practical and memorable acronym called the NICE Formula, Mark and Zack break down the core skills needed to create meaningful bonds in a world that often leaves men isolated.

🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why men struggle to form friendships in adulthood (and why it’s not your fault)
The impact of technology and modern culture on real human connection
The psychology behind why remembering someone’s name really matters
How to be more intentional in connecting with people in everyday life
The NICE Formula: A simple strategy to start, grow, and maintain friendships
Tips from How to Win Friends and Influence People that still work today
How to overcome social anxiety and become more confident in group settings
Why deep friendships are essential to mental health, success, and purpose

💬 Mark and Zack share practical steps rooted in counseling, coaching, and real-life experience to help you build the kind of friendships that sharpen, support, and strengthen you.

About the Show:
The Lion Counseling Podcast is here to help men escape the cages that hold them back—whether emotional, relational, or spiritual—and become the lions they were created to be. Topics include mental health, masculinity, faith, relationships, purpose, and personal growth.

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