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From PhD to Positive Psychology with Stefanos Koutsoumpis

Stefanos Koutsoumbis — a former physicist turned project manager, mindfulness coach, and positive psychology enthusiast. Discover how he moved from working with plastics and cutting-edge science to coaching successful men on emotional mastery, social skills, and happiness. Stefanos shares the surprising link between his intense research background and the soft skills that help you thrive in today’s fast-paced, demanding world. You’ll learn about the power of self-awareness, t

Apr 24

Why Successful Men Still Feel Empty (Mindfulness Explained)

Listen to the full episode What happens when you achieve everything you were supposed to… and still feel empty? In this episode of The Suicide Monk Podcast, I sit down with Stefanos Koutsoumpis—a former physicist with a Ph.D., ex-corporate project manager, and now a mindfulness and personal growth coach—to explore the silent struggle many high-performing men face. On paper, Stefanos had it all: academic success, a strong career, and stability. But internally, something was mi

Apr 24

The Truth About Men’s Mental Health: What We Get Wrong — and Why It Matters

What if the real issue with men’s mental health isn’t that men don’t care… but that they’ve never been taught how?

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Mar 25

Why Men Overthink Their Lives Stefanos Koutsoumpis

Ever chased success so hard you forgot to ask if it made you happy? Join us as we explore the journey from performing to aligning your life with your core values , offering practical tools for self improvement . This conversation with Stefanos, a men's coach, delves into how mindfulness and positive psychology can reframe your mindset for lasting happiness. If you're seeking to integrate genuine coaching principles into your daily life, this discussion provides actionable s

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Mar 18

Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

Dr. Stefanos Koutsoumpis Interview – Mindfulness, Positive Psychology & Men’s Coaching Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with men’s coach and mindfulness expert Dr. Stefanos Koutsoumpis. Dr. Koutsoumpis brings together the worlds of science, positive psychology, and mindfulness to help people live more meaningful and balanced lives. With more than a decade of experience as a scientist and researcher, he initia

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Mar 12

The Masculinity Myth That’s Destroying Men’s Mental Health

Why are so many men silently struggling? In this gripping episode of Attention Is The Currency , Greek men’s coach Stefanos Koutsoumpis shares the truth about emotional suppression, generational conditioning, and the pressure to always appear strong. We dive deep into what it really means to be a man today, beyond the masks, beyond the silence. From trauma and isolation to healing, vulnerability, and emotional freedom, this is a conversation for anyone ready to redefine mascu

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Nov 4, 2025

Beyond The PHD: Rethinking Masculinity, Confidence and Happiness

Recently I had a chance the guest the "Unlocking the Parenting Code" Podcast by Coach and Author Kathryne Imabayashi , M.Ed., B.S.Ed. In this episode of Unlocking The Parenting Code, Stefanos Koutsoumpis shares how his childhood shaped a lifetime of chasing success; but happiness always eluded him. Raised as the third of four boys in a crowded household, and a strained relationship with his father, Stefanos grew up learning routine, duty, and a message that “finding a job, a

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Oct 29, 2025