Breaking the Burnout Loop and the Fixer Cycle

2025-11-28

In this powerful episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, Marc Azoulay sits down to explain the “fixer mentality”. It is a pattern many men fall into when they compulsively help others, avoid emotional intimacy, and ultimately burn out. He explains, “When you’re always fixing, you’re not asking for help. That’s how the cycle begins.” Marc is guiding people to see how these patterns, rooted in dopamine addiction, stress response, and codependency, silently shape one’s identity and your relationships.

In this powerful episode of the Men’s Therapy Podcast, Marc Azoulay sits down to explain the “fixer mentality”. It is a pattern many men fall into when they compulsively help others, avoid emotional intimacy, and ultimately burn out. He explains, “When you’re always fixing, you’re not asking for help. That’s how the cycle begins.” Marc is guiding people to see how these patterns, rooted in dopamine addiction, stress response, and codependency, silently shape one’s identity and your relationships.

As the discussion unfolds, he highlights how men can become trapped in what feels like a heroic role. However, it’s actually a mask covering deeper emotional wounds. He says, “The fixer is addicted not just to helping, but to being seen as valuable.” Over the course of the episode, he explores emotional avoidance, the martyr complex, and why many men struggle to form genuine emotional intimacy. With clear, professional, yet compassionate insight, Marc is helping his audience understand these dynamics. He is offering practical steps to break free.

Whether you suspect you’re stuck in the fixer loop or you’re feeling chronically stressed and burnt out, this conversation offers clarity, validation, and a roadmap toward healing.

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