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The Akkeri Podcast - Episode #14
March 15th, 2025
Finding Work That Matters with Dr Ron Johnson

Do you have a job or a profession?

According to psychologist and author Dr Ron Johnson, men should find a profession as soon as they can and never stay in a “job”.

In Ron’s latest book ‘Balls: Men Finding Courage with Words, Work, Wine, and Women’, he talks about why men need to find professions, how they differ from jobs, and how men can find them.

And in this episode, we get into the details of that topic. With real-life illustrations and anecdotes from his 50+ years of experience as a psychologist and psychotherapist, Ron outlines the crucial role of feelings in both finding yourself and finding your profession.

Find Dr Ron Johnson Here:

Website: MidlandsPsychological.com

Facebook: @MidlandsPsychological

Instagram: @MidlandsPsychological

YouTube: @MidlandsPsychological

Book: 'Balls: Men Finding Courage with Words, Work, Wine, and Women'

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