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Mental Health · Jim Maley

The Maley Way

by Jim Maley

Jim Maley is a High School Teacher and Public Speaker on Depression and Suicide Awareness. He is a former Division 1 Basketball Player and Head Varsity Basketball Coach. He is married to his high school sweetheart and the two have four children.

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Meg's Sick Day

Sick days are a rite of passage for kids. Meg spent a recent sick day binge watching season 2 of Full House. Katie's cousin got married, and Meg brought home a piece of d

Sep 15
32 min

I Love You, But...Finger Roll Drop

Jim notes Katie's dismissive drop of towels, remotes, and other household items. Sometimes she adds a finger roll for added flair. It happens when Jim forgets to put thin

Sep 10
44 min

I Love You, But...Hiring a Sitter

Jim doesn't know where to find a sitter for the kids. Katie contends that he should have his nieces on speed dial to watch the kids when he's got something on the calenda

Sep 3
44 min

Meg Way with the Knuckleheads

Meg quizzes her brothers about some of her favorite things. She picks the brains of Andy and Paddy to get their opinions on a wide range of sports and family topics.

Sep 1
11 min

I Love You, But...Crowd Work

Jim doesn't like crowds, but does he have to make it so obvious? Bulls Fest was known to Katie, but Jim missed the message. Katie pays tribute to Dolly Parton. 

Aug 27
39 min

Meg's New School Year

Meg is thrilled with her teachers as the new school year gets rolling. Katie is worried about keeping Meg's soccer uniform at the ready. Meg experienced a ghost haunting

Aug 25
13 min

I Love You, But...Walk Away Talk

Jim is thrown by Katie's tendency to walk away while talking. She'll also turn on the vacuum during a conversation. Andy and Paddy live a barefoot, tarps off lifestyle.

Aug 20
43 min

Knucklehead Summer

Andy and Paddy had a heckuva good summer. It was packed with inflatables and kickball. What do the Knuckleheads think about the Green Bay Packers? How about going back to

Aug 18
18 min

I Love You, But...Carpool Error

Katie is frustrated by Jim's inability to figure out a carpool schedule. Jim thought he deserved kudos for pointing out a dangerous situation on the road.

Aug 13
43 min

Meg's Day of Fun

The hype surrounding the Day of Fun was real. It involved swing sets, sandboxes, slides, and a treehouse. Meg and Katie went to J. Crew and The Gap. 

Aug 11
9 min

I Love You, But...All Tucked In

Katie was stunned to find Jim in bed when she returned to the room during a road trip. Did Father get called out unnecessarily for a D1 crash out?

Aug 6
50 min

The Meg Way Summer Vacation

Meg and Katie have stories aplenty from the holiday road. The Maley Family explored New England, where memories were made.

Aug 4
22 min

Mark Taniguchi and Marlowe Aguilar of Erly

Mark Taniguchi and Marlowe Aguilar are co-founders of Erly - a company that helps kids navigate anxiety with a creative new idea. 

Jul 21
56 min

I Love You, But...Bad Blame

Jim and Katie discuss good blame versus bad blame. A navigation miscommunication caused a bad blame. Katie wants Jim to look alive in the passenger seat. 

Jul 16
42 min

Bump, Set, Spike

Fresh from camp, Meg shows off her volleyball skills. Katie and Meg preview their trip to Cape Cod. Also: favorite s'more variations

Jul 14
18 min

I Love You, But...Instruments of Departure

Jim and Katie have differing definitions of departure time. This was exemplified during a recent waterpark vacation. Jim left a giant double bass string instrument in a m

Jul 9
39 min

Say More with Sarah Ozycz

Jim was recently a guest on The Say More Podcast. He enjoyed his conversation with Sarah O so much, he asked if he could share their conversation in his space. She was ha

Jul 7
1 h 04 min

I Love You, But...Sheet King

Jim was unaware that the fitted sheet for their king size bed has a designated top and bottom. Katie doesn't like when the sides pucker. Jim reiterates his plea for Katie

Jul 2
51 min

Meg + Mom

Meg Maley podcasts with Katie as her guest. Katie captained the boat while Meg and her friend CJ went tubing up at the lake. Katie likes how Meg has been biking to soccer

Jun 30
17 min

Return of the Knuckleheads

Jim lets the Knuckleheads loose in the podcast studio. Andy is fresh from basketball camp and felt good about his shooting form. Paddy is a budding lax bro at lacrosse ca

Jun 23
19 min

Chart positions

Where The Maley Way ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 17, 2026).

#181 NEW Health & Fitness US
#56 NEW Mental Health US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

The Maley Way Podcast is one of those rare listens everyone can connect to in some way. It blends honest conversations about mental health with meaningful storytelling and relatable parenting moments. I truly recommend this podcast to anyone looking for perspective, comfort, a laugh, and authenticity.

AF Review5 · Jan 2026

Always worth my time to hear what Jim and guests do to keep their mental health sharp. Life can be hard so these episodes are always a nice break.

Kevin Keeley · Oct 2025

This podcast is like getting life advice from a friend who actually knows what they’re talking about. It’s real conversations, laugh-out-loud moments, and tips you didn’t know you needed but now can’t live without. Great for parents, teens, and anyone that has ever struggled with their mental health. Give it a listen!

J.Q.D. · Oct 2025

From the moment I heard Jimmy share his mental health experience, I was all in on this podcast. MORE OF THIS PLEASE! We need more real men, sharing real experiences with humor and impact. You are killing it. Keep going. Keep sharing selfishly.

Michelle M. Anderson · Sep 2025

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