The Maley Way
I Love You, But...Late to School
Jim was at Paddy's school's Parent Participation event. Paddy's teacher mentioned that Katie is late everyday for drop-off. Katie has some valid excuses, ranging from construction to pooping.
The Podcast
The Maley Way
Jim Maley brings the same honesty from the stage into the studio. Real conversations with friends, guests, and family about depression, recovery, marriage, and the everyday work of staying well. Funny when it can be, serious when it needs to be.
96 episodes · New episodes Tuesdays & Thursdays
Andy and Paddy
Andy and Paddy, aka the Knuckleheads, jump off the top rope in the style of their favorite pro wrestlers and man the mics on this episode of The Maley Way.
I Love You, But...Angry Smile
Katie has a friendly smile and an angry smile. When Jim doesn't save any dinner for Katie, for example, the angry smile might show up on her face.
The Meg Way
Meg takes over hosting duties this week on The Maley, er...The Meg Way. Meg grills her dad on the cost of dolls and makes him consider life as a microscopic basketball player.
I Love You, But...Water Bottle Down
Daughter Meg is down a beloved water bottle due to her dad's lack of attention to detail. Jim did not realize it was a "hand-wash only" item. Katie has preserved the evidence.
Henry and Jimmy
Young superstars Henry and Jimmy take centerstage on this week's episode of The Maley Way. Henry and Jimmy display a great deal of intestinal fortitude by sharing their own stories about anxiety and therapy.
I Love You, But...Dresser Drawers
Katie dresses Jim down for his lack of organized dresser drawers. His shirt drawer is far too random. Jim ate two dozen chicken nuggets at a get together over the weekend.
SPECIAL: The Henry Way
Youth is served on this special edition of The Maley...er...The Henry Way. Jimmy and Henry are on the mic to share takes on the NBA Playoffs and more!
Joe Bush
Joe Bush is Jim's guest on this week's podcast. Joe is an educator and high performance coach. Joe's son attended one of Jim's public speaking appearances. Joe connected with Jim shortly after.
I Love You, But...DePauw Boyfriend
Katie and Jim have been spouses in passing lately. Busy schedules have kept them apart. If Jim didn't know any better, he'd think Katie's phantom college boyfriend re-entered the picture.
Todd Maguire
Undercover cop Todd Maguire is Jim's guest on the podcast. Todd wrote a book called Donny: An Undercover Cop with a Deathwish about his harrowing foray into the criminal underworld.
I Love You, But...Beard Hair
Katie appreciates Jim's attention to keeping his beard neatly trimmed. However, when beard hair ends up on their daughter's toothbrush, a conversation must be had.
BONUS EPISODE: Young Henry
Henry is a neighborhood chum of Jim's son. Henry jumps on mic for some entertaining back and forth with Jim.
RJ Moniri
Jim guest this week is RJ Moniri. RJ is a former student, current college runner, and a future teacher.
I Love You, But...Share the Bed
Katie says Jim takes up too much room in the bed, which Jim disputes. Jim has 90,000 unread emails. Jim dressed neutral for a badminton match.
Colorado Car Pod
Jim and Katie are on the road for this episode, literally. Katie is behind the wheel in Estes Park, Colorado as they return from a friends' wedding.
I Love You, But...Listener Q&A
Katie notes Jim's tendency to skip reading directions. Katie and Jim answer listener questions from the voicemail bank. Even one of the neighborhood kids has a question for the Mr. & Mrs. Maley
Bill Kennelly
Bill Kennelly is Jim's guest on this episode of The Maley Way. Bill was one of the first people who reached out to Jim after his mother's funeral.
I Love You, But...Trash Out
Jim and Katie have very different mindsets when it comes to taking out the trash and recycling. Take it out or smash it down?
Michael Whidden
Navy veteran Michael Whidden is Jim guest this week. Michael helps students travel and explore different parts of the United States. The Maley Way is sponsored by The Powers Mindset. You can learn more or schedule a…
I Love You, But...On the Rocks
Jim believes adding ice to a glass of water is a luxury. Katie thinks differently and says Jim should lovingly add ice to the kids' drinks. I Love You, But is sponsored by The Powers Mindset. You can learn more or…
Zach Gale Returns
Jim welcomes Zach Gale back to The Maley Way. Zach was an instrumental figure in Jim's podcasting career. The Maley Way is sponsored by The Powers Mindset. You can learn more or schedule a consultation at…
I Love You, But...Earplugs
Jim needed a prop for a friendly joke ahead of a speaking engagement at Lyons Township High School, but couldn't locate the earplugs. Katie told him exactly where they were, but he came up empty. I Love You, But is…
Hannah Riggs
Beast Games contestant Hannah Riggs is Jim's guest this week. Jim's kids are huge fans of Hannah. Hannah is a software engineer and a dancer. Dancing is a great outlet for her to release stress and get her emotions out.…
I Love You, But...Clean the Garage, Laddie
Basketballs don't go on the floor of the garage, Jim. Do you want Katie to run then over when she pulls her car in? Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! I Love You, But is sponsored by The Powers Mindset. You can learn more or…
Kristen Powers
Kristen Powers is Jim's guest this week. Kristen had her son when she was 18. She raised him on her own while working a full-time job and continuing her education. Despite all that, she didn't feel accomplished, due to…
I Love You, But...Turn Out the Lights
Jim leaves lights on around the house. Katie walks down to the basement and finds electricity being wasted.I Love You, But is sponsored by The Powers Mindset. You can learn more or schedule a consultation at…
Anna and John
Anna and John Nadasdy are Jim's guests this week. Anna's dad saved Jim from the deep end of the swimming pool when he was a kid. Anna and John shares their stories of grief and coping. Anna's dad passed away over two…
I Love You, But...You Doored Me
Jim leaves the door to the linen closet open, and Katie often bumps into it. Jim suggestion is that they remove the door. Katie rejects that proposal.
Cooper Niemand
Cooper Niemand is a former coach, like Jim. Coach Coop now dedicates his time to helping coaches navigate the stress and burnout associated with sports.
I Love You, But...Hands Off My Laptop
Jim uses Katie's laptop and leaves it in random places. Katie almost missed a Zoom meeting. Jim uses it for podcasting and printing. He's unaware of other printing options in the house.
Rob Bellamy
Professional hockey player turned Nashville singer/songwriter Rob Bellamy is Jim's guest this week. Jim is a big fan of Rob's introspective songwriting style. Rob hopes the stigma of being vulnerable in sports…
I Love You, But...You Cut Doughnuts in Half
When Jim sees a box of doughnuts on the counter and opens it to find a bunch of halves, he knows Katie has been through. Katie can't decide which one she wants. so she samples each pastry.
Kris Lonsway
Optwell founder and president Kris Lonsway is Jim's guest this week. Jim was a featured speaker at an Optwell mental wellness event at Lyons Township High School.
I Love You, But...Stop Talking with Your Mouth Full
Jim has an unfortunate habit of speaking with his mouth full at the dinner table. Katie not only finds it off-putting, she's also concerned that the kids are picking up the bad habit
Ben Shabad
Ben Shabad won the Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest in 2024. His resemblance to The Bear star is only one part of Ben's story. Ben is a therapist who specializes in depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
I Love You, But...Boots Go on the Mat
There are multiple acceptable places to leave wet, snowy, salty boots at the Maley household. Somehow, Jim misses the mat. He claims the boots get knocked off the mat by the kids.
Connor Ryan
Connor Ryan is Jim's guest on this week's episode. Connor is a former pitcher and now works as a Mental Performance coach in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
I Love You, But...You Can Do It!
Jim encourages Katie's skills as a podcaster and communicator. Katie doesn't feel like she should constantly have to validate Jim's opinions.
Jim Fowler
Silicon Valley entrepreneur Jim Fowler is this week's guest. He's the founder of realhumans.org - which verifies real human beings in a world of bots and artificial intelligence. Jim and Katie Maley are now certified to…
I Love You, But...Bad News About 104.3 JAMS
The freezing temperatures can't contain the heat on this week's ILYB. Katie's scale for what constitutes horrible news needs recalibrating, in Jim's opinion--not that the loss of 104.3 JAMS isn't devastating to Usher…
Gary Thrapp
Youth sports expert Gary Thrapp is Jim's guest this week. Gary wrote a book about the world of youth sports. Gary appreciated the escape that sports provided as he grew up on a farm in Iowa.
I Love You, But...Your Car is a Pigsty
Katie cleaned the fast food junk out of Jim's car at the gas station. A passerby noted how much garbage she was collecting, leaving her to clarify that it was her husband's mess.
Maggie Doheny
Jim's cousin-in-law, Maggie Doheny, joins the program this week. Maggie has struggled with anxiety for her entire life. Maggie discusses the effects of scrolling versus real life interactions.
I Love You, But...What Happened During the Bears Game?
Katie attended the Bears regular season finale. Jim was home with the kids, but he let them run wild in the basement. Katie examines the evidence to piece together the hours.
Jimmy V
Jim's son Jimmy V, a diehard Bears fan, is in the podcast studio. He values his youth sports teammates. Jimmy V gives direct answers in assessing his dad's strengths in fatherhood.
I Love You, But...Sick Christmas
It was a horrendous Christmas at the Maley home due to a incapacitating fever that took Jim out of commission for six days. Katie held down the fort for the holidays as Jim sought sympathy.
Claudia Kelly
Jim's guest this week is school social worker Claudia Kelly. Claudia teaches emotion regulation and vocabulary. Understanding emotions and being able to vocalize about feelings are important skills for kids to possess.
I Love You, But...Ope, Call in the Backup
Young Meg Maley steps up to the mic in place of her mom as the Christmas time crunch catches up with Katie. Meg is growing up fast. She offers some words of wisdom to LeBron James.
Aaron Essex
Aaron Essex is this week's Maley Way guest. Aaron played a role in the genesis of The Maley Way, all with a simple handshake. Aaron ran the Chicago Marathon to benefit Erica's Lighthouse, a depression awareness program.
I Love You, But...You Use Too Many Paper Towels
Jim uses a Bounty of paper towels for jobs both big and small. Katie says great Scott my Brawny hubby, use fewer please. Viva la conservation of paper goods.
Jay Hanson
Jay Hanson is a buddy of Jim's from way back in the day. Jay is a firefighter who welcomes discussing mental health challenges of the job with any of his brethren. He encourages first responders to take care of…
I Love You, But...Start Shoveling Snow
Jim likes to wait until the snow is done falling before he picks up the shovel. Katie wishes he would start earlier. Jim wants more leeway with his alarm response time.
Steve Peacock
This week's guest is Steve Peacock. Jim watched a speech that Steve gave recently and was immediately inspired. Steve is a public speaker who shares the story about the abuse he suffered as a child. His bravery in…
I Love You, But...The Bathroom Sink is Disgusting
Jim trims his beard in the upstairs bathroom. The trimmings combine with globs of toothpaste to form a revolting mess. Even worse, the kids are starting to copy his toothpaste habits!
Podcast Review
It's performance review time at The Maley Way. Jim and Katie page through a handful of previous episodes. They discuss their emotional responses to guests and to stories shared.
I Love You, But...Find Easier Parking
Katie finds the parking spot closest to the building at every store, gym, and school. It's a trait she inherited from her mom. Jim and Katie vow to plan more date nights.
Paul McQuigg
Marine Corps veteran Paul McQuigg joins Jim to talk about the mental health challenges faced by our service men and women. The Maley Way encourages everyone to donate to wakeforwarriors.com and Semper Fi & America's…
Rachel Webb
Rachel Webb is the director of performance psychology and wellness for the Charlotte Hornets. Rachel joins Jim on the podcast to discuss the progress of mental health care for modern athletes.
I Love You, But...You Stop Short of Completing Tasks
Katie loves waking up to the smell of delicious coffee Jim makes each morning, but he leaves the coffee can next to the machine. He unloads the dishwasher, but he leaves mismatched plasticware lids out on the counter.…
Sean Nicholson
Former professional hockey player Sean Nicholson and his girlfriend Dawn Rys visit The Maley Way podcast studio. Jim and Sean were youth soccer teammates. Sean grew up in the era of hockey bravado, and has since learned…
I Love You, But...You Make the Worst PB&J
Jim makes the world's worst peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the kids. Katie snapped a picture of the lackluster lunch centerpieces that were desperately short on both main ingredients.
Anna Federman
Anna Federman is in the Maley Way studio as Jim's guest. When Anna was 15, she was on stage in a school musical, and her mind suddenly went blank. That's the day her journey of mental health struggles began.
I Love You, But...You Post Horrible Photos of Me Online
Jim recently posted a picture of Katie coaching a volleyball All-Star game. Katie's eyes were closed, and her mouth was open. She didn't feel it was her most flattering look. Jim is a fan of the candid photos, and also…
Ben Seeder
Actor, writer, and improv comic Ben Seeder is in the studio for this episode. Jim and Ben were teammates on a terrific high school basketball team. Ben details his history with panic attacks.
I Love You, But...You Wake Me Up When I Snore
Katie isn't pleased with Jim's lack of towel and bath mat usage in the bathroom. Jim counters with a plea to stop waking him up in the middle of the night when he's snoring.
Gideon Akande
Two-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion and Holy Cross alum Gideon Akande is Jim's guest on this week's podcast. Gideon found his calling as a fitness trainer who motivates individuals to be their best. Gideon is…
I Love You, But...You Leave Cups Everywhere
Jim leaves water cups EVERYWHERE. Katie loves him, but the cups are constantly getting knocked over. She can't understand why he chooses high-traffic areas to place down his beverage cups. The sharing of water cups…
Meg Maley Tells All
Jim's daughter is back in the podcast studio. Meg Maley feels left out sometimes because she's the only girl in the family. Tattling may ensue. Wrestling her brothers does give her a boost in her sports life.
I Love You, But...You Leave Your Clothes on the Floor!
Time to air some dirty laundry in the most literal sense. Jim leaves his clothes on the floor, right next to the laundry basket! It drives Katie nuts, and she lets Jim hear about it on this episode of I Love You, But...
Ryan Lipsett
Ryan Lipsett is a freshman at University of Illinois Chicago, and he's Jim's guest on this episode. Ryan shares his experiences with body dysmorphia, isolation, and depression.
I Love You, But...
Katie J takes the helm for a new weekly addition to the Maley Way. I Love You, But...gives Katie and Jim an open forum to air grievances and address gripes from within the marriage. Extended goodbyes and soaking dishes…
Noah Jefferson
Noah Jefferson of the RJ3 Foundation is Jim's guest on today's podcast. Noah's brother Ryan was a baseball star with a full ride to University of Illinois. Months after accepting his scholarship, Ryan took his own life.
Katie J on Parenting
Katie J, the love of Jim's life, returns to the studio to discuss parenting. Katie and Jim talk about raising kids in the era of the iPad, Xbox, and instant gratification.
The Sister Project
Jim is honored to sit down in the studio with Lauren and Michelle, the ladies behind The Sister Project. Lauren and Michelle's mom, June, was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia. Their mom's illness and eventual…
Jim Phillips
Jim welcomes Jim Phillips from Gray Matter. He developed a supplement called Gray Matter that helps with cognition. It's a plant-based morning drink that could offer an alternative to coffee.
Ronnie Fields
Ronnie Fields is a Chicago hoops legend. Jim is thrilled to welcome Ronnie as his guest on this episode of The Maley Way. Jim's pal Thatcher Kamin gives an assist in this inspiring conversation about expectations and…
Katie Sall
The podcast helped Jim reconnect with a former co-worker and fellow educator, Katie Sall. Katie was a high school cheer athlete who ended up tearing her anterior cruciate ligament THREE times. She discusses the mental…
Meg Maley
On this episode, Jim schedules some father and daughter time. Meg Maley is seven years old, and she is in the podcast studio to keep her dad on point.
Gerard and Matt
Jim reconnects with two of his very best pals in the world, Gerard and Matt. Together they remember a friend they lost. Gerard analyzes the relationship between guilt and mental health. Matt recalls the mental health…
Ryan Davis
Ryan Davis is the best basketball player Jim ever coached, bar none. Ryan's All-State honors and Conference POY accolades at University of Vermont deserve praise, but it's Ryan's courage that Jim most admires.
Bridget McGuire
Comedian Bridget McGuire joins Jim on the podcast this week. Bridget is a gifted storyteller who isn't afraid to share her experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Amanda and Danny
On this episode, Jim chats with a pair of former students. Amanda and Danny both experienced anxiety and panic attacks during high school, and they reflect on their personal journeys.
Mike Fischer
Jim welcomes Mike Fischer to the podcast. Jim and Fisch share laughs and tears during a frank discussion about mental health and suicide. Fisch lost his brother, Robbie, last year.
Chris Maliszewski of Walking Tall
Chris Maliszewski is a survivor of the horrific Highland Park mass shooting that occurred on Independence Day of 2022. Jim welcomes him to the podcast to learn about the Walking Tall Movement. The Walking Tall Movement…
Zach Gale of Me2We
Jim welcomes Me2We founder Zach Gale to the podcast studio for a chat about mental health and wellness. Zach is a former athlete, fellow educator, and author of The Me2WE ABC Book: A Dino's Tale For Inspiration
Guest of Honor Katie J
Jim welcomes his first guest to the podcast, and it is none other than his loving wife, Katie J. Jim and Katie recount their personal history, from kindergarten soccer teammates to high school sweethearts and beyond
The Best Man
Because Jim deals with depression, some assume his dad might've been an overbearing sports parent. That perception couldn't be further from the truth. On this episode, Jim looks back at the remarkable example his father…
In Sickness And In Health
Jim pays homage to his supportive wife, Katie. Katie always liked to joke that she was a jersey chaser. However, as she stood by Jim through his struggles, Katie proved herself to be his rock
Kids These Days
Jim applauds the bravery of two student athletes at Sycamore High School, who shared their mental health struggles in front of an assembly of peers
Getting My Superpower Back
Jim's superpower was evident from an early age. Depression took it away. This episode describes how a resilient college buddy motivated Jim to recapture that superpower.
What Not To Say
Jim lists off the top 5 things NOT to say to a loved one suffering from depression. When he travels to speak at different schools, people often ask how they can go about helping someone they know who is battling…
The Game Has Changed
At the outset of his teaching career, Jim was taught to remain guarded about his personal life. Years later, he realized sharing the story of his depression struggles earned him a new level of respect from students
Depression Agent
Jim explains his specific role in the depression world. Like a sports agent, Jim endeavors to point individuals in the direction of mental health professionals who can provide expertise and solutions.
Mother Knows Best
The single greatest force in Jim's road to dealing with his depression was his mom, Pat Maley. He may have never sought the treatment he needed if not for the support of both his parents. Jim's mom was also the one who…
The Stubborn Irishman
Jim was a freshman starter for the Northwestern Wildcats basketball team, when depression knocked him to the ground. Jim's inherent stubbornness, once an asset which made him tremendous competitor, prevented him from…
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