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The ManTalks podcast features conversations between one of the leading men’s work facilitators, Connor Beaton, and world class guests with expertise in mindset, life purpose, psychology, relational communication, sexual intimacy, business and spirituality.
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- Yesterday1h 6m
Fixing Anxiety and Addiction from Childhood Confusion - Live Coaching Session
What happens when you’ve done everything right on paper but still feel disconnected, restless, and not enough? In this coaching session, I sit down with Sean as he opens up about addiction, childhood emotional neglect, self-worth, and the internal pressure that followed him into adulthood. Together, we explore how becoming a father can surface old wounds, why self-criticism often disguises itself as discipline, and what it looks like to start building trust and safety from the inside out. This conversation is about breaking inherited patterns and learning how to become the person you needed growing up.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Introduction & Why Sean Came On02:57 Rock Bottom, Recovery & Starting Over09:41 Growing Up Around Conflict & Emotional Instability13:23 Relationship With His Father16:11 Becoming a Father & Rewriting the Legacy17:44 The Inner Critic & Feeling Not Good Enough20:39 Control, Trust & Self-Worth23:17 Living With Intensity & Chronic Stress25:15 Feeling Seen & Understanding the Need to Escape29:16 Meeting His Younger Self32:00 Speaking to His Parents From the Present35:06 Leaving Childhood Behind40:56 Fathering the Child Within43:36 Connecting With His Future Child49:20 Practical Tools for Building Self-Trust52:53 Childhood Confusion & Identity Formation56:05 Pregnancy, Job Loss & Emotional Collapse58:37 Retraining the Inner Critic01:03:18 Why Recognition Matters01:05:17 Final Reflections & Closing***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram
- 5 days ago17 min
This ONE THING Blocks You From Your Potential And Growth
In this episode, I explore the one thing I believe quietly blocks most men from reaching their potential - not a lack of ambition, but the refusal to confront what’s beneath the surface. Using the alchemical principle of “as below, so above,” I talk about why growth requires periods of descent, discomfort, and honest self-examination. I break down the concept of Nigredo and how avoiding fear, pain, and difficult truths can lead to stagnation. If you’ve been feeling stuck or disconnected, this conversation is an invitation to stop pushing upward and start looking inward.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - The One Thing Blocking Your Potential00:42 - As Below, So Above01:12 - Understanding Nigredo02:02 - Why Men Resist the Descent03:14 - Growth Needs Deeper Roots04:05 - The Modern Dark Night of the Soul05:06 - Why Descent Creates Growth06:05 - The Cost of Avoidance08:07 - Fear of Falling Apart09:04 - Why You Need Guides10:05 - Questions to Ask Yourself11:02 - You Cannot Escape the Process12:00 - Letting Old Parts of Yourself Die13:13 - Face It Intentionally or Life Will14:02 - Finding Support Through Change15:05 - Growth Requires Confrontation***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram
- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
Why Successful Men Feel Completely Empty Inside, with David Deida
In this episode of the Man Talk Show, I am joined by the legendary author David Deida to explore his profound new book, The Man of Zero. We dive deep into the concept of "zero"—a unique phase of emptiness, purposelessness, and outgrowing standard adulthood that many successful men eventually encounter.Together, we unpack how to view depression as a powerful gateway, navigate relationship dynamics with strong partners, and shift from a life driven by constant doing into the effortless strength of pure presence. Whether you are currently feeling completely unmotivated or are looking to cultivate a deeper devotional polarity in your intimacy, this conversation offers a paradigm-shifting roadmap for the modern man.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00:08 - Introduction to David Deida and The Man of Zero00:02:32 - Defining the "Zero" Phase of Emptiness and Purposelessness00:06:57 - Exploring Depression as a Gateway00:11:12 - The Power of Pure Being and Universal Alignment00:14:40 - The Three Phases of Masculinity: Basic Man, Superior Man, and the Man of Zero00:23:10 - Connecting with Universal Awareness in Ourselves and Others00:30:34 - Shifting From the Experience of Numbness to the Space of the Perceiver00:36:40 - Navigating Relationship Conflict and the Clinging to Peace00:43:56 - Cultivating Sexual Attraction and Devotional Polarity from Zero00:51:38 - Processing Inherited Patterns of Shame and Guilt00:57:00 - Finding Freedom and Deep Presence with Strong Partners01:02:29 - Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Free Resources***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | InstagramMentioned in this episode:Self Worth
- 1 weeks ago24 min
Why You Justify Bad Behavior and Sabotage Momentum
Why do we justify behaviors we know are pulling us away from the person we want to become? I unpack the hidden patterns that make us feel like we’ve earned shortcuts, excuses, and decisions that quietly sabotage our momentum. We talk about moral licensing, identity-based habits, and why doing the right thing once doesn’t automatically create lasting change. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of progress and self-sabotage, this conversation will help you catch the patterns and move forward with more awareness.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 – Why We Justify Bad Behavior01:58 – The Hidden Cost of Self-Sabotage05:46 – The Trap of Moral Credit07:42 – Pattern #1: “I Earned It”09:03 – Pattern #2: The Identity Shield10:32 – Pattern #3: Virtue to Vice13:56 – Stop Measuring Good Deeds16:07 – Catching Rationalization in Real Time18:56 – Build Identity, Not Motivation***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | InstagramMentioned in this episode:Self Worth
- 2 weeks ago56 min
How To Overcome Sabotage (LIVE COACHING)
I sit down with Silvi Carter to explore the roots of self-doubt, emotional intensity, and the feeling of never being enough. Together, we unpack how childhood experiences, fatherhood, and the possibility of ADHD have shaped the way he relates to himself and his own energy.We discuss why so many men see their natural vitality as a problem to be solved, and how learning to accept that energy can transform self-worth, emotional regulation, and even addictive patterns. This is a powerful conversation about healing, fatherhood, and learning to work with yourself instead of against yourself.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Introduction01:14 - ADHD, Dopamine, and Emotional Regulation06:58 - Fatherhood Changes Everything09:06 - Learning to White-Knuckle Through Life10:38 - Feeling Like You're Too Much14:18 - The Help He Never Received17:37 - What It Feels Like to Be Truly Understood19:14 - Accepting Support21:21 - Why Does It Feel So Rare?23:01 - What I Needed From My Parents28:07 - The Origins of Self-Doubt and Not Enoughness34:44 - Containment, Energy, and Childhood Development36:26 - Negative Relating to Your Own Nature39:11 - The Volcanic Energy Within42:41 - Acceptance Before Expression44:23 - Creating an Outlet for Your Energy46:10 - Fathering Yourself49:36 - Dopamine, Self-Worth, and Healthy Energy53:05 - Final Reflections and Takeaways***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram
- 2 weeks ago29 min
The Easiest Men to Manipulate in a Relationship
I break down the four types of men who are the easiest to manipulate in relationships - and why these patterns usually start long before the relationship itself. I talk about the hidden wounds behind shame, over-functioning, fear of conflict, and putting women on a pedestal, and how those patterns quietly shape attraction, boundaries, and self-respect. This episode is about recognizing the role you play in unhealthy dynamics without falling into self-blame. If you’ve ever felt like you lose yourself in relationships, this conversation will help you understand why - and what it actually takes to change it.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - The Men Most Easy to Manipulate01:22 - The Shamed Man06:15 - The Chronic Growth Guy09:18 - Moving the Goalpost11:08 - The Scared Man15:02 - Conflict Is Not a Threat19:00 - The Worshiper23:10 - From Wounding to Self-Respect***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram
- 3 weeks ago1h 5m
Why People Can't Handle Disagreement Anymore, with Thomas Hübl
I sit down with Thomas Hübl to explore why modern society feels increasingly polarized, emotionally fragile, and disconnected. We unpack how collective trauma, ancestral pain, and unresolved wounds from previous generations continue to shape our relationships, politics, and inner lives today. Thomas shares powerful insights on masculinity, war, leadership, emotional numbness, and the importance of learning how to stay grounded in uncertainty instead of collapsing into fear or division. This was a deep and expansive conversation about healing, human connection, and what it means to become more whole in a rapidly changing world.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Introduction00:33 - Why People Struggle to Handle Disagreement03:23 - Social Media, Echo Chambers & Relational Fragility07:13 - Collective Trauma & The Speed of Modern Life12:15 - Mental Health, Trauma & Overwhelm13:57 - What Collective & Ancestral Trauma Really Means19:49 - Why Personal Healing Matters24:50 - The Generational Wounds Men Carry26:17 - War, Peace & Collective Responsibility32:50 - Fathers, Emotional Absence & Masculinity35:09 - Extremism, Uncertainty & Modern Chaos41:30 - Why Men Feel Alone44:56 - Politics, Division & Collective Pain50:19 - Disorientation in Modern Society52:21 - Leadership, Uncertainty & The Unknown56:46 - Learning to Trust Yourself58:36 - Releasing Inherited Burdens01:02:43 - Final Thoughts01:03:13 - Where to Find Thomas Hübl
- 3 weeks ago23 min
Mother Hunger - The Hidden Wound Driving Men's Need for Female Approval
I dive into the concept of “mother hunger” - the hidden emotional wound that drives many men to seek constant approval, validation, and reassurance from women. I explore how early experiences with emotional neglect, inconsistency, or disconnection from our mothers can quietly shape our identity, relationships, and sense of self-worth as adults. We’ll unpack the signs of mother hunger, how it shows up in relationships, and the difficult but necessary work required to heal it. If you’ve ever felt emotionally destabilized by a woman’s disappointment or approval, this episode will help you understand why - and what to do about it.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - What Is Mother Hunger?02:05 - How Childhood Shapes Male Identity05:18 - When Her Disappointment Feels Like a Crisis06:27 - Hypervigilance Around Women’s Emotions07:53 - The Collapse of Self-Worth08:52 - How Men Seek Validation From Women09:45 - Why Female Attention Never Feels Like Enough10:05 - Admitting the Wound Is There11:02 - Grieving What You Didn’t Receive13:05 - Building Identity Independent of Women14:48 - Developing Internal Validation15:42 - The Real Cost of Mother Hunger17:18 - Discovering Who You Actually Are18:42 - Stop Asking Women for Permission20:05 - How Healing Changes Relationships21:02 - Dissolving the Need for Approval***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram
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