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by Connor Beaton
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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How much of your life are you putting off because you’re scared?Today, I break down why “just man up” doesn’t help and share five ways to deal with fear without pretending you’re fine. We’ll get into the conversations you keep dodging, feeling like a fraud despite your success, and how to take action before you feel ready.00:00 How To Stop Letting Fear Run Your Life02:58 The 3 Ways Men Make Fear Worse09:53 How To Name the Fear You’re Hiding From14:35 Why You Can’t Outthink Your Anxiety18:28 Shrink the Step. Not Your Life.23:01 Stop Trying to Face Everything Alone***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
You love your kids. So why do you still lose your temper with them? In this live coaching session, I help a father explore how his childhood, his need for control, and the pressure to get parenting right are affecting his relationship with his kids.Timestamps00:00 Why Good Dads Still Lose Their Temper05:08 How Your Childhood Shows Up In Your Parenting12:34 The Hidden Cost Of Controlling Your Kids18:12 Why Good Dads Struggle To Give Themselves Credit29:54 What Your Kids’ Tantrums Might Be Triggering In You40:14 Three Words To Build More Trust With Your Kids***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
Why do you feel like you’re never good enough, no matter how hard you try? In this episode, I break down how childhood shame shapes your identity, fuels your inner critic, and keeps you chasing other people’s approval. You will learn how to stop punishing yourself for mistakes, how to rebuild your self-worth, and discover who you are beyond what everyone else expects you to be.00:00 Why You Never Feel Good Enough03:21 How Childhood Shame Shapes Your Identity12:46 How To Discover Who You Really Are17:17 Why Being Hard On Yourself Keeps You Stuck23:20 How You Learned To Hide The Real You & How Shame Is Developed28:43 How To Stop Punishing Yourself For Every Mistake35:17 How To Stop Needing Everyone’s Approval📘 RESOURCES:How To Quit Porn guide - https://training.mantalks.com/QuitMy book, Men's Work: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Online men’s group, The Alliance: https://mantalks.com/alliance/🔗 CONNECT WITH MEFollow the journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mantalks/Visit the website for more resources and tools: https://mantalks.comJoin the newsletter: https://training.mantalks.com/newsletter-signup⚡️ WHO IS CONNOR BEATON & MANTALKS?Welcome to the ManTalks YouTube channel. I’m Connor Beaton, and my mission is to help men break through the barriers holding them back.Whether it’s in your relationships, your career, or your mental health, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools, conversations, and insights you need to step into the man you’re meant to be.Here, you’ll find real, unfiltered discussions on relationships, masculinity, purpose, and self-mastery. Subscribe, tune in, and start living a life with more depth, purpose, and power.***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
In Part 2 of the Best of ManTalks episode, we explore the hidden costs of people-pleasing, the impact of childhood conditioning, mother enmeshment, and why so many men struggle to set boundaries, handle rejection, and stand up for themselves. We also break down how to overcome shame, reclaim your independence, and build real confidence by embracing discomfort instead of avoiding it.00:00 Harry Miller on Why Being Too Agreeable Is Destroying Men16:13 Jaguar heart on How Your Mother Shapes The Man You Become27:44 Tim Fletcher on Why Nice Guys Are Secretly Full Of Anger39:55 Michael Easter on Why Comfort Is Making You Weak---Want more content like this? Sign up for the newsletter:https://mantalks.com/-Subscribe to catch more podcast episodes right here, wherever you listen, or at: https://mantalks.com/podcast/-The Lone Wolf era is over. Train your mind, body, and self with a worldwide group of like-minded men: https://mantalks.com/the-alliance/***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
Grief doesn’t always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like anger, overworking, or feeling nothing at all. In this episode, I share 6 practical ways to process loss, stop numbing yourself, and move forward without pretending you’re fine.00:00 The Fear That Stops Men From Really Living03:58 The Hidden Cost Of Never Letting Yourself Get Hurt06:13 Why Pretending You’re Fine Is Keeping You Stuck08:41 How To Stop Numbing Yourself And Start Healing10:53 Stop Trying To Be Who You Were Before12:30 The Mistake That Keeps Men Trapped In Grief-Want more content like this? Sign up for the newsletter:https://mantalks.com/-Subscribe to catch more podcast episodes right here, wherever you listen, or at: https://mantalks.com/podcast/-The Lone Wolf era is over. Train your mind, body, and self with a worldwide group of like-minded men: https://mantalks.com/the-alliance/***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
In this episode, I revisit four conversations about attraction, relationships, porn, and sexual confidence. I explore what men misunderstand about dating, how to stop competing with your partner, and what it takes to build real intimacy, from setting boundaries without anger to taking the pressure off in the bedroom.00:00 Orion Taraban on Attraction, Modern Dating & The Truth About Love20:20 Alison Armstrong on Why Couples Compete & How To Set Better Boundaries40:01 Sathiya Sam on Breaking Free From Porn & Building Real Intimacy59:03 Kate Moyle on Overcoming Performance Anxiety & Sexual Shame-Want more content like this? Sign up for the newsletter:https://mantalks.com/-Subscribe to catch more podcast episodes right here, wherever you listen, or at: https://mantalks.com/podcast/-The Lone Wolf era is over. Train your mind, body, and self with a worldwide group of like-minded men: https://mantalks.com/the-alliance/***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
I dive deep into the reality of the father wound and how it quietly disrupts our sense of self-worth and value as men. I explore the different ways this wound manifests—whether through a father who was physically absent, emotionally unavailable as a "ghost dad," or overly harsh—and how these experiences shape our adult identities. Finally, I share three actionable steps you can execute today to tell your real story, genuinely grieve your losses, and begin the vital process of re-fathering yourself.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00:00 - Introduction to the Father Wound00:01:51 - Defining the Father Wound00:07:44 - The Three Types of Father Wounds00:12:47 - How the Father Wound Shapes Your Identity00:20:18 - The Core Identity Wound00:21:32 - Step 1: Tell the Real Story00:28:05 - Step 2: Allow Yourself to Grieve00:32:38 - Step 3: Re-Father Yourself***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
I sit down with mythologist Michael Meade to explore how the unraveling of modern culture and the rattling of nature invite us into a profound period of global transformation. We discuss the deep purposelessness many men face today due to the loss of traditional rites of passage, and how avoiding our pain leaves us vulnerable to a flattened, digital existence.Ultimately, Michael reveals how leaning into our original wounds can unlock the hidden genius and unique calling we each inherently possess. Join me for a powerful conversation on trusting your inner essence, escaping the illusion of artificial intelligence, and navigating the collapse with a reawakened heart.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Introduction01:20 - Nature Rattling While Culture Unravels05:18 - The Connection Between the Human Soul and Nature13:38 - The Missing Rites of Passage for Modern Men20:18 - Suffering in the Right Direction26:38 - How Genius Hides Behind Your Deepest Wounds35:21 - The Spontaneous Self vs. Social Conformity41:21 - Deep Insecurity and the Fear of Not Fitting In47:51 - Finding the Heart Within the Heart52:05 - Techne vs. Gnosis: The Illusion of AI57:38 - Apocalypse as Collapse and Renewal***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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