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ManTalks Podcast
Hosted by Connor Beaton · EN
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. For more information about ManTalks go to: http://www.mantalks.com
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Trusting Yourself Again After Trauma (Part 2): Rebuilding Inner Safety - Coaching Session
Apr 2701:02:38Tap to summarizeI sit down with Josh to continue unpacking what it really takes to rebuild self-trust after trauma. We dive into the patterns that keep him stuck, how past experiences still shape his reactions, and why self-doubt lingers even when you’re aware of it. Together, we explore what it means to feel safe in your own decisions and how to start making shifts in real time. If you’re working on trusting yourself again, this conversation will give you a clearer path forward.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Picking up from Part 101:12 - Why self-doubt still lingers03:45 - Identifying past-driven patterns06:10 - Awareness vs action08:32 - Feeling safe in your decisions11:05 - Breaking hesitation cycles13:40 - Practical steps to rebuild trust16:20 - Handling uncertainty18:55 - Reframing past experiences21:30 - Moving toward confidence24:00 - Key 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
Transcribe →The Psychological Trap Crushing You and Most Men
Apr 2400:14:03Tap to summarizeI dive into the "dragon of suppression," a psychological trap that far too many men mistakenly use as a methodology for building strength. I explore how hiding your pain and needs actually fuels a "shadow" identity that sabotages your goals, health, and relationships.By identifying what you’ve been pushing down since childhood and sharing it with a trusted community, you can reclaim your true power and resilience. Join me as I explain why transparency—not isolation—is the real path to psychological health and liberation.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Facing the Dragon of Suppression01:46 The Dark Reality of Emotional Suppression03:16 How Your Shadow Sabotages Your Life04:03 The Survival Mechanism of "Sucking It Up"05:42 Breaking the Path of Destruction07:49 Steps to Identify What You’ve Suppressed09:53 Why You Can't Heal in Isolation11:58 True Strength Through Expression***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
Transcribe →The Mother Wound Destroying Most Men's Relationships
Apr 2300:25:47Tap to summarizeI break down why so many men feel like they’re “bad at relationships” and reveal the deeper truth behind that belief. I explore how your earliest experiences with your mother shape your patterns in love, from emotional unavailability to people-pleasing and chaos. I walk you through the core types of mother wounds and how they show up in your dating life. Most importantly, I give you practical steps to rewire your patterns and start building healthier, more secure relationships.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Why you’re not bad at relationships01:30 - The role of your mother in shaping love04:05 - “Your type is your wound” explained05:30 - Love equals distance pattern07:50 - Emotions feel dangerous09:00 - The “nice guy” performance trap11:30 - Love equals chaos & instability14:00 - Your nervous system is wired for insecurity16:30 - Learning to tolerate healthy love19:30 - Stop earning love and start asking for needs***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
Transcribe →What Women Don't Understand About Men, with Alison Armstrong
Apr 2001:19:35Tap to summarizeI sit down with Alison Armstrong to unpack the deeper dynamics between men and women that often go misunderstood. We dive into how men think, why they pull away, and what’s really happening beneath the surface in modern relationships. Alison brings decades of insight into human behavior, challenging some of the most common assumptions that create conflict and disconnection. If you’ve ever felt confused or frustrated in your relationships, this conversation will give you a completely new lens to see things clearly.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Introduction02:18 - Meeting Alison Armstrong06:45 - Understanding Male Behavior10:52 - Why Men Pull Away15:16 - Communication Breakdowns21:30 - Emotional Misinterpretations28:05 - Masculine vs Feminine Dynamics36:40 - Common Relationship Mistakes45:12 - Navigating Conflict Better51:23 - Pausing and Self-Awareness59:10 - What Men Need Most01:07:25 - Reframing Relationship Expectations01:13:36 - Shifting Perspective01:21:10 - Final Thoughts***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
Transcribe →The 5 Father Wounds and How to Fix Them
Apr 1600:52:14Tap to summarizeI break down what the father wound really is and how it silently shapes your relationships, behavior, and identity as a man. I walk through the core archetypes of father wounds and how they show up in your daily life-from approval seeking to commitment issues and emotional disconnection. Most importantly, I share a clear, actionable path to start healing and reclaiming your sense of self. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, this episode will help you make sense of them and move forward.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00:00 - What Is the Father Wound00:03:00 - Defining the Father Wound00:06:00 - Identity, Competence & Belonging00:12:30 - Archetype: The Ghost Dad00:16:30 - Archetype: The Critical Father00:22:30 - Archetype: The Volatile / Abusive Father00:27:30 - Archetype: The Enmeshed Father00:31:30 - Archetype: The Spineless Father00:33:30 - How Father Wounds Show Up in Relationships00:46:30 - Step 1: Name It00:49:00 - Step 2: Grieve It00:51:00 - Step 3: Separate Past from Present00:53:30 - Step 4: Reparative Relationships00:55:30 - Step 5: Become the Father You Needed***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
Transcribe →How To Control Emotional Reactions, with Dr. Kelly Flanagan
Apr 1301:15:07Tap to summarizeI sit down with Dr. Kelly to unpack what really happens when we get triggered and why it feels so hard to stay in control. We dive into how our nervous system hijacks us, how past experiences shape our reactions, and why awareness alone isn’t enough to change behavior. I also explore what it actually means to “keep your heart open” in conflict and how to take ownership without taking blame. This conversation is a practical look at how to respond instead of react, especially in relationships that matter most.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 What Is A Trigger03:15 The Three Step Trigger Cycle06:20 Why You Get Hijacked11:50 Regulating The Nervous System18:15 Fight Flight And Control Modes27:30 Control And Letting Go36:20 What Keeping Your Heart Open Means43:30 Sensing Conflict Before It Happens54:20 Taking Ownership In Conflict01:04:00 What To Do During Conflict***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
Transcribe →How To Stay Sane When Everyone Is Going F_ckin Crazy
Apr 900:47:51Tap to summarizeI break down why so many people feel overwhelmed, anxious, and mentally scattered in today’s world. I explore how constant exposure to global information is disrupting our sense of reality and psychological stability. I also share my prediction for what’s coming over the next few years and why more people may struggle to stay grounded. Finally, I walk you through the key tools you’ll need to not just survive—but stay sane and resilient through massive change.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Why the world feels overwhelming01:30 - The problem with too much information03:20 - Consuming what you can’t control04:50 - The 3 layers of reality08:30 - How reality fragmentation affects your mind14:20 - Entering the “Negredo” phase18:40 - Skill 1: Adaptability23:30 - Skill 2: Regulated resilience30:10 - Choosing who you become***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
Transcribe →Trusting Yourself Again After Trauma - Coaching Session
Apr 600:47:07Tap to summarizeI sit down with Josh to unpack the deep-rooted patterns driving his self-doubt and anxiety in a new relationship. What begins as uncertainty about love quickly reveals unresolved grief, childhood trauma, and a lingering sense of guilt around his mother’s passing. Together, we explore how past experiences shape our ability to trust ourselves and make decisions. This is a powerful look at what it takes to move from rumination and fear toward self-trust and emotional freedom.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Opening The Conversation01:00 - New Relationship, Old Doubts02:00 - Marriage Breakdown And Mental Health05:00 - First Panic Attacks And Early Trauma10:00 - Losing His Mother18:00 - Grief Comes To The Surface23:00 - What He Misses Most29:00 - Guilt And Self-Blame33:00 - Can You Forgive Yourself?36:00 - Fear Of Making The Wrong Choice42:00 - Why Good Relationships Feel Unsafe44:30 - Rebuilding Trust In 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
Transcribe →The Mother Wound Destroying Most Men's Relationships
Apr 200:25:47Tap to summarizeI explore how the “Mother Wound” shapes the way many men experience love, connection, and intimacy. I break down how early emotional patterns formed in childhood can quietly influence adult relationships, often without us realizing it. We talk about why love can feel distant, confusing, or something that has to be earned. Most importantly, I share practical shifts that can help you build healthier, more secure relationships.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Why you’re not bad at relationships00:00:32 - Understanding the mother wound00:00:42 - Your first relationship sets the blueprint00:07:21 - How childhood defines your idea of love00:11:27 - When love becomes distance00:14:42 - Anxiety and relationship patterns00:22:00 - Stop earning love***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
Transcribe →What Destroys Relationships Over Time, with Debra Lieberman
Mar 3001:16:39Tap to summarizeI sit down with Debra Lieberman to explore the deeper psychological patterns that shape our relationships. We unpack why people unknowingly sabotage love, how unconscious behaviors influence attraction, and what drives conflict beneath the surface. Debra brings a sharp, science-backed perspective that challenges conventional thinking about modern relationships. This episode will push you to look at your own patterns with more clarity and honesty.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Introduction and Technical Difficulties00:45 - Setting the Stage for the Conversation05:30 - Understanding Relationship Patterns12:10 - Why People Sabotage Love20:45 - The Role of Unconscious Behavior32:00 - Attraction and Psychological Drivers45:15 - Conflict and Misalignment58:40 - Breaking Negative Patterns01:08:20 - Practical Insights for Better Relationships01:14:50 - Closing Thoughts***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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