ManTalks Podcast

Connor Beaton
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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. For more information about ManTalks go to: http://www.mantalks.com

  1. 1 day ago

    Avoiding The Lonely Dad Trap: Why Modern Fathers Are Burning Out in Isolation, with Jon Gustin

    I sit down with Jon Gustin, creator of Tired Dad and author of The Tired Dad, to talk about the realities of modern fatherhood. We explore what it means to be an emotional provider, why repair and vulnerability matter more than perfection, and how dads can avoid isolation while raising resilient kids. Jon also shares simple daily rituals that have strengthened his relationship with his children and offers an honest perspective on the challenges and rewards of parenting. If you're a father—or preparing to become one—this conversation is full of practical wisdom and encouragement. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Welcome to the Show 01:43 - The Reality of Being a Tired Dad 02:17 - What Fathers Need Today 04:11 - Becoming an Emotional Provider 10:19 - Building Emotional Safety with Your Kids 13:25 - Why Repair Matters More Than Perfection 19:02 - Teaching Accountability Without Shame 23:33 - Handling Big Emotions at Home 30:46 - The Loneliness of Modern Fatherhood 35:18 - Why Kids Need Other Male Role Models 40:11 - Should Your Child Be Your Best Friend? 44:19 - Daily Rituals That Strengthen Family Bonds 45:03 - The Meaning Behind "18 Summers" 51:27 - Jon's Book and 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-worth Pick 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 Attachment Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build 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 | Spotify For more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

    54 min

  2. 5 days ago

    Surviving The Collapse Of The Modern Psyche

    I explore what I believe is one of the defining challenges of our time: the collapse of the modern psyche. I examine the forces contributing to rising anxiety, depression, loneliness, and meaninglessness, from technology and social media to ideology, attention economics, and the erosion of shared values. I also discuss why psychological resilience has become essential and how reclaiming purpose, responsibility, and meaning can help us navigate an increasingly chaotic world. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by modern life, this conversation is for you. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction 03:04 The Growing Mental Health Crisis 07:57 Why Humans Need Meaning 14:12 The Collapse of the Modern Psyche 19:44 What's Driving Psychological Decline? 21:00 The Attention Economy Explained 25:20 Why Intensity Wins Online 31:42 Loneliness in a Connected World 38:25 Algorithms and Dopamine 40:45 Meaning as an Anchor 44:20 Building Psychological Resilience 48:31 How to Survive the Collapse 52:04 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-worth Pick 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 Attachment Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build 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 | Spotify For more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

    46 min

  3. 18 Jun

    How To Lead Your Relationship (Without Creating Problems or Pushback)

    This episode is about something that gets misunderstood all the time: leading in your relationship without becoming controlling, reactive, or creating unnecessary resistance. I break down what relational leadership actually looks like, why trying to force outcomes often backfires, and how trust, presence, and honesty create stronger connection. We talk about emotional ownership, navigating difficult conversations, and the subtle ways fear can disguise itself as leadership. If you want to lead in a way that deepens intimacy instead of creating pushback, this episode is for you. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Why leadership in relationships gets misunderstood 01:08 - Direction vs control 02:09 - Creating trust instead of resistance 03:29 - Stop listening just to solve problems 04:29 - Presence over performance 06:18 - Why control creates disconnection 08:44 - Emotional ownership in relationships 11:20 - Pause before reacting 12:41 - Honesty as an act of love 15:34 - What healthy relational leadership actually looks like *** Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worth Pick 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 Attachment Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build 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 | Spotify For more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

    19 min

  4. 11 Jun

    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 HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - The One Thing Blocking Your Potential 00:42 - As Below, So Above 01:12 - Understanding Nigredo 02:02 - Why Men Resist the Descent 03:14 - Growth Needs Deeper Roots 04:05 - The Modern Dark Night of the Soul 05:06 - Why Descent Creates Growth 06:05 - The Cost of Avoidance 08:07 - Fear of Falling Apart 09:04 - Why You Need Guides 10:05 - Questions to Ask Yourself 11:02 - You Cannot Escape the Process 12:00 - Letting Old Parts of Yourself Die 13:13 - Face It Intentionally or Life Will 14:02 - Finding Support Through Change 15:05 - 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-worth Pick 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 Attachment Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build 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 | Spotify For more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

    18 min

  5. 4 Jun

    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 HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 – Why We Justify Bad Behavior 01:58 – The Hidden Cost of Self-Sabotage 05:46 – The Trap of Moral Credit 07:42 – Pattern #1: “I Earned It” 09:03 – Pattern #2: The Identity Shield 10:32 – Pattern #3: Virtue to Vice 13:56 – Stop Measuring Good Deeds 16:07 – Catching Rationalization in Real Time 18:56 – 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-worth Pick 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 Attachment Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build 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 | Spotify For more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram Mentioned in this episode: Self Worth

    25 min

  6. 28 May

    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 HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - The Men Most Easy to Manipulate 01:22 - The Shamed Man 06:15 - The Chronic Growth Guy 09:18 - Moving the Goalpost 11:08 - The Scared Man 15:02 - Conflict Is Not a Threat 19:00 - The Worshiper 23:10 - 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-worth Pick 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 Attachment Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build 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 | Spotify For more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

    30 min

  7. 21 May

    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 HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - What Is Mother Hunger? 02:05 - How Childhood Shapes Male Identity 05:18 - When Her Disappointment Feels Like a Crisis 06:27 - Hypervigilance Around Women’s Emotions 07:53 - The Collapse of Self-Worth 08:52 - How Men Seek Validation From Women 09:45 - Why Female Attention Never Feels Like Enough 10:05 - Admitting the Wound Is There 11:02 - Grieving What You Didn’t Receive 13:05 - Building Identity Independent of Women 14:48 - Developing Internal Validation 15:42 - The Real Cost of Mother Hunger 17:18 - Discovering Who You Actually Are 18:42 - Stop Asking Women for Permission 20:05 - How Healing Changes Relationships 21:02 - 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-worth Pick 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 Attachment Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build 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 | Spotify For more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

    25 min

  8. 18 May

    Emotional Avoidance in Modern Men - Live Coaching Session

    I sit down with Scott to talk about grief, addiction, emotional suppression, and the long process of healing. We explore how unresolved pain can shape a man’s identity, relationships, and sense of self for years without him fully realizing it. Scott shares parts of his personal journey through loss, sobriety, and learning how to confront emotions he spent years avoiding. This episode is an honest discussion about masculinity, recovery, and what it actually takes to heal. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction 02:07 Scott’s Personal Journey 05:42 Living With Grief 10:52 Emotional Suppression in Men 15:18 Addiction and Numbing Pain 20:44 Learning Emotional Awareness 27:11 Masculinity and Vulnerability 33:26 The Cost of Avoidance 39:50 Recovery and Self-Reflection 46:12 Rebuilding After Loss 52:37 Healing Through Connection 58:41 Final Thoughts 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-worth Pick 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 Attachment Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build 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 | Spotify For more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

    48 min
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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. For more information about ManTalks go to: http://www.mantalks.com

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  • Creator
    Connor Beaton
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1k
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    © 2025 ManTalks
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    ManTalks Podcast

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