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. há 8 h

    The Worst Ages for Kids to Experience Divorce, with Erica Komisar

    I sit down with Erica Komisar to talk about divorce, attachment, parenting, and the values shaping modern family life. We explore what current research says about separation and child development, why timing matters when divorce happens, and how early relationships influence who we become as adults. Erica also shares her perspective on motherhood, identity, emotional regulation, and the cultural shifts affecting relationships today. If you're navigating family decisions, raising children, or thinking deeply about what creates a meaningful life, this episode offers plenty to reflect on. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction 01:11 - Is Divorce Better Than a Bad Marriage? 02:47 - Why Are Divorce and Child-Free Living Being Celebrated? 09:06 - Development, Narcissism & Modern Relationships 15:45 - The Pressure Between Career and Family 16:09 - The Best and Worst Ages for Divorce 22:47 - Stability, Attachment & Child Development 23:03 - The Research Behind Early Attachment 28:56 - Emotional Regulation and the First Three Years 35:13 - What Stress Does to Children 40:23 - Identity, Motherhood & Modern Culture 44:00 - Production, Achievement & Meaning 46:16 - Where to Find Erica’s Work *** 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

  2. há 4 dias

    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

  3. 15 de jun.

    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 HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction & Why Sean Came On 02:57 Rock Bottom, Recovery & Starting Over 09:41 Growing Up Around Conflict & Emotional Instability 13:23 Relationship With His Father 16:11 Becoming a Father & Rewriting the Legacy 17:44 The Inner Critic & Feeling Not Good Enough 20:39 Control, Trust & Self-Worth 23:17 Living With Intensity & Chronic Stress 25:15 Feeling Seen & Understanding the Need to Escape 29:16 Meeting His Younger Self 32:00 Speaking to His Parents From the Present 35:06 Leaving Childhood Behind 40:56 Fathering the Child Within 43:36 Connecting With His Future Child 49:20 Practical Tools for Building Self-Trust 52:53 Childhood Confusion & Identity Formation 56:05 Pregnancy, Job Loss & Emotional Collapse 58:37 Retraining the Inner Critic 01:03:18 Why Recognition Matters 01:05:17 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-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

    1h 6min

  4. 11 de 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. 8 de jun.

    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 HIGHLIGHTS 00:00:08 - Introduction to David Deida and The Man of Zero 00:02:32 - Defining the "Zero" Phase of Emptiness and Purposelessness 00:06:57 - Exploring Depression as a Gateway 00:11:12 - The Power of Pure Being and Universal Alignment 00:14:40 - The Three Phases of Masculinity: Basic Man, Superior Man, and the Man of Zero 00:23:10 - Connecting with Universal Awareness in Ourselves and Others 00:30:34 - Shifting From the Experience of Numbness to the Space of the Perceiver 00:36:40 - Navigating Relationship Conflict and the Clinging to Peace 00:43:56 - Cultivating Sexual Attraction and Devotional Polarity from Zero 00:51:38 - Processing Inherited Patterns of Shame and Guilt 00:57:00 - Finding Freedom and Deep Presence with Strong Partners 01:02:29 - 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-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

    1h 5min

  6. 4 de 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

  7. 1 de jun.

    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 HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction 01:14 - ADHD, Dopamine, and Emotional Regulation 06:58 - Fatherhood Changes Everything 09:06 - Learning to White-Knuckle Through Life 10:38 - Feeling Like You're Too Much 14:18 - The Help He Never Received 17:37 - What It Feels Like to Be Truly Understood 19:14 - Accepting Support 21:21 - Why Does It Feel So Rare? 23:01 - What I Needed From My Parents 28:07 - The Origins of Self-Doubt and Not Enoughness 34:44 - Containment, Energy, and Childhood Development 36:26 - Negative Relating to Your Own Nature 39:11 - The Volcanic Energy Within 42:41 - Acceptance Before Expression 44:23 - Creating an Outlet for Your Energy 46:10 - Fathering Yourself 49:36 - Dopamine, Self-Worth, and Healthy Energy 53:05 - 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-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

    57 min

  8. 28 de mai.

    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
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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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  • Criado por
    Connor Beaton
  • Anos de atividade
    2015 - 2026
  • Episódios
    1 mil
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2025 ManTalks
  • Site do podcast
    ManTalks Podcast

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