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. 2 HR AGO

    Are Women More Radicalized Than Men?

    I examine the claim that men are becoming increasingly radicalized and ask whether we are overlooking something more complicated. I explore how radicalization can manifest differently in men and women, particularly through ideology, moral framing, and social dynamics. We unpack how narratives around protection, virtue, and cultural authority shape political intensity in ways that often go unnoticed. This is a careful, uncomfortable conversation about power, language, and how radicalization doesn’t always look the same. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Are Women More Radicalized Than Men? 02:15 The Media Narrative About Male Radicalization 07:40 Different Pathways to Radicalization 15:10 Moral Superiority and Cultural Authority 22:35 Online Amplification and Social Pressure 30:50 Policing Language and Social Norms 38:20 Protection, Virtue, and Power 46:05 Rethinking What Radicalization 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

    30 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Great Man Theory - A Guide to the Men Worth Studying

    I break down the Great Man Theory and what it actually means for modern men. I explore why the individuals we study quietly shape our standards, our ambition, and ultimately our identity. This isn’t about idol worship. It’s about consciously choosing the models that influence how we think and act. If you’re going to study someone, make sure they elevate you. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - The Great Man Theory Explained 02:05 - History as the Biography of Great Men 05:42 - Why Modern Men Lack Worthy Models 09:18 - The Imitation Principle 14:27 - Choosing the Right Heroes 19:45 - You Are Already Studying Someone 23:10 - Defining a True Hero 27:30 - Becoming the Man You Study *** 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

  3. 5 FEB

    Your Self-Worth Won’t Let You Change - Until You Do This

    I break down why self-worth isn’t a motivation problem and why trying to “think” your way into confidence rarely works. I explain how your identity is built from predictable behavioral patterns and how your nervous system resists change that feels unfamiliar or threatening. We dive into the biology behind self-worth, including dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, and how they shape drive, discipline, and resilience. Finally, I lay out practical steps you can use to rebuild self-worth through action, repetition, and new patterns. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Why Self-Worth Isn’t a Motivation Problem 01:07 - Identity as Predictable Patterns 02:37 - The Rider and the Elephant 03:56 - Why the Brain Rejects Change 05:16 - Self-Worth as a Felt Experience 06:59 - Dopamine and Direction 07:12 - Serotonin and Self-Control 08:21 - Norepinephrine and Resilience 09:28 - Why Change Feels Like Death 11:07 - Practical Steps to Rebuild Self-Worth 14:56 - Self-Worth Is Built Through Action *** 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

    20 min

  4. 2 FEB

    Teaching Children to Do Hard Things, with Leland Vittert

    I sit down with Leland Vittert to talk about his childhood diagnosis of autism and the extraordinary role his father played in shaping his resilience. We explore why removing adversity from children often backfires, and how discipline, honesty, and responsibility can become acts of love. This conversation isn’t about romanticizing struggle, it’s about learning how to do hard things and refusing to be defined by limitations. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction 02:10 - Autism Diagnosis and Early Childhood 05:40 - A Father’s Radical Commitment 08:05 - Growing Up Without Friends 10:55 - Self-Esteem Outside School and Sports 13:20 - Why Adversity Was Never Removed 17:30 - Learning You Can’t Be Broken 20:05 - Living With Autism as an Adult 23:45 - Discipline Versus Accommodation 27:00 - Teaching Social Skills Deliberately 30:40 - Protection, Trust, and Character 34:50 - Letting Kids Become More 39:35 - Discipline as Strength 45:10 - Parenting Without Expectations 48:10 - Final Reflections and Where to Find Leland *** 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

    50 min

  5. 29 JAN

    The #1 Masculine Trait Every Man Must Develop

    I break down the single most critical masculine trait every man needs to master this year: self-control. I explain why true masculinity isn't about suppressing your emotions or killing your aggression, but rather channeling that intense energy into mastery and leadership. I also share four practical pillars you can use immediately to stop reacting to the chaos around you and start leading your life with power under command. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - The Single Most Important Masculine Trait 02:57 - Why Masculinity Itself Isn’t the Problem 06:16 - The Cost of Losing Control 08:14 - Pillar #1: The Power of the Pause 10:04 - Pillar #2: Channeling Aggression into Mastery 12:54 - Pillar #3: Disciplining the Body First 14:31 - Pillar #4: Ending the Need for Validation 15:44 - True Masculinity is Power Under Command *** 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

    23 min

  6. 26 JAN

    Men Trapped in Modernity, with Mark Walsh

    I sit down with Mark Walsh for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation about the collapse of meaning in modern life and how it is impacting men in particular. We explore why young men feel lost, why modern psychology and culture are failing them, and what it actually takes to stay grounded in an increasingly chaotic world. We talk about masculinity, embodiment, faith, community, and why comfort-driven modernity is producing anxiety rather than fulfillment. This is a challenging conversation that does not offer platitudes, but it does offer a path forward SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - The Death Cult of Modernity 01:21 - What Is Really Happening to Young Men 06:15 - Meaning, God, and the Collapse of Culture 10:28 - Why Modern Life Feels Insane 16:10 - The Gender Divide and Radicalization 23:47 - Why Men Feel Politically Homeless 31:30 - Joker Energy and Cultural Breakdown 36:27 - The Four Reconnections Men Need 44:16 - Feminism as Ersatz Religion 48:20 - What Modern Psychology Gets Wrong 54:22 - How Men Become Embodied Again *** 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 10m

  7. 22 JAN

    What Dostoyevsky, Nietzsche, and Kant Taught Us About Being A Man - Part 2

    In Part 2 of this video, I dive into the works of Dostoyevsky, Nietzsche, and Kant to share five psychological pillars that will help you build inner sovereignty and resilience. We explore the necessity of integrating your aggression and choosing meaningful suffering over empty comfort. Finally, I challenge you to speak the truth even when it risks your social approval, as this is essential for maintaining trust in yourself. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 The 5 Psychological Pillars from Great Philosophers 2:02 Why Comfort is Not Meaning 12:57 Choosing Truth Over Approval 20:28 Recap: The 5 Pillars of Manhood *** 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

    16 min

  8. 19 JAN

    What Dostoyevsky, Nietzsche, and Kant Taught Us About Being a Man - Part 1

    I dive into the works of Dostoyevsky, Nietzsche, and Kant to share five psychological pillars that will help you build inner sovereignty and resilience. We explore why rejecting modern victimhood in favor of radical responsibility is the only path to true psychological maturity. I also explain why a harmless man is not a good man, discussing the necessity of integrating your aggression and choosing meaningful suffering over empty comfort. Finally, I challenge you to speak the truth even when it risks your social approval, as this is essential for maintaining trust in yourself. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 The 5 Psychological Pillars from Great Philosophers 00:50 Dostoyevsky on Responsibility vs. Victimhood 10:15 Kant and the Power of Self-Mastery 18:00 Nietzsche on Integrating the Shadow 26:02 Why Comfort is Not Meaning 32:57 Choosing Truth Over Approval 40:28 Recap: The 5 Pillars of Manhood *** 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

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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
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 ManTalks
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    ManTalks Podcast

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