ManTalks Podcast

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

  1. HACE 2 DÍAS

    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

    27 min
  2. HACE 6 DÍAS

    The Masculinity of Tyler Durden and Fight Club

    I break down Tyler Durden as a psychological and masculine archetype, not as a role model, but as a warning signal. I explore why Fight Club still resonates with men today, what Tyler gets right about masculinity, and where his version of power goes off the rails. This is a conversation about repression, shadow integration, discipline, and why unintegrated strength turns destructive. The goal is not to become Tyler Durden, but to understand what he represents and integrate it responsibly. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Why Tyler Durden Still Possesses the Male Psyche 01:45 - Tyler Durden as a Symptom of Emasculation 03:34 - The Hollow Man and Consumer Masculinity 05:25 - Tyler Durden as the Shadow Masculine 07:14 - The Absence of Masculine Initiation 08:05 - Pseudo-Initiation and Self-Destruction 09:00 - Pain, Brotherhood, and Fight Club 10:53 - Violence vs Contact With Reality 12:44 - Comfort, Weakness, and Modern Men 13:30 - What Tyler Durden Gets Right 15:46 - Power Without Consciousness 17:54 - Tyranny, Cult Dynamics, and Shadow Possession 20:20 - Project Mayhem and Destructive Identity 22:20 - Rage Masculinity in the Modern World 23:31 - Integration Over Destruction 24:43 - Disciplined Power and True Masculine Initiation 25:57 - Tyler Durden as the Alarm, Not the Answer *** 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 | a href="https://www.facebook.com/ManTalks.ca/"...

    30 min
  3. 12 ENE

    10 Things Men Need to STOP Doing in 2026 to Have Their Best Year Yet

    I break down 10 things men must stop doing in 2026 if they want their strongest year yet. I talk about why being busy is not the same as making progress, how avoidance quietly erodes integrity, and why a regulated nervous system is becoming a competitive advantage. If you want more clarity, direction, and self-leadership this year, this episode will challenge you to cut what is weakening you and focus on what actually matters. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Why 2026 Requires Elimination, Not More Motivation 01:31 - Stop Confusing Motion With Progress 03:07 - Stop Avoiding Hard Conversations 04:47 - Stop Letting Dopamine Run Your Life 06:50 - Stop Treating Your Body as Separate From Your Mind 08:52 - Stop Blaming Your Past for Your Present 10:29 - Stop Trying to Be Like Everyone Else 11:42 - Stop Living With an Unregulated Nervous System 13:58 - Stop Outsourcing Meaning and Validation 15:32 - Stop Doing Everything Alone 17:47 - Stop Waiting for “Someday” *** 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
  4. 8 ENE

    Why You’re So Anxious All the Time (And How To Fix It)

    I break down why anxiety is so prevalent today and why much of it is being intentionally manufactured. I explore the existential and psychological forces driving anxiety - from social media comparison to nervous system overload. I also share three practical tools you can start using immediately to reduce anxiety and regain a sense of internal stability. If you struggle with chronic worry or overwhelm, this episode will give you a new framework for understanding and working with anxiety. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why anxiety is increasing by design 00:46 Anxiety as a future-based distortion 03:19 Global instability and manufactured fear 04:31 Comparison addiction and social media 06:12 The breakdown of objective truth 08:51 Disagreement as relational death 11:13 Nervous system sensitivity and stress 17:15 Three tools to reduce anxiety *** 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

    28 min
  5. 5 ENE

    Overcoming Trauma, Gang Life and Building Self-Respect with AJ McQueen

    I sit down with AJ McQueen for a deeply honest conversation about trauma, masculinity, faith, and self-acceptance. AJ shares how violence, heartbreak, and survival shaped his early life, and how learning radical acceptance became the turning point in his growth as a man. We talk about sex, discipline, purpose, boundaries, and why so many men live stuck in survival mode. This is a raw, reflective discussion about becoming grounded, choosing yourself, and learning how to live with integrity. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction and Meeting AJ 01:00 - Heartbreak as a Catalyst for Growth 05:10 - Sex, Addiction, and Masculinity 10:00 - Growing Up Around Violence 16:20 - Defining Manhood and Fatherhood 21:15 - Autonomy, Boundaries, and Self-Respect 28:45 - Saying No and Taking Back Control 35:15 - Trauma, Gifts, and Acceptance 40:30 - Confidence Through Radical Acceptance 48:25 - Survival Mode vs Self-Understanding 53:30 - Enoughness and Self-Worth 01:01:10 - Travel, Perspective, and Expansion 01:06:20 - Faith, Spirituality, and Service 01:12:30 - Closing Reflections and Gratitude *** 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

    1 h y 14 min
  6. 1 ENE

    Raised By Women Who Hate Men - The Modern Man's Mother Wound

    I break down what I call the modern man’s mother wound - how growing up with a deep distrust or disdain for men can shape a man’s identity, relationships, and sense of self. I explore how this wound forms, how it shows up in adult life, and why so many men struggle with boundaries, authority, and male relationships as a result. Most importantly, I walk you through practical, grounded steps you can take to reclaim your masculinity and build a stronger, more integrated sense of who you are as a man. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - The Modern Man’s Mother Wound 01:06 - Growing Up Distrusting Men 03:40 - Father Absence and Its Impact 06:01 - Missing Masculine Modeling 07:34 - The Negative Mother Complex 10:35 - How the Mother Wound Shows Up 16:29 - Healing Through Male Connection 24:24 - Integrating the Mother Wound *** 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

    29 min
  7. 29/12/2025

    The Crisis Facing Young Men with Josh Fryday

    I sit down with Josh to unpack what’s really happening with men today, why so many feel disconnected, and how culture, economics, and identity play into the decline we’re seeing. We get into whether men are being blamed, why institutions repel them, and how service can restore purpose, direction, and confidence. I also ask Josh what he fears most for the next generation and what responsibility, excellence, and manhood should look like in today's world. This one will challenge you, and I hope it pushes you to think, act, and share it forward. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Welcome and opening question 03:10 Crisis of connection 08:25 Are men being seen as the problem 12:40 Economics, purpose, and identity 18:05 Why institutions repel young men 23:30 Why California launched this program 28:55 The role of service 33:10 Mentoring, coaching, and responsibility 39:20 Modern politics and polarization 45:05 How men build friendships 50:10 Skills, jobs, and opportunity 56:30 What Josh fears for his sons 01:00:45 Redefining responsibility and excellence 01:05:20 Closing thoughts and how to get involved *** 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

    51 min
  8. 22/12/2025

    Hilarious Christmas Story & Thanks To You And Yours

    What happens when a Christmas moment goes completely off the rails? I share a genuinely hilarious Christmas story, reflect on the year that’s been, and take a moment to say thank you to you and yours for being part of this journey. It’s a lighter, more personal conversation about family, perspective, and gratitude. I hope it gives you a laugh and a reminder of what actually matters during the holidays. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Christmas Check-In 01:12 Setting the Holiday Mood 02:45 The Christmas Story Begins 05:18 When Things Go Sideways 08:04 The Aftermath 10:22 What It Taught Me 12:06 Gratitude for the Audience 13:40 Final Holiday Wishes *** 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

    17 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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