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. hace 19 h

    Heal The Father Wound, Gain Your Sanity, Stop Sabotaging

    I dive deep into the reality of the father wound and how it quietly disrupts our sense of self-worth and value as men. I explore the different ways this wound manifests—whether through a father who was physically absent, emotionally unavailable as a "ghost dad," or overly harsh—and how these experiences shape our adult identities. Finally, I share three actionable steps you can execute today to tell your real story, genuinely grieve your losses, and begin the vital process of re-fathering yourself. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Father Wound 00:01:51 - Defining the Father Wound 00:07:44 - The Three Types of Father Wounds 00:12:47 - How the Father Wound Shapes Your Identity 00:20:18 - The Core Identity Wound 00:21:32 - Step 1: Tell the Real Story 00:28:05 - Step 2: Allow Yourself to Grieve 00:32:38 - Step 3: Re-Father Yourself *** 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

  2. hace 3 días

    Navigating the Collapse of Modern Society, with Michael Meade

    I sit down with mythologist Michael Meade to explore how the unraveling of modern culture and the rattling of nature invite us into a profound period of global transformation. We discuss the deep purposelessness many men face today due to the loss of traditional rites of passage, and how avoiding our pain leaves us vulnerable to a flattened, digital existence. Ultimately, Michael reveals how leaning into our original wounds can unlock the hidden genius and unique calling we each inherently possess. Join me for a powerful conversation on trusting your inner essence, escaping the illusion of artificial intelligence, and navigating the collapse with a reawakened heart. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction 01:20 - Nature Rattling While Culture Unravels 05:18 - The Connection Between the Human Soul and Nature 13:38 - The Missing Rites of Passage for Modern Men 20:18 - Suffering in the Right Direction 26:38 - How Genius Hides Behind Your Deepest Wounds 35:21 - The Spontaneous Self vs. Social Conformity 41:21 - Deep Insecurity and the Fear of Not Fitting In 47:51 - Finding the Heart Within the Heart 52:05 - Techne vs. Gnosis: The Illusion of AI 57:38 - Apocalypse as Collapse and Renewal *** 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

  3. 8 oct

    How To END Self-Abandonment (With Clear, Actionable Steps)

    I dive deep into the root causes of the abandonment wound and how childhood disconnection leads directly to chronic self-abandonment in adulthood. I break down common side effects like people-pleasing, oversensitivity to criticism, and internalizing shame, which can quietly sabotage your relationships. Finally, I share clear, actionable steps you can start using right away—including building interoceptive awareness, learning to pause, and a 14-day self-prioritization challenge—to stop abandoning yourself and reclaim your inner truth. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00:00 - Introduction to Self-Abandonment 00:01:16 - Understanding the Abandonment Wound and What Forms It 00:03:35 - The Side Effects of an Abandonment Wound 00:14:51 - How to Flip the Script and Address the Shame 00:20:38 - Separating Personhood from Behavior 00:22:56 - Shifting the Fault to Where It Belongs 00:25:46 - Building Interoceptive Awareness 00:28:48 - Installing a Pause Before You Respond 00:31:33 - The 14-Day Self-Prioritization Challenge *** 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

  4. 5 oct

    How to Raise Strong, Unshakable Boys in Today's Culture, with Dr. Shefali Tsabary

    I sit down with Dr. Shefali to tackle the complex realities of raising boys in a culture that often sends them conflicting messages about masculinity. We dive into why young men are being drawn to the manosphere, the crucial role of physical movement in a boy's emotional regulation, and how we as parents can help them build genuine confidence through struggle. If you want to understand how to raise conscious, integrated sons without falling into the traps of smothering or toxic stoicism, this conversation is a must-listen. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:01 - Introduction: Raising Conscious Sons 04:31 - The Cultural Double Binds Boys Face Today 05:35 - The Seductive Message of the Manosphere 07:49 - Motion as Emotional Regulation for Boys 13:06 - Original Sin and Anti-Misogyny Culture 16:21 - Steps to Develop a Boy's Authentic Sense of Self 19:49 - Building True Confidence Through Struggle 28:04 - Boundaries, Negotiables, and Conscious Parenting 31:29 - Common Unconscious Mistakes Mothers and Fathers Make 39:14 - Creating Strategic Adversity in a Frictionless World 42:16 - The Inner Work of a Conscious Parent *** 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

  5. 1 oct

    Lacking Purpose Leads to Obsessing About Women

    I share my personal journey of navigating my late teens and early twenties without a clear sense of direction, which ultimately led to an unhealthy obsession with women. I explore Carl Jung's concept of the anima to explain how an absence of a true mission causes men to become possessed by their unconscious desires for validation. Ultimately, I explain why making a relationship your primary goal is a mental trap and how true fulfillment only comes when you dedicate your life to a meaningful purpose of your own. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Lacking Direction in My Early Twenties 02:15 - The Unconscious Fixation on Women 05:30 - Making a Relationship Your False Purpose 08:45 - Carl Jung and Anima Possession 11:20 - The Danger of Living For or Against Women *** 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

  6. 28 sep

    The 3 Mountains of Leadership: Finding Purpose Beyond Yourself

    To celebrate 11 years of the podcast, I brought back my very first guest, Philip McKernan, for an incredibly raw conversation about leadership, storytelling, and true human connection. We dive deep into why so many men are exhausted from running on "fuck you" energy, and how accepting the darkest chapters of our own past is the only real way to heal and make a lasting impact. Whether you're struggling to find purpose or want to know what genuine leadership looks like, Philip's insights on moving beyond personal ambition to serve others will profoundly shift your perspective. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - 11 Years Later: Welcoming Back My First Guest 03:29 - The Real Roadblocks to Making an Impact 08:39 - Peru Orphanage Story: Valuing Human Connection Over Gifts 15:48 - The Deep Roots of Irish Storytelling 20:23 - The Bus Driver: A Lesson in Simple Humanity 25:14 - Why You Must Own the Ugliest Chapters of Your Life 27:35 - The Pitch: Bringing Vulnerability to Business 34:38 - Running on "Diesel Fuel" vs. Pure Energy 46:38 - What Staying in a Job You Hate Teaches Your Kids 56:37 - The Three Mountains of Authentic Leadership *** 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

  7. 24 sep

    You’re Not Crazy - People Aren’t Ok. Here's Why

    I explore why so many people seem increasingly disconnected, self-censoring, polarized, and unable to have meaningful conversations. I look at the role of social media, political ideology, nihilism, and the growing battle over narrative and “reality,” and how these forces can affect our psychological well-being. I also break down the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship between subjective experience, objective reality, and the stories we collectively create. Ultimately, I share what I’ve observed about the qualities that seem to make people more resilient, grounded, and capable of living meaningful lives. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - People Aren’t Okay 02:12 - The Collapse of the Modern Psyche 04:00 - The Rise of Nihilism 06:00 - Why You Might Feel Like You’re the Crazy One 08:00 - The Erosion of Objective Reality 10:00 - The War Over Narrative and Reality 12:00 - What Mental Health Actually Requires 14:00 - When Subjective Experience Disconnects From Reality 16:00 - Finding Coherence Between Self and Reality 18:00 - How Media and Social Media Distort Reality 20:00 - The Psychological Cost of Losing Touch With Reality 22:00 - What Can You Actually Control? 24:00 - The Trap of Helplessness and Victimhood 26:00 - The Three Planes of Reality 28:00 - What Makes People Resilient and Meaningful *** 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

  8. 21 sep

    Is It Anxiety or CPTSD? The Real Root Cause of Your Mental Struggles, with Tim Fletcher

    I sit down with Tim Fletcher to take a deeper look at complex PTSD, relational trauma, shame, and the survival patterns that can shape our relationships and identity. We explore how fawning, people-pleasing, and shame-based motivation can drive achievement while leaving us disconnected from ourselves and others. We also discuss why healthy relationships and authentic connection are so important to healing, why recovery is a gradual process rather than a quick fix, and how trauma can sometimes present through symptoms that resemble other mental health conditions. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Understanding PTSD vs. Complex PTSD 07:18 - The Chameleon Effect and Losing Yourself 14:45 - Why Trauma Can Drive Extreme Success 19:24 - Shame-Based Motivation and the Achievement Trap 21:03 - Breaking Free From Shame as Fuel 25:22 - Why Healthy Connection Is Part of Healing 30:06 - The Belief That You're Fundamentally Broken 33:48 - Understanding the Fawn Response 37:53 - The Cycle of Fawning in Relationships 43:21 - The Anger and Resentment Beneath People-Pleasing 45:24 - When Money Becomes a Tool for Earning Love 47:18 - How to Start Unfawning 51:27 - Boundaries, Authenticity, and Healing Shame 54:27 - Why There Is No "Golden Gun" for Recovery 58:15 - Recovery Is a Path, Not an Outcome 01:00:32 - Complex Trauma and Extreme Mental States 01:02:23 - How Trauma Can Mimic Mental Health Conditions 01:11:39 - The Wider Spheres of Complex Trauma 01:16:06 - Tim's Current Work and 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

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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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    Connor Beaton
  • Años de actividad
    2015 - 2026
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