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 dgn geleden

    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

  2. 6 dgn geleden

    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

  3. 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

  4. 17 sep

    How To Be a Desirable Man

    I break down what makes a man desirable - and the behaviors that can quietly erode desire in a relationship. I explore why being infinitely available, constantly seeking validation, avoiding your partner’s emotions, and allowing resentment to build can undermine attraction and connection. I also share practical ways to develop self-respect, become more grounded and untamable, bring desire without expectation, and separate your partner’s emotions from your own sense of worth. Ultimately, I challenge you to define the man you want to be and start showing up as that man. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - What Makes a Desirable Man? 01:25 - The Problem With Being Infinitely Available 03:33 - When You Become Afraid of Her Emotions 06:33 - How Distraction Kills Connection 07:37 - Leaked Resentment and Passive Aggression 08:28 - The “Would You Want to Be With You?” Question 10:01 - Build Self-Respect and Stop Outsourcing Validation 12:07 - Create a Vision of the Man You Want to Be 13:08 - Be a Little Bit Untamable 16:11 - Find Your Feral, Primal Nature 18:16 - Practice “Expectation Less Desire” 20:08 - Bringing Desire Without Expecting Sex 22:38 - Separate Her Emotions From Your Performance 23:47 - Express Your Needs Without Shrinking 25:03 - Building Robust Desire in a Relationship *** 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. 14 sep

    How Men Can Reclaim Potency & Emotional Leadership, with Luke Bateman

    I sit down with Luke Bateman to explore the evolving narrative around masculinity, emotional literacy, and why a man's worth isn't solely defined by his productivity or status. We dig into the realities of the modern gender war, the vital strength found in vulnerability, and how emotional connection served as a powerful pathway out of struggle and addiction for Luke. Finally, we discuss the recent shift toward fiction for men seeking escapism, along with some of our favorite fantasy book recommendations that feature incredible male role models. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Redefining a Boy's Inherent Value 06:40 - The True Meaning of a High Value Man 11:59 - Emotional Competency as a Foundation 15:42 - Vulnerability as a Pathway Out of Addiction 25:08 - Navigating the Modern Gender War 39:19 - Balancing Vulnerability and Primal Strength 48:55 - The Cultural Shift Towards Fiction 54:26 - Top Fiction Book Recommendations for Men *** 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. 10 sep

    How To Stop Hating Yourself

    I break down the difference between self-esteem and self-worth, and why becoming more successful, capable, or accomplished may not resolve the deeper feeling that something is wrong with you. I explore how shame, neglect, abandonment, and other early experiences can shape our sense of worth and lead us to believe that we have to constantly prove our value. I also share practical ways to separate who we are from what we do, treat ourselves as inherently worthy, and begin expressing our needs honestly in our relationships. Ultimately, I explain how we can move from “I have to prove that I matter” to genuinely experiencing that we matter. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Why Success Doesn't Fix Self-Worth 02:25 - Self-Esteem vs. Self-Worth 04:00 - How Childhood Experiences Shape Self-Worth 05:53 - How Shame Covers Up Your Sense of Self 07:16 - The Trap of Proving Your Worth 08:20 - Why Achievement Isn't Enough 10:53 - The Question “Am I Okay?” 11:25 - Separate Who You Are From What You Do 12:29 - “I Am a Good Man” 13:42 - Mistakes Don't Define Who You Are 14:18 - Your Sense of Self Is Not Broken 15:23 - You Cannot Heal What You Cannot Separate From 15:48 - Finding Worth in Relationships 16:09 - Experiencing Love Without Having to Earn It 18:28 - Why You Need to Express Your Needs 19:18 - Moving From Control to Trust 20:41 - The Two Parts of Self-Worth 20:56 - What Would You Do If You Knew You Mattered? 21:21 - Expressing Your Needs in Relationships *** 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. 7 sep

    High Libido or Hypersexuality? The Neuroscience Behind Porn Addiction, with Dr. Trish Leigh

    I sit down with Dr. Trish Leigh, a cognitive neuroscientist and neurofeedback clinician, to unpack what pornography and screen compulsions can do to the brain, from dopamine dependency and hypersexuality to sexual dysfunction and impaired self-regulation. We explore why so many men struggle to break the habit, how pornography can become a tool for managing stress and boredom, and why simply trying to quit often isn't enough. Dr. Leigh explains how the brain can be rewired through repetition, healthier sources of dopamine, intentional routines, and what she calls the “instant rewire.” We also talk about shame, relationships, parenting, ADHD symptoms, and how rebuilding a healthier brain can help men create the life and relationships they actually want. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:01 - What Happens in the Brain Before You Open Porn 02:49 - Dopamine and the Screen Compulsion Loop 04:32 - Dopamine, Testosterone, and the Brain 06:11 - Porn-Induced Erectile Dysfunction 07:09 - How Porn Changes Sexual Arousal 09:04 - Novelty, Intensity, and Hypersexuality 12:25 - Why Men Use Porn for Stress and Boredom 15:16 - Rewiring the Brain Through Dopamine Stacking 17:21 - High Libido vs. Hypersexuality 20:24 - How Porn Changes the Way You See Women 23:58 - What a “Hijacked” Brain Looks Like 27:38 - The Prefrontal Cortex vs. the “Banana-Hungry Gorilla” 30:00 - Replacing Porn With Real-World Dopamine 32:24 - Your Brain Is Not Broken - It’s Been Conditioned 35:20 - Neuroplasticity and the Rigid Brain 40:51 - Porn, ADHD Symptoms, and Brain Function 43:12 - Nature, Nurture, and How We Train the Brain 45:37 - Teaching Kids Emotional Regulation 48:17 - Is It Your Relationship or Your Brain? 52:39 - Breaking the Cycle of Shame 54:42 - A Step-by-Step Plan to Rewire Your Brain 57:00 - The Three-Second “Instant Rewire” 59:01 - Building Routines That Replace Porn 01:00:52 - Setting the GPS for the Life You Want 01:03:10 - Where to Find Dr. Trish Leigh *** 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. 3 sep

    3 Things to Stop Doing in Your Relationship In 2026

    I break down three major behaviors men need to stop doing this year if they want to build genuine intimacy and peace in their relationships. I unpack why pretending you are "fine" breaks trust, how shifting from logistical fixing to emotional understanding changes everything, and why you must stop outsourcing your internal regulation to your partner’s mood. By replacing these habits with self-regulation and honest communication, you can cultivate a much stronger, grounded connection. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction 01:36 - Stop Performing and Pretending to Be Fine 04:37 - Stop Trying to Fix Her Feelings 09:43 - Stop Outsourcing Your Regulation to Her Mood 13:30 - Practices for Emotional Detachment and Self-Regulation *** 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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  • Maker
    Connor Beaton
  • Jaren actief
    2015 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    1,1K
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    Expliciet
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    © 2025 ManTalks
  • Website van aflevering
    ManTalks Podcast

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