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. 1D AGO

    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

  2. DEC 22

    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

  3. DEC 18

    Is It Hard To Turn A Boy Into A Man?

    I unpack why turning a boy into a grounded, capable man has become so difficult in modern culture. I talk about the loss of initiation, the erasure of strong male role models, and the mistake of trying to repress male aggression instead of teaching men how to master it. We explore why maturity is not about becoming harmless, but about learning to contain and direct a man’s dangerous potential in a healthy way. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why Masculinity Maturity Matters 00:36 “Men Are the Problem” Narrative 01:23 Feminizing Boys to Fix Society 02:56 Fixing Systems vs Fixing Boys 03:26 Why It’s Hard to Make a Man 04:12 Loss of Initiation and Role Models 05:25 Biology vs Social Conditioning 06:08 Male Aggression as Biological Reality 06:53 Raising Boys Without Sedation 08:04 The Hellscape of Male Adolescence 09:21 You Can’t Socialize the Mammal Out 11:09 Learning to Contain Danger 13:38 Beauty and the Beast Archetype 15:13 Castrating Male Competition 16:47 The Cultural Pendulum Swing 18:04 Power, Initiation, and Surrender 20:55 Warrior in a Garden Principle 21:49 Guiding the Next Generation *** 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

    24 min

  4. DEC 15

    Why Men Get Sex Wrong with Dr. Nicole McNichols

    I sit down with Dr. Nicole McNichols to dismantle the biggest myths men believe about sex, attraction, and confidence. We talk about why performance anxiety kills connection, how curiosity builds real sexual confidence, and what actually drives desire in long-term relationships. This conversation goes deep into emotional attunement, power dynamics, attachment styles, and why better sex starts long before the bedroom. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - What Men Misunderstand About Attraction 01:07 - The Real Role of Confidence 01:25 - Porn, Netflix, and Sexual Myths 03:46 - The Reality of Sex Statistics 06:12 - Performance Anxiety and Spectatoring 07:31 - Sexual Curiosity Explained 08:02 - How to Improve Your Sex Life Tonight 10:18 - Talking During Sex Without Killing Desire 11:27 - Why Uncertainty Is a Myth 13:52 - Self-Growth vs Distance in Desire 16:09 - Planned Sex vs Spontaneity 17:49 - How Confidence Is Built Sexually 19:32 - The Sexual Unicorn Myth 22:50 - Getting Out of Your Head in Bed 24:32 - When Your Partner Says “I Don’t Know” 26:44 - Desire vs Arousal 29:27 - Why Bodies Don’t Always Match Desire 31:54 - Power Dynamics and Erotic Differences 35:57 - Madonna-Whore Complex Explained 42:47 - The Hierarchy of Sexual Needs 44:36 - Attachment Styles and Sex 48:33 - Emotional Attunement and Female Desire 52:42 - Dominance, Safety, and Masculinity 59:36 - When Men’s Needs Get Deprioritized 01:04:35 - What Women Can Do Better Sexually 01:07:44 - The Lost Art of Seduction 01:10:06 - Final Takeaways and Where to Find Nicole *** 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 | a...

    1h 12m

  5. DEC 11

    Are Incredible Men Just Average Women?

    I’ve been seeing a disturbing trend online where women claim that "incredible men are just average women," implying that men are simply playing catch-up to a female baseline. In this episode, I dive into the dangers of this "female supremacy" narrative and what I call the "Patriarchy Virus," which frames men as the root cause of every societal problem. I also break down why judging men by female metrics destroys relationships and discuss the immense, often overlooked effort it takes to chisel yourself into an exceptional man. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 The "Incredible Men Are Just Average Women" Narrative 01:43 Introducing the Patriarchy Virus 03:09 The "One Up, One Down" Relationship Dynamic 05:10 Society Values What Men Contribute, Not Who They Are 06:23 Identity: Community vs. Competency 08:52 Why Modern Culture Demonizes Hierarchies 10:04 Applying Female Metrics to Male Psychology 11:50 Misandry and the Contempt for Men 14:14 The Reality of Women Who Buy Into This Narrative 16:03 It Is Hard to Craft Yourself Into a Great Man *** 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

  6. DEC 8

    Healing The Masculine Wound with Josh Trent

    I sit down with Josh Trent to explore how marriage, father wounds, and emotional epigenetics shape a man’s inner world. We talk honestly about porn, anger, healing the mother wound, and what it actually takes to build emotional safety with your partner. Josh unpacks how breathwork, mentorship, and men’s work helped him transform survival patterns into real love and leadership. This episode is raw, personal, and directly speaks to men who are ready to stop repeating cycles and start leading with truth. Check out Josh's online community: www.liberatedlife.com SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Welcome and setup 00:31 Marriage as transformation 01:13 Anger toward the feminine 02:26 Injuries from childhood 03:37 Unsafe relationship with women 04:53 Realizing wife is not mom 05:37 Breaking unconscious patterns 06:36 Avoiding emotional honesty 08:35 Growing up with bipolar parent 10:35 Creating safety by coping 11:39 Being shielded from truth 13:40 Moving to Hawaii 14:41 Womanizing and addiction 15:47 Mission to feel feelings 17:34 Hungry Ghost metaphor 19:08 Dysfunction in relationships 21:24 Men’s work and mentorship 23:05 Masculine leadership 26:24 Joining men’s communities 29:32 Emotional epigenetics 33:14 Containment in relationships 34:33 Safe emotional expression 35:36 Relationship with other men 38:13 How to communicate honestly 41:51 How to open up 43:52 Breathwork and embodiment 46:42 Middle path for men 48:51 Healing financial fear 50:23 Self leadership for men 53:27 Porn and disconnection 55:45 Why porn hooks men 58:51 Escape velocity 1:03:47 Healing lineage pain 1:06:55 Breaking generational cycles *** 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 ona...

    1h 17m

  7. DEC 4

    The One Skill That Will Change Your Relationship With Women

    I dive into the single most important skill that many modern men have lost but that women deeply crave: containment. I discuss why mastering your own internal fire—your anger, impulses, and emotions—is the key to shifting from being perceived as a potential predator to a trusted protector. We explore how developing this capacity doesn't mean castrating your masculinity, but rather harnessing it to create a sense of safety that feels like "shade in the desert" for your partner. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction 01:29 The #1 Skill Women Crave 02:32 Understanding the Predator-Prey Dynamic 04:30 Why Women Are Attracted to a "Dangerous" Edge 06:15 Becoming a Protector Instead of a Predator 08:45 Why She Needs You to Be an Emotional Container 11:55 The Rule: Contain Yourself First 14:15 The "Shade in the Desert" Metaphor 15:45 Personal Story: Providing Containment in a Crisis 21:00 How Boundaries Create Polarity *** 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

    22 min

  8. DEC 1

    Fertility Facts No One Says with Gabriela Rosa

    I sit down with fertility specialist Gabriela Rosa for a blunt, science-driven conversation about what’s really happening to our reproductive health. We get into why fertility challenges are rising, how men contribute fifty percent of the equation, and the lifestyle choices that quietly sabotage conception. I also explore the emotional and relational pressures couples face when trying to conceive, along with practical steps to improve fertility before pregnancy even begins. This is one of the most eye-opening fertility discussions I’ve had on the show. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Fertility As A Health Indicator 03:20 Generational Impact Of Reproductive Health 08:25 Fertility Rates vs Infertility Rates 14:50 How Technology Shaped Modern Family Choices 17:38 Why Sperm And Egg Quality Decline 24:50 The Big Lifestyle Factors Hurting Fertility 27:15 How Men Dramatically Improve Sperm Quality 30:55 Why Everything Starts Pre-Conception 36:13 Vulnerability, Masculinity And Fertility 41:30 The Cost Of Delaying Testing 48:53 What Men Should Stop And Start Doing 58:15 Metabolic Health And Testosterone 01:03:15 Emotional Toll And Seeking Support *** 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 | a href="https://www.instagram.com/mantalks/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    995
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 ManTalks
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    ManTalks Podcast

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