ManTalks Podcast

How much of your life are you putting off because you’re scared?
Today, I break down why “just man up” doesn’t help and share five ways to deal with fear without pretending you’re fine. We’ll get into the conversations you keep dodging, feeling like a fraud despite your success, and how to take action before you feel ready.
00:00 How To Stop Letting Fear Run Your Life
02:58 The 3 Ways Men Make Fear Worse
09:53 How To Name the Fear You’re Hiding From
14:35 Why You Can’t Outthink Your Anxiety
18:28 Shrink the Step. Not Your Life.
23:01 Stop Trying to Face Everything Alone
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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.
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You love your kids. So why do you still lose your temper with them? In this live coaching session, I help a father explore how his childhood, his need for control, and the pressure to get parenting right are affecting his relationship with his kids.
Timestamps
00:00 Why Good Dads Still Lose Their Temper
05:08 How Your Childhood Shows Up In Your Parenting
12:34 The Hidden Cost Of Controlling Your Kids
18:12 Why Good Dads Struggle To Give Themselves Credit
29:54 What Your Kids’ Tantrums Might Be Triggering In You
40:14 Three Words To Build More Trust With Your Kids
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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

Why do you feel like you’re never good enough, no matter how hard you try? In this episode, I break down how childhood shame shapes your identity, fuels your inner critic, and keeps you chasing other people’s approval. You will learn how to stop punishing yourself for mistakes, how to rebuild your self-worth, and discover who you are beyond what everyone else expects you to be.
00:00 Why You Never Feel Good Enough
03:21 How Childhood Shame Shapes Your Identity
12:46 How To Discover Who You Really Are
17:17 Why Being Hard On Yourself Keeps You Stuck
23:20 How You Learned To Hide The Real You & How Shame Is Developed
28:43 How To Stop Punishing Yourself For Every Mistake
35:17 How To Stop Needing Everyone’s Approval
📘 RESOURCES:
How To Quit Porn guide - https://training.mantalks.com/Quit
My book, Men's Work: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/
Online men’s group, The Alliance: https://mantalks.com/alliance/
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⚡️ WHO IS CONNOR BEATON & MANTALKS?
Welcome to the ManTalks YouTube channel. I’m Connor Beaton, and my mission is to help men break through the barriers holding them back.
Whether it’s in your relationships, your career, or your mental health, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools, conversations, and insights you need to step into the man you’re meant to be.
Here, you’ll find real, unfiltered discussions on relationships, masculinity, purpose, and self-mastery. Subscribe, tune in, and start living a life with more depth, purpose, and power.
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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

In Part 2 of the Best of ManTalks episode, we explore the hidden costs of people-pleasing, the impact of childhood conditioning, mother enmeshment, and why so many men struggle to set boundaries, handle rejection, and stand up for themselves. We also break down how to overcome shame, reclaim your independence, and build real confidence by embracing discomfort instead of avoiding it.
00:00 Harry Miller on Why Being Too Agreeable Is Destroying Men
16:13 Jaguar heart on How Your Mother Shapes The Man You Become
27:44 Tim Fletcher on Why Nice Guys Are Secretly Full Of Anger
39:55 Michael Easter on Why Comfort Is Making You Weak
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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

Grief doesn’t always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like anger, overworking, or feeling nothing at all. In this episode, I share 6 practical ways to process loss, stop numbing yourself, and move forward without pretending you’re fine.
00:00 The Fear That Stops Men From Really Living
03:58 The Hidden Cost Of Never Letting Yourself Get Hurt
06:13 Why Pretending You’re Fine Is Keeping You Stuck
08:41 How To Stop Numbing Yourself And Start Healing
10:53 Stop Trying To Be Who You Were Before
12:30 The Mistake That Keeps Men Trapped In Grief
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-Subscribe to catch more podcast episodes right here, wherever you listen, or at: https://mantalks.com/podcast/
-The Lone Wolf era is over. Train your mind, body, and self with a worldwide group of like-minded men: https://mantalks.com/the-alliance/
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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