ManTalks Podcast

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
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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
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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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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
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In this episode, I revisit four conversations about attraction, relationships, porn, and sexual confidence. I explore what men misunderstand about dating, how to stop competing with your partner, and what it takes to build real intimacy, from setting boundaries without anger to taking the pressure off in the bedroom.
00:00 Orion Taraban on Attraction, Modern Dating & The Truth About Love
20:20 Alison Armstrong on Why Couples Compete & How To Set Better Boundaries
40:01 Sathiya Sam on Breaking Free From Porn & Building Real Intimacy
59:03 Kate Moyle on Overcoming Performance Anxiety & Sexual Shame
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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

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
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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