Connor Beaton

I dive into the “dragon of suppression,” a psychological trap that far too many men mistakenly use as a methodology for building strength. I explore how hiding your pain and needs actually fuels a “shadow” identity that sabotages your goals, health, and relationships.

By identifying what you’ve been pushing down since childhood and sharing it with a trusted community, you can reclaim your true power and resilience. Join me as I explain why transparency—not isolation—is the real path to psychological health and liberation.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Facing the Dragon of Suppression

01:46 The Dark Reality of Emotional Suppression

03:16 How Your Shadow Sabotages Your Life

04:03 The Survival Mechanism of “Sucking It Up”

05:42 Breaking the Path of Destruction

07:49 Steps to Identify What You’ve Suppressed

09:53 Why You Can’t Heal in Isolation

11:58 True Strength Through Expression

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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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I break down why so many men feel like they’re “bad at relationships” and reveal the deeper truth behind that belief. I explore how your earliest experiences with your mother shape your patterns in love, from emotional unavailability to people-pleasing and chaos. I walk you through the core types of mother wounds and how they show up in your dating life. Most importantly, I give you practical steps to rewire your patterns and start building healthier, more secure relationships.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Why you’re not bad at relationships

01:30 – The role of your mother in shaping love

04:05 – “Your type is your wound” explained

05:30 – Love equals distance pattern

07:50 – Emotions feel dangerous

09:00 – The “nice guy” performance trap

11:30 – Love equals chaos & instability

14:00 – Your nervous system is wired for insecurity

16:30 – Learning to tolerate healthy love

19:30 – Stop earning love and start asking for needs

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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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I sit down with Alison Armstrong to unpack the deeper dynamics between men and women that often go misunderstood. We dive into how men think, why they pull away, and what’s really happening beneath the surface in modern relationships. Alison brings decades of insight into human behavior, challenging some of the most common assumptions that create conflict and disconnection. If you’ve ever felt confused or frustrated in your relationships, this conversation will give you a completely new lens to see things clearly.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Introduction

02:18 – Meeting Alison Armstrong

06:45 – Understanding Male Behavior

10:52 – Why Men Pull Away

15:16 – Communication Breakdowns

21:30 – Emotional Misinterpretations

28:05 – Masculine vs Feminine Dynamics

36:40 – Common Relationship Mistakes

45:12 – Navigating Conflict Better

51:23 – Pausing and Self-Awareness

59:10 – What Men Need Most

01:07:25 – Reframing Relationship Expectations

01:13:36 – Shifting Perspective

01:21:10 – Final Thoughts

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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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I break down what the father wound really is and how it silently shapes your relationships, behavior, and identity as a man. I walk through the core archetypes of father wounds and how they show up in your daily life-from approval seeking to commitment issues and emotional disconnection. Most importantly, I share a clear, actionable path to start healing and reclaiming your sense of self. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, this episode will help you make sense of them and move forward.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00:00 – What Is the Father Wound

00:03:00 – Defining the Father Wound

00:06:00 – Identity, Competence & Belonging

00:12:30 – Archetype: The Ghost Dad

00:16:30 – Archetype: The Critical Father

00:22:30 – Archetype: The Volatile / Abusive Father

00:27:30 – Archetype: The Enmeshed Father

00:31:30 – Archetype: The Spineless Father

00:33:30 – How Father Wounds Show Up in Relationships

00:46:30 – Step 1: Name It

00:49:00 – Step 2: Grieve It

00:51:00 – Step 3: Separate Past from Present

00:53:30 – Step 4: Reparative Relationships

00:55:30 – Step 5: Become the Father You Needed

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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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I sit down with Dr. Kelly to unpack what really happens when we get triggered and why it feels so hard to stay in control. We dive into how our nervous system hijacks us, how past experiences shape our reactions, and why awareness alone isn’t enough to change behavior. I also explore what it actually means to “keep your heart open” in conflict and how to take ownership without taking blame. This conversation is a practical look at how to respond instead of react, especially in relationships that matter most.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 What Is A Trigger

03:15 The Three Step Trigger Cycle

06:20 Why You Get Hijacked

11:50 Regulating The Nervous System

18:15 Fight Flight And Control Modes

27:30 Control And Letting Go

36:20 What Keeping Your Heart Open Means

43:30 Sensing Conflict Before It Happens

54:20 Taking Ownership In Conflict

01:04:00 What To Do During Conflict

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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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I break down why so many people feel overwhelmed, anxious, and mentally scattered in today’s world. I explore how constant exposure to global information is disrupting our sense of reality and psychological stability. I also share my prediction for what’s coming over the next few years and why more people may struggle to stay grounded. Finally, I walk you through the key tools you’ll need to not just survive—but stay sane and resilient through massive change.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Why the world feels overwhelming

01:30 – The problem with too much information

03:20 – Consuming what you can’t control

04:50 – The 3 layers of reality

08:30 – How reality fragmentation affects your mind

14:20 – Entering the “Negredo” phase

18:40 – Skill 1: Adaptability

23:30 – Skill 2: Regulated resilience

30:10 – Choosing who you become

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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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I sit down with Josh to unpack the deep-rooted patterns driving his self-doubt and anxiety in a new relationship. What begins as uncertainty about love quickly reveals unresolved grief, childhood trauma, and a lingering sense of guilt around his mother’s passing. Together, we explore how past experiences shape our ability to trust ourselves and make decisions. This is a powerful look at what it takes to move from rumination and fear toward self-trust and emotional freedom.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Opening The Conversation

01:00 – New Relationship, Old Doubts

02:00 – Marriage Breakdown And Mental Health

05:00 – First Panic Attacks And Early Trauma

10:00 – Losing His Mother

18:00 – Grief Comes To The Surface

23:00 – What He Misses Most

29:00 – Guilt And Self-Blame

33:00 – Can You Forgive Yourself?

36:00 – Fear Of Making The Wrong Choice

42:00 – Why Good Relationships Feel Unsafe

44:30 – Rebuilding Trust In 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

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I explore how the “Mother Wound” shapes the way many men experience love, connection, and intimacy. I break down how early emotional patterns formed in childhood can quietly influence adult relationships, often without us realizing it. We talk about why love can feel distant, confusing, or something that has to be earned. Most importantly, I share practical shifts that can help you build healthier, more secure relationships.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Why you’re not bad at relationships

00:00:32 – Understanding the mother wound

00:00:42 – Your first relationship sets the blueprint

00:07:21 – How childhood defines your idea of love

00:11:27 – When love becomes distance

00:14:42 – Anxiety and relationship patterns

00:22:00 – Stop earning love

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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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I sit down with Debra Lieberman to explore the deeper psychological patterns that shape our relationships. We unpack why people unknowingly sabotage love, how unconscious behaviors influence attraction, and what drives conflict beneath the surface. Debra brings a sharp, science-backed perspective that challenges conventional thinking about modern relationships. This episode will push you to look at your own patterns with more clarity and honesty.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Introduction and Technical Difficulties

00:45 – Setting the Stage for the Conversation

05:30 – Understanding Relationship Patterns

12:10 – Why People Sabotage Love

20:45 – The Role of Unconscious Behavior

32:00 – Attraction and Psychological Drivers

45:15 – Conflict and Misalignment

58:40 – Breaking Negative Patterns

01:08:20 – Practical Insights for Better Relationships

01:14:50 – Closing Thoughts

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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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I break down how the internet is quietly reshaping modern relationships and not in a good way. I explore the data behind rising breakup culture and why so many people are being encouraged to walk away instead of working things out. We dive into how online advice is influencing real-world decisions and what that means for commitment, patience, and communication. If you’ve ever wondered why relationships feel more fragile today, this conversation will give you a clear perspective.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – The Internet & Relationships

00:33 – The Core Problem

01:05 – Fragile Relationships

01:37 – Reddit Study Insights

01:50 – 5 Million Data Points

03:08 – “Just Leave” Culture

03:24 – Breakup Advice Surge

04:03 – The Bigger Trend

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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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I sit down with Stefanos Sifandos to unpack what masculine leadership really looks like inside a relationship. We dive into ownership, control, emotional safety, and why so many men struggle with intimacy and sexual connection. Stefanos shares powerful insights on breaking shame, communicating desire, and building deeper trust with your partner. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, frustrated, or unsure how to lead in your relationship, this episode will challenge and ground you.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Masculine Leadership Defined

01:11 – Ownership Without Shame

03:26 – Learning To Take Responsibility

06:58 – Control vs Leadership

08:02 – Signs Of Being Controlling

11:25 – Emotional Reactivity As A Signal

15:10 – Why Men Avoid Vulnerability

17:36 – Power Of Men’s Groups

23:52 – Trust And Brotherhood

28:52 – Why She Feels Unsafe

32:41 – Foundations Of Sexual Connection

34:58 – Complaint Kills Attraction

36:08 – Sex And Emotional Connection

38:40 – Behaviors That Destroy Intimacy

42:22 – Confronting Sexual Shame

47:50 – How To Express Desire

54:06 – Sexual Addiction Patterns

57:52 – What Men Are Really Seeking

01:00:25 – Is Marriage Worth It

01:05:44 – Stefanos’ Book And Closing

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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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I break down what the research actually says about quitting pornography—and why most men are approaching it the wrong way. I explore the real drivers behind porn use, including shame, secrecy, and emotional regulation. You’ll learn why willpower isn’t enough and what actually creates lasting change. If you’ve struggled to quit or reduce porn, this episode will give you a practical and research-backed path forward.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Introduction: The truth about porn and research

01:28 – Why secrecy is the real relationship problem

05:50 – How porn affects men vs women differently

09:07 – The shame cycle and moral incongruence

14:14 – Porn as emotional regulation

16:40 – The 10-minute awareness practice

17:45 – What actually works to quit porn

22:10 – The 5-step strategy to reduce or quit

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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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