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Why Good Fathers Still Lose Their Temper With Their Kids - Live Coaching Session Nov 02, 2026

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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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Why You Secretly Believe You're Not Good Enough Oct 29, 2026

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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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⚡️ 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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How To Stop People-Pleasing And Start Respecting Yourself Oct 26, 2026

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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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How To Heal After Losing Someone You Love Oct 22, 2026

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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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Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To Attachment

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Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance.

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The Brutal Truth About What Women Find Attractive In Men Oct 19, 2026

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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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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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Heal The Father Wound, Gain Your Sanity, Stop Sabotaging Oct 15, 2026

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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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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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Navigating the Collapse of Modern Society, with Michael Meade Oct 12, 2026

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I sit down with mythologist Michael Meade to explore how the unraveling of modern culture and the rattling of nature invite us into a profound period of global transformation. We discuss the deep purposelessness many men face today due to the loss of traditional rites of passage, and how avoiding our pain leaves us vulnerable to a flattened, digital existence.

Ultimately, Michael reveals how leaning into our original wounds can unlock the hidden genius and unique calling we each inherently possess. Join me for a powerful conversation on trusting your inner essence, escaping the illusion of artificial intelligence, and navigating the collapse with a reawakened heart.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Introduction

01:20 - Nature Rattling While Culture Unravels

05:18 - The Connection Between the Human Soul and Nature

13:38 - The Missing Rites of Passage for Modern Men

20:18 - Suffering in the Right Direction

26:38 - How Genius Hides Behind Your Deepest Wounds

35:21 - The Spontaneous Self vs. Social Conformity

41:21 - Deep Insecurity and the Fear of Not Fitting In

47:51 - Finding the Heart Within the Heart

52:05 - Techne vs. Gnosis: The Illusion of AI

57:38 - Apocalypse as Collapse and Renewal

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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

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How To END Self-Abandonment (With Clear, Actionable Steps) Oct 08, 2026

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I dive deep into the root causes of the abandonment wound and how childhood disconnection leads directly to chronic self-abandonment in adulthood. I break down common side effects like people-pleasing, oversensitivity to criticism, and internalizing shame, which can quietly sabotage your relationships. Finally, I share clear, actionable steps you can start using right away—including building interoceptive awareness, learning to pause, and a 14-day self-prioritization challenge—to stop abandoning yourself and reclaim your inner truth.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00:00 - Introduction to Self-Abandonment

00:01:16 - Understanding the Abandonment Wound and What Forms It

00:03:35 - The Side Effects of an Abandonment Wound

00:14:51 - How to Flip the Script and Address the Shame

00:20:38 - Separating Personhood from Behavior

00:22:56 - Shifting the Fault to Where It Belongs

00:25:46 - Building Interoceptive Awareness

00:28:48 - Installing a Pause Before You Respond

00:31:33 - The 14-Day Self-Prioritization Challenge

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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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How to Raise Strong, Unshakable Boys in Today's Culture, with Dr. Shefali Tsabary Oct 05, 2026

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I sit down with Dr. Shefali to tackle the complex realities of raising boys in a culture that often sends them conflicting messages about masculinity. We dive into why young men are being drawn to the manosphere, the crucial role of physical movement in a boy's emotional regulation, and how we as parents can help them build genuine confidence through struggle.

If you want to understand how to raise conscious, integrated sons without falling into the traps of smothering or toxic stoicism, this conversation is a must-listen.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:01 - Introduction: Raising Conscious Sons

04:31 - The Cultural Double Binds Boys Face Today

05:35 - The Seductive Message of the Manosphere

07:49 - Motion as Emotional Regulation for Boys

13:06 - Original Sin and Anti-Misogyny Culture

16:21 - Steps to Develop a Boy's Authentic Sense of Self

19:49 - Building True Confidence Through Struggle

28:04 - Boundaries, Negotiables, and Conscious Parenting

31:29 - Common Unconscious Mistakes Mothers and Fathers Make

39:14 - Creating Strategic Adversity in a Frictionless World

42:16 - The Inner Work of a Conscious Parent

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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.

For more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

Lacking Purpose Leads to Obsessing About Women Oct 01, 2026

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I share my personal journey of navigating my late teens and early twenties without a clear sense of direction, which ultimately led to an unhealthy obsession with women. I explore Carl Jung's concept of the anima to explain how an absence of a true mission causes men to become possessed by their unconscious desires for validation.

Ultimately, I explain why making a relationship your primary goal is a mental trap and how true fulfillment only comes when you dedicate your life to a meaningful purpose of your own.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Lacking Direction in My Early Twenties

02:15 - The Unconscious Fixation on Women

05:30 - Making a Relationship Your False Purpose

08:45 - Carl Jung and Anima Possession

11:20 - The Danger of Living For or Against Women

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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.

For more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram

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