ManTalks Podcast

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 Living03:58 The Hidden Cost Of Never Letting Yourself Get Hurt06:13 Why Pretending You’re Fine Is Keeping You...

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 Love20:20...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

To celebrate 11 years of the podcast, I brought back my very first guest, Philip McKernan, for an incredibly raw conversation about leadership, storytelling, and true human connection. We dive deep into why so many men are exhausted from running on "fuck you" energy, and how accepting the darkest chapters of our own past is the only real way to heal and make a lasting impact.Whether you're...

I explore why so many people seem increasingly disconnected, self-censoring, polarized, and unable to have meaningful conversations. I look at the role of social media, political ideology, nihilism, and the growing battle over narrative and “reality,” and how these forces can affect our psychological well-being.I also break down the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship between...

I sit down with Tim Fletcher to take a deeper look at complex PTSD, relational trauma, shame, and the survival patterns that can shape our relationships and identity. We explore how fawning, people-pleasing, and shame-based motivation can drive achievement while leaving us disconnected from ourselves and others.We also discuss why healthy relationships and authentic connection are so important to...