ManTalks Podcast

The ManTalks podcast features conversations between one of the leading men’s work facilitators and philosopher, Connor Beaton, and world class guests with expertise in mindset, life purpose, psychology, relational communication, sexual intimacy, business and spirituality. For more information about ManTalks go to: http://www.mantalks.com

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Breaking The Anxious Attachment Cycle: 3 Steps To Take

Talking points: attachment, relationships, mindset Anxious attachment can make any relationship feel fraught with tension and threat. It doesn't have to be that way, and there are clear steps you can take that really do get results. Start with these ones. (00:00:00) - Anxious attachment refresher (00:04:04) - Priority number one: develop safety internally—and how (00:09:37) - Number two: recognize false flags (00:14:10) - Number three: practice calm connection *** Tired of feeling like you're ne...

Apr 10, 2025•18 min

Nick Pollard - The Real Cost Of People-Pleasing

Talking points: relationships, masculinity, mindset, nice guy syndrome A bunch of you have reached out requesting an interview with Nick, aka The People Displeaser, and I'm happy to say we finally got the chance to talk. Nick's practical, no-nonsense frame is a breath of fresh air. If you're looking for ways to combat your own people-pleasing tendencies—and some really good reasons why you should—this is the episode for you. (00:00:00) - Is people-pleasing really that bad, and what creates one (...

Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 537

5 Steps To Stop People Pleasing

Talking points: boundaries, relationships, mindset The counter-intuitive truth is this: if you're stuck in people-pleasing, you're generally not people-helping. I see a lot of men go through this, and many are unaware of what it really is and where it comes from. This week, straightforward insight and direct steps to breaking free. (00:00:00) - What the heck is people-pleasing? (00:03:02) - Two specific origins of people pleasing, and uncovering where it started in your own life (00:06:18) - The...

Apr 03, 2025•20 min

Men's Work Session - Healing A Past Full Of Anger

Talking points: anger, trauma, relationships This is an essential episode for two reasons. One, it clearly shows how emotions and behaviors get passed down not just in mind but in body. Two, this episode also shows there are men out there doing real work—and they're committed to it; my guest was already familiar with the somatic part of his feelings. If you grew up in a volatile family, this is doubly worth listening to. *** Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with h...

Mar 31, 2025•32 min•Ep. 536

The Psychological Complex So Many Men Struggle With

Talking points: archetypes, psychology, relationships I genuinely feel this is one of the most important concepts we as men should understand. It affects a lot of us, and it definitely affected me. It definitely fits the word "complex", but it's absolutely something you can work on. So grab a notepad, dig in, and share with any man you think would benefit. (00:00:00) - Intro, definition, and why knowing about this is useful (00:08:09) - What causes this split? (00:21:55) - Rounding up what kind ...

Mar 27, 2025•34 min

Michael Sartain - Moving Beyond The Stereotypes

Talking points: relationships, evolutionary psychology, culture You know it, I know it, and Michael Sartain knows it: there are a LOT of men out there facing extreme difficulty. I wanted to pick Michael’s brain on how to help men understand why this is, but from the perspective of evolutionary psychology, and the boots-on-ground experience of a fellow coach. I appreciate Michael’s ability to follow (and focus) the data without getting lost in reactionary antics. Listen in. (00:00:00) - How Micha...

Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 535

A Rise In Avoidant Attached Women?

Talking points: attachment, relationships, culture I recently brought in an attachment specialist for the Alliance because a lot of men are noticing an uptick in women who are emotionally distant, avoid vulnerability, and break it off the second things get serious. There are a ton of ways to look at this, and lots of factors, but I wanted to dig in a bit—and give some insight into what YOU can do if you're dating an avoidant woman. *** Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-w...

Mar 20, 2025•18 min

Men's Work Session - The Depth Of The Anxious/Avoidant Dance

Talking points: attachment, marriage, trauma There’s a lot of attachment content out there. I should know, I make a fair bit myself. But in my work with this week’s anonymous guest, you can see just how complex things can get. My guest is managing the anxious-avoidant dance really well, but processing what causes it is something that requires deeper work. Listen in. (00:00:00) - Intro, handling the anxious/avoidant dance in marriage, and the what it felt like losing a father (00:11:21) - Who was...

Mar 17, 2025•36 min•Ep. 534

The Main Trap For An Anxiously Attached Man—And How To Escape It

Talking points: relationships, attachment There's one significant trap a lot of men fall into when they're anxiously attached. Good news? It's manageable—as long as you know where it's coming from. If you or your partner has this attachment style, dig in. (00:00:00) - Defining the trap, and why it happens (00:04:29) - What you’re really up against, and the first step in escaping the trap (00:09:15) - Uncovering where it shows up in your relationship, and taking action (00:12:09) - Don’t just pra...

Mar 13, 2025•16 min