Balancing vulnerability with groundedness

Why do some men prefer a fantasy to a woman in their lives?Connor Beaton, founder of ManTalks, joins Aaron to discuss how emotional suppression affects men, the role of pornography as a coping tool, and why talk therapy often isn’t enough. Connor breaks down what it means to process pain somatically, the importance of male friendships, and why breakdown can be essential to becoming free. A powerful conversation about what it means to be a man today.OUR GUESTConnor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization focused on improving the lives, relationships, and leadership of men. Connor is also the author of the best selling book Men’s Work, host of a top ranked podcast and works with men who are looking to lead themselves and their lives more effectively. Since founding ManTalks, Connor has spoken on stage at TEDx, with Lewis Howes, Gary Vaynerchuk, and has been featured on platforms like the United Nations, Forbes, Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, CBC and the National Post.CONNOR BEATON🐤 X ▶ https://twitter.com/guest🔷 LI ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/guest📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/name📘 FB ▶ https://www.facebook.com/guest▶️ YT ▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/name🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@guest🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.website.com/✍️ ANYTHING ▶ https://www.additionalinfo.com/AARON ALEXANDER📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/aaronalexander/🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@alignmethod👉 SUBSCRIBE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@AlignPodcast?sub_confirmation=1🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.alignpodcast.com

TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:43 Why So Many Men Turn to Porn Instead of Intimacy03:15 Emotional Suppression and Addiction as Coping Tools08:14 How Rejection & Shame Impact Men12:57 The Real Reason Men Sabotage Themselves16:35 Why Talk Therapy Isn’t Always Enough24:51 The Male Loneliness Epidemic34:46 Misunderstanding Vulnerability in Relationships40:03 The Importance of Male Friendships50:43 Breaking Down to RebuildABOUTAaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts.Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body.On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life. The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do.TOPICS1. Men’s mental health2. Men relationship advice3. Somatic healing for men4. Vulnerability in relationships5. Masculine identity6. Male friendships and loneliness