

The Powerful Man Show
Tim Matthews & Doug Holt
The Powerful Man is a show for married businessmen looking to improve their relationships, their health, their businesses, and themselves. Your hosts, Doug Holt and Tim Matthews have decades of experience helping married businessmen step into their power, live up to their potential, and live a life they love. The Powerful Man Show tackles conversations and topics designed to help men become better fathers, lovers, husbands, and leaders in their communities. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to subscribe and also head over to thepowerfulman.com for more information.
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Dec 29, 2022 • 26min
Revisit: What's The ONE Thing Your Wife Would Change About You?
Episode #607 If your wife could change ONE thing about you, what do you think it would be? What does it mean to be a man of your word? A lot of guys make commitments and promises to their wives, to their families, and to themselves - then constantly break them or fail to follow through. Your identity to her will become a man she cannot trust. When you lose these "micro-commitments" and someone can't trust you, it's like the emotional bank account is bankrupt. Recognize the pattern you're in, stop trying to do more to be better, and realize that you're on the right path with The Activation Method. In this episode, you will learn how to have better communication, how to be the man of your word, how to make your wife feel taken, the power of the Triad of Connection during The Activation Method, and the 3 key action steps to take today. ————- Hungry for more? Head over to our BONUS page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Dec 27, 2022 • 23min
Revisit: Roommate With A Ring
Episode #606 On wedding days, you have high expectations for your future together. You anticipate becoming a 'power couple'. But over time the potency of your union starts to slip away, and you find yourself split apart and drifting further away from each other. When this happens, often the guy falls into deactivated mode and tries to repair the marriage by making his wife happy...but that doesn't work either. Before you know it, you and your wife have become more roommates than you are lovers. In this episode, we are going to talk about the idea of having a roommate with a ring, the reasons why you start feeling like roommates, and how to reconfirm your commitments to each other. ————- Hungry for more? Head over to our BONUS page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Dec 24, 2022 • 27min
You Won't Believe What These Successful Businessmen Are Doing On Christmas Eve!
Episode #605 Do you remember your last holiday? What are the three things that your wife wants from you during the holidays? If you want to enjoy your holidays with people you love, then focus on leading the family as a Chief Fun Officer because you deserve a great marriage. In this episode, we're talking about why holidays are so stressful and what you can do to make the holidays more meaningful with your family. ————- Hungry for more? Head over to our BONUS page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Dec 22, 2022 • 17min
The Fastest Way To Fix A Struggling Marriage Without Your Wife's Help
Episode #604 Did you know that 70% of divorces are initiated by women? With that number going up to 90% if she has a college degree? So if things aren't going well in your marriage.... what's holding you back from saving it? YOU need to take ownership of your life EVEN if she doesn't want to make a change. Because you can change your entire marriage by just showing up differently because she is responding to how YOU show up in the relationship. In this episode, we talk about the fastest way to fix a struggling marriage as an Alpha and what to do to be more interesting to your partner so you can keep the spark alive in the relationship. ————- Hungry for more? Head over to our BONUS page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Dec 20, 2022 • 23min
The Price People Pay For Pleasing Others
Episode #603 Be honest with yourself... Do you please others to avoid conflict? In this episode, we're sharing the consequences of being a people-pleaser and what to do to stay true to yourself so you can build the life you want. ————- Hungry for more? Head over to our BONUS page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Dec 17, 2022 • 25min
Are You In Integrity?
Episode #602 Are you choosing your friends wisely? If you're making excuses and waiting for others to take the lead, then you might be stuck in victim mode. It's time to take ownership of your life by maintaining your integrity. In this episode, we will learn why you're refusing to take responsibility for your life and what you can do to prioritize yourself so you can prepare for success. ————- Hungry for more? Head over to our BONUS page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Dec 15, 2022 • 23min
Know Your Worth and Stop Giving Discounts
Episode #601 Are you tolerating how people treat you? How can you shift from a path of force to a path of power? Start by realizing your worth, because you have the power to stand for yourself and do things that fill your cup. In this episode, we'll get into why you're selling yourself short in life and what you can do to appreciate yourself more - and grow your self-worth. ————- Hungry for more? Head over to our BONUS page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Dec 13, 2022 • 22min
The Five Agonies
Episode #600 Are you frustrated because no matter what you have, it's never enough? If so, you're not alone. This is a common thing for married businessmen to feel, and usually, the feelings underneath are 1 of the 5 agonies. What are the Five Agonies? The five agonies are: 1. Greed 2. Anger 3. Shame 4. Loneliness 5. Uncertainty Which agony are you in? In this episode, we'll discuss the effects of the five agonies in the relationship and what to do to shape the outcome by your own actions as a Powerful Man. ————- Hungry for more? Head over to our BONUS page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Dec 10, 2022 • 29min
Can I Be Honest With You?
Episode #599 Do you feel like people around you tell you what you want to hear? Do you want to know the two reasons why people aren't honest with you? One of the reasons they do it is to avoid any conflict that may arise in telling the truth that could ruin your relationship with them. However, being honest is a sign of respect. In this episode, you will learn the importance of surrounding yourself with honest people and what you can do right now to embrace the real YOU. ————- Hungry for more? Head over to our BONUS page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.

Dec 8, 2022 • 25min
Revisit: Hiding It From Your Wife
Episode #598 What are you hiding from your wife? Is it something you're ashamed of? Shame is the biggest issue. You are hiding from your wife because you feel shameful about the behavior, and that can lead to a lot of problems. It will show up in your marriage, your work, and how you perform in every part of your life. There are things that you don't want her to find out because you are worried about the reaction she's gonna give you. It happens to a lot of guys...but be open. It's part of the relationship. The reason we don't share is that we are judging ourselves. We are so reliant on our spouse for filling us up. We focus on our needs getting met by them. Before you realize what's happening, you've become a needy man...and that is not a good place to be. Nobody wants to be there. It doesn't feel good to carry around a lie. It feels heavy. It's truly easier to reach out to your wife rather than lie and hide from her. Just come clean. It can be scary at first but it will feel great. You will feel so much better after. In this episode, we are going to talk about the things you are hiding from your wife, the reasons why you are hiding something, and the steps you can take to come clean with your wife. __________ Hungry for more? Head over to our Bonus page for special access to some of the deeper tactics and techniques we've developed at The Powerful Man.