

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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Feb 7, 2023 • 34min
Revisit: Do The 5 Love Languages Actually Work With Franco Burrows
Episode #624 How do you show love? How do you want to receive love? How do you determine your partner's love language? A love language is a tool for enhancing or amplifying your relationship, but you have to build the relationship's foundation first. Starting with a solid foundation, you'll be able to understand how best to use this powerful tool. Once you discover your love language and acknowledge the love language of your partner, you will begin to see the connection and passion between you grow stronger. In this episode, you will learn the importance of building a solid foundation in your relationship, the importance of determining your partner's love language, and how to use this tool to grow stronger and closer together. __________ 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.

Feb 4, 2023 • 19min
Maybe This Is The Hidden Reason Why You Argue
Episode #623 Are you walking away when you argue with your wife? This may have to do with your attachment style, which is something we're not taught about, but affects how we show up within a relationship. There are 3 attachment styles: Anxious, Secure, and Avoidant. Be aware of your attachment style because it can affect how you interact with your partner. In this episode, you'll learn how to determine your attachment style so you can change your approach. __________ 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.

Feb 2, 2023 • 34min
Learning How To Ask For Your Needs To Be Met
Episode #622 Are you getting your needs met within your marriage? Do you communicate those needs to your wife clearly? Although it's important to communicate your needs to your wife, it's also crucial you fulfill your own needs by doing what makes you happy. If you don't you might feel disconnected from your wife if you're being needy. In this episode, Tim talks about how to know if you're being needy in the relationship and what you can do to communicate your needs with your partner. __________ 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.

Jan 31, 2023 • 23min
You Didn't Understand The Assignment
Episode #621 Are you working so hard to provide financial support to your family but feeling like no one is appreciating it? If you're working so hard, but your wife doesn't appreciate you, then learn to take charge of your emotions and create emotional safety in your relationship. In this episode, we're sharing why providing emotional safety is the assignment that you don't understand and what you can do to build a healthier 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.

Jan 28, 2023 • 30min
The Man's To-Be List
Episode #620 What is happiness for you? Do you make time to do what you truly love? Engaged indifference means loving what you do and living your best life because you can't support others if you don't love yourself. In this episode, Doug and Andy discuss why you're not responsible for other people's happiness and what you can do to make yourself your number one priority. __________ 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.

Jan 26, 2023 • 22min
Keeping The Spark Alive
Episode #619 What did you do last week for your date night? Or did you skip date night...again? Often, men skip date night and don't make it a priority because they're actually TERRIFIED. We'll tell you why in this episode and how to overcome it. One quick tip is to do what YOU enjoy the most on your dates because it creates mystery in the relationship and includes your partner in your adventure. In this episode, we talk about the importance of date night from your wife's perspective and what to do to bring the spark back into your 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.

Jan 24, 2023 • 25min
The Greatest Predictor Of Success
Episode #618 What do you want to achieve in 2023? What does your environment look like? Learn to let go of what drains you and make it easier for yourself to achieve your goals by upgrading your environment. In this episode, you'll learn why your environment is the greatest predictor of success and what you can do to change your environment to change your life. __________ 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.

Jan 21, 2023 • 20min
What's Your Plan?
Episode #617 Do you find yourself waiting for other people to take action? Life is like a game of chess because every choice you make has a consequence. Decide to carry out a plan and take control of your life. In this episode, Doug and Tim talk about why planning ahead of time is important and what steps you can take to have a winning plan for your life. __________ 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.

Jan 19, 2023 • 17min
You're Trying Too Hard
Episode #616 How do you know if you're too needy in a relationship? Are you frustrated if your expectations are not met? Stop expecting something in return from your partner because you don't have a transactional relationship. Start creating a strong connection with pure intentions. In this episode, we're sharing how to break the cycle of rejection in the relationship and what you can do to build emotional intimacy with your partner. __________ 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.

Jan 17, 2023 • 31min
Why Some Men Are Lying
Episode #615 What's holding you back from sharing your problems? If you want to make a change, you need to face your challenges and get comfortable opening up. Make a decision now to take the lead if you want to improve your life. In this episode, Doug and Ryan talk about why some men are afraid to take risks and what they can do to live a more fulfilling life. __________ 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.


