

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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Apr 21, 2022 • 19min
Are You Missing Out On The Marginal Gains?
Episode #499 Are you frustrated because you're not winning in life? Start making tiny adjustments in life so you can do what you think is best for you. The difference between you shifting your relationship when you're already doing the work is a Marginal Gain. In this episode, Tim and Doug discuss why marginal gains are important and how to transform your life by getting 1% better in your five territories. __________ 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.

Apr 19, 2022 • 19min
What To Do If You've Been Caught Cheating
Episode #498 Do you want to win your wife back after cheating on her? Is it possible to repair her broken trust? If you want to win her back, then it's time to work on yourself and use the right tools to change your attitude and behavior. In this episode, Tim and Doug share some ways to rebuild trust in a relationship after having an affair and what to do to be an Alpha who is unshakable. __________ 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.

Apr 16, 2022 • 33min
Stop Giving A F*CK!
Episode #497 Which is more important to you? Do you let caring about what other people think of you get in the way of creating memories with your family? There are two ways to stop giving a f*ck: 1. Be clear with your "f*ck yes" and "hell no" 2. Do the Rocking Chair Test In this episode, we're going to talk about why you should stop pleasing others and how to discover what matters most in 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.

Apr 14, 2022 • 27min
How To Identify Shit Tests
Episode #496 What is a shit test? How do you know if your wife is testing you? The five different types of shit tests are: 1. The compliance shit test 2. The disregard for your request shit test 3. The terrible generalization shit test 4. The public emasculation shit test 5. The cock teasing shit test Which one are you familiar with? In this episode, let's talk about some examples of shit tests and how to turn shit tests into seduction in a 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.

Apr 12, 2022 • 23min
One Thing That Holds Most Men Back
Episode #495 What labels do you assign yourself? Are these labels helpful or harmful? Today we challenge you to pay attention to the labels that you're putting on yourself and remove the labels that are not good for your mental health. In this episode, we talk about how labeling affects your mental health, and how to stop using the label as an excuse. __________ 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.

Apr 9, 2022 • 19min
What To Do When Your Wife Is Constantly Tired
Episode #494 What do you do if your wife can't keep up with your energy? Maybe she prefers to go to sleep early because she's exhausted. Maybe you feel like you can't reconnect with her, have any intimacy, and are not able to have any sex whatsoever. There are two possible things to consider if your wife is always tired: 1. The Age of Your Wife - There are hormone fluctuations as women age. 2. Lifestyle - Taking care of the children is not an easy task, especially, if you have 2, 3, or 4 kids. Women can get easily depleted when they don't feel seen or heard, especially if their role as a mother is taking a lot from them. In this episode, Tim and Doug discuss the issue of having an energy mismatch within marriages. We will learn possible reasons why our wives are constantly tired and from there we will be able to figure out what actions we can do to help her recharge her batteries. __________ 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.

Apr 7, 2022 • 22min
Why You Shouldn't Pull Your Wife Off The Fence
Episode #493 Does your wife seem to have one foot in your marriage and one foot out of it? Is she looking into your yard and comparing it with other yards that are out there? How's your yard? Are you taking care of it? If you can't take care of your own yard, then how can you take care of your wife and your children? Examine yourself and focus your energy on the things that can help you improve. Learn how to be a better husband to your wife. In this episode, Doug and Fiona talk about what causes a woman to think of leaving her marriage for another relationship and what we can do to avoid it. __________ 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.

Apr 5, 2022 • 29min
Revisit: How To Stop Making Excuses
Episode #492 If you want to see a big change in your life, you need to start taking bigger steps. Invest in yourself, take a stand for yourself and commit to your growth. Exercise your free will, and it will open the path of possibilities. You have to realize that you always have a choice, and you can change that choice at any moment. Stop complaining. When you don't believe you have a choice, you cast yourself as a victim. Don't pretend that your hands are tied, don't act like you're a victim, and don't act like you are being forced into anything. Because you are not. In this episode, we are going to talk about how to stop complaining and making excuses, how to exercise free will, know your priorities, and take massive action. __________ 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.

Apr 2, 2022 • 21min
How To Break Repeating Patterns
Episode #491 Are you seeing progress or growth in your life? Or do you feel stuck in a pattern that keeps on repeating? Oftentimes, when we experience new results that we never had before, life becomes great and wonderful. We feel so perfect and what used to be the ceiling becomes our floor. But when setbacks happen, most of us tend to panic and self-sabotage by going back to our old state because we don't know how to handle those setbacks. In this episode, Doug and Tim talk about how to break repeating patterns and what to do to learn more about yourself, so you can keep growing in 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.

Mar 31, 2022 • 27min
Dealing With Postpartum
Episode #490 Is your wife going through depression after giving birth? What are the effects of postpartum depression in your marriage? If your wife can't give you attention because she's depressed, then it's time to be determined because she needs help. In this episode, we'll talk about some issues when your wife is dealing with postpartum depression after giving birth and what to do to protect your family as an Alpha. __________ 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.