

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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Mar 11, 2021 • 28min
The Curse of the Power Couple
Episode #325 You don't become a successful business leader without you and your wife being considered as a "power couple". But is there really power in your relationship? Do you feel like a powerful couple? If you have problems in your marriage that you can't figure out, you'll feel embarrassed and ashamed that you are not what people think you are. You can't talk to anyone about it because everyone puts you up on a pedestal...everyone knows who you are. Everyone sees you as a power couple, with respect and admiration. But you know the truth. In a relationship, if you know what you can be and it's not what you are - that's what eats you up inside. Invest and work on yourself first. As you change, your wife will change with you. You can become a power couple from the inside-out. It doesn't have to look perfect, but it will be real. In this episode, we are going to talk about the curse of the power couple, how to deal with it, and what it means to be a true power couple. __________ 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 9, 2021 • 27min
The Ideal Husband
Episode #324 Would you say you're a great husband? What qualities of yours would you like to remove or replace? What qualities would you add to make your life and your relationship a little bit better? For example, a great husband is not a drunk, or abusive. Look within your character and idealize what being a great husband looks like for you. Look at the qualities and attributes that you want to accentuate within yourself...qualities that you want to magnify and amplify. You cannot recognize the qualities of an ideal husband within other people unless they are within you. There are attributes of an ideal husband inside of you but there are some things that are holding you back from becoming one. In this episode, we are going to talk about the attributes of an ideal husband, the process of becoming one, and how to be an ideal husband without thinking about what other people might say about you. Get the free Ideal Husband worksheet at www.thepowerfulman.com/idealhusband __________ 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 6, 2021 • 32min
What Happens To Most Guys
Episode #323 How are you going to solve your problems? If you've been dealing with the same problem for a long time, unable to find a solution on your own, you know what you should do - go to an expert who can properly identify the problem, help you to move forward, and can get you to a better place. It can be tough to take that step and admit that you don't have the answers or the solutions. For a lot of guys, it can be a difficult choice...but it is better to solve the problem rather than continue to live with it. Always seek a clear picture of where you are. Focus on the problems that need to be solved. Be honest with yourself. When wrestling with your problem and what it's costing you, ask yourself: Is this a price I am willing to pay? If the answer is no, commit yourself and take an action from there. Stop trying to solve problems on your own that you simply don't have solutions for. In this episode, we are going to talk about how to deal with your problems, the importance of expert help, and what you can do to change the situation you are in. __________ 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 4, 2021 • 25min
When Your Wife Doesn't Want To Spend Time With You
Episode #322 When you give up all respect for yourself, your family and your wife will not respect you either. You'll become increasingly defensive and needy, and your wife will simply, and rightly, spend less time around you. How can you fix this? One effective first step is to focus on becoming trustworthy. Be a man of your word. Stop breaking promises, with yourself and with your wife. Start small and restore that trust you once had. Get clear and admit where you are in all areas of your life. Work on reclaiming yourself first. Take care of yourself more than focusing on how to please your wife. In this episode, we are going to talk about some of the reasons why she doesn't want to spend time with you anymore, and how to get back to a place where you and your wife can genuinely enjoy each other's company. __________ 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 2, 2021 • 30min
How To Stop Making Excuses
Episode #321 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, knowing your priorities, and taking 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.

Feb 27, 2021 • 27min
Quality Over Quantity
Episode #320 What is quality time? Are you meeting your wife's needs while maintaining your desires and taking care of yourself? One of your partner's greatest needs is for quality time - and the key word here is quality. Too many men fail to apply something like The 80-20 Rule to quality time with their wife and family. The idea is to see to your wife's needs by being very present. Get grounded in who you are as a man and stand in your power. Deflect the stress and the worries, tune out the outside influences, and be mindful of habitual behavior. Focus on being fully present. In this episode, we are going to talk about meeting your wife's needs, the definition of quality time, and how to provide quality time to your wife and 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.

Feb 25, 2021 • 49min
Being A Deer VS. Being A Wolf
Episode #319 What does it mean to be a 'deer' or a 'wolf' in a relationship? Deer behavior is best described as a misplaced desire to be a "good guy" but it will make you the prey and the beta in the relationship. Wolf behavior will position you as the alpha, channeling your masculine energy as a leader and a lover. The more masculine you are, the more feminine she allows herself to be. Learn how to be masculine without being a dick. Show masculine energy from a healthy, loving, and open perspective. Join The Activation Method, take care of yourself to look better and feel better. Be real and honest with yourself and start doing masculine things. In this episode, we are going to talk about the differences between deer behavior and wolf power, and how to show your masculine energy as passionate and pure. __________ 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 23, 2021 • 32min
Is It Really Possible To "Have It All?"
Episode #318 Is it possible to have it all? What does Work/Life "balance" mean to you? One of the most powerful aspects of human nature is that we feel more alive when we have purpose and direction. We are designed to thrive! That's why we are always seeking and setting bigger goals. The key to having it all in the Five Territories of life is to identify and seek out Rhythm. Eradicate the idea of Balance and embrace the idea of Rhythm. In this episode, we are going to talk about work-life "balance", why rhythm is what you really need, and the possibility of having it all. __________ 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 20, 2021 • 48min
The Four Horsemen Of A Relationship
Episode #317 What are the four things that you need to eliminate in your relationship to make sure it won't end? 1. CRITICISM - the attack on someone's character. When you're criticizing, you're actually insulting that person's character. When you criticize your wife, she will either shut down or attack you. The same goes for when your wife criticizes you, you either shut down or attack her because you get hurt and offended. 2. CONTEMPT - the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn. Contempt takes criticism further, to where we actively mock, belittle, or show genuine ugliness towards our partner. 3. DEFENSIVENESS - Sometimes we get defensive when we are accused unfairly. More often, however, it's something we fall into when we didn't do something we were supposed to and we feel guilty. We make excuses. Or we shift the blame onto someone else. 4. ??? - Listen and find out! In this episode, you will learn about the Four Horsemen in a relationship and how you can avoid them to make your relationship last long. __________ 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 18, 2021 • 21min
Revisit: What To Do When Your Wife's Checked Out
Episode #316 Have you ever asked yourself these questions??? "What do I do when my wife checks out emotionally?" "What do I do when she ignores me after walking in the door after a busy day of work?" "Why is this happening and how can I change it?" The key we dive into in this episode is to work on yourself…because you can't see the beauty in someone else until you see the beauty in yourself. Take action NOW before you're FORCED to act. __________ 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.


