

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 5, 2020 • 15min
Always Asking Your Wife For Permission?
Do you ask your wife for permission? Have you found yourself in a position where you are coming to her to make the decisions? Where she has become the Alpha in your relationship? Where you feel like the way you behave, the actions you take, and how you show up in the world is fully dependent upon her permission? If any of this resonates, drop what you're doing and take a few minutes to listen to today's episode where we dive deep into regaining your confidence and your power AS A 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.

Mar 3, 2020 • 29min
The Real Story With Ryan Peach
His wife was about to cheat on him It’s no secret... ...Being married while running a business is no walk in the park. Especially if you have kids. Most days you feel like you’re being asked to juggle100lb dumbbells while kicking water uphill. It’s not for the faint of heart. When you consider the chaos that comes along with ...bank accounts that leak money …employees who underachieve and constantly need their hand held. …the never ending “To Do” lists and projects that never get done. ...constantly getting pulled away from higher priorities to put out other people’s fires. ...Revenue rollercoasters and unpredictable profits from one month to the next. While at the same time... ...struggling to find the time and energy to stay in shape and play with your kids ...and the time and space to connect with your wife Needless to say, The chaos is relentless. And it’s not like it takes the weekends off. The tension and pressure caused by the chaos just continue to build and wear men down. Fracturing their focus and killing their capacity to do be productive. Draining all their energy - making it difficult to stay disciplined with their health. Consuming all their thoughts - making it difficult to “shut it off” at the end of the day to be patient and present with their families. Take our client Ryan for example Things go so bad for him that his wife was about to have an affair... Which is one of the reasons why he decided to join The Activation Method. Now Ryan's life has spun a 180. ------ 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 29, 2020 • 25min
Are You A Man Of Your Word?
Episode #164 Are you a man of your word? Let that question sink in... Many men we talk to lead a similar lifestyle where they have made work their number 1 priority. And yet, they are coming home late, feeling a disconnect with their wife and kids, and are slowly becoming men who those around them can no longer rely on. They say they will show up for their family's events and yet more often than not they don't stick to their word. There always seems to be a meeting, a client, or a deadline that appears, forcing them to let down those around them once again. The time to change that narrative and become a man of integrity is now. Take a moment to hit play while we dive deep into why we do this and the importance of showing up when we say we will. ------ 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, 2020 • 22min
Redefine Your Role In Your Relationship
Episode #163 Be honest... Have you ever caught yourself feeling entitled because you know you are the one who makes the money in the household? Have you ever lost control in your relationship because you and your wife shifted roles? This is a common trigger that fuels disconnection within the relationship. It is up to YOU to take back your power, lead your wife, and take control. Create a secure and comfortable space for your wife, be involved in making decisions in the household, and be the husband your wife needs. ————- 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, 2020 • 22min
Tim's "No Sex For 30 Days Challenge"
Episode #162 No sex for 30 days... ...can you do that? As men, we tend to use sex as the bridge to build intimacy or connection with our partners, but often it is not enough. When you take a step back from sex, will you find that you are still intimate with your partner or will you find that you've relied on sex to be intimate? Take this challenge to discover different ways to become more intimate in your relationship, creating a deeper connection than ever before. ————- 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 22, 2020 • 17min
Are You Filling Your Cup?
Episode #161 When was the last time you did something to fill your cup up? Does it ever feel difficult for you to give energy to those around you? Maybe you even notice yourself avoiding deeper connection because you just don't have any more to give. In order for you to be able to give, you must fill your cup first. ————- 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, 2020 • 9min
Connect With Your Self First
Episode #160 Arguing is part of every relationship. In fact, many will say that arguing makes a relationship grow stronger and better. But what if you're arguing with your wife almost every day? You argue about coming home late... You argue about work... You argue about the kids... You argue about feeling not supported... The list goes on and on to the point where you end up avoiding her because you feel that when you see each other, you'll just end up arguing. But what is there's a "secret tip" to finally get over this part of your relationship into a more connected and intimate partnership? Listen to this episode and you'll be surprised. ————- 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, 2020 • 12min
What To Do When Your Wife Has Become The Alpha
Episode #159 It's no secret...men love being in control with everything - whether in business, time, money and especially, in relationships. It's our nature. If we're not in control, it frustrates us. Many men will agree that it's a wonderful feeling when we know we lead our woman and they just follow. But what happens when your wife has become the one controlling the relationship? Listen to this episode as we dive deep into this situation that MANY of us have been in and how to best navigate it. It's never too late to reclaim your manhood. ————- 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 15, 2020 • 8min
Is She Kissing You Like She'd Kiss Her Mother?
Episode #158 Is your wife kissing you like she kisses her mother? Are you missing that passionate kiss with her before leaving the front door going to work? This is extremely common and it comes from one thing... Disconnection. Maybe you don't see it...but are you still the man that she married from the beginning? Think about it. Dive deep with us as we explore the situation of feeling disconnected from your wife + in search of new passion. ————- 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 13, 2020 • 38min
How He Did It: Mike Philbin
Episode #157 Have you ever felt as if you're serving your business rather than your business serving you? Did you ever realize that you've been working extended hours but nothing changes in your business and your relationship with your family is being sacrificed because of it? Learn how Mike Philbin experienced all of this and came out on the other side POWERFULLY. Learn how he used The Activation Method to help him to become The Powerful Man that every one of us has inside of us waiting to be activated. ————- 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.