ManTalks Podcast

Exploring the origins of harsh inner critics in men, addressing neglect, trauma, and dark motivations. Strategies for setting boundaries, repurposing the inner critic, and building self-validation and gratitude. Learn to shift negative self-talk towards self-compassion and appreciation for personal growth and inner peace.

Discover the secrets of healthy attachment with Duey Freeman as they explore building blocks, somatic influences, and childhood sensitivity. Learn about the power of curiosity in relationships and the impact of early attachment on behavior and coping mechanisms. Delve into the importance of repair in intimate relationships and the somatic nature of attachment dynamics.

Explore Carl Jung's profound ideas on introspection, self-awareness, and the shadow self. Learn how looking within can lead to personal growth and empowerment. Dive into the importance of integrating the shadow for unlocking hidden potential and achieving personal growth.

Exploring AI's impact on relationships and the porn industry, Matthias delves into mature anger, couple conflicts, and lasting intimacy. From AI's unintended consequences to narcissism online, the podcast offers a blend of esoteric ideas and practical advice for approaching relationships.

Exploring the concept of numbing out as a coping mechanism, the podcast discusses the impact of societal norms on emotional expression and the learned response to intense emotions. It also highlights the importance of reconnecting with emotions, managing numbing behaviors, and using breath awareness to enhance emotional wellbeing.

Discover practical insights on stoicism, parenting, and building discipline from Brian Johnson. Learn about the science of hope, targeted thinking, and developing antifragile confidence to create a life you're proud of. Explore challenges young boys face today and strategies for personal growth and success.

Discover the challenges therapists face when working with men, and the key strategies to enhance results. Topics include building rapport, getting men out of their heads, addressing competency issues, and confronting BS. Learn how to create brotherhood and guide men towards emotional growth.

Learn from Glenn Livingston about tackling cravings with practical and science-based advice. Discover the impact of food quality on cravings and pleasure responses. Explore strategies for overcoming food cravings and regulating impulses. Dive into the journey of managing overeating and understanding different parts of the brain to enhance willpower. Find out how setting rules, recognizing triggers, and managing intense desires can help extinguish cravings.

Exploring anxious attachment in relationships, discussing origins in childhood, breathing techniques for managing anxiety, and overcoming anxieties through self-exposure and self-worth development. Emphasizing the importance of internal validation and healing detachment to address anxious attachment patterns.

Explore the myths and neuroscience behind hypnotherapy with Professor David Spiegel. Learn how hypnosis can help with ADHD, trauma, and insomnia. Discover the therapeutic benefits of hypnotherapy and the innovative Revery app. Dive into the transformative power of hypnosis for mental well-being and trauma healing.