ManTalks Podcast

I sit down with Dr. Shefali to tackle the complex realities of raising boys in a culture that often sends them conflicting messages about masculinity. We dive into why young men are being drawn to the manosphere, the...

I share my personal journey of navigating my late teens and early twenties without a clear sense of direction, which ultimately led to an unhealthy obsession with women. I explore Carl Jung's concept of the anima to...

To celebrate 11 years of the podcast, I brought back my very first guest, Philip McKernan, for an incredibly raw conversation about leadership, storytelling, and true human connection. We dive deep into why so many men...

I explore why so many people seem increasingly disconnected, self-censoring, polarized, and unable to have meaningful conversations. I look at the role of social media, political ideology, nihilism, and the growing...

I sit down with Tim Fletcher to take a deeper look at complex PTSD, relational trauma, shame, and the survival patterns that can shape our relationships and identity. We explore how fawning, people-pleasing, and...

I break down what makes a man desirable - and the behaviors that can quietly erode desire in a relationship. I explore why being infinitely available, constantly seeking validation, avoiding your partner’s emotions, and...

I sit down with Luke Bateman to explore the evolving narrative around masculinity, emotional literacy, and why a man's worth isn't solely defined by his productivity or status. We dig into the realities of the modern...

I break down the difference between self-esteem and self-worth, and why becoming more successful, capable, or accomplished may not resolve the deeper feeling that something is wrong with you. I explore how shame...

I sit down with Dr. Trish Leigh, a cognitive neuroscientist and neurofeedback clinician, to unpack what pornography and screen compulsions can do to the brain, from dopamine dependency and hypersexuality to sexual...

I break down three major behaviors men need to stop doing this year if they want to build genuine intimacy and peace in their relationships. I unpack why pretending you are "fine" breaks trust, how shifting from...

I sit down with author Michael Easter to explore how modern life's endless comforts and technological conveniences are quietly making us weaker. We discuss how intentionally embracing short-term discomfort, getting out...

For years, I struggled with what it truly meant to be a man, trying on different masks and pushing extreme boundaries just to figure out who I was. It was not until I hit a self-induced rock bottom and experienced the...

I sit down with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco to break down the crucial differences between fragile self-esteem and true, lasting self-worth. We explore why traditional self-help advice often...

I dive deep into the struggles of anxious attachment and how it holds us back in romantic relationships. I share my own personal experiences with this dynamic and break down actionable steps you can take to stop...

I sit down with Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer to dive into his groundbreaking research on how mental disorders are fundamentally metabolic disorders of the brain. We unpack why traditional chemical imbalance...