The Powerful Man Show

Episode #1097
How do you encourage your partner to grow… without making them feel like they're not enough? That's the question we're digging into in this episode
A lot of men make this mistake. They start doing personal development. They feel better. They see the benefits. Then they turn to their wife and say, "You should do this too." What she hears is, "Something's wrong with you." And that's where the resistance starts.
We talk about why pushing growth almost always backfires, and what actually works instead. It starts with being the example. Not in a holier-than-thou way. Not in a "I've figured it out" way. But in a grounded, consistent way where you just live it. When you're doing the work, sharing what you're learning, and applying it in your own life, it becomes contagious.
We also get into the idea of judgment and the gap. The gap between where you are and where you think you or your partner should be. When you focus on that gap, it creates tension. When you own your own growth and detach from how it should look for them, things shift.
This conversation is honest. I share examples from my own marriage, including times I tried to hand my wife the "right" book and it went nowhere. Not because she didn't care, but because it wasn't hers. Growth has to be chosen. You can't force it.
If you want your partner to rise, rise first. Lead your home by who you are, not by what you tell her to fix.
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Episode #1096
This is a theme we come back to a lot because it matters. When a marriage is struggling or falling apart, most men don't know what their role is anymore. They feel stuck between fighting for it, protecting their kids, and just trying to survive the day. In this episode, we break down what leadership actually looks like in the middle of a broken marriage.
There's a real chance your marriage may not work out. That's just the reality. But how you show up during this season will shape your kids for the rest of their lives. They are watching how you handle pressure, rejection, conflict, and pain. You can either let this season make you smaller, or you can use it as the moment you decided to grow up and lead.
We also talk about why so many men lose their wife's respect. It's not usually one big mistake. It's the slow drift. It's saying you want one kind of relationship but living in a way that doesn't support it. It's being one version of yourself at home and a different version out in the world. Respect is built when a man can lead himself first.
This episode is direct. It's practical. And it's a reminder that even if your marriage feels broken, you are not powerless. You still get to lead.
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Episode #1095
In this episode, Doug sits down with Nino, a member of the TPM team, to have a real and honest conversation about identity, family, and personal growth especially from the lens of someone who didn't grow up around this kind of work.
Nino shares his first experience attending an Alpha Reset and opens up about what it was like coming from a background where talking about emotions, growth, or family leadership wasn't the norm. They get into cultural expectations, generational patterns, and what it means to take ownership of your life as a man.
This isn't just a story about transformation it's a call to rethink what leadership in your home and community really looks like. Whether you're from the inner city or a small town, Latino or Black or White, the reality is most men were never taught how to be grounded and powerful at the same time.
You'll hear about the masks we wear, why they're so hard to take off, and how real change starts when you decide to stop performing and start leading.
If you've ever felt like you're doing life on someone else's terms, this episode will hit home.
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Episode #1094
When you're triggered, it's easy to react, say something you regret, or shut down completely. In this episode, Doug and Chris take on a real question from a listener: "How do I calm myself down when I get angry, especially when old stuff keeps coming back up?"
They walk through simple but powerful tools that help you stay grounded and present when emotions flare up. You'll hear how breathwork, awareness, and asking the right questions can help you respond with clarity instead of reaction. They also break down how anger is often tied to deeper stories about respect, trust, and self-worth and what to do when you feel stuck in a cycle of resentment or regret.
If you're tired of snapping at your partner or holding onto old pain, this conversation will help you find new ways forward. This isn't about pretending you're not angry. It's about learning how to work with it without letting it run the show.
And if something in your relationship keeps coming back no matter how much you try to ignore it, that's a sign it's not resolved. You can't move forward if you're still stuck in the past.
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Episode #1093
A lot of men think they're being grounded by staying calm, staying quiet, or keeping the peace, but what if that's not grounded at all? In this episode, Doug and Tim break down how men often collapse emotionally without realizing it, and why that shutdown is just another form of reaction.
You'll hear real stories, including a wake-up call from Doug's own marriage, and how what he thought was self-control was actually stonewalling. This isn't about being more stoic or strong. It's about being real, being present, and learning to lead emotionally instead of withdrawing.
They explain how men slip into shame, disconnect from their partner, and unknowingly make it all about themselves. You'll learn how to spot the difference between reacting and being grounded, and how to catch yourself before things spiral. The goal isn't perfection. It's about awareness, ownership, and showing up differently. If you've ever felt like you were doing the right thing only to have it backfire, this conversation is worth a listen.
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