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 encour ...
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Navigating Life's Storms: Becoming the Lighthouse
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27:01Episode #976 In this episode, Tim and Arthur dive into a powerful metaphor that hits home for a lot of men: are you leading like a lighthouse, or grinding yourself down like a tugboat? A tugboat works hard, constantly pushing and pulling, trying to keep everything afloat—whether it's in business, marriage, or life in general. But a lighthouse? It s…
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Living on the Edge: A Guide to Personal Transformation
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26:45Episode #975 What if the reason your life feels flat isn’t your job, your relationship, or your body—but the fact that you’ve stopped living on your edge? In this episode, we dive into what it really means to live to your edge—not just physically, but emotionally, sexually, spiritually, and mentally. Tim and Arthur break down why so many men slowly…
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Revisit: When Words Wound: Dealing With Spousal Criticism in Front of the Kids
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13:17Episode #974 What do you do when your wife criticizes you in front of your kids? Worse—what if she starts pulling them onto “her team” against you? In this revisit episode, we’re bringing back a powerful conversation that struck a chord with a lot of men. It’s all about what to do when your wife starts undermining you in front of your children—some…
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Revisit: Calculating Your Losses: What Inaction Really Costs
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15:02Episode #973 Ever wonder what staying stuck is actually costing you—not just financially, but emotionally and mentally? We’re bringing back this episode because it struck a nerve with so many men. It’s one of those conversations that hits differently the second time around—especially if you’ve been feeling that quiet pull to make a change but haven…
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Revisit: No Laughing Matter: When Your Jokes Hurt More Than They Heal
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20:41Episode #972 Ever made a joke that didn’t land—but didn’t realize until later how deep it cut? We originally released this episode a while back, but it hit home for so many men that we knew it was worth revisiting. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I’m just joking—what’s the big deal?” this might be the perspective shift you didn’t know you …
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Finding Fulfillment: Beyond the Pursuit of Happiness
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29:22Episode #971 What if the very thing driving your success is keeping you from feeling fulfilled? A lot of high-performing men are caught in the loop of "once I get this... then I’ll finally be happy." Sound familiar? Maybe it's sex, money, business goals, or even just recognition from your wife. But here's the thing: that finish line keeps moving. I…
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Finding Your Way: The Journey to Self-Discovery
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29:21Episode #970 Ever looked around at your life—good income, solid marriage, maybe even some investment wins—and still felt totally disconnected? You're not alone. A lot of high-performing men find themselves here. On paper, life checks all the boxes... but something feels off. That quiet frustration grows, and before long, you’re stuck in your head, …
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Authenticity Unleashed: A Journey through the Alpha Reset Process
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31:15Episode #969 Why do high-achieving men so often feel stuck, numb, or just... off? They've got the job, the house, the family—and yet inside, it’s like something’s broken. That’s exactly what we unpack in this episode. In this episode, Tim Matthews and Arthur Magulianiti pull back the curtain on the Alpha Reset—a powerful in-person experience that’s…
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Unlocking Potential Through Sound: The Art of Personalized Music Therapy
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32:04Episode #968 Ever have a song take you back to a moment in your life—instantly? That’s not just nostalgia. It’s your nervous system responding to sound. In this episode, I sit down with Levi Goins, the man we call the “ranch wizard” at TPM—but today, we’re tapping into one of his true gifts: the healing power of personalized music. Levi’s been quie…
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The Power of Recovery: Fitness Tips for Every Man
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32:38Episode #967 Ever feel like your body just doesn’t bounce back like it used to? You’re not alone—and it’s not just about getting older. In this episode, I’m joined once again by Dr. Phil Batterson, PhD in exercise physiology, to talk about something most guys overlook: recovery. We dive into why your body might feel stiff, tired, or inflamed… even …
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Transform Yourself: Unlocking Cardiovascular Health for a Better Life
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44:10Episode #966 What if the biggest threat to your health isn’t your diet or your workout routine—but the shape of your cardiovascular system? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Phil Batterson, a VO₂ Max and cardio health expert, who also happens to be the guy that recently tortured me with a fitness test. And by tortured, I mean he showed me where …
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The Art of Vision Setting: From Personal Goals to Relationship Growth
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22:15Episode #965 Feel like you’re just going through the motions—with no real direction? If you’re waking up each day wondering, “Is this it?”, you’re not alone. A lot of guys struggle with setting a clear vision for their lives and marriages. And when you don’t have one, you end up drifting... reacting instead of leading. In this episode, Chris and I …
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Becoming the Chief Fun Officer: Bringing Fun Back to Relationships
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28:49Episode #964 When was the last time you actually had fun with your wife? Not a “get dinner and talk about the kids” kind of night. Not a “watch TV and pass out on the couch” evening. Actual, flirtatious, playful, can’t-wait-to-get-you-alone kind of fun. In this episode, Chris and I talk about something we don’t hear enough—fun. Specifically, how a …
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Breaking Free: Overcoming Fear and Finding Leadership in Relationships
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23:51Episode #963 What if the fear of rocking the boat is exactly what's sinking your relationship? Too many men are quietly stuck—avoiding tough conversations, tiptoeing around decisions, and hoping things somehow just…get better. But that hesitation? It’s costing you your peace, your leadership, and the connection you crave with your wife. In this epi…
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Unlocking Confidence: Elevate Your Sexual Market Value
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25:23Episode #962 When’s the last time your wife gave you that look—the one that says, “I want you”? If it’s been a minute, you’re not alone. A lot of married guys find themselves in that same spot… and yeah, it probably means your Sexual Market Value (SMV) isn’t where it used to be. In this episode, Coach Chris and I unpack what SMV actually means for …
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Establishing Firm Boundaries: Transforming Relationships from Friction to Fulfillment
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28:32Episode #961 Ever feel like you're tiptoeing around in your own house? You’re doing everything you can to keep things calm—avoiding conflict, keeping quiet, trying not to rock the boat. But deep down, it’s eating at you. And here's the tough part: that silence? It might be making things worse. In this episode, I’m talking with Coach Chris Hansen fr…
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Living the Dream: Midlife Awakening and Personal Transformation
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47:53Episode #960 Ever catch yourself staring in the mirror thinking, “This can’t be it… right?” That quiet pull, like there’s gotta be more to life—but you’re not even sure what “more” means anymore? Yeah. You’re not the only one. In this episode, we get into what a lot of people call a midlife crisis—but we see it differently. We call it a midlife awa…
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The Gentle Warrior: A Journey of Transformation
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1:10:28Episode #959 Ever feel like you're doing everything “right” but still not getting what you want—from your wife, your business, or even yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Gary, known in The Powerful Man community as the Gentle Warrior. He opens up about how he went from being the classic “nice guy”—quiet, accommodating, but secretly frustrat…
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The Courage to Transform: An Inside Look at the Alpha Reset
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39:03Episode #958 What happens when two of our top coaches stop coaching—and step into the Alpha Reset as participants? That’s exactly what Mike and Neil did. In this episode, they open up about the resistance that came up before the Reset, what it took to drop the ego, and what it really means to lead from the front—not just for others, but for themsel…
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Life-Changing Insights: Truths from the Alpha Reset Graduates
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25:07Episode #967 What happens when a man hits his limit... and decides not to fold? In this episode, I sit down with Eric and Weston—two guys who went through the Alpha Reset and came out the other side different men. Now? They’re giving back and helping other men do the same. We get into what brought them to The Powerful Man, how their marriages shift…
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Demystifying Mental Health: A Journey from Hopelessness to Hope
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1:06:11Episode #956 Why do so many men struggle in silence when it comes to mental health? And more importantly, what can we do about it? In this episode, I sit down with Sean Stiller, a psychotherapist with over 16 years of experience, to tackle the tough conversations around suicide, depression, and hopelessness—topics that impact more men than we often…
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Navigating Relationship Challenges: Tips for Men
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26:24Episode #955 Ever feel like you're walking on eggshells in your marriage? You want your wife to feel emotionally safe, but you also don’t want to lose yourself in the process. So, how do you strike the right balance? In this episode, we’re breaking down what emotional safety really means for women and how you can create it without becoming someone …
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Unlocking Emotional Intimacy: Conversations on Male Vulnerability
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28:43Episode #954 Why is it so hard for men to express their emotions in relationships? In this episode, I sit down with Chris to tackle the challenge of male vulnerability and emotional connection. We dive into real questions from men struggling to open up, rebuild trust, and navigate past mistakes without losing their sense of masculinity. We explore …
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Revisit: It's Not Just About Your Marriage
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32:45Episode #953 Most men don’t even realize they’re living in quiet desperation—until they finally break free. When your marriage feels off, your business is harder, your energy is lower, and you’re just grinding through the motions, it’s easy to think this is just “normal.” But what if it’s not? In this revisit episode, Doug Holt and Brad Holt dive d…
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Revisit: Triumphs from the Trenches: Men Who Made It
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59:40Episode #952 What happens when men truly support each other—without ego, without judgment, and with real accountability? In this revisit episode, Doug Holt sits down with Chris Hartig and Matt, two men who’ve walked the path of transformation through The Powerful Man movement. They share their raw experiences of growth, blind spots, and the power o…
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