I explore the real roots of self-worth and why so many of us struggle with it despite doing “all the right things.” I share how childhood experiences shape attachment and how that impacts our ability to value ourselves as adults. I also break down the crucial practices that build self-worth — from expressing needs and boundaries to taking healthy risks.

Finally, I open up about my own journey of failing my way to success and how you can begin your own process of healing.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – What really damages self-worth

02:29 – Attachment and early development

07:23 – Childhood shame and adult struggles

11:41 – Hostility to needs and boundaries

15:23 – Expressing desires and boundaries

18:58 – The risks of lacking self-worth

23:24 – Doing hard things builds value

25:05 – ManTalks Alliance invitation

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Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worth

Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/

Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To Attachment

Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship

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I dive into the three “dark traits” that every great leader throughout history has had to master. From unpredictability to high stress tolerance to a lack of empathy, these qualities can make or break your leadership in relationships, business, and self-mastery. I unpack how to wield them without being consumed by them, drawing from history, psychology, and personal experience.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Why great leaders need dark traits

02:05 – Trait #1: Unpredictability

10:20 – Trait #2: High Stress Tolerance

18:15 – Trait #3: Lack of Empathy

27:48 – Integrating the dark traits

29:08 – Carl Jung on wrestling with the shadow

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Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worth

Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/

Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To Attachment

Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship

Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance.

Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify

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I dive into the anxious attachment trap and why it keeps sabotaging relationships. I share the hidden beliefs and behaviors that fuel insecurity, and I break down practical strategies to move toward secure attachment.

You’ll learn how to interrupt the cycle, communicate clearly, and start building safety and stability in your relationships.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Understanding anxious attachment

02:44 - Why it’s not your fault

03:57 - Common red flags and behaviors

05:54 - Pre-breakup anxiety explained

07:04 - Why you attract avoidant partners

10:16 - Breaking the cycle of anxiety

12:50 - How to communicate anxiety without pushing partners away

16:45 - Expressing your needs clearly

17:59 - Self-soothing strategies for anxious attachment

20:29 - Building security in your relationship

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Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worth

Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/

Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To Attachment

Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship

Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance.

Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify

For more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram