Empowered AF

Presence is one of the most important things you can develop as a man, since it gives you the power to influence people that you care about, to give them the strength necessary to achieve whatever they want or change their perspective about life. So in today´s episode, Mark share’s with you a private training where he and the guys talk about how to develop presence through being more authentic. “G...

If you are experiencing pain right now and you are listening to this, then we have good news for you. Today, Mark and Joey dive into a topic that is extremely important to the process of growing through whatever is challenging you in your life right now. They give a mini course about how to release your pain to start living a happier and healthier life. Mark and Joey will give you the practical st...

While this is something we talk about a lot, “Boundaries” is a topic that easily gets lost in the shuffle. And if you don't have clarity around them, your relationship or marriage can become really toxic.  So in today´s episode, Mark is going to give you, the Podcast listener, a little gift. He is going to give you a Special coaching training session from the Thrive Group. In this training, h...

Mark and Billy spent the last episode talking about the OPF Method and how it can change everything for you - from changing the quality of your relationship with your significant other, to changing almost every aspect of how you communicate in your life. In today’s episode, they are diving deep into the second half of this conversation about the OPF Method, including its practical side, so you can...

A really common situation that we see happening over and over again is that when something unexpected happens in a relationship, men don’t know what to do or what move to make; they are clueless and lack clarity in their decisions. So in today’s episode, Billy and Mark Sit down to lay out exactly what YOU need to hear. They break down a method that you can basically apply to any situation and that...

One of the most common problems in a relationship is the struggle for men to communicate or express their emotions to their wife, and because of this inability to do so, the relationship only gets worse and worse. In today's episode, Mark and Andrew are going to talk about how men’s and women’s brains are wired differently, how this causes lots of problems within the relationship, and how your rea...

The Empowered AF Podcast welcomes back Billy Neal, head coach of the Thrive Program, to discuss the importance of communication. Since us men are NOT WIRED the same as women, it’s only natural that things get lost in translation and our emotions suffer due to our lack of decent communication. Listen to this episode to learn some tips and tricks for great communication. Explore the REAL reason you...

On this episode of Empowered AF, Mark sits down with head coach of the Empowered Man Thrive Program, Billy Neal, to discuss the ins and outs of the program and how Mark troubleshoots YOUR challenges and baggage once you join the group. Billy and Mark cover the most common mistakes that men make in the Facebook group and how their mindset needs to shift once they begin Thrive. If you are in pain an...

In this second half of Mark’s discussion with Seth Ellsworth, we jump right back into how Seth wouldn’t change anything about his divorce. This is a hard level for most people to understand from the OUTSIDE looking in. In this episode Seth gives you a set of questions to ask yourself to make this concept simplified so that YOU, too, can change the perception of the difficult time you are currently...

 In the first part of this two part episode, Mark sits down with a guest that not only knows Mark extremely well, but shares a similar perspective that all men on their Empowered Journey can relate to. Seth Ellsworth comes as he is in every situation. Whether that be through providing inspiration for his clients to do the work and challenging themselves in order to grow into a successful life...

In today’s episode, Mark sat down with lead coach Andrew to answer some hot topic questions about Empowered AF and his own journey. From his own childhood, to his first marriage ending in divorce, Mark talks about how his lived experience has shaped him as a man and business owner. Mark’s main mission with his business is to make men feel empowered, emotionally connected, and ready to kick ass in...

The work you need to do to CHANGE your LIFE and become an Empowered Man never stops. That’s why Mark is using the next three episodes to fill you in on the Top 3 Episodes of Empowered AF. Maybe this is an episode you missed or maybe it’s just filled with the exact information YOU need to hear. The goal of counseling is NOT to save your marriage. The goal is for you to find your manhood and fight f...

The work you need to do to CHANGE your LIFE and become an Empowered Man never stops. That’s why Mark is using the next three episodes to fill you in on the Top 3 Episodes of Empowered AF. Maybe this is an episode you missed or maybe it’s just filled with the exact information YOU need to hear. In the #2 top episode, Owning Your Sh*t, Mark lays out the fundamentals of owning your mistakes and becom...

The work you need to do to CHANGE your LIFE and to become an Empowered Man never stops. That’s why Mark is using the next three episodes to fill you in on the Top 3 Episodes of this podcast. Maybe this is an episode you missed or maybe it’s just filled with the exact information YOU need to hear. In this episode, Mark emphasizes the importance of having a vision, one exercise to help you endure th...

Today’s episode featured a live show part of the Empowered Man 30 Day Challenge. This specific training focuses on producers versus consumers and how men who are producers are empowered AF in their lives, jobs, and marriages. Mark and Joey outline what makes a producer an empowered man and what makes a consumer a weak man. Make sure you listen to this one of a kind, FREE glimpse into the 30 Day Ch...

Today, Mark sits down to unpack a toxic texting conversation between two partners. The texting conversation ranges from defensive, to offensive, to throwing blame, and being weak. Mark coaches us through how to have a healthier, more productive conversation that bridges the gap between the masculine and feminine and leaves both parties feeling accomplished. It’s time to let go of your defensivenes...

In today’s episode, Mark talks about steps to stop feeling sorry for yourself after an emotional event. There is a clear distinction between an empowered man, and a little boy parading around as a man, spending his days feeling sorry for himself. Mark demands that empowered men dust themselves off after getting knocked down, and urge themselves to aggressively seek out solutions to their problems....

It doesn’t matter how far along you are in the journey of becoming an empowered man, we all have areas we struggle with. Today’s episode is about taking massive action to create momentum for yourself to improve your life. Mark gets real and personal about a time in his own life where NOT taking massive action caused him to miss out on an opportunity to enjoy something he loves. Fear of committing...

Do you feel like you are always searching for someone to join your pity party? Do you feel like you carry shame on your shoulders? You are not alone if you feel victimized by what has happened to you in your life. With three quick changes to your mindset, you can transform from VICTIM to EMPOWERED AF. In today’s episode, Mark leads you through small tweaks to help change your mindset. Three major...

If you’re a guy whose health has fallen by the wayside, you’re not alone or hopeless. When relationship difficulties strike, many men will either exercise excessively in order to “save” the marriage, or they’ll be paralyzed with grief to the point of overeating. Whichever group you find yourself in, remember this: You deserve and can get healthy for YOU, no one else. In this new episode, Mark sits...

No matter how determined you may be to change your life or marriage, it only takes hesitation and a lack of ownership to halt any progress. In the end, YOU are your biggest hindrance to your growth. In this new episode, Mark lays out the BIG difference between men who live in the past versus work toward the future, how to see your future as an investment and not just “buying change”, and what wome...

When the temptation to “fix” a situation fires up in you, STOP. Most men are hard-wired to react to problems with a solution, but that “solution” is doomed from the start. In this new episode, Mark lays out the FUNDAMENTAL difference between “fixers” and true leaders, highlighting why KNOWING your problems is MUCH more important than “fixing” them. Mark covers WHY fixing things is such a bad appro...

When it comes to dealing with divorce, men want the QUICK and EASY way forward. But it often leads them ROBBED of everything they worked hard for. Sometimes, it can also leave them mentally and emotionally BATTERED. David Pisarra joins Mark in today’s episode to talk about how an EMPOWERED man should prepare for divorce and not come out empty-handed. They tackle all the legal concerns that need ca...

For all this talk of “empowering” yourself, what does it ACTUALLY mean to make that change? We all live with shame and insecurities, but too many men fall into habits of scapegoating and absorbing information as a distraction from their problems, especially when their life is turning sideways. If you want to become that EMPOWERED man, then you NEED to hear Mark lay out the simple, but not easy, st...

When we see people who have it more “figured out” than we do, it’s easy to blame anything from our genetics to the President. While some people have certain advantages that others don’t, it doesn’t come down to resources. The truth? YOU are responsible for your reality, so STOP blaming anything else but yourself. In this episode, Mark explains WHY a mere desire to improve your life doesn’t cut it,...