The Powerful Man Show

Episode #1201 When was the last time you went on a date with your wife and showed up with the same curiosity, energy, and intention you had when you first met? In this episode of The TPM Show, Tim Matthews sits down with Stephen, a longtime member of The Powerful Man movement, to talk about bringing "first date energy" back into a long-term marriage. After nearly 11 years of marriage, Stephen real...

Episode  #1120 What do you do when your marriage feels more like two roommates sharing a house than two people in love? In this revisit episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt and Christopher Hansen answer questions from men dealing with two painful relationship situations: a marriage with no spark or passion, and hearing the words, "I love you, but I'm not in love with you." Doug explains why providin...

Episode  #1199 What happens when the woman you married starts changing in ways you don't understand? In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt sits down with Dr. Amanda Hanson, known as the Midlife Muse, for a conversation about supporting your wife through growth, perimenopause, menopause, changing desires, and the evolution of a long-term marriage. Dr. Amanda has worked with thousands of women,...

Episode  #1198 If your wife seems uninterested in sex, the problem may not be that she has no desire. In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug and Erin Holt challenge a common assumption men make in sexless or disconnected marriages: "My wife just doesn't want sex anymore." Erin shares that the women she knows and coaches often still have strong sexual desire. What can disappear is the emotional conn...

Episode #1197 What happens when you believe you've outgrown the people around you? It's easy to think the next level of growth means surrounding yourself only with people who are further ahead. But in this revisit episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt and Coach Mike Brown explore why some of your greatest growth can come from helping the men behind you while continuing to learn from those ahead. Mike...

Episode #1196 Has your wife been asking you to get help, try counseling, find a coach, attend a retreat, or simply do something about your marriage? You may hear it as criticism. She may be trying to tell you something much more important. In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt and Erin Holt discuss what may be happening long before a wife starts seriously considering divorce. Erin shares the...

Episode #1195 Does it feel like your wife is constantly correcting you? Maybe it's how you load the dishwasher, handle the laundry, take care of the house, or follow through on something you said you'd do. It can start to feel like she's controlling, nagging, or treating you more like an employee than her husband. In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt and Erin Holt explore what may actually b...

Episode #1194 This is a revisit of an important TPM conversation for men who feel stuck, stagnant, or unsure what comes next. You've built the career. You've handled the responsibilities. You've checked many of the boxes you thought would create fulfillment. But somewhere along the way, you lost some of your energy, passion, or sense of direction. In this revisit episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt...

Episode #1193 When does taking care of yourself become abandoning your partner, and when does constantly taking care of everyone else become self-sacrifice? In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt and Christopher Hansen tackle a question many husbands and fathers struggle with: how do you make time for yourself without leaving your wife feeling like she's carrying the family alone? Doug explain...

Episode #1192 How do you have a difficult conversation with someone you care about without turning it into a confrontation? In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt and Christopher Hansen work through that question in real time after Doug receives a message about someone close to him who appears to have lied. Normally, Doug's instinct would be to address the issue head-on. But this person is alr...

Episode #1191 What do you do when you've spent years trying to fix your marriage, but nothing seems to work? You've read the books. You've listened to podcasts. Maybe you've tried therapy or marriage counseling. You understand a lot about relationships intellectually, yet at home you're still struggling to connect with your wife, manage your emotions, or create the marriage you actually want. In t...

Episode #1190 Have you ever sat in your car after work and dreaded walking through your own front door because you don't know what kind of mood you'll find on the other side? In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt and Christopher Hansen talk about what happens when a man starts walking on eggshells in his own marriage. To avoid arguments and keep the peace, he stops saying what he thinks, igno...

Episode #1189 When divorce catches you off guard, the instinct can be to shut down, pull away, and assume there's nothing left you can do. But before you walk away, there's an important question to ask: Have you truly done everything you can? In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt sits down with Christopher Hansen for a deeply personal conversation sparked by a longtime friend facing divorce....

Episode #1188 This is a revisit of one of our most impactful episodes. What if your wife actually wants a better sex life just as much as you do? In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt is joined by his wife, Erin Holt, for an honest conversation about one of the most misunderstood topics in marriage: what women truly want when it comes to intimacy. Rather than focusing on techniques or quick f...

Episode #1187 What does it really take to build a strong body, a successful business, and a thriving marriage without sacrificing one for the other? In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt sits down with world-renowned strength coach, Highland Games world record holder, business owner, and TPM alumnus John Oden. Together, they explore the mindset, habits, and daily decisions that have helped Jo...

Episode #1186 What if the biggest thing missing from your marriage isn't communication... but emotional safety? In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt is joined by his wife, Erin Holt, to unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in relationships: emotional safety. While many men naturally see themselves as protectors and providers, Doug and Erin explain that true leadership goes beyond ph...

Episode #1185 This is a revisit of one of our most valuable episodes. Choosing the right coach, mentor, or personal development program can change the direction of your life. Choosing the wrong one can cost you time, money, and missed opportunities. In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt is joined by TPM Advisor Christopher Hansen to answer a question many men ask before investing in themselve...

Episode #1184 Understanding your wife's menstrual cycle could be one of the most practical ways to strengthen your relationship. In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt is joined by his wife, Erin Holt, for an honest conversation about a topic many couples rarely discuss: the menstrual cycle and how it affects a woman's energy, emotions, communication, and connection throughout the month. Erin...

Episode #1183 What does it really mean to lead in your marriage? In this episode, Tim Matthews and Lawrence Davis unpack one of the most common pieces of feedback men hear from their wives: "I want you to lead." While the message sounds straightforward, many men are left wondering what leadership actually looks like in everyday life. Drawing from a real coaching conversation inside The Powerful Ma...

Episode 1182 This is a revisit of one of our most impactful episodes. What if the best thing you could do for your marriage is to start leading yourself first? In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt is joined by his wife, Erin Holt, to explore a question many men wrestle with: What will my wife think if I invest in myself? Together, they offer both the masculine and feminine perspectives on wh...

Episode #1181 A thriving relationship isn't built by one person. It takes two people choosing to create it together. In this episode of The TPM Show, Tim Matthews and Lawrence Davis explore what happens after you've started rebuilding trust in your relationship. Many men work hard to become better husbands by taking ownership, improving their habits, and showing up differently. But there comes a p...

Episode #1180 What if the energy you bring into your relationship matters more than the words you say? In this episode of The TPM Show, Tim Matthews and Lawrence Davis explore the idea of vibration and how your thoughts, emotions, environment, and identity influence the way you show up as a husband, father, and leader. While "raising your vibration" is often misunderstood, Tim and Lawrence explain...

Episode #1179 What if the connection you're looking for in your marriage has very little to do with sex and everything to do with emotional safety? In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt is joined by TPM Coach Scott Wolford to explore what it truly means to create deep connection with your partner. Drawing from Scott's personal transformation through The Powerful Man, the conversation challeng...

Episode #1178 If you want a stronger relationship, take an honest look at your calendar. In this episode of The TPM Show, Tim Matthews and Lawrence Davis explore a simple but revealing question: Do your inputs match the relationship you want to have? Many men hope for more intimacy, deeper connection, and a stronger marriage, yet the way they spend their time often tells a different story. Using t...

Episode #1177 You can put in all the effort in the world, but if it's not the effort your wife is asking for, your relationship may still feel stuck. In this episode of The TPM Show, Tim Matthews and Lawrence Davis unpack one of the most common traps successful men fall into: believing that working harder on themselves automatically leads to a stronger marriage. While personal growth is important,...