Tim Matthews & Doug Holt

The Powerful Man Show

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 encourage you to subscribe and also head over to thepowerfulman.com for more information.

Author

Tim Matthews & Doug Holt

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

When Do You Call It A Day? 16.09.2021

Episode #406 What are you going to do if there are signs that your relationship is coming to an end? Will you stick with her because you love her? Or will you leave her because you've done enough? In this episode, we talk about when to end the relationship, how to make a wiser decision, and what to do to value yourself more. Be firm according to your boundaries and protect your worth. __________ H...

What Happened Down In Florida 14.09.2021

Episode #405 Do you have meaningful experiences when traveling to places you like? Is there a moment that you feel like you're reconnecting with yourself? "You know that there's more inside of you than you've been able to tap into." In this episode, we're sharing stories and life-changing experiences from the recent Alpha Reset in Florida. Realize that there is a Powerful Man inside of you and you...

Revisit: How To Be A Magnetic Leader At Home And In The Office 11.09.2021

Episode #404 What makes a great leader in business AND at home? A great leader is a person that is always in the front drawing their team to where they are going to and inspiring others through their action and their communication. The first step to becoming a great leader is to take inventory of yourself. The best way to do this is to have smart people around you give you honest feedback. You nee...

Revisit: Clean Things Up With A Clearing Conversation 09.09.2021

Episode #403 What is a clearing conversation? Who should you have a clearing conversation with? It's about getting on the same page and talking out your unspoken thoughts and feelings, to see and understand each other more clearly. You can do this for all kinds of people. Start with the people who are closest to you. It's a simple process. Ask them about the things that aren't working for them abo...

Revisit: The Myth of Unconditional Love 07.09.2021

Episode #402 Do you feel like your wife is working against you instead of working with you? Are you craving unconditional love from your wife? When you get married, everything seems perfect. But if things start to go wrong, most women start to find their way out. That's why women need emotional security from their partners. As men, we want to have someone who will stay with us through the ups and...

Revisit: How To Know Whether To Save Your Marriage 04.09.2021

Episode #401 What if your wife is attracted to, or flirting with, someone else? How to know whether to save your marriage? Remember, don't fix your marriage just because of your kids. You don't want your kids going through life watching a relationship like yours, a shitty one. That's the worst thing you can do for your kids. You should show your kids how to value themselves, love themselves, and t...

How to Forgive Yourself 02.09.2021

Episode #400 "Whatever you did, you're not the same man." What do you do if you've hurt someone who's dear to you? Will you admit fault? Will you take responsibility? In this episode, we'll talk about some strategies on how you can stop punishing yourself. Now is the time to improve yourself more - because you are stronger than before. __________ Hungry for more? Head over to our Bonus page for sp...

The Stages of Manhood 31.08.2021

Episode #399 What stage are you in? Are you in the stage where you're earning and building your vision for your career? Are you in the stage where you need some space other than work? Why do you think you're at that stage? In this episode, we'll get into the seven stages of manhood and we'll help you to identify what stage you're really in. It's time to take the right path and be a more Powerful M...

What To Do When Your Wife Puts You Down 28.08.2021

Episode #398 What are you going to do if your wife offends you? Would you confront her? "That's not cool. That's not acceptable." Do you feel good as a man? In this episode, let's talk about what makes us upset in a relationship and some points on how to compromise with your wife. It's time for you to rebuild your confidence and give her a peaceful mind. __________ Hungry for more? Head over to ou...

What To Do When Your Relationship Is 'Tit-For-Tat' 26.08.2021

Episode #397 Are you aware of what's going on in your relationship? Or are you ignoring the problem? Does this sound familiar? "Whatever the reason, she feels the need to defend herself." How can you avoid misunderstandings with your wife? In this episode, we'll get into the three levels of a relationship, and some methods on how to convey your message to her in a better way. Make her understand t...

Setting Boundaries In Your Business & Life 24.08.2021

Episode #396 "When you constantly make and break promises to yourself, your worth can start to become kind of meaningless to yourself." Have you made a lot of promises to yourself? How many of those promises have you not kept? Why didn't you keep your promise? Is it because you don't have time? In this episode, we discuss some tips on how to manage boundaries in business and relationships. This is...

Are You Doing The Basics? 21.08.2021

Episode #395 What are you doing to please the people you love? And are you really doing the right thing? We always want to help our loved ones - even when our plates are full - because we know how strong we are and we know that we can do it. Eventually, however, the weight of this drains us. We feel burdened by the help we provide. Why? Let's talk about the effects of putting others first. We keep...

Why Your Wife Is Never Satisfied 19.08.2021

Episode #394 "A woman is never satisfied and a lot of times, it comes up with an argument." Did you ever wonder why she's never satisfied no matter what you do? What is the missing element? In this episode, we are going to talk about the things a woman wants - and something she really needs - in order to be satisfied. It's all about how to fix your relationship when you're always fighting. It's ti...

Is It That You're Just Too Old? 17.08.2021

Episode #393 What's holding you back from achieving all of your dreams? How often do you limit yourself from opportunities? All of us have experienced failures in relationships, careers, and personal development. Are you too old to start something new? In this episode, we talk about our experiences and decisions in life. If you are not sure how to move forward, then this is for you. It is never to...

Winners Want the Ball 14.08.2021

Episode #392 "Winners don't just want the ball they demand the ball". Why do certain people succeed in life? Is it because they have more talent? Is it because they have more opportunities? No. In this episode, Doug and Tim talk about the one factor that separates the winners from those who watch on the sidelines. They talk about how you can see this factor show up in sports, in business, and even...

Your Wife Has A High Sex Drive 12.08.2021

Episode #391 Something we hear men complain about often at The Powerful Man is that they believe their wives have no sex drive. At the beginning of their relationship, things were hot and heavy. But after getting married, the frequency and passion of the sex they're having has consistently declined. These men just assume that their wife has lost her sex drive. This is not true. In fact, women comp...

She Texts Him Saying "I Want Your D*ck" 10.08.2021

Episode #390 How do you make her desire, admire and respect you? How will the program help you to flip a sexless marriage back to the heat you remember? A lot of us have been in this kind of situation: your marriage has become sexless - no intimacy, just anger...and fighting. You've become roommates with your wife, also known as Roommates With a Ring Syndrome. Give her the space to be emotional an...

Shaun Zetlin's Journey 07.08.2021

Episode #389 How to get past self-sabotaging behavior? How to become your real and better version of yourself? For a lot of men in their mid-30s and 40s they let go of themselves a little bit, they start joining a gym and everything but as they start to make progress, it's like they get one step forward and then two steps back. As you take your journey into parenthood and being a partner needs a l...

Life After Divorce 05.08.2021

Episode #388 What does life look like after a divorce? The activated male is a natural alpha leader. A lot of men are coming to the Activation Method to save their marriage - or at least make their marriage better. For men who haven't gone through the program and find themselves in the middle of a divorce, they feel very caught off guard. They're stressed out because they don't know what to do. Th...

My Wife Hates Me 03.08.2021

Episode #387 Does your wife hate you? How can you turn that look of hate and disgust into a look of admiration, respect, and desire? When a woman says that she hates her husband, what she is saying is she hates the version of her husband that's showing up. She doesn't hate the guy himself, she just doesn't like the person he's showing her. She doesn't hate you, but she's sick and tired of who you'...

Looking For Validation 31.07.2021

Episode #386 How can you stop seeking validation? What can we do as men to break this cycle? Often, you're telling your wife about all your projects or accomplishments because you want her to validate you. When we go on with this quest for validation, we're giving up our power to our partner. Bu constantly seeking validation from your wife, you become needy, she becomes turned off, and your relati...

Don't Be A Chump 29.07.2021

Episode #385 Why do men sometimes end up being chumps? How does it happen? And how can you increase your "market value" to keep this from happening to you? For men to get what they want, they have to do some stuff. Women do this all the time. You start doing things in the house and then you get what you want in return. When she realizes that she can tantalize you with that, what happens - slowly,...

Always Late 27.07.2021

Episode #384 Is your wife always running late? And does that make you late?  This is a big trigger for a lot of men. They're always late to things and they always have to make excuses that cause stress, anxiety, shame, and guilt - which causes fights between their wives. Ultimately, guys cave in and surrender to being late - falling into that beta mode. Recognize that you're upset not because of y...

How to Release the Brakes 24.07.2021

Episode #383 What happens when you take the brakes off your life? Where in your life are you still holding back? No matter what level you're playing at, the idea of Releasing the Brake always resonates. It can be tricky to know whether it's something that you just don't want to do...or if you're holding back. The excuses in the stories that we tell ourselves are part of the brake. All too often we...

Behind the Scenes With Ben Allen 22.07.2021

Episode #382 What would you say an average guy is going through? Do they feel stuck? Are they trapped in a cycle, playing out generational patterns and unable to break free? A lot of men get home and they don't get much affection from their wives. They experience this "roommate" syndrome - living with their spouse without the romantic love vibe that they had at the beginning of their marriage. Thi...

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