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.

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Tim Matthews & Doug Holt

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Your Wife Is Unfulfilled 25.03.2021

Episode #331 Most women who're at home taking care of the house are bored with no sense of purpose. Not fulfilling her potential and not being able to go after her dreams feels horrible, miserable, and is completely unfulfilling. When she finds a purpose or something that she enjoys, just listen . You may know more, but resist the temptation to help her unless she asks you first. Sit back and let...

The Nice Guy & The Slot Machine 23.03.2021

Episode #330 How would you recommend "putting your foot down" in a calm way? And what is Nice Guy Syndrome? The psychology of slot machines is that, even if you don't win something, you'll still have the hope and expectation that you're just a little bit closer. It keeps you coming back - hoping, expecting - and this is how addiction gets formed in gambling. It's the rush of possibility. Most guys...

Breaking Generational Patterns 20.03.2021

Episode #329 What generational patterns have you seen that you want to change? Never judge another man from the lens of today-to-yesterday. There are different ways to create discipline. Think of who you want your child to become, what can serve them best, and how you can help them with their development. Be extremely conscious of being a better dad. Find and connect with role models who on the pa...

But I'm Different 18.03.2021

Episode #328 When you're looking to make a big change in your life, one of the easiest traps to fall into is to use your individuality as an excuse: "Sure, that may have worked for you, but I'm different ..." So, how do you stop making those excuses? Everybody's situation and background are different. But you all have one thing in common - You want to be a better man. When you notice that you're f...

Warren Buffett's Secret 16.03.2021

Episode #327 Many people struggle with "shiny object syndrome" and a belief that they can be great at everything . We usually want it all , and we think that we can do more than what we're actually capable of. We give up on mastery for a perception of "being okay" at a bunch of things...a "jack-of-all-trades".  Write down your top 25 goals from the five territories and then circle the 5 most impor...

Hiding It From Your Wife 13.03.2021

Episode #326 What are you hiding from your wife? Is it something you're ashamed of? Shame is the biggest issue. You are hiding from your wife because you feel shameful about the behavior, and that can lead to a lot of problems. It will show up in your marriage, your work, and how you perform in every part of your life. There are things that you don't want her to find out because you are worried ab...

The Curse of the Power Couple 11.03.2021

Episode #325 You don't become a successful business leader without you and your wife being considered as a "power couple".  But is there really power in your relationship? Do you feel like a powerful couple? If you have problems in your marriage that you can't figure out, you'll feel embarrassed and ashamed that you are not what people think you are. You can't talk to anyone about it because every...

The Ideal Husband 09.03.2021

Episode #324 Would you say you're a great husband? What qualities of yours would you like to remove or replace? What qualities would you add to make your life and your relationship a little bit better? For example, a great husband is not a drunk, or abusive. Look within your character and idealize what being a great husband looks like for you. Look at the qualities and attributes that you want to...

What Happens To Most Guys 06.03.2021

Episode #323 How are you going to solve your problems? If you've been dealing with the same problem for a long time, unable to find a solution on your own, you know what you should do - go to an expert who can properly identify the problem, help you to move forward, and can get you to a better place. It can be tough to take that step and admit that you don't have the answers or the solutions. For...

When Your Wife Doesn't Want To Spend Time With You 04.03.2021

Episode #322 When you give up all respect for yourself, your family and your wife will not respect you either. You'll become increasingly defensive and needy, and your wife will simply, and rightly, spend less time around you. How can you fix this? One effective first step is to focus on becoming trustworthy. Be a man of your word. Stop breaking promises, with yourself and with your wife. Start sm...

How To Stop Making Excuses 02.03.2021

Episode #321 If you want to see a big change in your life, you need to start taking bigger steps. Invest in yourself, take a stand for yourself and commit to your growth. Exercise your free will, and it will open the path of possibilities. You have to realize that you always have a choice, and you can change that choice at any moment. Stop complaining. When you don't believe you have a choice, you...

Quality Over Quantity 27.02.2021

Episode #320 What is quality time? Are you meeting your wife's needs while maintaining your desires and taking care of yourself? One of your partner's greatest needs is for quality time - and the key word here is quality . Too many men fail to apply something like The 80-20 Rule to quality time with their wife and family. The idea is to see to your wife's needs by being very present. Get grounded...

Being A Deer VS. Being A Wolf 25.02.2021

Episode #319 What does it mean to be a 'deer' or a 'wolf' in a relationship? Deer behavior is best described as a misplaced desire to be a "good guy" but it will make you the prey and the beta in the relationship. Wolf behavior will position you as the alpha, channeling your masculine energy as a leader and a lover. The more masculine you are, the more feminine she allows herself to be. Learn how...

Is It Really Possible To "Have It All?" 23.02.2021

Episode #318 Is it possible to have it all? What does Work/Life "balance" mean to you? One of the most powerful aspects of human nature is that we feel more alive when we have purpose and direction. We are designed to thrive! That's why we are always seeking and setting bigger goals. The key to having it all in the Five Territories of life is to identify and seek out Rhythm. Eradicate the idea of...

The Four Horsemen Of A Relationship 20.02.2021

Episode #317 What are the four things that you need to eliminate in your relationship to make sure it won't end? 1. CRITICISM - the attack on someone's character. When you're criticizing, you're actually insulting that person's character. When you criticize your wife, she will either shut down or attack you. The same goes for when your wife criticizes you, you either shut down or attack her becaus...

Revisit: What To Do When Your Wife's Checked Out 18.02.2021

Episode #316 Have you ever asked yourself these questions??? "What do I do when my wife checks out emotionally?" "What do I do when she ignores me after walking in the door after a busy day of work?" "Why is this happening and how can I change it?" The key we dive into in this episode is to work on yourself…because you can't see the beauty in someone else until you see the beauty in yourself. Take...

Would You Fire Yourself? 16.02.2021

Episode #315 Would you fire yourself as the CEO of your life? You are the CEO of your own life. Decide if you are going to "promote" or "demote" yourself by evaluating how did you perform in the Five Territories of your life: Self, Health, Wealth, Relationship, and Business. There is a gap between where you are today and where you want to be. Reflect on that and be real with yourself. Write down y...

The Other You 13.02.2021

Episode #314 If I were to ask your wife if she thinks you show up as your authentic self every day....what would she say? Would those closest to you say that you are fully living out who you are.....or would they say that they can see you trying to be someone you're not? We have this perceived idea of who we "SHOULD" be and who we think our loved ones around us "WANT" us to be...but the reality is...

Dropping Everything for Your Wife? 11.02.2021

Episode #313 How do you gain admiration and respect from your wife? You begin by respecting yourself and your own time. Don't let her take the dominant role and don't let yourself be sacrificed for her. In order to gain admiration and respect from your partner, always take care of yourself and take a stand for who you are and what you want. Put yourself first and honor your boundaries. If you put...

Become Dominant with the Dopamine Surprise 09.02.2021

Episode #312 How do you become dominant using "the dopamine surprise"? How do you take back your Alpha role? Surprise her and snap her out of the routine for her to realize that you are the true Alpha. When she gets surprised, she has a choice subconsciously to either fight with you or submit to you. If she submits, dopamine is released and there is an excitatory response that allows her to fall i...

Be Playfully Mean 06.02.2021

Episode #311 How do you keep the sexual chemistry and the spark alive in your relationship through the years? One of the things women are fond of us men for is our sense of humor. But over time, when we receive rejections from our wives after teasing them, there will come a point when we deactivate our sense of humor. We stop teasing and making jokes. We become afraid of rejection and become timid...

Bringing Eroticism Back Into The Bedroom 04.02.2021

Episode #310 When was the last time you had sex with your wife where the two of you really enjoyed each other? Eroticism comes from the savoring of the moment. You can eat the meal or taste the meal. Are you the type of person who eats fast, and only for the sake of getting food into your stomach? Or are you that type who eats slowly, enjoy every bite you take,  savoring the flavor of what you are...

Is This A Scam? 02.02.2021

Episode #309 Is this a SCAM? Is The Powerful Man movement a scam? Is The Activation Method a scam? It's normal to be hesitant about things that we aren't fully aware of, especially if it involves any kind of monetary value. It's normal to be scared of investing in something, especially if your investment could help you change your life. In this episode, Tim and Doug reaffirm that this program isn'...

The Gap 30.01.2021

Episode #308 Be honest with yourself. Where are you today? Where do you want to be? The distance or space between where you are now and where you want to be is called "The Gap". How are the Five Territories of your life? What's the state of your Self, your Health, your Wealth, your Relationships, and your Business? Get real with yourself. Identifying where you really are today and where you want t...

Revisit: Owning Where You Are 28.01.2021

Episode #307 Where are you in your life right now? Where are you in your Self? ...in your Wealth? ...in your Health? ...in your Relationships? ...in your Business? Take a snapshot of where you are at this very moment. Knowing where you are will help you figure out where you're going. When you delay your happiness until some time in the future, you will miss the entire point of the process...which...

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