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 encour ...
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Growing Together: The Art of Relationship Accountability
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Episode #902 Do you struggle to communicate your needs in your relationship? In this episode, we dive into the art of creating clear agreements and holding each other accountable in a way that strengthens your relationship instead of causing conflict. You’ll learn: Why getting clear on your needs is the first step to better communication. How to na…
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Beyond the Ceiling: Understanding and Overcoming Upper Limits
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Episode #901 Ever find yourself stuck at a certain level in your career, fitness, or relationships, no matter how hard you try? In this episode, Tim and his guests dive into the concept of "upper limits"—the mental and emotional barriers that often keep us from achieving our potential. Together, they discuss why we sometimes sabotage our own succes…
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Revisit: Grow Together By Growing Apart: Personal Development As The Key To Saving Your Marriage
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Episode #900 Has your marriage hit a rut again? Feeling like you’re both just coasting? Sometimes the answer isn’t in fixing the relationship directly but in reigniting your own spark. In this revisited episode, we’re going back to the basics of personal growth as the hidden key to a thriving marriage. When you work on becoming a better version of …
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Woman's POV: What To Do When Your Wife Says She Needs Space
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Episode #899 Ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells when your wife says she needs space? Should you pull her in closer or let her go? In this episode, Doug and his wife, Erin, dive into what’s really going on when women say they need space and the kind of response that makes a difference. Erin shares her perspective as a coach working with marr…
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Woman's POV: What To Do When Your Wife Doesn't Notice The Changes You're Making
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Episode #898 Are you putting in the work to improve yourself, only to feel like your wife doesn’t notice the changes? You’re not alone. Many men experience this frustration, wondering why their efforts to be better partners go unacknowledged. In this episode, Doug and Erin Holt dive into the reasons behind this disconnect. Erin shares insights from…
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Woman's POV: How To Unlock The Next Level of Passion with Your Wife
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Episode #897 Are you and your partner feeling a disconnect in the bedroom? Many couples experience this, often without fully understanding why. In this episode, Erin joins me to dive into the deep differences in emotional and physical needs between men and women. We explore how these needs shape intimacy and connection in relationships and, most im…
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Revisit Mask Off Defeating Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Your True Potential
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Episode #896 Remember the last time we talked about imposter syndrome? Let’s dive back in for a deeper look. In this revisited episode, we reconnect on the powerful topic of imposter syndrome, sharing new insights, stories, and tools to help you tackle self-doubt and start living as your true self. Even the most accomplished men deal with feeling “…
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Revisit: Love's Battlefield: Navigating Disagreements Without Losing Connection
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Episode #895 Ever felt like arguments at home spiral out of control, leaving you and your wife feeling more like disconnected roommates? You're not alone—and it's time to revisit a powerful approach to break the cycle. In this throwback episode, we’ll dive into how you can turn heated disagreements into opportunities to strengthen your relationship…
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Revisit: Trading Your Suit For A Tent: Why Adventure Can Save Your Marriage
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Episode #894 Have you ever been publicly embarrassed by your wife and felt powerless to stop it? It's not uncommon, but it's something you can change. This episode dives back into one of our most popular topics: how to handle public put-downs and turn those moments into opportunities for growth. We’ll revisit why these situations happen and, more i…
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Revisit: How To Deal With Difficult Conversations
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Episode #893 Have you ever wondered if trust can truly be restored after infidelity? Whether it's an emotional or physical affair, the question of rebuilding trust is tough. Can a person who cheats ever change, or is the relationship doomed to repeat past mistakes? In this episode, we revisit one of the most pressing topics—how to deal with difficu…
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Revisit: Why Doesn't She See That I've Changed
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Episode #892 Have you ever thought, Why doesn’t my wife see how much I’ve changed? Even when you’ve done the work and made big improvements, it can feel like your efforts go unnoticed. That disconnect can leave you frustrated, questioning your progress, and unsure what to do next. In this revisit episode, we dive back into the story of a successful…
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Revisit: This Is A Key Need For A Masculine Man
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Episode #891 Ready for a refresher on one of the most important keys to masculine growth? We're revisiting the power of solitude. If you missed this the first time or need a reminder, this episode dives deep into why alone time is essential for men looking to stay grounded and strengthen their relationships. In this revisit, we break down how embra…
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Revisit: Did You Marry The Wrong Woman?
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Episode #890 Ever find yourself asking, "Did I marry the wrong woman?" You're not alone. But is it really her, or are you just not showing up as the man you need to be? In this episode, we're revisiting one of the most popular topics: when men question their choice of partner. Tim and I dig deep into how many guys get stuck blaming their wives with…
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Revisit: Work-life Balance For The Married Businessman
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Episode #889 Are you struggling to find the perfect balance between work and family life? Many married businessmen face the same challenge. But what if the idea of equal balance is actually a myth? In this episode, Doug and Tim dive into the reality of work-life balance and why striving for equal time between work and home might be leading you down…
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Revisit: Reignite The Passion In Your Marriage
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Episode #888 Is your marriage starting to feel like a routine? Do you and your wife feel miles apart, even while lying next to each other in bed? In this episode, we dive into the common issue many men face: losing passion and connection in their marriage. You'll hear why predictability kills desire, and how a lack of personal fulfillment might be …
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Revisit: Why Financial Transparency In Your Relationship Is Important
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Episode #887 Are you keeping money secrets from your wife? In this episode, we get real about how financial transparency can make or break your marriage. Too many guys hide their finances, thinking it’s a way to protect themselves—but it’s only adding stress and distance in the relationship. We share stories of men who felt trapped by their own mon…
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Unlocking the Secrets to Trust and Connection in Marriage
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Episode #886 Is your lack of trust pushing your wife away? Ever feel like the more you try to keep your relationship in check, the more distant things get? In this episode, we dive into how unresolved trust issues can lead to the very problems you fear most in your marriage. Doug Holt and guest, Christopher, unpack real-life scenarios where men uni…
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Leadership in Marriage: The Importance of Masculine Strength
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Episode #885 Struggling to lead in your marriage? Feel like no matter what you do, your wife’s still unhappy or overspending? You’re not alone. It’s time to rethink your approach. In this episode, Doug Holt and Christopher dive into masculine leadership in relationships. Learn why setting boundaries and taking ownership is key to reigniting intimac…
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The Power of Vulnerability: Tips for Stronger Marriages
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Episode #884 Holding back your emotions, thinking it's making you a stronger man in your marriage? What if the opposite is true? Vulnerability could be the key to the connection you're missing with your wife. In this episode, Doug and Erin Holt break down why vulnerability matters in a relationship and how it can flip the script in your marriage. T…
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Women's Cycles: What Every Man Needs to Know
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Episode #883 Do you know how your wife’s or daughter’s cycle really impacts your relationship? In this episode, Doug sits down with his wife, Erin Holt, to tackle a subject every man should understand—women’s cycles. Erin breaks it down in a straightforward, easy-to-grasp way, explaining how hormonal shifts affect women week by week. Together, they…
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Engaged Indifference: The Key to Avoiding Escalation
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Episode #882 Ever feel like every disagreement with your wife spirals out of control? It doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, we’ll break down engaged indifference—a game-changing mindset that keeps you from getting sucked into unnecessary conflict. You’ll learn how to avoid falling into "DEER mode" (defend, excuse, explain, react) and sta…
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From Parenting to Partnership: Embracing the Empty Nest
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Episode #881 Ever feel like you're lying next to a stranger, even though you're just inches apart? It’s common for couples, especially as they become empty nesters. But what if you could avoid that growing emotional gap before it’s too late? In this episode, I answer a listener’s question about navigating marriage as an empty nester. I’ll break dow…
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The Art of Reconciliation: Dating Your Ex After Separation
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Episode #880 Ever catch yourself wondering when it’s the right time to start dating your wife again after a separation or divorce? It’s tough, especially when you’re trying to prove you’ve changed without seeming needy or desperate. In this episode, we tackle a question from a listener about navigating the waters of dating your wife post-separation…
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From Good to Great: The Blueprint for Becoming the Ideal Man
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Episode #879 Ever catch yourself thinking your wife’s the one who needs to change to fix your marriage? What if the real answer is in becoming the man you’re capable of being instead? In this episode, we dive into self-improvement as the key to turning your marriage around and becoming the husband your wife can’t help but respect. You’ll discover h…
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Respect Restored: The Game-Changing Actions Every Man Must Take
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Episode #878 Are you feeling like you're losing respect at home—from your wife, your kids, or maybe even from yourself? You spend hours dialing in your financial game, but are you neglecting the relationships that matter most? In this episode, I’m diving into a tough question a lot of men face: where did the respect go, and how are you going to get…
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