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The Powerful Man Show

Tim Matthews & Doug Holt

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

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28:42

The Journey of Lifting Others: How Helping Others...

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2026/10/06

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 explains that helping another man reach his next level creates an opportunity to deepen your own

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21:05

The Two-Year Warning: Women's Journey Before Divorce

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2026/10/03

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 female perspective on the years of conversations, attempts at connection, requests for change, and

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25:23

The Marriage Blueprint: Changing Behaviors for a...

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2026/10/01

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 be happening underneath this dynamic. Erin explains how couples often enter marriage with completely

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18:11

Stagnation to Transformation: A Guide for Lost Men...

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2026/09/29

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 sits down with Erin Holt to explore what it looks like when a man knows he's capable of more but isn't

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28:33

Crucial Conversations on Self-Care and Partnership...

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2026/09/26

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 explains how two unhealthy patterns can develop. On one side, a man works hard, provides for his family, and

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19:23

From Escalation to Communication: Managing Tough Talks

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2026/09/24

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 already going through a difficult season, which raises a bigger question: Does every problem need to be

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17:27

Beyond Counseling: Discovering the Triad of...

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2026/09/22

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 this revisit episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt and Christopher Hansen discuss why knowing more isn't

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22:08

Walking on Eggshells No More: The Path to True...

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2026/09/19

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, ignores broken agreements, and slowly gives up pieces of himself. The problem is that keeping the peace

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25:02

Fighting for Family: When Divorce Catches You Off Guard

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2026/09/17

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. After learning his friend had been struggling for months without reaching out, Chris wrestled with the

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27:41

Decoding Women's Desires: More Than Just Sex [Revisit]

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2026/09/15

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 fixes, Doug and Erin reveal why emotional safety, connection, and intentional leadership create the

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58:59

Fitness and Life Balance: Insights from a...

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2026/09/12

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 John maintain elite fitness while growing a business, investing in his marriage, and raising a family

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27:36

Emotional Safety: The Key to a Thriving Marriage

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2026/09/10

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 physical protection. It also means creating an environment where your wife feels emotionally secure,

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19:16

From Struggle to Strength: Effective Personal...

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2026/09/08

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 themselves: How do you know which coaching program is right for you? Drawing from decades of experience in

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39:13

Understanding the Menstrual Cycle: A Guide for Men...

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2026/09/05

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 walks through the four phases of the menstrual cycle, using the seasons as an easy-to-understand

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26:37

The Art of Leadership in Marriage: Building Trust...

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2026/09/03

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 Man community, Tim explains why leadership isn't about taking control or making every decision. It's about

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16:09

Lead Yourself First: A Path to a Stronger Partnership...

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2026/09/01

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 why personal growth isn't selfish. It's one of the greatest gifts you can give your relationship. Erin

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37:01

The Power of Two: Co-Creating a Meaningful Relationship

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2026/08/29

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 point when lasting growth requires both partners to actively participate. Tim shares a simple three-step

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35:39

Vibration and Identity: A New Perspective on Personal...

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2026/08/27

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 that it's less about feeling positive all the time and more about creating a grounded, healthy

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38:56

Emotionally Penetrating: Redefining Connection with...

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2026/08/25

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 challenges the common belief that intimacy begins in the bedroom. Instead, they reveal how emotional presence,

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43:03

Mastering the Art of Presence: A Guide to Quality...

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2026/08/22

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 the analogy of training for an Ironman, Tim explains why expecting a thriving relationship without

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