Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I break down what the father wound really is and how it silently shapes your relationships, behavior, and identity as a man. I walk through the core archetypes of father wounds and how they show up in your daily life-from approval seeking to commitment issues and emotional disconnection. Most importantly, I share a clear, actionable path to start healing and reclaiming your sense of self. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, this episode will help you make sense of them and move forward.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00:00 - What Is the Father Wound
00:03:00 - Defining the Father Wound
00:06:00 - Identity, Competence & Belonging
00:12:30 - Archetype: The Ghost Dad
00:16:30 - Archetype: The Critical Father
00:22:30 - Archetype: The Volatile / Abusive Father
00:27:30 - Archetype: The Enmeshed Father
00:31:30 - Archetype: The Spineless Father
00:33:30 - How Father Wounds Show Up in Relationships
00:46:30 - Step 1: Name It
00:49:00 - Step 2: Grieve It
00:51:00 - Step 3: Separate Past from Present
00:53:30 - Step 4: Reparative Relationships
00:55:30 - Step 5: Become the Father You Needed
📘 RESOURCES:
How To Quit Porn guide - training.mantalks.com/Quit
My book, Men's Work: mantalks.com/mens-work-book
Online men’s group, The Alliance: mantalks.com/alliance
🔗 CONNECT WITH ME
Follow the journey on Instagram: instagram.com/mantalks
Visit the website for more resources and tools: mantalks.com
Join the newsletter: training.mantalks.com/newsletter-signup
⚡️ WHO IS CONNOR BEATON & MANTALKS?
Welcome to the ManTalks YouTube channel. I’m Connor Beaton, and my mission is to help men break through the barriers holding them back.
Whether it’s in your relationships, your career, or your mental health, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools, conversations, and insights you need to step into the man you’re meant to be.
Here, you’ll find real, unfiltered discussions on relationships, masculinity, purpose, and self-mastery. Subscribe, tune in, and start living a life with more depth, purpose, and power.
I break down what the father wound really is and how it silently shapes your relationships, behavior, and identity as a man. I walk through the core archetypes of father wounds and how they show up in your daily life-from approval seeking to commitment issues and emotional disconnection. Most importantly, I share a clear, actionable path to start healing and reclaiming your sense of self. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, this episode will help you make sense of them and move forward.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00:00 - What Is the Father Wound
00:03:00 - Defining the Father Wound
00:06:00 - Identity, Competence & Belonging
00:12:30 - Archetype: The Ghost Dad
00:16:30 - Archetype: The Critical Father
00:22:30 - Archetype: The Volatile / Abusive Father
00:27:30 - Archetype: The Enmeshed Father
00:31:30 - Archetype: The Spineless Father
00:33:30 - How Father Wounds Show Up in Relationships
00:46:30 - Step 1: Name It
00:49:00 - Step 2: Grieve It
00:51:00 - Step 3: Separate Past from Present
00:53:30 - Step 4: Reparative Relationships
00:55:30 - Step 5: Become the Father You Needed
📘 RESOURCES:
How To Quit Porn guide - training.mantalks.com/Quit
My book, Men's Work: mantalks.com/mens-work-book
Online men’s group, The Alliance: mantalks.com/alliance
🔗 CONNECT WITH ME
Follow the journey on Instagram: instagram.com/mantalks
Visit the website for more resources and tools: mantalks.com
Join the newsletter: training.mantalks.com/newsletter-signup
⚡️ WHO IS CONNOR BEATON & MANTALKS?
Welcome to the ManTalks YouTube channel. I’m Connor Beaton, and my mission is to help men break through the barriers holding them back.
Whether it’s in your relationships, your career, or your mental health, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools, conversations, and insights you need to step into the man you’re meant to be.
Here, you’ll find real, unfiltered discussions on relationships, masculinity, purpose, and self-mastery. Subscribe, tune in, and start living a life with more depth, purpose, and power.
