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Live Q&A With Mark

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In this episode, Mark changes the format to a Q&A style, inviting listeners to ask questions and engage in a coaching environment. He emphasizes the importance of setting healthy boundaries in relationships, focusing on self-protection rather than trying to control others. Mark discusses various aspects of dealing with marital challenges, including co-parenting under the same roof, navigating open relationships, and coping with the pain of infidelity. He encourages listeners to lean into their emotions, grieve, and communicate openly with their partners as values evolve in a marriage.

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Empowerment and coaching for men. 0:03
Mark Santiago welcomes listeners to Empowered AF 2.0 and invites them to ask questions on various topics related to personal growth and self-improvement.
Mark Santiago plans to answer questions from listeners live on the call and provide coaching, making it a fun and interactive experience for those participating.
Setting boundaries in a marriage after separation. 2:36
Michael emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries for oneself, rather than using them to control others.
He advises against weaponizing boundaries and instead focuses on creating mutual respect and submission in a marriage.
Mark: “If she doesn’t want to be with you, she doesn’t want to be with you. Anything you do to try to force her back is manipulation.”
Mark: “Boundaries are about what is okay for you, not what is okay for her. Share how behavior makes you feel, but don’t control it.”
Mark: “If she’s using pre menopause as a reason to be mean, it’s not okay for her to talk to you that way. Communicate and understand her pain, but set boundaries.”
Communication and vulnerability in relationships. 8:16
Mark encourages men to open up and communicate with vulnerability, especially in their relationships.
The speaker suggests creating a “Mr. Rogers identity” for men who work in difficult jobs and need to switch to a softer persona when they come home.
Co-parenting under the same roof after separation. 10:30
Mark discusses struggling with co-parenting under the same roof after separation, with financial constraints and toxic dynamics causing tension.
Boundaries are key in this situation, with the speaker communicating their limits and feelings to their ex-partner, while also addressing their own guilt and emotions.
The speaker describes how they and their ex-partner created a co-parenting schedule to live separately in the same house, with designated days for each person to have the kids and maintain their own space.
The speaker plans to have dinner separately and not be involved in family activities on their designated days to maintain their own space and avoid conflicts with their ex-partner.
Personal growth and accountability in marriage. 14:44
Mark: Encourages the person to focus on their own growth and development, rather than holding their ex-wife accountable.
Mark: Emphasizes that it’s not the person’s responsibility to hold their ex-wife accountable, as she has her own agency and choices.
Mark: Suggests that the person should accept the situation and move forward, rather than dwelling on what could have been.
Unknown Speaker: “Your wife thinks the same about you, and that’s the truth.”
Unknown Speaker: “Marriage changes when values change, and communication is key to avoiding foxes that spoil the vine.”
Grief and healing through emotional expression. 20:41
Unknown Speaker emphasizes the importance of allowing emotions to be real and expressing them in a healthy way to heal from grief.
The speaker shares their personal experience with journaling and screaming in a hot shower to cope with grief, encouraging others to find their own methods.
The speaker stresses the importance of acknowledging and validating one’s pain, as many men are socialized to suppress their emotions and not make their pain a priority.
Navigating marital issues and personal growth. 23:49
Mark discusses the complexity of grieving and healing after infidelity, emphasizing the need to acknowledge and process both the warrior and tender sides of oneself.
The speaker recommends journaling as a way to express and understand the feelings, and to shift the focus from personal blame to empathy for the partner’s pain.
Unknown Speaker suggests having regular discussions with spouse to evaluate values and goals, even if still married (25:58)
Once separation occurs, family dynamics must shift, allowing each person their own space (30:00)
Co-parenting after divorce with boundaries. 28:04
The speaker’s ex-wife left the family, and the speaker became more intentional about spending time with their kids.
The speaker set boundaries with their ex-wife to prioritize their kids and create a new family dynamic.
The speaker’s kids have a unique memory of a specific season with their parents before their mom left, and they now have a newly married couple and a new family dynamic.
Mark encourages listeners to prioritize family dynamics despite divorce.

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Client Journey: How To Communicate Like A Boss With William Woody

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In this episode, Mark is joined by William and they discuss the crucial topic of effective communication and personal growth. William shares his transformative journey from realizing his communication shortcomings to embracing change and personal development. They discuss the importance of shedding ego and pride to create healthier relationships and the invaluable support of a community of like-minded men.

Episode Summary:

Communication and personal growth with a podcast guest. 0:03
William Woody shares his insights on communication, revealing his personal definition and experiences with the topic.
Mark Santiago asks William questions to delve deeper into his perspective, highlighting his wisdom and knowledge on the subject.
Communication skills and relationship issues. 2:06
William reflects on his upbringing and how it impacted their communication skills, particularly in empathetic listening.
William shares his experience of being married twice, highlighting communication issues in both marriages and their subsequent self-reflection.
The speaker reflects on their past relationship, recognizing that they were not a good communicator and often prioritized work over their partner’s needs.
The speaker’s lack of empathy and active listening led to misunderstandings and outbursts, ultimately contributing to the breakdown of the relationship.
Emotional intelligence and communication in relationships. 6:17
William reflects on creating an environment that led to an affair, realizing he didn’t give his partner enough emotional attention and left a gap open for someone else to fill.
William emphasizes the importance of emotional awareness in relationships, acknowledging that neglect can lead to affairs and vulnerability to external influences.
William reflects on his experience in the Thrive program, highlighting the importance of communication and setting boundaries.
Speaker implements newfound skills in their daily life, including saying “no” to tasks that are not safe or beneficial for them or their employer.
Personal growth and self-improvement. 10:58
Unknown Speaker reflects on past relationships and realizes the importance of having the right friends who can provide support and guidance.
William believes that joining a program like the one they are in now could have helped them save a past relationship and improve their life in various aspects.
The speaker reflects on their personal growth and evolution, crediting a coaching program for helping them improve their communication skills and reach their full potential.
The speaker offers advice to other men who may be facing similar challenges, encouraging them to seek out coaching and support to improve their relationships and overall well-being.
Empowerment and personal growth for men. 15:30
The speaker recognizes the struggles of the men in the group and offers to help them overcome their challenges.
The speaker shares a personal story of dealing with a cheating spouse and encourages the men to take action to improve their lives.
William shares his journey of healing and growth after realizing he wasn’t being empathetic or communicating effectively in his relationships.
He invites listeners to join a call with an advisor at Empowered Man to learn more about their program and how it can help men achieve results.

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Navigating The Marriage Maze

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In this episode, Mark and Joey discuss the complexities of navigating marriage issues and Mark’s seven laws of problem-solving within a marriage context. The episode emphasizes the importance of identifying the right problems to solve, understanding that not all problems need immediate solutions, and recognizing that problems can be opportunities for growth. They also stress the significance of mindfulness and self-awareness in managing ego and handling relationship challenges.

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Introduction. 0:03
Welcome to the next level of Empowered AF 2.0, and what it means to be an empowered man in his most advanced form, healthy communication, healthy lifestyle, physically and emotionally, and evolving into the man you’ve always wanted to be.
The seven laws of problem-solving in marriage.
What you think is a problem is actually a symptom. 2:31
The first thing is that not all problems need to be solved. Sometimes what you think is a problem is actually not a problem and it’s a dichotomy or it’s something that is not really the real problem.
The more you understand that symptoms are just a symptom of a deeper problem, the better you can get at defining what a real promise for you is.
Not all problems need to be solved now. 5:32
Not all problems need to be solved now. Not all problems are created equal. The problem is deeper than that. It’s important to optimize for the right problem.
The third part of that is not all problems have to be created equal, which means that the problem may not be solved today, but it may be solved tomorrow.
Not all problems are created equal, and everything is different in terms of how you interpret what a real promise is.
Prompts are agnostic, which means they are just what they are.
My ex-wife broke up with her boyfriend and moved across town to some guy’s house and took my two kids with her to this guy’s place.
Not all problems need to be solved. Not all problems are created equal. Problems are just agnostic. They are problems.
How to turn obstacles into opportunities. 12:02
If you start seeing your problems for what they really are, you’re going to start turning obstacles into opportunities.
Having hopeful faking is going to be a key to release you to the next realm of where you want to go as a man.
Every problem that you encounter is an opportunity to encounter who you possibly can be in the future, and your future self is waiting for you to become that man.
Solving problems is a game of sequence. 14:52
Solving problems is a game of sequence. Stay in sequence and solve the right problem at the right time again.
The right thing is starting with you and getting better.
How to convince a woman to want to come back to live with you and be with you when you don’t have your financial house in order.
Stop solving problems that haven’t been created. 17:21
More often than not, men are not able to let go of their ego and see this as an opportunity for them to become a man.
The final piece is to stop solving problems that haven’t been created and create more problems that complicate life.
The ego can’t fathom that someone would want to leave us, and it hurts, and when the honest truth comes out, it’s like, this person fell out of love with me because of the way I showed up.
One time, before, his wife was nagging him about something.
Seven laws of problem-solving. 21:54
Recap of the seven laws of problem solving, not all problems need to be solved.
How to kill the ego, it’s a daily thing, and how to kill it.
Being aware of what one is feeling at all times is one of the biggest keys to their life.
The body keeps score is all about trauma.
How to be a better communicator. 24:52
The training breaks down problems in a way that men can move through it and either choose to manage it or navigate it.
The first time actually hearing this training, it was something new, and it had a diminishing return, so he liked the context.
The 90-day journey of being an empowered man is a 90 day experience, where men are not just getting together to support each other, but to hold each other accountable to who they want to become.
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Client Journey: How Ed Diffused The Power His Wife Had Over Him

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In this episode, Mark is joined by Ed and they share the story of how Eduardo got his name and discuss personal experiences, including disempowerment in marriage. Eduardo talks about the impact a past affair had on his self-confidence and how he learned to take control of his life. The episode highlights the importance of seeking help, the power of a supportive community, and the journey to self-discovery and spirituality.

Episode Summary:

Intro to Empowered AF 2.0. 0:03
Mark is excited to introduce listeners to the next level of the podcast, Empowered AF 2.0, and what it means to be an empowered man in his most advanced form.
Over the next six to seven weeks, Mark will be talking to some of his clients.
Empowerment in marriage. 2:06
A few months ago, Joey and Kate were at a hot tub event in Phoenix and a couple of the coaches asked Joey a story about himself.
The next event in Nashville is in Nashville, and the next one in San Diego is in April.
How she disempowered herself by putting her partner on a pedestal and always playing catch-up when she noticed it.
How her significant other didn’t notice anything different in the relationship.
The trap men fall into with disempowerment. 6:59
He became a jerk and shut down and didn’t know how to communicate his feelings.
He fell into the classic trap that a lot of men fall into with disempowerment, especially the pedestal thing, self-confidence. Once he got comfortable, he got complacent and became complacent, fear of losing what he had
There is a stereotype of guys being strong and not wanting to ask for help. Women are allowed to suffer, but men are not.
The effect his own dad had on his relationships.
Choosing to be the strong one. 11:12
He met his stepfather when he was nine and had a fear of abandonment from his biological father. He learned to man up and had three younger brothers.
He learned to be an adult and to take care of his younger brothers, and learned to manipulate his partner.
When Mark found out about the affair, he had no idea what to do. He blamed himself and blamed everyone around him.
The five-day challenge was one of the first moments where mark realized that he needed to take his life back.
What shifted to your ego? 16:19
The five-day challenge was a small investment, but taking the leap was a bigger leap.
The first thing that came to mind in the five day challenge was the idea that he was not here to save marriages, but to save men.
When he talked to the entry and intro with the thrive program, he was caught off guard because it was like he had to apply and be ready to apply.
The community is a safe space for men who are dealing with similar issues. Every marriage is different, but there are times on calls.
The community has nothing to do with the marriage. The community has to be about the person in front of you.
Lifting each other up and building community. 21:58
The group has evolved from a one-on-one meeting model to a group model, and it’s empowering to see each other embrace each other who are going through it.
There was no discomfort when the group met up for the first time in Phoenix, and there’s no discomfort.
The first day of the event was mind-blowing, and Mark ended up getting dinner with Mark, who he thought was full of shit, but ended up being the real deal.
The true power of the connection is the foxhole mentality, where everyone is in the battle together.
Wake up and put yourself first. 27:32
If she could go back a year or two years, what she would tell herself a year ago, she would say to herself, wake up and put yourself first.
What she is working on right now is her spiritual journey. She has finalized her divorce from her husband.
Mark is trying to work on his spirituality and see what he can find and see how he can work on it. He has had a few calls with other brothers to have a deeper relationship with God than he ever had.
Mark encourages listeners to check out the

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From Reaction To Resilience: Tools For Facing Life’s Pains Head-On

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In this episode, Mark and Joey discuss transitioning from reacting to building resilience, tackling internal pain, and confronting emotional challenges. Live listeners share their struggles with pain, uncertainty, and limbo. They delve into distinguishing between situational and internal pain, emphasizing personal growth. They explore coping mechanisms, avoidance, manipulation, and the impact of a lack of emotional nurturing. They also urge setting goals, envisioning a better future, and embodying both the warrior and poet within, encouraging men to reclaim leadership and authentic masculinity.

Episode Summary:

Intro to the episode. 0:03
Welcome to the next level of empowered AF 2.0 and what it means to be an empowered man in his most advanced form.
Internal pain vs external pain, internal pain.
Situational pain. 2:14
Situational pain is the situation that is causing you pain, not the situation. It’s the underlying pain, the pain that is what’s happening to you.
Separation of a wife and divorce is a situation where you’re hoping to get the reps over with, but not the growth.
The three main ways that men deal with internal pain, and how they deal with the external pain.
The three ways that guys deal with external pain, avoid, manipulate and complain.
How do we deal with rejection? 7:31
The importance of having a healthy grid for dealing with rejection and how to deal with it, and how it can make us feel like a little boy.
How a reframe perspective can help us see the situation a little differently and more clearly.
A lot of guys here don’t have approach goals. They have avoiding goals, which is why they stay stuck in their shame cycle.
Some of you have found yourself dating the same woman in a different body over the years, and it’s costing you your marriage and relationship.
Takeaways from the training. 12:44
Ben shares his takeaways from today’s training, including past relationships and dealing with the pain of losing his father at a young age.
The legacy he wants to leave for his kids.
The first thing is not to waste time. The second thing is to go deeper with what happy means and what it looks like for them.
80% of Americans don’t even set goals for themselves.
How to get past the pain. 17:17
Every good season will pass, and every bad season will come. The difference is how you show up each day and how you receive what’s possible.
Connecting with your own future.
The more emotionally connected a man is to his future self, the more of a reality it becomes.
The cycle of crisis all of us are living in.
Crisis Crisis Crisis. 20:12
A lot of guys grew up in a childhood home that wasn’t safe and secure, where they couldn’t share emotions, where their father looked at them and said, you better buck up and cut up a butter cup, but I’ll whip your ass.
Real men don’t cry. Real men provide real men with real emotions.
When a wife becomes the homemaker, the testosterone goes way down and the man becomes emasculated.
All of us have an opportunity to be initiated into manhood, but most of us never took the opportunity. Most of us are fatherless, even if you had a good dad.
Lack of leadership, lack of real men standing there and being a real man who stands in the face of fear.
Setting goals for yourself. 25:12
Men do weird things, especially when they are in pain, and it comes out in so many forms, especially as they start to get older.
Baldo is here to say.
Keep working at it and keep pushing yourself, because it is greener on the other side. The more they get better, the more they feel self-confident and everything works out for the best.
Ball Dell is a man of his word. He made sacrifices and became a man.
How to get out of your own way. 30:00
If where you are right now is not where you want to be, that is an indicator that it is time to try something different.
If you haven’t gotten a chance yet, hop on with one of our concierge to hear a little bit about what’s happening and get a game plan.
We want guys that are ready and committed to the work and in the process of becoming the empowered man and becoming that kind of man.
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Uncovering Your Power, Part 2

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In this episode, Mark and Joey delve into the complex emotions of confronting betrayal and heartbreak. Sharing personal experiences, they emphasize the need to lean into feelings, not just dismiss them, as they guide you through healing wounds, identifying core pains, and stripping away layers to reveal your empowered self that transforms pain into growth.

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How do I shake the feelings of regret? 0:03
Welcome to the next level of Empowered AF 2.0, the next stage of empowered man.
Danny wants to wake up one day and share regret and shame with his ex, but he can’t shake the thoughts of wanting her to get back with him.
How to deal with uncomfortable feelings. 2:07
Dealing with uncomfortable feelings is a lifelong process. Every day, you have to pick up your shield and never forget to always bear your shield.
Keep the pressure on where you are.
It takes time to unravel all of this stuff. 3:48
It takes time to unravel all of that stuff, and it takes time for guys to get on the other side of an affair.
There is always another level to thrive.
Embracing the pain and moving on. 5:37
Grief is like the ocean, it comes in waves, and when the waves come, you need to give yourself permission to feel those waves.
75% of clients have been cheated on.
Accepting the pain of betrayal. 7:23
Many guys get stuck in the situational pain of their wife’s affair, and they don’t understand the gravity of what it feels like underneath the surface.
Most marriages can’t be fixed because there’s toxic shit that happens in them, and most with affairs.
What does this say about me as a man? 9:55
One of Mike’s sons-to-be, tuition tuition wife, cried for three weeks straight, and it was time to cry for her.
As he was coming to that place, he started to really identify with what he was actually feeling, and for him, the word abandonment.
The true gift of this divorce. 12:04
The true gift is opening up wounds that were there that were never healed properly before, and this marriage is an opportunity for you to go deep and unlock things that you didn’t even know were inside of you.
Michelangelo, who created the sistine chapel, said he stripped away everything that wasn’t David.
The momentous opportunity to become an empowered man. 14:22
Michael is sad and frustrated when men waste their opportunity and don’t take this shit seriously enough to do something about it.
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Uncovering Your Power, Part 1

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In this episode, Mark and Joey dive into the complexities of post-divorce dynamics and personal growth. Discover the significance of identity, hidden beliefs, and boundaries in moving forward. Listen in as they provide insights into healthy communication, avoiding manipulation, and defining new relationships. Learn how investing in self-improvement and addressing past wounds can lead to authentic transformation.

Episode Summary:

Intro to this episode. 0:03
Mark is excited to introduce the next level of this podcast, Empowered AF 2.0, and what it means to be an empowered man in his most advanced form.
Your ROI is commensurate to the investments.
The importance of knowing who you are. 1:40
Joe was at a conference for salespeople this past weekend. He went there to invest in himself and get something out of it. He got some gold nuggets and found some good salespeople to work for him.
Hanging out after divorce is not normal. It stifles the healing process.
The advanced use of neutral warming and its benefits. 3:45
Lance talks about the advanced use of different levels of neutral warming and how it has progressed over time.
Lance shares his thoughts on boundaries and his relationship with his wife.
Setting boundaries and positive communication. 5:40
The neutral woman technique, making a lot of boundaries and positive communication.
The next level is missing something in the next step of making communications work better.
What is the problem? 7:49
What is it that you feel you need to accomplish that is causing you to feel like you are missing a step?
Define what you want your relationship with your ex wife to look like.
The problem with getting sucked back into the relationship. 10:03
You can easily put yourself in a precarious position if you are not careful. It is easy to get sucked back in.
Being honest with yourself about what you ultimately want.
Letting things happen naturally. 11:45
He was trying to make things happen, but he was not doing it in a healthy way. He wants healthy progression and family interactions.
He wants to be able to let things happen naturally.
Stripping off the old identity. 14:06
One of the exercises in thrive plus is called stripping the old identity.
You will get 80% of your gains from 20% of the work you do well. The old 80% is keeping you from where you want to go.
How to invest in yourself. 16:52
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Strategic Action Vs. Tactical Action, Part 2

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In this episode, Mark and Joey explore the critical distinction between tactical and strategic solutions in relationships. They emphasize the importance of leadership and empowerment for men in saving their marriages, providing personal anecdotes to illustrate their points. They also encourage you to take strategic action and embrace your role as a leader in your life and relationships.

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Tactical vs. strategic solutions. 0:03
Mark is excited to introduce the next level of this podcast, empowered AF 2.0.
Today’s topic is the tactical solution versus strategic solution, marriage savers vs saving marriage.
Tactical vs. strategic. 2:02
The difference between internal pain and external pain, and how to neutralize her as a woman and respect her boundaries.
The paradise or paradox of manipulation.
Why you need to tell the truth. 3:57
One of the biggest things that happened in his first marriage was when his ex-wife wanted to foster some kids, and he didn’t want to do it.
When he finally started telling the truth, it led to a big part of the destruction of his marriage.
The importance of being a strong leader. 6:29
Women feel the most safe, secure and emotionally connected with a man who leads a man that is confident. That’s why so many women end up cheating.
Marriage is a byproduct of who you are as a man, whether it lives or dies.
No such thing as bad marriages only bad husbands. 8:24
There is no such thing as bad marriages, only bad husbands. If you have a bad marriage, you have to look at yourself and understand where you have failed.
Being empowered is more powerful.
A marriage is no good with disempowered leaders. 9:47
A man feels disempowered when he feels emasculated, sad, depressed and depressed. He lashes out and gets on drugs.
People cycle from rough patch to rough patch over 10 years.
The importance of having an influence on your wife. 10:55
Too many men are scared to confront the truth and come to the table with truth. They want to live in this paralysis analysis shit.
Every team needs a leader.
Make a decision to save your marriage. 12:32
Make a decision, and it should not be to control or manipulate her, because when it is and when it does, it will fail.
Every man should be empowered.
An opportunity to talk to our concierge. 14:13
An opportunity to connect with one of the concierge to get a game plan on moving the needle closer to where you want to be.
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Strategic Action Vs. Tactical Action, Part 1

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In this episode, Mark and Joey address the pain, uncertainty, and frustration experienced by many of their listeners. They explore the options of saving an old marriage, creating a new one, or considering divorce. They also talk about the importance of clarity, empowerment, personal sacrifice and prioritizing one’s own happiness.

Episode Summary:

Intro to this episode. 0:03
Welcome to the next level of empowered AF 2.0 and what it means to be an empowered man in his most advanced form.
The three things you need to have clarity on. 1:50
The three things that are on the table, new marriage, divorce or old marriage.
If a guy wants a new marriage ask himself why he wants to be married to this person.
Why do you want to be married to this person? 3:50
The first question to ask is, why do you want to be married to this person?
The goal of reconciliation is to become the most empowered version of yourself.
What has to matter to you? 5:41
The desire for healthiness has to supersede anything else. The lack of health is what is dictating your life right now, and you have today what you deserve because of what you believe in.
The truth serum exercise, seven days of truth to understand what is really happening in your marriage.
What we’ve done for 21 plus years. 8:23
The future holds unknown avenues, and the future has unknown avenues. They have always kept their morals up, no cheating, etc.
What they have done for 21 plus years has not worked.
How do you choose to move forward? 10:07
The question is in Tony’s court. He gets to choose how they move forward.
The children have come to you also and said dad, we’re not happy here. We want to go back to Canada.
Why would you give up children? 12:48
Thomas is not giving up his children. He is giving them 48 members of her family that no other family members are around.
The other option is to not allow them to go there.
Choosing the path of least resistance. 15:12
The atomic reaction of choosing the path of least resistance, the one that will produce more happiness.
The calculation is how to get the collective to be more happier.
You can always come up with an optimal solution. 17:26
Mark challenges listeners to look into their own internal wants, needs and desires, because they are no good to those kids if they are not happy.
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3 Hard Truths To Stop The Cycle Of Dysfunction

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In this episode, Mark and Joey dive deep into the cycle of dysfunction among men dealing with marital challenges. They discuss the need for self-empowerment and clarity about your identity. They encourage brutal honesty, emphasizing the importance of personal growth before seeking reconciliation. Mark and Joey also urge you to focus on becoming empowered and setting boundaries, regardless of the outcome of your relationships.

Episode Summary:

Intro to the episode. 0:03
Welcome to the next level of empowered AF 2.0.
The cycle of dysfunction.
What were the stories you were telling yourself before dysfunction happened? 2:16
What guys were telling themselves before this dysfunction happened.
The first time in history, everyone was good.
How am I supposed to show up when I’m in limbo? 5:06
Polarizing question, how am I supposed to show up?
Lack of identity and limbo.
Deer in the headlights. 7:44
Trauma entering the body and what to do with it.
Playing the victim card.
Fake it ’til you make it.
Focus on the goals in front of you.
Can I just please fuck you one time. 12:19
Her leaving is not the real problem.
How to approach your wife.
The saddest thing I’ve ever seen. 14:38
The saddest thing ever seen in a marriage.
How to set boundaries.
What happens when you start to value yourself. 16:54
Some of us are addicted to toxic relationships.
The George Jefferson story.
Empowerment is more valuable than personal empowerment.
Acceptance is more important than being needy.
When do you approach the conversation with your wife? 22:12
How to approach a conversation with his wife.
How to deal with situational pain.
Clarifying the boundaries that you need. 24:54
The shame cycle that men go through.
The first thing to do is clarify boundaries.
Wake up and book a call. 27:46
Get on with one of their concierge.
Dedicate and focus on yourself and your kids.
Connect with Mark on Facebook.

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