Episode 169

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12th Dec 2023

3 Hard Truths For Men

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In this episode, Joey discusses the uncertainties and challenges of relationships, especially when the word "divorce" is thrown into the mix. Offering hard truths, he challenges you to embrace lessons from both your wins and your losses. He discusses the power of gratitude, emphasizing its importance in good times and bad. Joey passionately explores the need for self-improvement, urging you to lead with intention and authenticity. He also invites you to take action, providing an opportunity for personal transformation and a chance to build the marriage that you desire.

Episode Summary:

  • Personal growth and gratitude for men. 0:03
  • It's time to do something different if you're not where you want to be.
  • Find lessons in both winning and losing, and welcome them equally.
  • Gratitude is tested when things aren't going well, and finding it in both situations is key to continued success.
  • Personal growth and validation for men. 6:19
  • Joey emphasizes the importance of learning to communicate with women in a non-aggressive manner.
  • Acknowledge that you are trying to show your wife changes by doing work, but questions whether the work is truly for your or to appease your wife.
  • Validation from a partner is necessary for personal growth, but recognition from within is more important.
  • Personal growth and relationships. 11:48
  • Joey emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of one's actions and decisions for personal growth and better relationships.
  • Joey advises against being overly concerned with protecting or "saving" your partner, as they are grown individuals capable of making their own decisions.
  • Joey encourages men to take a more assertive approach in their relationships, rather than constantly catering to your partner's needs.
  • Transforming marriages through communication and leadership. 16:31
  • Joey encourages men to take action and apply information, not just read books.
  • Take the lead and create a beautiful new marriage.
  • Marriage, parenting, and personal growth. 21:41
  • Joey emphasizes the importance of doing the work to navigate marriage challenges and build a strong relationship.
  • Joey shares personal experiences with navigating hurdles and friction in his own marriage, encouraging others to do the same for their kids' sake.
  • Joey encourages you to take action and do the work to improve your life, acknowledging that truth always comes forward and you are both the problem and the solution.

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Empowered AF
An Empowered man is one who communicates like a leader, sets boundaries that gets respect, knows who he is and what he wants...and owns his own sh*t. The Empowered AF podcast is designed to help men do just that in their marriage and life. Join...
An Empowered man is one who communicates like a leader, sets boundaries that gets respect, knows who he is and what he wants...and owns his own sh*t.

The Empowered AF podcast is designed to help men do just that in their marriage and life. Join entrepreneur, coach, and father Mark Santiago every week as he shares the secrets to stepping into your own empowerment as a man.

Each week you’ll hear about taboo issues that hold back the modern-day man from knowing who he is, what he wants, and how to become the man he wants to be as a father, husband, and leader.

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