Episode 144

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20th Jun 2023

How To Diffuse Toxicity, Part 2

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In This Episode, Mark and Joey continue the discussion on how to defuse toxicity in relationships and the importance of taking ownership and responsibility in relationships. They share a story of a man who initially wanted to file for divorce but decided to work on himself instead. They emphasize the need to create a safe space for oneself and the significance of self-improvement. They also address the challenges of co-parenting and offer advice on handling pushback in a productive manner.

Episode Summary:

  • Intro to the episode. 0:03
  • Welcome to the next level of Empowered Man 2.0.
  • Creating a new marriage.
  • It always comes back to us. 1:55
  • It comes back to the man in the mirror.
  • Take ownership. Step one, take ownership.
  • Why men don’t show up for themselves 3:24
  • Men don't know how to show up for themselves.
  • 95% of what men say is bullshit.
  • It's all her telling me how to fix it. 5:03
  • Taking responsibility instead of trying to fix it.
  • The man he wants to be.
  • Understanding that just because your marriage is over doesn’t mean your life is over. 6:33
  • Marriage is dead for 98% of you.
  • How to get empowered to move forward.
  • Santiago family 2.0 vs Santiago family 1.0.
  • Kids are more resilient than you realize.
  • Understanding your values and willingness to compromise. 11:06
  • Being a shell of the man he used to be.
  • How to handle push back.
  • Things that aren’t worth the battle. 13:16
  • No fighting over petty things with your ex-wife.
  • Recognize when kids are with you and when not.
  • How do you detach from the outcome? 15:13
  • Summer camp for five-year-old daughter.
  • How to deal with summer camp conflict.
  • What are indicators that a spouse is ready to return to the marriage? 17:31
  • Three indicators that a spouse is ready to return to the marriage.
  • How to protect yourself from manipulation. 19:23
  • Protecting against manipulation in a divorce.
  • How many guys have a plan.
  • Mark's mission is to eradicate loneliness and help men become better men.
  • Empowered man group.

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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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