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The Hidden Crisis in Modern Men | Connor Beaton Reveals the Truth | Align Podcast #572
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- Dec 7, 2025
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Summary
Why do some men prefer a fantasy to a woman in their lives?Connor Beaton, founder of ManTalks, joins Aaron to discuss how emotional suppression affects men, the role of pornography as a coping tool, and why talk therapy often isn’t enough. Connor breaks down what it means to process pain somatically, the importance of male friendships, and why breakdown can be essential to becoming free. A powerful conversation about what it means to be a man today.OUR GUESTConnor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization focused on improving the lives, relationships, and leadership of men. Connor is also the author of the best selling book Men’s Work, host of a top ranked podcast and works with men who are looking to lead themselves and their lives more effectively. Since founding ManTalks, Connor has spoken on stage at TEDx, with Lewis Howes, Gary Vaynerchuk, and has been featured on platforms like the United Nations, Forbes, Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, CBC and the National Post.CONNOR BEATON🐤 X ▶ https://twitter.com/guest🔷 LI ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/guest📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/name📘 FB ▶ https://www.facebook.com/guest▶️ YT ▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/name🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@guest🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.website.com/✍️ ANYTHING ▶ https://www.additionalinfo.com/AARON ALEXANDER📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/aaronalexander/🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@alignmethod👉 SUBSCRIBE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@AlignPodcast?sub_confirmation=1🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.alignpodcast.com TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:43 Why So Many Men Turn to Porn Instead of Intimacy03:15 Emotional Suppression and Addiction as Coping Tools08:14 How Rejection & Shame Impact Men12:57 The Real Reason Men Sabotage Themselves16:35 Why Talk Therapy Isn’t Al…