{"podcast":{"title":"The Powerful Man Show","slug":"the-powerful-man-show-1152758","podcast_index_feed_id":1152758,"rss_url":"https://thepowerfulman.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://thepowerfulman.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/7/e/7/47e759945bc98d69a04421dee9605cbd/The_Powerful_Man_Show_Cover_3000x3000.png","author":"Tim Matthews & Doug Holt","episode_count":999,"summary":"The Powerful Man is a show for married businessmen looking to improve their relationships, their health, their businesses, and themselves. Your hosts, Doug Holt and Tim Matthews have decades of experience helping married businessmen step into their power, live up to their potential, and live a life they love. The Powerful Man Show tackles conversations and topics designed to help men become better fathers, lovers, husbands, and leaders in their communities. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to subscribe and also head over to thepowerfulman.com for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T08:21:07.220766+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-powerful-man-show-1152758"},"episode":{"title":"Breaking Free from Shame: A Journey of Acceptance","slug":"breaking-free-from-shame-a-journey-of-acceptance","published_at":"2026-07-25T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-powerful-man-show-1152758/breaking-free-from-shame-a-journey-of-acceptance","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-powerful-man-show-1152758","url":"https://thepowerfulman.libsyn.com/breaking-free-from-shame-a-journey-of-acceptance","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepowerfulman/Ep._1166_Breaking_Free_from_Shame__A_Journey_of_Acceptance_4K.mp4?dest-id=841094","summary":"Episode #1166 Shame has a way of shaping how you see yourself without you even realizing it. It can show up as feeling like you're not good enough, constantly chasing success to prove your worth, avoiding difficult conversations, or believing you have to keep everything bottled up. In this episode, Tim Matthews and Lawrence Davis unpack where shame comes from, why it quietly drives so many men, and what it actually takes to move past it. They talk about the difference between shame and guilt, how childhood experiences influence the way we show up in relationships, why acceptance is the first step toward lasting change, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can completely change your perspective. They also share personal stories about difficult conversations with family, setting healthy boundaries, letting go of old beliefs, and finding the courage to be seen for who you really are. If you've ever felt like you're carrying something that's keeping you stuck, this conversation will help you understand where it comes from and give you practical ways to start moving forward. If you're ready to understand what's really holding your relationship back and learn practical steps to rebuild connection, get the free training at https://thepowerfulman.com/scales . It's designed to help you identify what's not working and show you what to do next so you can create lasting change in your marriage.","meta_description":"Episode #1166 Shame has a way of shaping how you see yourself without you even realizing it. It can show up as feeling like you're not good enough, consta…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3341,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-powerful-man-show-1152758/episodes/breaking-free-from-shame-a-journey-of-acceptance/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-powerful-man-show-1152758/breaking-free-from-shame-a-journey-of-acceptance.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}