I sit down with Leland Vittert to talk about his childhood diagnosis of autism and the extraordinary role his father played in shaping his resilience. We explore why removing adversity from children often backfires, and how discipline, honesty, and responsibility can become acts of love. This conversation isn’t about romanticizing struggle, it’s about learning how to do hard things and refusing to be defined by limitations.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Introduction

02:10 - Autism Diagnosis and Early Childhood

05:40 - A Father’s Radical Commitment

08:05 - Growing Up Without Friends

10:55 - Self-Esteem Outside School and Sports

13:20 - Why Adversity Was Never Removed

17:30 - Learning You Can’t Be Broken

20:05 - Living With Autism as an Adult

23:45 - Discipline Versus Accommodation

27:00 - Teaching Social Skills Deliberately

30:40 - Protection, Trust, and Character

34:50 - Letting Kids Become More

39:35 - Discipline as Strength

45:10 - Parenting Without Expectations

48:10 - Final Reflections and Where to Find Leland

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I break down the single most critical masculine trait every man needs to master this year: self-control. I explain why true masculinity isn't about suppressing your emotions or killing your aggression, but rather channeling that intense energy into mastery and leadership. I also share four practical pillars you can use immediately to stop reacting to the chaos around you and start leading your life with power under command.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - The Single Most Important Masculine Trait

02:57 - Why Masculinity Itself Isn’t the Problem

06:16 - The Cost of Losing Control

08:14 - Pillar #1: The Power of the Pause

10:04 - Pillar #2: Channeling Aggression into Mastery

12:54 - Pillar #3: Disciplining the Body First

14:31 - Pillar #4: Ending the Need for Validation

15:44 - True Masculinity is Power Under Command

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Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/

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I sit down with Mark Walsh for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation about the collapse of meaning in modern life and how it is impacting men in particular. We explore why young men feel lost, why modern psychology and culture are failing them, and what it actually takes to stay grounded in an increasingly chaotic world.

We talk about masculinity, embodiment, faith, community, and why comfort-driven modernity is producing anxiety rather than fulfillment. This is a challenging conversation that does not offer platitudes, but it does offer a path forward

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - The Death Cult of Modernity

01:21 - What Is Really Happening to Young Men

06:15 - Meaning, God, and the Collapse of Culture

10:28 - Why Modern Life Feels Insane

16:10 - The Gender Divide and Radicalization

23:47 - Why Men Feel Politically Homeless

31:30 - Joker Energy and Cultural Breakdown

36:27 - The Four Reconnections Men Need

44:16 - Feminism as Ersatz Religion

48:20 - What Modern Psychology Gets Wrong

54:22 - How Men Become Embodied Again

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Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worth

Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/

Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To Attachment

Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship

Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance.

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