I sit down with John Lee to unpack the critical difference between anger and rage. John shares his decades of experience helping men and women understand how rage can destroy connection, while healthy anger can build intimacy and trust.

We explore the generational cycles of rage, how it gets passed down to children, and what it takes to break free. If you’ve ever struggled with anger or felt trapped in rage, this conversation will hit home.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:10 – Welcome back, John Lee

00:37 – Anger vs Rage

02:11 – Why Rage Never Resolves

04:24 – Rage Is Contagious

06:29 – The Illusion of Control

08:04 – Enragers and Outragers

11:38 – Fathers, Sons, and Rage

13:50 – No Models for Healthy Anger

16:08 – Anger as Sacred Energy

20:08 – Rage Equals Pain for Children

23:19 – Facing Personal Rage

24:24 – Four Styles of Rage

27:11 – Where Healing Begins

30:30 – Sobriety and Rage

32:57 – Why Men Resist Rage Work

36:59 – Reconnecting to the Body

41:13 – Why Rage Work Isn’t Filmed

44:06 – Gentle Practices to Reduce Rage

48:58 – Expressing Anger Appropriately

52:37 – Boundaries Around Rage

53:45 – Closing Thoughts

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I explore what it truly means to build self-worth as a man in a world that often tells us we’re not enough. Drawing from Nietzsche’s philosophy, I unpack how struggle, suffering, and the act of becoming shape our sense of value. This isn’t about chasing external validation or perfection - it’s about forging yourself into someone you respect. Join me as I share personal insights, lessons from fatherhood, and why facing life’s fire might be the path to authentic self-worth.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - The age of hollow men

01:19 - Nietzsche and the bridge of becoming

03:36 - Do it scared

05:23 - The forge of suffering

08:31 - Will to power and masculine expansion

11:37 - Building ManTalks and facing judgment

12:19 - The enemies of self-worth

16:04 - The act of becoming

19:25 - Living dangerously and becoming whole

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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.

Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify

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I take you on a deep dive into the Father Wound through a Jungian lens. I explore how your relationship with your father shapes your identity, sense of worth, and connection to the masculine. You’ll learn how this wound shows up in perfectionism, rebellion, or emotional distance—and discover five practical steps to begin healing and “fathering yourself.” This conversation is about reclaiming inner authority, developing discipline, and embodying a mature, grounded masculinity.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:01 - Introduction & Overview

02:16 - Defining the Father Wound

07:07 - The Father Archetype & Order

10:06 - How the Wound Shows Up in Men

15:01 - The Impact on Relationships

17:00 - The Unlived Life of the Father

19:28 - The Five Healing Steps

26:15 - Rituals & Emotional Integration

27:40 - Closing Reflections

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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.

Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify

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