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The Jayson Gaddis Podcast

The Jayson Gaddis Podcast

Jayson Gaddis 559 Episodes Jun 30, 2026

The Jayson Gaddis Podcast explores marriage, fatherhood, spirituality, and emotional and relational leadership. Hosted by Founder, high performance coach, and author Jayson Gaddis, who has spent 20+ years helping people transform their most important relationships.

Episodes

Why It’s a Bad Idea to Say "Be a Man" to a Guy - 562 Jun 30, 2026 00:09:39 Why is telling a man to "be a man" such a bad idea? Jayson breaks down what messages men actually hear when they're told to "man up" and how those messages create shame instead of growth. He explores why men constantly compare themselves to other men, what people are really asking for in moments of conflict, and why making relationship problems about gender usually misses t
Suffering - 561 Jun 2, 2026 00:08:19 What do you do with suffering? Jayson touches on the four noble truths and what they point to in everyday life. He explores why suffering is part of being human, what happens when you stop avoiding it, and how to be with your experience instead of trying to escape it. He also shares how making meaning from your suffering can change how you relate to your life. If you are dealing with pain and want
Good Couples Work Does This - Jayson Gaddis - 560 May 12, 2026 00:09:14 How do you know if couples work is actually working? Jayson breaks down what good couples therapy should feel like and the signs you are making real progress. He explains why you need to advocate for yourself as a client, the two directions effective work should move in, and why you should be getting somewhere over time. If you are in therapy and wondering if it is helping, this episode is for you
Deep Listeners vs Shallow Listeners - Jayson Gaddis - 559 May 5, 2026 00:12:37 What separates a deep listener from a shallow one? Jayson breaks down why most people are not actually listening and how the lack of real curiosity shows up in conversations. He explains why follow up questions matter, what it means to ask real questions, and how losing curiosity in your relationship creates distance. He also challenges you to go deeper with the people in your life if you want rea
Changing Your Wife to Get What You Want - Jayson Gaddis - 558 Apr 7, 2026 00:13:44 Why does trying to change your partner backfire? Jayson breaks down what happens when you try to get your wife to change when she does not want to, and how unmet expectations turn into resentment. He explains the arrogance behind trying to shape your partner, why behavior change requests often miss the point, and what it actually means to love someone as they are. If you keep pushing for change an
Feelings Are Key to Great Partnerships - Jayson Gaddis - 557 Mar 31, 2026 00:11:41 Why are feelings so essential for a strong partnership? Jayson explains how emotions are at the center of secure relationships and where therapy can fall short. He explores how to handle your child’s emotions, the feelings men are often taught to suppress, and what it takes to express yourself in a healthy way. If you want deeper connection in your relationships, this episode is for you.Timestamps
How to De-Escalate Someone Immediately - Jayson Gaddis - 556 Mar 24, 2026 00:11:30 How do you de escalate someone in the moment without making things worse? Jayson breaks down how to calm someone down quickly by staying regulated, entering their world, and validating what is real for them. He explains why trying to fix or win backfires, what it means to take ownership when needed, and why none of this works if you are not being genuine. If you find yourself dealing with big emot
I Don’t Want to Feel - Jayson Gaddis - 555 Mar 10, 2026 00:14:40 Why do so many of us avoid our feelings until they force their way out? Jayson shares his own experience with not wanting to feel and the cost of suppressing emotions. He explores the temptation to medicate symptoms without addressing the root cause, why people hold it together in public only to explode at home, and how the people closest to us can help reveal our deepest triggers. If you are tire
My Role as Husband and Father - Jayson Gaddis - 554 Mar 3, 2026 00:14:11 Jayson reflects on his role as a husband and father and the responsibility he once resisted. Why do some men pull back from commitment or shy away from the weight of leadership at home? He explores how primary relationships can become a spiritual path, what it means to surrender to fatherhood, and why time with your children reveals who you really are. This episode is an honest look at growth thro
The State of the World - Jayson Gaddis - 553 Feb 24, 2026 00:12:11 What kind of world are we creating right now?Jayson talks about the men in power and what they are modeling for our sons. He asks what happens when a culture loses its moral center. He makes the case that you cannot act like a jerk out there and expect peace at home. If you want change, start in your house. Start with how you show up.Timestamps:0:30 - What men in power are modeling for our sons1:5
The Courage to Be Oneself - Jayson Gaddis - 552 Jan 28, 2026 00:15:53 Jayson explores what it really takes to be yourself in relationship and in life. Why does hiding who you are come at such a high cost? What kind of courage does it take to live authentically, and why do intimate relationships often force an awakening to your true self?Timestamps:0:35 - The courage to be oneself3:00 - You can’t be fulfilled when you hide who you really are8:13 - Awakening to who yo
Does the Masculine-Feminine Frame Work? - Jayson Gaddis - 551 Dec 30, 2025 00:15:13 Jayson examines why the masculine feminine framework often creates more problems than it solves. How can this framing be harmful for men? Why does trying to change your partner keep people stuck? What role does attachment play in relationship dynamics, and what is a better way to understand gender issues altogether? Jayson also reflects on his own experience with this framework and offers a more g

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