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568 episodes
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Date created
2015/05/21
Latest episode
2026/10/13
Average duration
16 min.
Release period
15 days
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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.
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Why People Settle for One-Sided Relationships - Jayson Gaddis - 570
2026/10/13
Why do people stay in one sided relationships? Jayson explores how childhood experiences can shape the relationships we choose and why some people end up in codependent dynamics. He looks at how the helper can enable these patterns and why examining your own sense of self worth is an important part of changing them.
Timestamps:
0:43 - One sided relationships2:38 - The childhood origins of one sided relationships6:04 - Can codependent relationships work?8:06 - How the helper enables codependent relationships11:28 - Examine your sense of self-worthLinks:
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Men Who Do Therapy but Their Situation Doesn’t Change - Jayson Gaddis - 569
2026/10/06
Why do some men do therapy and still end up back in the same place? Jayson looks at the difference between the men who get results from therapy and the men who don’t. He explores what makes therapy actually lead to change and how pain can become a catalyst for doing something different.
Timestamps:
1:35 - the guys who do get results5:39 - the guys who don't get results10:00 - pain as a catalyst for changeLinks:
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Expectations - Jayson Gaddis - 568
2026/09/22
How can expectations help or hurt your relationships? Jayson breaks down why unspoken expectations create resentment and why communicating your needs directly is essential. He explores the difference between appropriate and inappropriate expectations, how we project our values onto other people, and touches on workplace and parent/child dynamics. If you want fewer assumptions and more clarity in your relationships, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
1:40 - Communicate your needs directly3:30 - Projecting your values onto others6:50 - Appropriate relationship expectations10:00 - Inappropriate relationship expectations12:34 - Parent/child dynamics14:30 - Transparency is keyLinks:
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Why You Don’t Speak Up - Jayson Gaddis - 567
2026/09/15
Why is it so hard to speak up? Jayson explores the fears that keep people silent and how those fears often begin in childhood. He breaks down how to speak up without making things worse, who deserves your attention, and offers practical templates you can use to have difficult conversations. If you've been holding back what you really want to say, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
0:14 - fears that stop people from speaking up1:37 - childhood roots of fear around speaking up3:46 - how to speak up and do it well5:14 - who should you give your attention to?7:53 - templates for speakling upLinks:
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Why High Performing Men Fail at Marriage - Jayson Gaddis - 566
2026/09/01
Why do so many high performing men struggle in marriage? Jayson explains why the same mindset that creates success at work often creates problems at home. He explores why trying to fix things can backfire, why slowing down is a relationship skill, how avoiding conflict keeps couples stuck, and three simple shifts that can make a real difference. If you're successful everywhere except your relationship, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
1:09 - Stop trying to fix it3:00 - Slow down4:50 - Don't be afraid of conflict7:50 - 3 things you can do that make a differenceLinks:
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You Can’t Solve Relationship Problems on Your Own, Here’s Why - Jayson Gaddis - 565
2026/08/11
Why can't you solve relationship problems on your own? Jayson explains why so many men try to figure out their relationships by themselves and why that approach usually fails. He explores why relationship skills have to be learned with other people, how healing happens in connection instead of isolation, and why the best place to work through relationship challenges is inside healthy relationships. If you are trying to fix your relationship alone, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
0:30 - why you can't solve relationship problems on your own3:30 - why men try and solve relationship problems alone6:00 - you have to learn relationship skills with others9:30 - the best place to heal relationship traumas and challengesLinks:
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Why Us Men Get So Defensive & What to Do About It - Jayson Gaddis & Ellen Boeder - 564
2026/07/29
Why do so many men get defensive? Jayson and Ellen explore where defensiveness comes from, the impact it has on relationships, and why it gets in the way of real connection. They share practical ways to interrupt defensive patterns, how to stay with your partner's feelings instead of protecting yourself, and what it looks like to take responsibility when you get it wrong. Jayson also shares what led him to dedicate his work to helping men and boys grow. If you want to become less defensive and more available in your relationships, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
4:30 - examples of defensiveness9:30 - the relational cost of getting defensive19:30 - how to address defensive patterns28:00 - how to attend to your partner's feelings instead of being defensive36:18 - what got Jayson interested in working with men and boys49:36 - how to take responsibility for defensiveness1:02:00 - increasing your capacity for growthLinks:
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Why Life Keeps Kicking Your Ass (And What It's Trying to Teach You) - 563
2026/07/21
Why does life keep kicking your ass? Jayson explains why the hardest parts of life are often the biggest opportunities for growth. He explores the difference between horizontal and vertical development, why your relationships expose where you need to grow, and why working on what causes you the most pain leads to the biggest breakthroughs. He also shares why marriage takes effort and why committed relationships require a willingness to keep developing. If you want to stop repeating the same patterns and start growing through them, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
1:16 - levelling up in life2:54 - the problem with not leveling up your relationship skills5:07 - horizontal development vs vertical development6:19 - work on what causes you the most pain8:27 - relationships are hard because they're collaborative10:02 - marriages take effort13:04 - if you don't want to do developmental work don't get marriedLinks:
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Why It’s a Bad Idea to Say "Be a Man" to a Guy - 562
2026/06/30
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 the point. If you want to communicate with men in a way that actually works, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
0:49 - what saying "be a man" does to your guy3:00 - how men compare themselves with other men5:48 - what does "man up" really mean in this moment?8:06 - just stop making relationship conflicts about genderLinks:
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Suffering - 561
2026/06/02
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 a different way to approach it, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
0:13 - Four noble truths1:01 - Life is suffering1:52 - Be with your suffering6:25 - Making meaning from sufferingLinks:
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Good Couples Work Does This - Jayson Gaddis - 560
2026/05/12
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.
Timestamps:
0:29 - How do you know that couples therapy is working?2:51 - Advocate for yourself as a therapy client5:08 - The two directions couples work should go6:24 - You should be getting somewhere in therapyLinks:
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Deep Listeners vs Shallow Listeners - Jayson Gaddis - 559
2026/05/05
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 real connection. If you want to become someone people feel truly heard by, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
0:09 The difference between good listeners and bad listeners1:27 People don't know how to ask followup questions5:12 Asking real questions8:07 Don't lose your curiosity in marriage11:00 Challenge yourself to go deeper with peopleLinks:
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Changing Your Wife to Get What You Want - Jayson Gaddis - 558
2026/04/07
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 and not getting it, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
2:53 - Trying to change a partner who doesn’t want to change5:44 - Resentment from unmet expectations8:49 - the arrogance of trying to change your partner10:09 - Stop making behaviour change requests11:44 - Trying to change someone is not loving themLinks:
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Feelings Are Key to Great Partnerships - Jayson Gaddis - 557
2026/03/31
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:
0:35 - emotions are essential for secure relationships2:17 - the limitations of therapy5:45 - fielding your kid’s emotions6:55 - feelings men aren’t allowed to feel9:26 - learning to express your feelings appropriatelyLinks:
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How to De-Escalate Someone Immediately - Jayson Gaddis - 556
2026/03/24
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 emotions in others and want a better way to respond, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
0:50 - how to de-escalate quickly2:39 - don’t get disregulated3:41 - enter their world4:58 - validate and own8:19 - you have to be genuineLinks:
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