You've Got This
About the Podcast
This podcast is for men who know they’re meant for more.
More clarity.
More direction.
More from themselves.
Because from the outside, life might look “successful”—career, relationships, achievements—but something still feels off. You’re not broken… but you’re not fully aligned either. And you know it.
Hosted by Andy Nathan, this show explores what it really takes to live with integrity, purpose, and emotional strength.
Expect:
- Raw, honest conversations
- Stories of challenge, resilience, and transformation
- Practical tools for leading yourself and others
- And plenty of deep dives into masculine psychology (with a touch of nerdy passion)
We'll explore:
- Why so many men feel stuck, even when life “looks fine”
- What creates lasting change—not just temporary motivation
- How to stop sleepwalking through life and start living as The Architect
- How to raise your standards, take ownership, and lead with strength
Whether you're in the middle of a challenge or simply know you’re playing smaller than you should be—this podcast will meet you where you are and challenge you to become who you were meant to be.
About Andy
Andy Nathan is a writer, mentor, teacher and coach.
He didn’t get into this work in his twenties. It took hitting 40, feeling stuck in a draining career, struggling with relationships, and wondering why life felt so off-track.
And for years, therapy didn’t help. It felt surface-level or frustrating. Andy assumed maybe he just wasn’t “built” for this kind of work.
(Spoiler: he was. Just not the kind of work that was just talking and not rebuilding.)
After 25+ years in the corporate world, and over a decade in the wellbeing and transformation space, Andy now works with men ready to do the deeper work of identity shifts, emotional healing, self-mastery, and leadership. Andy also mentors coaches and facilitators and trains people to become coaches.
His coaching, group program (The Man Program), and men’s wilderness retreats help men slow down, reconnect, and take back the wheel—so they can stop drifting and start living with clarity, strength, and purpose.
This work isn’t just about change.
It’s about remembering who you are. And figuring that out!
Work With Andy
- 1:1 Coaching
- The Man (Group Program)
- Retreats & Events
- Corporate & Team Development (Online & In Nature)
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Episodes
50 episodes
I’ve Got This" Is Why She’s Leaving You
Do you feel like you and your partner are living parallel lives, or worse, that she’s moved into "Manager Mode" while you’ve retreated into silence?In this episode, Andy Nathan breaks down the most dangerous mask a man can wear: The I...
The One Sentence That Changed My Marriage Before It Started
"Marriage is the union of two people... to the exclusion of all others."In this deeply personal episode, I sharei the raw, unpolished story of my wedding day in Edinburgh. It wasn't just the 30,000 French rugby fans or the high-tech BMW ...
Ever Been Told "You Always Have to Be Right"? This one's for you..
In this episode, I break down Mask #7 in the 8 Masks men wear — The Know It All.This is the pattern where intelligence stops being a tool and becomes armour.It often looks like clarity, authority, and strong reasoning on th...
The Achievement Trap
This one is for the men who are productive. Driven. Capable.They get things done.But when things slow down - when there’s no next task, no clear win, no immediate goal - something feels off.In this episode, Andy explores Th...
Being a Nice Guy is STILL destroying Your Relationship
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still feel unappreciated, drained, or resentful… This episode is for you.Many men pride themselves on being good men.They’re considerate. Thoughtful. Emotionally ...
Is Being the Provider a Trap?
What if sacrificing everything for your family is destroying your marriage, self esteem and the image of a healthy man and father for your children.This is a challenging episode designed to flip the belief that your value comes from what...
Why You Wear Masks and What They Protect You From
At some point all men reach a point where something in their life stops working.A relationship feels tense or distant.Patterns repeat, despite effort and good intentions.In this episode, Andy Nathan explains why this happens -...
Your Suppressed Anger is a Problem
Episode Description: The calmest man in the room often carries the most pressure.In this 15-minute episode, Andy explores The I’m Fine Mask — the man who appears chill, easy-going, and low-maintenance, but is quietly ...
Why Men Sabotage and Make Excuses
Most men haven’t lost their strength - they’ve just forgotten the fire inside them.The fire that made them handle hard things without resentment.The fire that made them feel alive, grounded, and capable.This episode is about reme...
Why Men Freeze
In this episode, Andy shares a raw and revealing personal story that exposes one of the biggest problems men face today: the emotional freeze response.After opening up about a traumatic experience to someone close to him, Andy w...
The Perfectionist Trap
If you have ever felt like you are trying to get everything right on the surface, but deep down you know you are holding yourself back… this one is for you.In today’s episode, I am catching you up on everything that has been happening in...
The Crash That Almost Killed Me
If you're stuck in performance mode, afraid to slow down, or constantly wondering, “Why do I feel this way when nothing looks wrong?” — this is your episode.In this second part of my story, I go deeper into what it actually take...
Men on Autopilot: Sleepwalking into Crises
This episode is for the high-achieving man who feels lost behind the mask.I share the untold story of my journey through trauma, addiction, and emotional shutdown—and how hidden Shadow Scars™ kept me sleepwalking through life on autopilo...
Are You Building a Life or Sleepwalking on Autopilot?
Are You Building or Drifting? From Sleepwalker to ArchitectDo you feel like you're drifting through life—going through the motions without direction, stuck in patterns you can't break? This episode is your wake-up call.Join...
Why My Hustle Left Me Empty
Always busy but never at peace? Can’t stop scrolling? Always pushing but never arriving? This episode is for you.Andy exposes the inner slave driver - a relentless voice born from your earliest wounds,...
Is Self Sabotage a Result of Boy Psychology in Grown Men?
Know you’re capable of more — but can't quite access 'it'?In this raw, real episode, our host Andy breaks down why so many high-performing men hit a hidden ceiling. He unpacks how "Boy Psychology" holds even the most driven men ba...
Success Without Selling Your Soul – How to Lead with Integrity (w/ Simon Hill)
In this episode Andy talks with guest Simon Hill - a renowned Edinburgh-based hairdresser celebrated for his innovative approach to hair styling and his deep commitment to the craft. Andy invited Simon to guest on the podcast becau...
Stronger Relationships Start with You Dealing with Uncomfortable Truths
In this episode, Andy is the guest on Paul Hennessy's Podcast - "Men Let's Have a Conversation" to discuss the importance of deepening a relationship with your partner. We look at the common issues men face in relationships, such a...
The 7 Lessons That Made Me a Better Man
Episode Summary: In this episode, I dive deep into how participating in men's groups and programs has reshaped my life and made me a better person, partner, friend, and business owner. I share personal insights from my journey, the profo...
The Emotion That Destroys Men's Lives
Shame is more than just a feeling – it's a deeply ingrained belief that we are flawed and unworthy of love and belonging. Join Andy in this podcast episode as we unravel the complexities of shame and its profound impact on mental h...
What Men Get Wrong About Relationships
Show Notes:Episode Description:We dive deep into the inner world of men and uncover what they truly need in relationships. We explore practical and powerful insights designed to help women foster stronger, more fulfilling c...
The Nice Guy Trap: Why Avoiding Conflict Is Killing Your Confidence and Sex Life
This podcast episode dives into why focusing on being a nice guy will sabotage your relationships and happiness.If you ever feel like you give more than you get, you feel resentment or taken for granted, and you find that your relations...
Making Your Wellbeing a Priority (w/ Greg Perlaki)
This episode simplifies what we need to do to optimise our health and wellbeing.Greg Perlaki (CEO Training Unity & DVRT Master Trainer) offers a refreshing perspective on what's required at a time when there is access to so much inf...
Winning Your Partner's Confidence - Leadership in a Relationship
She needs to know you’ve got this. Andy unpicks the challenges, dynamics and character traits a man needs to embody consistently to enjoy a powerful, healthy, supportive intimate relationship.If you are passive, indecisive or wai...
From the Brink of Suicide to Purpose – A Conversation with Kevin Brown
What does it take for a man to want to take his life? To escape the feeling of being a burden, of having nothing to live for?Find out what is possible for a man when he is able to step back from that brink, from that edge and take...
