The Jayson Gaddis Podcast
Jayson Gaddis
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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Mar 24, 2026 • 12min
How to De-Escalate Someone Immediately - Jayson Gaddis - 556
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:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Mar 10, 2026 • 15min
I Don’t Want to Feel - Jayson Gaddis - 555
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 tired of stuffing your emotions or afraid of what might happen if you let them surface, this episode is for you.Timestamps:0:30 - Jayson’s experience with avoiding emotions6:40 - Medicating without addressing the root cause8:04 - Why people wait to explode at home12:58 - Other people can help us identify our triggersLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Mar 3, 2026 • 14min
My Role as Husband and Father - Jayson Gaddis - 554
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 through partnership, parenting, and showing up when it would be easier not to.Timestamps:0:13 - Why Jayson didn’t want responsibility3:22 - Primary relationships as a spiritual path6:48 - Surrendering to fatherhood9:42 - When dads shy away from time with kidsLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Feb 24, 2026 • 12min
The State of the World - Jayson Gaddis - 553
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 sons1:56 - Losing our national moral compass7:00 - You can’t have a good home life while acting like an asshole9:29 - Real change starts in the homeLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Jan 28, 2026 • 16min
The Courage to Be Oneself - Jayson Gaddis - 552
A deep dive into why hiding who you are blocks fulfillment. Short scenes on how relationships force an awakening to your true self. Talks about the split between a strategic persona and the real self. Discusses vulnerability, intimacy, and how social pressure silences authentic expression.
Dec 30, 2025 • 15min
Does the Masculine-Feminine Frame Work? - Jayson Gaddis - 551
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 grounded perspective.Timestamps:2:12 - How the masculine-feminine frame can be bad for men3:57 - The trap of trying to change your partner6:09 - The importance of understanding attachment8:53 - A better framing11:11 - Social determinants of gender issues12:19 - Jayson’s experience with the masculine-feminine frameLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Dec 23, 2025 • 17min
How to Spot an Elder - Jayson Gaddis - 550
How do you recognize someone who has actually earned wisdom? In this conversation, Jayson breaks down what makes an elder an elder. He explains why it has nothing to do with age or status, how real elders show emotional maturity, what it means to hold space without fixing or rescuing, and why outgrowing your parents is a part of becoming an elder. If you want to understand who to trust, who to learn from, or how to become someone worth following, this episode lays it out clearly.Timestamps:2:21 - Elders are people who did the work5:46 - Elders hold space9:28 - Outgrowing your parentsLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Dec 16, 2025 • 10min
Your Strategy Is Draining - Jayson Gaddis - 549
What happens when you spend your life trying to be the good one, the agreeable one, or the one who never makes waves? Jayson breaks down the hidden exhaustion that comes from living in your strategic self. He explains how masking drains your energy, why people in strategy stay on the surface, and what it takes to reconnect with your true self. If you feel tired from managing how you come across, this episode shows you why and what to do next.Timestamps:0:21 - Are you tired from wearing a mask?3:42 - If you’re trying to be good you’ve already lost5:12 - The difference between your strategic self and your true self7:10 - People in their strategy stay surface levelLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Nov 18, 2025 • 17min
Extreme Ownership - Jayson Gaddis - 548
What makes securely attached families different? Jayson explores how self-examination and meaning making play a vital role in healthy relationships. He explains why understanding your own story and continuing to make meaning from it is essential for building lasting connection and security.Timestamps:0:40 - The hallmark of securely attached families2:55 - Clients need to do self-examination5:19 - Making meaning is an ongoing processLinks:The Relationship SchoolFollow Jayson on social media:InstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokTwitterFacebook
Oct 22, 2025 • 10min
Putting the Pieces Together - Jayson Gaddis - 547
Explore the hallmarks of securely attached families and the role of self-reflection in nurturing their development. Discover how understanding personal narratives aids in forming lasting connections. Gain insights into the importance of therapists modeling self-work to guide clients effectively. Learn about the ongoing journey of meaning-making through life's challenges. Jason highlights the power of collaborative support in overcoming trauma and the impact of frameworks on personal growth.
