The Roundtable for Men

Epizodai

• 
  Nobody Is Coming To Save You 17.09.2026 39min

  At some point, you have to stop waiting for life to change and start asking what you can do to change it.In this episode of The Roundtable for Men, Chad Tafs talks about the uncomfortable truth behind the phrase “Nobody is coming to save you.” It doesn’t mean you’re alone. It doesn’t mean asking for help makes you weak. And it definitely doesn’t mean everything that’s happened to you is your fault.It means that eventually, you have to decide what happens next.Chad breaks down the difference between blame and responsibility, why waiting for the “right time” can keep us stuck, how pride can prevent men from accepting help, and why you’ll probably never feel completely ready to make the changes you know you need to make.Because changing your life usually isn’t one massive, dramatic moment.It’s the phone call.The application.The apology.The uncomfortable conversation.The decision to ask for help.And getting up tomorrow and doing it again.You don’t have to do it alone.But you do have to take the next step.So come on in, grab a drink, and pull up a chair.
• 
  When Life Gets Heavy | David Pisarra on Men, Relationships & Starting Over 03.09.2026 1val 7min

  For the first time, there’s another chair at the table.In this episode of The Roundtable for Men, Chad Tafs is joined by David Pisarra for a conversation about what happens when life gets heavy—and the pressure men often feel to keep standing no matter what they’re carrying.David brings more than 25 years of experience in family law, working closely with fathers navigating divorce, custody battles, broken relationships, and some of the most difficult seasons of their lives.But this conversation goes far beyond the courtroom.Chad and David talk about men’s mental health, relationships, fatherhood, feeling valued and appreciated, communication, accountability, divorce, identity, and what happens when a man who has spent his life being strong for everyone else starts struggling himself.They explore where men and women can misunderstand each other, why some men shut down instead of speaking up, the importance of taking responsibility for our own mistakes, and how men can begin rebuilding when the life they expected suddenly falls apart.This isn’t about blaming men or women.It’s about understanding each other better, taking ownership of what we can control, and figuring out how to keep moving when the waters get rough.About David PisarraDavid Pisarra is the Chief Executive of DAD’s Law School and founder of Union of Dads. His work focuses on helping fathers better understand family court, advocate for themselves and their children, and remain present through incredibly difficult circumstances.Connect with David & DAD’s Law School🌐 https://www.dadslawschool.com
📧 [email protected]
🎵 TikTok: @dadslawschool
📸 Instagram: @dadslawschool
▶️ YouTube: @dadslawschoolConnect with The Roundtable for Men🔗 https://linktr.ee/theroundtableformenPull up a chair.This is The Roundtable for Men.🎙️ Hosted by Chad Tafs
• 
  The Cost of Comfort 27.08.2026 36min

  Episode 27 — The Cost of ComfortComfort doesn’t usually tell you to give up.It tells you, “Tomorrow.”Tomorrow you’ll start working out.
Tomorrow you’ll make the phone call.
Tomorrow you’ll have the conversation.
Tomorrow you’ll start becoming the man you keep saying you want to become.And eventually, tomorrow turns into months. Sometimes years.In Episode 27 of The Roundtable for Men, we’re talking about The Cost of Comfort — the opportunities, confidence, growth, relationships, and time we can lose when staying comfortable becomes more important than moving forward.We’ll talk about the difference between rest and avoidance, why growth so often requires discomfort, how repeatedly breaking promises to yourself can damage your confidence, and why purpose gives discomfort meaning.This week’s Roundtable Reflection asks a simple but difficult question:Are you protecting your peace, or are you protecting your comfort?And for this week’s challenge, choose one uncomfortable thing you’ve been avoiding.Do it.Then do it again.Because the goal isn’t a life without discomfort.It’s becoming strong enough to keep moving when life isn’t comfortable.Pull up a chair.🎧 Listen to The Roundtable for Men on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and more:https://linktr.ee/theroundtableformenAlpha Supps: I’ve partnered with Alpha Supps as I work toward getting back into Army shape. Check the episode links for my ambassador link and discount code.Discount Code: pullupachair#TheRoundtableForMen #MensPodcast #MensMentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #Discipline #SelfImprovement #MensCommunity #Podcast
• 
  The Standard 20.08.2026 20min

  Every man has a standard.Whether he realizes it or not.A standard for how he treats his wife.
A standard for how he raises his children.
A standard for how hard he works.
A standard for how he takes care of himself.
And a standard for his integrity when nobody is watching.The question isn’t whether you have a standard.The question is: What standard are you actually living by?In Episode 26 of The Roundtable for Men, we’re talking about the standards we set for ourselves, the standards we model for our families, and the standards that eventually become part of who we are.We talk about why our goals aren’t something we rise to—we fall to our standards.We talk about how standards slowly erode through small compromises.We talk about raising the standard instead of waiting for motivation.And we talk about the importance of doing the right thing when nobody is watching.Chad also gets personal about the standards he’s trying to build in his own life—including becoming a better husband, being more intentional with his wife, becoming a better father, and preparing himself to meet the Army’s standards.Because the standard doesn’t move.We do.And eventually, the standards we live by become the example our children grow up watching.During the Roundtable Reflection, you’ll have the opportunity to ask yourself:If nobody applauded your choices, would you still make them?If your children copied your standards, would you be proud?What standard have you quietly lowered?Because standards aren’t built in one day.Neither is character.Every decision matters.Every habit matters.Every promise matters.And eventually…The standard you live becomes the legacy you leave.Grab a drink, get comfortable, and pull up a chair.💬 JOIN THE BROTHERHOODThe conversation doesn’t end when the episode does.Join the Roundtable Brotherhood on Facebook to continue the conversation, connect with other men, and be part of a community built around honesty, accountability, and growth.📘 Facebook Page: The Roundtable for Men
👥 Facebook Group: Roundtable Brotherhood💪 SUPPORT MY JOURNEY WITH ALPHA SUPPSAs I’ve been preparing to get back into Army shape, I’ve partnered with Alpha Supps as an ambassador.If you’re working toward your own fitness goals, check them out:🔗 https://alphasupps.com?sca_ref=11732941.83PaTqqpdRjqtyUse code PULLUPACHAIR at checkout.🎙️ FOLLOW THE ROUNDTABLEFollow The Roundtable for Men on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen.And if this episode challenged you, share it with another man who’s trying to become better.Because sometimes…One conversation can raise someone’s standard.#TheRoundtableForMen #MensPodcast #Brotherhood #MensMentalHealth #Fatherhood #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Discipline #Integrity #Standards #Masculinity
• 
  The Conversations We Avoid 13.08.2026 24min

  Episode 25: The Conversations We AvoidThere are conversations we’ve had a hundred times…Not with another person.With ourselves.We rehearse what we’re going to say. We imagine how they’ll respond. We predict every possible outcome. We convince ourselves that tomorrow will be a better time.And sometimes…We never actually have the conversation.In this episode of The Roundtable for Men, we’re talking about the conversations we avoid and what happens when fear keeps us silent.We talk about why difficult conversations are so uncomfortable, how silence is still a decision, and how waiting doesn’t always make things better.Sometimes friendships fade.Marriages drift.Kids grow up.Opportunities disappear.And sometimes the conversation we avoid today becomes tomorrow’s greatest regret.We’ll also talk about the courage it takes to say:“I need help.”“I’m sorry.”“I was wrong.”“I love you.”“I miss you.”“I forgive you.”Because courage isn’t having difficult conversations without fear.Courage is having them despite the fear.So think about it…Who came to your mind while listening to this episode?And what conversation have you been replaying in your head without ever having?Grab a drink, get comfortable, and pull up a chair.💬 Join the BrotherhoodThe conversation doesn’t end when the episode does.Join the Roundtable Brotherhood on Facebook to continue the conversation, connect with other men, and be part of a community built around honesty, accountability, and growth.📘 Facebook Page: The Roundtable for Men
👥 Facebook Group: Roundtable Brotherhood💪 Support My Journey with Alpha SuppsAs I’ve been preparing to get back into Army shape, I’ve partnered with Alpha Supps as an ambassador.If you’re working toward your own fitness goals, I’d appreciate your support.🔗 Shop Alpha Supps:
https://alphasupps.com?sca_ref=11732941.83PaTqqpdRjqty💥 Use code: PULLUPACHAIR at checkout.🎙️ Follow The Roundtable for MenFollow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen.And if this conversation made you think of another man who needs to hear it…Share it with him.Sometimes one honest conversation can change a life.#TheRoundtableForMen #MensPodcast #Brotherhood #MensMentalHealth #Fatherhood #PersonalGrowth #Relationships #Masculinity #Courage #Conversations
• 
  The Price of Pride 06.08.2026 21min

  Pride rarely announces itself.It disguises itself as confidence.As stubbornness.As “standing your ground.”But over time, it quietly costs us more than we realize.It can damage relationships, keep us from apologizing, prevent us from asking for help, and convince us that being right is more important than becoming better.In this episode of The Roundtable for Men, we’re talking about the hidden cost of pride, why humility isn’t weakness, and how owning our mistakes can make us stronger husbands, fathers, leaders, and friends.Pull up a chair.If you’re enjoying The Roundtable for Men, be sure to follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen.If this episode encouraged you, share it with another man who might need to hear it.As I’ve been preparing to get back into Army shape, I’ve partnered with Alpha Supps as an ambassador.If you’re working toward your own fitness goals, I’d appreciate you checking them out. Shop here:https://alphasupps.com?sca_ref=11732941.83PaTqqpdRjqty Use code: PULLUPACHAIR at checkout to save on your order. Podcast: The Roundtable for Men Facebook: The Roundtable for Men Facebook Group: Roundtable Brotherhood#TheRoundtableForMen #MensMentalHealth #Fatherhood #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #MensPodcast #Humility #Pride #Brotherhood #ArmyJourneySupport the ShowSupport My Journey with Alpha SuppsConnect with The Roundtable for Men
• 
  The Man In the Mirror 30.07.2026 31min

  Every man looks in the mirror.Some of us focus on our weight, our scars, our hair or our clothes. But what if we've spent so much time trying to change our appearance that we've forgotten to examine our character? In this episode of The Roundtable for Men, Chad Tafs explores the masks men wear, the excuses we tell ourselves, the standards we live by, and the uncomfortable questions we often avoid asking. This isn't about perfection, it's about honesty.Who are you when no one is watching? And when you look in the mirror,Do you like the man looking back? Pull Up A Chair.
• 
  When the Past Steals the Present 24.07.2026 20min

  We've all been hurt. We've all experienced moments that changed the way we see someone we love. But what happens when one moment from the past begins to steal years from our future? In this episode, Chad explores the weight of unresolved relationships, the cost of pride, and the courage it takes to leave the door open for healing. Through a deeply personal reflection on his relationship with his father, he challenges listeners to examine whether they're holding onto a memory, or allowing that memory to hold onto them.This isn't an episode about blame. It's about grace, forgiveness, and asking whether the relationships that matter most are worth fighting for. Pull up a chair.
• 
  The Stay-at-Home Dad 23.07.2026 32min

  When people hear the words stay-at-home dad, they often picture someone who traded a career for family. But there's so much more to the story. In this episode, Chad shares his personal journey of becoming a stay-at-home father, the struggle of redefining what it means to provide, and the battle between pride and purpose. He explores the unseen work of raising a family,the pressure many men feel to tie their worth to a paycheck, and the lessons fatherhood has taught him about presence, sacrifice, and identity. Whether you're a stay-at-home parent, the primary provider or simply trying to become a better husband and father, this conversation is a reminder that a man's value isn't determined by his job title, it's found in the way he shows up for the people who need him most. Pull up a chair.
• 
  The Fear of Starting Over 09.07.2026 27min

  Starting over is one of the hardest things we’ll ever do.Whether it’s leaving a job, rebuilding after failure, starting a new career, ending a relationship, or simply trying to become a better man, beginning again can feel overwhelming.In this episode of The Roundtable for Men, Chad Tafs shares his own experiences of starting over—from losing his military career and rebuilding his identity to driving Uber, leaving a decade-long career at Taco Bell, and taking the leap to create The Roundtable.Together, we explore why starting over feels so heavy, how our identity can become tied to our titles, the cost of staying comfortable, and why growth often begins the moment we’re willing to become beginners again.If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind, afraid to take the next step, or unsure of where life is leading you, this conversation is for you.Because starting over doesn’t mean you’ve failed.Sometimes it means you finally found the courage to begin again.🪑 Pull up a chair.⸻Sponsored by MK Army Heel EnergyA Founding Partner of The Roundtable for MenBuilt for long days and real work. Fuel the Fearless.
• 
  When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan 02.07.2026 25min

  We all have a picture in our minds of how life is supposed to go.Graduate. Start a career. Get married.Buy a house. Raise a family.Retire.But what happens when life has other plans? In this episode of The Roundtable for Men, Chad Tafs shares his own journey through unexpected detours, from the Army to fatherhood, coaching, career changes,and building The Roundtable. Together, we explore what it means to grieve the life we thought we'd have, stop comparing our timeline to everyone else's,and redefine what success really looks like.This week we've started something new called the Roundtable Reflection. This week it's a reminder that just because your life didn't go according to plan doesn't mean your story is over.This weeks challenge: Write down three things in your life that didn't go according to plan. Then ask yourself:-What did this teach me? -How did it make me a better man? Sometimes the road you never wanted to take becomes the road that shapes you into the man you're meant to become.Pull up a chair. Let's have the conversation.#theroundtableformen #fatherhood #mentalhealth #purpose #growth #menspodcast
• 
  Nobody Checks On Dad 25.06.2026 17min

  Father’s Day is often painted as a day of relaxation and appreciation, but for many dads, it’s just another day of showing up.In this episode, Chad shares how a simple argument over a chair at the dinner table led him to reflect on the invisible responsibilities of fatherhood. From coaching football and providing for a family to carrying the mental load that nobody else sees, this conversation explores what it means to be the one everyone depends on.When was the last time someone asked Dad how he was doing?If you’re a father, husband, coach, or simply someone trying to carry the weight of life well, pull up a chair for an honest conversation about the pressures men quietly carry—and why checking on the dads in our lives matters.
• 
  The Friendships Men Lose 18.06.2026 22min

  As men get older, friendships change.The people we once saw every day become people we haven’t talked to in months… sometimes years.Not because of conflict.Not because of some major falling out.Life simply gets in the way.Marriage.Children.Careers.Responsibilities.And before long, many men find themselves carrying life without the friendships they once depended on.In this episode, Chad talks about why friendships become harder as men age, the loneliness many men quietly experience, the importance of brotherhood, and what it takes to rebuild meaningful connections as an adult.Because sometimes the friendships we miss most aren’t gone.They’ve just been neglected.Pull up a chair.
• 
  Who Are You Beneath the Roles? 11.06.2026 25min

  Most men spend their lives collecting titles.Husband.Father.Provider.Leader.Business owner.Employee.And while those roles matter, what happens when they become your entire identity?In this episode of The Roundtable for Men, Chad explores how responsibility slowly reshapes who we are, why so many men lose themselves beneath the weight of their obligations, and what happens when the roles we’ve built our lives around begin to change.From fatherhood and military service to friendship, purpose, and personal identity, this conversation challenges men to look beyond what they do and ask a deeper question:Who are you beneath the roles?Pull up a chair.⸻Sponsored by MK Army Heel EnergyBuilt for long days and real work.Fuel the Fearless.⸻🎙️ Follow The Roundtable for Men:📘 Facebook: The Roundtable for Men📸 Instagram: @TheRoundtableforMen🎵 TikTok: @TheRoundtableforMen🌐 Website: www.welcometotheroundtable.com#TheRoundtableForMen #MensMentalHealth #MensGrowth #Fatherhood #Identity #Leadership #Purpose #Brotherhood #MensPodcast #PullUpAChair
• 
  When Anger Is Really Exhaustion 05.06.2026 14min

  A lot of men aren’t angry because they’re hateful.They’re angry because they’re exhausted.Exhausted mentally.Emotionally.Physically.Financially.And after carrying pressure for long enough, that exhaustion starts sounding like anger.In this episode, Chad talks about survival mode, burnout, emotional overload, resentment, and why the people we love most often feel the effects of our exhaustion first.This isn’t a conversation about excuses.It’s a conversation about awareness.Because exhaustion may explain our reactions, but it doesn’t justify them.If you’ve been feeling frustrated, irritable, overwhelmed, or like your fuse is getting shorter, this episode is for you.Pull up a chair and join the conversation.🎙️ The Roundtable for Men#TheRoundtableForMen #MensMentalHealth #Fatherhood #MensPodcast #Burnout #Exhaustion #MentalHealthAwareness #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #Brotherhood
• 
  Fatherhood 28.05.2026 19min

  Fatherhood changes you in ways that are hard to explain until you experience it yourself.In this episode of The Roundtable for Men, we talk about the emotional side of being a father. The pressure to provide. The fear of failing your children. Trying to break unhealthy cycles. Watching your kids grow up right in front of you and realizing how fast time really moves.This conversation is about being present, appreciating the small moments, and understanding that our children won’t stay little forever.Because at the end of the day, fatherhood isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present while the moments that matter are still here.
• 
  Feeling Unheard 20.05.2026 18min

  Sometimes people don't stop communicating because they have left to say.Sometimes they stop because they no longer believe they'll actually be understood.In this episode of The Roundtable for Men, we dive into emotional misunderstandings, communication breakdowns, resentment, emotional isolation, and what happens when people feel unheard for too long.We talk about: Emotional defensivenessunresolved resentmentshutting down emotionallyrelationship disconnectunhealthy communication cyclesand the emotional exhaustion that comes from constantly trying to explain yourself.This conversation explores how feeling impactsfamily relationshipsfriendshipsromantic relationshipsand the way men carry emotional pain silently over timeMost importantly, this episode focuses on accountability, emotional awareness, and what it takes to break unhealthy cycles before they damage the relationships that matter most.So come on inGet comfortableand Pull up a chair
• 
  Same House, Different Childhood 13.05.2026 13min

  Two people can grow up in the same family, and walk away carrying completely different versions of what happened. In this episode of The Roundtable for Men, Chad Tafs Jr. talks about emotional memory, family conflict, communication breakdown, resentment, accountability, and why some of the deepest emotional wounds come from the people closest to us. Sometimes one person remembers sacrifice. Another remembers emotional distance.This episode explores the difference between facts and feelings, why families remember the same experiences differently, and what happens when emotional pain and personal accountability collide. Welcome to the Roundtable. Pull up a chair.
• 
  When Logic and Emotion Don’t Line Up 06.05.2026 24min

  There are moments where you know exactly what the right decision is…But something about it doesn’t feel right.Or the oppositeIt feels right, but you know it probably isn’t the best move.That space in between is where most people get stuck.In this episode, we break down what happens when logic and emotion don’t line up, why it’s so difficult to navigate, and how those moments can impact your decisions, your relationships, and how you move forward.Because this isn’t about choosing one over the other.It’s about recognizing what’s actually driving you in the moment.If you’ve ever second guessed a decision, reacted in the moment, or felt stuck between what makes sense and what feels right…This conversation is for you.The Roundtable for Men is a space for real conversations about decision-making, pressure, relationships, and growth.New episodes weekly.If this episode resonated with you, consider supporting the missionhttps://linktr.ee/theroundtableformen
• 
  Step Dad’s: The Role Nobody Talks About 01.05.2026 22min

  This episode is about something that doesn’t get talked about enough, being a step dad. Stepping into that role isn’t simple. It comes with responsibility, expectations, and pressure but not always the same level of authority or respect. In this episode, I talk about what that role actually looks like, why it can be so complicated, and how it impacts both the man stepping into it and the kid experiencing it. I also share some personal perspective from growing up in that kind of situation; what worked, what didn’t, and what stuck with me over time. And toward the end, I share a real story that shows what this role can look like when it’s done right. If this is something you’ve experienced, from either side, this one will hit. A Kickstarter has officially launched to help grow this platform and create more conversations like this. If this episode resonated with you, your support means a lot.