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The Hidden Cost of Success: Save Your Marriage Before It’s Too Late


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Are you a high-performing man who’s crushing it in your career, but silently suffering in your marriage, relationships, or spiritual life? Wondering why success leaves you empty, distracted, or disconnected—even from those you love most? In this raw and transformational episode, hosts Tim Bisagno and Stewart White sit down with special guest Vince Del Monte (elite fitness entrepreneur, men’s coach, and author) for an unfiltered look at what happens when your identity is defined by achievement…and how you can break free.

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Join us as Vince Del Monte courageously shares his own story of hitting rock bottom—a dream home, thriving business, and picture-perfect life shattered by brokenness, emotional rejection, and loss. If you’re searching for peace, meaning, and reconciliation in the midst of pressure, THIS episode will hit home.

What You’ll Discover in This Conversation:

  • The dark side of winning at work—real stories of men who sacrifice family for hustle, and the devastating wake-up calls that follow 
  • Vince Del Monte’s fight for his marriage: What ultimate rejection taught him about masculine identity, control, and the power of humility 
  • How performance-driven living triggers anxiety, emotional instability, and relational breakdown even in men with the “perfect life” 
  • Why being a provider isn’t enough—and the dangerous myth that success at any cost means love at home 
  • The journey from shame and self-medication to true vulnerability: practical steps to reconnect with God, yourself, and the people who matter most 
  • Why men avoid the “mirror”—and how facing the hardest truths unlocks authentic healing, freedom, and real strength 
  • Building a business (and life) that SERVES you, not consumes you—Vince’s blueprint for sustainable success and fulfillment 
  • What the parable of the talents really means for multiplication, faithfulness, and finding purpose beyond money or status 
  • The critical importance of rest, surrender, and rooting your identity in Christ—not your achievements (includes a Gospel invitation for men ready to find hope)


This isn’t just another motivational talk—it’s an honest map for every man ready to break cycles of isolation, reclaim lost relationships, and build a legacy that actually lasts.

🌟 EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:

  • Ready to start your journey with Jesus? https://standupdude.com/stand
  • Free resources for men: https://standupdude.com/be-more
  • Connect with Vince Del Monte and discover how his coaching can help you: https://vincedelmonte.com/
  • Explore Vince’s powerful men’s programs: https://vincedelmontefitness.com/


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Don’t wait until everything crashes. The cost is too high. Get inspired by Vince’s vulnerable journey, and take your first step towards becoming the man you were made to be.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 "Rebuilding Life from Within"
05:30 "Unintended Honesty and Regret"
08:01 "I Don't Need Help"
11:27 "Realizing the Need to Change"
15:00 Men, Insecurity, and Contentment
19:12 Women's Sacrifice and Marital Strain
21:57 "Value of Self and Vulnerability"
25:12 Balanced Life and Vulnerability
29:04 Truth, Sin, Freedom, and Community
30:00 Sin, Separation, and Connection
35:37 "Rebuilding Through Self-Compassion"
39:11 Downsizing: A Challenging Gift
40:16 "What Do You Truly Want?"
44:19 "Surrender and Divine Guidance"
47:45 "Surrendering Fear to Build Again"
51:27 Investing in What Matters
52:22 Sacrifice and Faithful Investment
57:52 "Invitation to Know Jesus"
58:44 "Faith, Redemption, and Renewal"

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