Middle Man

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One Year On: What I’ve Learned About Midlife (and Myself)
In this special anniversary episode of Middle Man I sit down with my wife, Michelle, for a candid reflection on one year of exploring midlife as a man. I answer questions submitted by listeners that c
A Quarter of Men are 'Just Surviving' or Feeling Overwhelmed - Darren Lawrence on Men Needing Help
Many midlife men feel isolated or overwhelmed but remain silent, often unaware that help is available or assuming they just need to get on with it. As a direct result they grapple with a number of e
Midlife Stories: Making Space in Your Life For Yourself, with Paul Marsh
Whether its a failed relationship or a career that is no longer fulfilling, many midlife men find themselves trapped in a life that they can no longer tolerate. Regardless, they try and live a conven
Anxiety and Burnout are Very Commonly Linked with Neurodiversity - Dr Martin Brunet on Autism and ADHD
There has been a huge rise in the number of autism and ADHD diagnoses over the last two decades. And while many midlife men have spent years being treated for anxiety or depression without ever unders
A Man’s Guide to Menopause, with Dr Naomi Potter
Menopause exploded into the public consciousness a few years ago thanks largely to the book Menopausing by Davina McCall and Dr Naomi Potter. While a womans experience of menopause is deeply personal
Midlife Stories: Self Harm as a Coping Mechanism, with David Salmon
Coping mechanisms can take many forms for midlife men, from drinking a bit too much to isolating oneself to overworking to emotional eating. Self harm can be at the more extreme end of the scale, but
Divorce is The Second Most Traumatic Life Event - Sara Davison on Surviving Relationship Break Ups
The divorce rate among men in their 40s is the highest of any age group, remaining stubbornly high at a time when the overall rate of divorce is falling. At a time when several other areas of life can
Rebuilding Your Life When the Career Ladder Breaks, with Eleanor Twedell
Losing your job in midlife can be take a significant emotional and psychological toll. From guilt, shame and loss of identity, redundancy is often accompanied by a messy and non-linear form of grief.
Midlife Stories: From Trapped to Transformed, with Guido Regazzoni
Many people fall into careers that are not necessarily of their own design, only to wake up two decades later feeling unfulfilled, stressed and miserable. And yet a career change in midlife seems daun
Purpose Allows You to Thrive, Not Just Survive – David McNally on Meaning in Life
The concept of purpose can be confusing and overplayed in some quarters, with much of the talk around this implying life missions that few can identify. But with questions like is this it? and why