Middle Man

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Midlife Stories: My Father’s Death Changed Everything, with Ben Veal
The gradual ageing and then passing away of our parents is inevitable during midlife. But navigating the grief and the emotional turmoil that comes with the death of our fathers is incredibly complex.
We Don’t Need More Mental Health Awareness; We Need More Action - Luke Ambler on Preventing Suicide
It is often repeated that men dont talk and that, if they did, there would not be a mental health crisis among midlife men. - Luke Ambler established ANDYSMANCLUB in 2016 following the tragic loss
Retirement is a Dangerous Illusion - Ken Valledy on Midlife Careers
Theres very little more soul destroying for a midlife man than working in a job or a career for which he has lost his passion. And yet we tell ourselves the story that everyone has to do this, that i
Most Doctors Have Never Even Heard of Andropause! - Ross Tomkins on Low Testosterone
The andropause, or the male menopause, is the decline in testosterone that occurs naturally in men from their mid 30s onwards. Unlike the female menopause, the hormonal changes we experience are slow
Midlife Stories: Reinventing Life, with Paul Flynn
Life changes can come thick and fast during midlife. From changes to family set up, whether that be having children or marriage break ups or kids leaving home, to shifts in career, to changes in locat
Cold Water Immersion: Science v Sensation, with Dr Heather Massey
Cold water immersion has gained a reputation over the last few years as a bit of a cure-all for both physical and mental wellbeing, whether thats wild swimming or a plunge pool or cold showers. But w
Therapy Should Not Be a Last Resort, with Bill Sullivan
When it comes to therapy, men are reluctant to seek help. Most will only turn to psychotherapy when they hit crisis point, and even many of those who do seek out help will only do so because theyve b
Loneliness is as Harmful as Smoking - David Robson on Social Connection
Loneliness among midlife men is at epidemic levels. One in five men report having no close friends, and loneliness is reported to be as bad for you as smoking or drinking excessively. Some argue that
We Are Catastrophising Sleep! - Stephanie Romiszewski on Sleep in Midlife
Sleep is something that its incredibly important we pay close attention to for our physical health and mental wellbeing. Or so we are led to believe by the media. But acclaimed sleep physiologist Ste
Add 10 Years to Your Life Just by Changing Your Diet! - Dr Federica Amati on Midlife Nutrition
There is an overwhelming amount of content out there about what we should eat and how we should eat it. A lot of it is confusing and contradictory, and most of us simply want down-to-earth, practical