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Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast

Have you ever felt like you’ve become lost in your own life?Many men struggle to talk about their problems and mental health and grew up believing that to do can be perceived as a sign of weakness or failure. There is also a lack of open discussion in society around men’s mental health, especially aimed at mid-life men. As a result, at times many men can feel alone and lost in their own lives.In this podcast series, I talk to mid-life men about their stories; the challenges, the turning points, and

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73:09

The Price of Playing the Tough Guy, with Jacob Butchoff

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2026/03/02

This is a difficult and honest conversation. For years, Jacob played the tough guy. Violence, intimidation, and control became a shield against something he could not face in himself. The price was prison, addiction, fractured relationships and a life built on concealing his true identity. Adopted as a baby and raised in a loving, privileged home in North London, Jacob grew up with a persistent sense of not belonging. Alongside that was the realisation, from a young age, that he was gay. Instead of

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42:26

Feeling Like I’m From Mars: Late Autism Diagnosis,...

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2026/03/02

What happens when you grow up feeling like you don’t quite fit, and you spend decades assuming the problem is you?In this episode, I speak with Gary Hawkins, a long-serving NHS clinician who was diagnosed as autistic later in life. Gary’s story is not neat or linear. It includes childhood chaos, being labelled “unteachable,” boarding school, the traumatic loss of his father in the Falklands, years of masking in professional environments, severe burnout, misdiagnosis, medication that didn’t help, and

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53:31

Hard Choices, Easy Life, with Jerzy Gregorek

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2026/02/02

You won’t hear many life stories like this.Jerzy Gregorek’s life spans teenage alcoholism and suicidal thoughts, elite Olympic-level weightlifting, political exile from communist Poland, serious injury and paralysis, underground resistance work, and the long, unglamorous process of starting again in a new country. More than once.What makes this episode different is that Jerzy doesn’t romanticise any of it. He speaks plainly about the cost of bad choices, the patience required to rebuild, and the

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46:13

Growing Up in Chaos with Lee Greenhough

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2026/01/26

What happens when you grow up in chaos and just learn to get on with it?In this episode, I talk with filmmaker and speaker Lee Greenhough about growing up around loss, addiction, and instability and how those early years quietly shape the choices men make later in life. Lee shares what it’s like to carry things you never dealt with, how that weight can surface through drinking, anger, or restlessness, and why change rarely comes from big moments or sudden insight.Instead, this conversation is about

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38:38

Why Intimacy Starts to Fade, with Dr Dan Sneider

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2026/01/19

A lot of men don’t think they have a problem with intimacy. They just feel a bit distant. A bit shut down. Less connected than they used to be to their partner, to sex, or to themselves. This episode goes right into that space.I’m joined by Dr. Dan Sneider. Dan is a therapist; however, this isn’t a lecture or a list of techniques. It’s a conversation grounded in his own lived experience and how he learned early on to shut parts of himself down, how that showed up in his relationships, and what it

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60:19

How To Rebuild A Life That Fits, with Michael Rice

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2026/01/16

In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Rice, a bioarchitect and the founder of Mentorus. Michael approaches men’s lives the same way he approaches buildings: by looking at foundations, structure, and whether what’s been built is actually fit for purpose. After years designing physical spaces, his work now focuses on helping men understand why a life that looks solid on the outside can quietly stop working from within, and how to rebuild it with intention, clarity, and honesty.We talk about what

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39:13

Whatever I Do, It’s Never Enough, with Mordy Gottlieb

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2025/12/19

In this episode, we talk to Mordy Gottlieb, a men’s therapist whose work - and life - has been shaped by one quiet, corrosive belief: “Whatever I do, it’s never enough.”Mordy shares how perfection became his survival strategy as a child and how striving without self-compassion led to years of numbing, self-criticism, and chasing relief through behaviours that slowly escalated rather than resolved the pain.What makes this conversation different is its honesty about how these patterns actually form,

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36:46

What No One Tells Men About Losing a Parent, with...

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2025/12/12

What happens to a man when he loses his father and no one shows him how to grieve?In this honest, darkly funny, and deeply human conversation, we hear from John Colbert, a writer and former advertising creative who turned the loss of his father to prostate cancer into Damaged Goods, a memoir made up of short, sharply observed stories about grief, masculinity, mental health, and what happens long after the funeral ends.John was just 20 when his father died after a six-year illness. What followed was

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36:02

The Weight Isn’t the Problem; Your Mindset Is, with...

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2025/11/29

What do you do when you look in the mirror and no longer recognise the man staring back? When the weight you’re carrying - physically and mentally - feels impossible to shift?In this powerful and frank conversation, we speak with Jonathan Boulware, a man who went from years of obesity, shame, and hopelessness to completely transforming his life, but not through fad diets or quick fixes, but by rebuilding his mindset, his habits, and his sense of self.Jonathan shares the story of losing his mother to

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42:05

The Pain You Don’t Talk About Shows Up Anyway, with...

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2025/11/24

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Brian Livesay, a trauma therapist and Director of Clinical Research at Arise Alliance, and we explore how men can heal from unspoken trauma, not by suppressing or avoiding it, but by facing it differently.Drawing from his personal story of loss, military service, and years working with veterans and first responders, Brian introduces a groundbreaking approach to healing called Critical Memory Integration (CMI). It’s a way of helping people re-engage with their most

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43:43

What if the Life You Built Isn't You Anymore? with...

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2025/11/16

What happens when the work stops, the job title is no longer relevant, and the role that defined you disappears?In this episode, Nick Shelton tells the story so many midlife men silently live: achieving everything you thought you wanted… only to find yourself fading, drifting, or feeling strangely empty once the structure and purpose of working life falls away.Nick retired young, thinking it would feel like freedom. Instead, it felt like slowly disappearing, like waking up one day and realising the

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29:45

Why Midlife Doesn’t Have to Mean Decline, with Louis...

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2025/11/11

What if midlife wasn’t the beginning of decline, but a second chance to feel alive again?In this episode, my guest is Louis Bezich, men’s health advocate, and author of Saving Men from Themselves. After years of juggling leadership, divorce, and single parenthood, Louis discovered that taking care of himself wasn’t selfish - it was survival.Louis shares how purpose, relationships, and everyday rituals can transform men’s health, longevity, and happiness. He speaks honestly about the lies we tell

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49:32

The Moment You Realise You're Not the Only One, with...

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2025/10/27

In this episode, Merlin Matthews, founder of Man Academy, explores how men can move from isolation to connection, from being “lone warriors” who suppress emotions to connected men who grow through community and accountability. From childhood trauma and dissociation to running a global charity and now creating a movement to halve the male suicide rate, Merlin’s story is as complex as it is hopeful. He shares what he’s learned about breaking free from conditioning, such as the pressure to “man up,”

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48:57

Powerful or Pitiful – You Choose, with Coach Anthony...

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2025/10/18

In this powerful conversation, transformational coach Anthony Cudjoe shares a no-excuses roadmap for men who are tired of living small, disconnected lives. With the passion of a preacher and the precision of a scientist, he explains how to reclaim your physical, emotional, and spiritual power by aligning with the natural laws that govern human performance. Coach Cudjoe doesn’t sugarcoat a thing. His message is simple but radical: It’s his job to tell the truth. It’s your job to decide.From addiction

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34:43

Cracked Open: How Honesty Heals Men, with Gary Jader

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2025/10/12

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Gary Jader, a lifelong advocate for men’s mental health, talks about growing up in a house full of conflict, the long shadow of a verbally abusive father, and how that early pain became fuel for a life spent helping others heal.Gary’s story is not one of overnight transformation. It’s about persistence, learning to “dance with our imperfections,” as he puts it, and finding the courage to speak the truth about what’s really going on inside. Together we

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38:38

Why It’s So Hard for Men to Talk, with Tom Karrel

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2025/10/04

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to suicide, which you may find distressing, so please listen with care.So many men grow up hearing the same messages: figure it out yourself, don’t cry, just get on with it. The result? A lot of us go through life carrying heavy stuff on our own, even when it’s slowly crushing us.In this conversation, I talk to Tom Karrell about what happens when you stop pretending and actually start connecting. Tom shares openly about losing three close friends to

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34:17

“I’m desperate for work...redundancy triggered a...

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2025/09/25

What happens when a successful career suddenly disappears overnight? In this frank conversation, we explore the hidden reality of job loss in today's brutal employment market and its devastating impact on mental health, identity, and self-worth.Joe built a thriving career as a copywriter for major brands before being made redundant alongside thousands of others in the tech industry bloodbath. What followed was an eye-opening journey through the modern job market that would challenge everything

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30:25

From Bullied Teen to Marathon Warrior, with Ben White

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2025/09/22

TRIGGER WARNINGThis episode contains a reference to suicidal thoughts, which you may find distressing, so please listen with care.In this powerful episode, we hear the remarkable story of a man who turned years of bullying into fuel for resilience and achievement.Ben shares how relentless bullying at school - much of it focused on the way he ran - left him feeling isolated, stripped of confidence, and battling despair. What started as taunts from a friend escalated into years of cruelty that shaped

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35:37

How to Future-Proof Your Midlife Career, with Mike Dwyer

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2025/09/14

In this episode of the Mid-Life Men Podcast, I sit down with career strategist Mike Dwyer to tackle one of the biggest midlife challenges: how to stay relevant, employable, and fulfilled in a world of shifting technology, corporate upheaval, and age bias. Mike brings decades of experience helping men navigate uncertainty, and he shares practical strategies for fighting back against the forces that can leave midlife professionals feeling sidelined. We explore: Why so many seasoned professionals feel

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47:49

Kill the Coward: Reclaim Your Life, with Jack Muldoon

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast ·

2025/09/08

TRIGGER WARNING : This episode contains a raw and honest account of a suicide attempt. Some of what you will hear may be distressing, so please listen with care. What happens when life strips you of everything - family, security, even the will to live? Jack Muldoon knows. From losing both parents as a child to battling addiction, homelessness, and a suicide attempt, Jack’s story is raw, brutal, and ultimately inspiring. In this conversation, Jack opens up about how he rebuilt himself from rock

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