She’s Not Angry At You! What Men NEED to Know About Menopause with Thea O’Connor

She’s Not Angry At You! What Men NEED to Know About Menopause with Thea O’Connor

Thea O'Connor is a menopause educator, workplace consultant, and researcher who has spent years doing what almost nobody else was doing — talking to men about their experience of menopause. After her own disorienting perimenopause journey derailed what she'd planned as her "power decade," she went public on national radio in 2018 at considerable professional risk. What followed was a body of work that now reaches boardrooms, Senate inquiries, and international standards organisations. This conversation is for every man who has ever felt confused, rejected, helpless, or like he was spending a lot of time in the doghouse without knowing why. It's also for the women in their lives who want them to understand. Resources Mentioned * Australasian Menopause Society — directory of menopause-informed doctors * The Orca Effect — Thea's program for women navigating menopause in the workplace * Thea's men and menopause survey — link in show notes and newsletter * Elizabeth Cady Stanton — American suffragist quoted by Thea: "We shall not be in our prime before 50, and after that we shall be good for 20 years at least." Connect with Thea O'Connor 🌐 Website /survey: https://www.thea.com.au/ Timestamped Overview 00:26 — Why Every Man Needs to Hear This 02:03 — Thea's Own Menopause Derailed Her Power Decade 03:12 — Why She Went Public at Professional Risk 05:06 — What Menopause Actually Is — The Basics 07:27 — The Symptoms Men Miss or Misread 09:28 — Dishwasher Rage — And What It Really Means 10:30 — How a Man's Attitude Affects Her Symptoms 14:39 — What Men Misinterpret as Personal Rejection 18:07 — What Men Actually Said in Thea's Interviews 19:53 — You're Still Allowed to Set Standards 22:47 — Menopause in the Workplace — The Manager's Role 29:13 — Orca Whales & Why Menopause Is a Promotion 35:16 — Fixing Hormones Won't Fix a Bad Marriage 38:34 — How Thea Feels as a Post-Menopausal Woman 40:48 — Final Words: Embrace the Change ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

3 Actions For Better Dating After Divorce

Earlier this week on Don't Let the Old Man In, we sat down with Kerri Sackville to explore the world of dating in midlife, including all the nuances and common mistakes that men make when jumping back into the dating scene. In this follow-up Actions episode, host Pod O'Sullivan breaks down the 3 most valuable lessons form his conversation with Kerri, and tells you exactly how you can make them work for you. Watch the full episode with Kerri Sackville here: https://youtu.be/udlgHdnMiDk Listen to us as a podcast: https://linktr.ee/dontllettheoldmanin ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Your Most Important Relationship Is With Yourself | Dating in midlife with Kerri Sackville

In this episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we sit down with Kerri Sackville, author of Out There: A Survival Guide to Dating In Midlife, to unpack the truth about navigating relationships and dating in the next stage of life. We discuss the power of solitude, why people return to dating before they're ready, how to manage your own baggage, and the challenges men in particular face. Suggest a topic for us to cover: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/suggestions/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/subscribe/ In this episode, we cover: * Why dating after divorce demands emotional robustness * The difference between loneliness and solitude (and why it matters) * Why men so often lack emotional support networks post-separation * Red flags that reveal themselves on the very first date * How to build a relationship with yourself before seeking one with someone else * The honesty test: why it solves 90% of dating problems * What midlife dating actually looks like ... without the sugar-coating CHAPTERS: 00:00 Navigating Emotional Needs Post-Separation 05:47 The Dynamics of Dating in Midlife 11:55 Honesty and Boundaries in Dating 17:45 Lessons Learned from the Dating Scene 25:18 The Essence of Relationships 27:12 The Fear of Solitude 30:29 Transformative Alone Time 32:30 Self-Discovery Through Solitude 36:29 The Impact of Social Media 38:10 Understanding Solitude vs. Loneliness 39:59 Practical Steps to Embrace Solitude 42:11 The Role of Purpose in Life 45:01 Navigating Loneliness and Grief 48:08 Accepting Aging and Life's Cycles 50:27 Finding Meaning in Good Moments Listen to this episode as a podcast: https://linktr.ee/dontllettheoldmanin ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

4 Actions To Jumpstart Your Next Chapter

Earlier this week on Don't Let the Old Man In, we sat down with Aneace Haddad to unpack the myth of the midlife crisis, the four stages of adulthood, as well as the newfound "superpowers" that people have access to once they reach midlife. In this special follow-up episode of DLTOMI, host Pod O'Sullivan is sharing the key lessons from his conversation with Aneace and the exact ways you can add these to your daily life. The best parts from this week's episode, all in one short video. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Your Second Adulthood Starts Now || Aneace Haddad on the Myth of the Midlife Crisis

Is the "midlife crisis" really our most powerful transformation yet? Former tech entrepreneur turned executive coach Aneace Haddad joins the show to unpack the 3 stages of adulthood, the winds of change that drive midlife transformation, and the hidden strengths that emerge as you enter your next chapter. If you're a man over 40 feeling the ground shift beneath you, this conversation will change how you see the midlife "crisis". In this episode: * Why your brain in midlife is actually becoming more powerful (not less) * The "happiness curve" and why 47 is often the lowest point before things get better * How to let go of old identities without losing yourself * The "Who will I be at 100?" practice for finding your North Star * Why midlife reinvention isn't about starting over, it's about becoming who you always were Whether you're navigating a career shift, questioning your purpose, or just feeling the weight of change, this one's for you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.