Don't Let The Old Man In

3 Actions To Forge Unbreakable Friendships In Midlife

This week on Don't Let the Old Man In, we sat down with David Pointon, CEO of Men's Table, to hear about the power of vulnerability in finding fulfilling community. In this special Actions episode of the podcast, host Pod O'Sullivan breaks down the key wisdoms from David Pointon and tells you exactly what you can do to make a change in your life. Watch the full episode with David Pointon: https://youtu.be/4vv69UddZpI Subscribe to our newsletter: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/subscribe/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Giving Men The Tools To Talk || CEO of Men's Table on the power of opening up.

Why are so many men emotionally alone, even when surrounded by people? In this episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we sit down with David Pointon, founder of Men's Table, to explore how giving men a space to be heard can change their lives entirely. Suggest a topic you want us to cover: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/suggestions/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/subscribe/ In this episode, you'll discover: * Why most midlife men feel something is missing, even when life looks fine from the outside * The simple monthly format that creates deeper friendships than 25 years with your golfing buddy * Why "banter" isn't the same as real connection, and what it's costing men * The concept of caring connection and why it's the most powerful antidote to toxic masculinity * How one man's willingness to open up can unlock an entire room * The ripple effect: how men showing up for themselves transforms their relationships and families * David's own story of marriage, separation, and how men's work helped him reset everything ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

4 Actions To Rekindle Your Love Life In Midlife

This week, we got to sit down with relationship expert and intimacy coach Tanya Koens to dive deep into the biggest issues facing couples as they enter midlife, and how we can work with our partners to get the most satisfaction out of our love lives. Tanya has years of experience and provided several fascinating insights from her career, many of which have really stuck with us ever since. In this special Actions episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we're looking back at our conversation with Tanya to identify the most powerful pieces of wisdom she shared with us, how you can implement it in your own life, and why the science says it works. Listen to our conversation with Tanya Koens: https://linktr.ee/dontllettheoldmanin ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Top Sexologist Reveals Best Relationship Advice for Midlife || Tanya Koens

Tanya Koens is a leading sexologist, somatic sex therapist, and self-described "pleasure activist". In this episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we sit down with Tanya to explore what sex and intimacy really look like in your 40s, 50s, and 60s. Whether you're navigating mismatched libido, adjusting to an aging body, or stepping back into dating after a long-term relationship, Tanya brings warmth, expertise, and zero judgement to the conversation. Suggest a topic you'd like us to cover: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/suggestions/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/subscribe/ In this episode, we cover: * Why libido after 40 isn't what most people expect (and why that's actually good news) * The truth about mismatched libido — and how to talk about it without it turning into a fight * Spontaneous vs. responsive desire: what the difference means for your relationship * How to "schedule" sex in a way that actually keeps the spark alive * Navigating intimacy and dating after 50 — including the new rules around consent * The impact of pornography on sexual expectations * Why curiosity, kindness, and generosity are the foundation of great sexual health at any age ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Trauma Isn't Destiny | Confronting Your Past In Midlife with James Elliott

Most men that suffer childhood trauma don't disclose it to others for decades of their life, or decide not to disclose it at all. This week on Don't Let the Old Man In, James Elliott shares how his own trauma shaped his toxic work ethic, and how it took him 21 years to look inside and make a change. Plus, we discuss James' recent work with NASA and how his team is shaping the future of medicine. We talk about: * How trauma shapes overachievement and perfectionism * The difference between "being a man" and becoming one * Childhood trauma healing — and why disclosure is so hard * His path through EMDR therapy and how it works * What his work with NASA reveals about the human body under stress * The African proverb that shifted his entire leadership philosophy * Why community — not achievement — is the foundation of happiness ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.