Send us a text New year's resolutions often fail often due to psychological traps. Instead of setting resolutions I encourage you to consider some key questions to evaluate 2025 and set meaningful intentions for 2026. These questions allow you to: Focus on core valuesRelease unnecessary burdensSet healthy boundariesLive more authenticallyConfront your fearsReduce Avoidance This final episode of the year provides insights on how to start the new year with a renewed, int...
Dec 26, 2025
25 min
Send us a text Vulnerability is everywhere! It’s on social media, in self-help books, on Ted talks, discussed in countless therapy rooms. Vulnerability can be extremely confusing, especially for us blokes! In this episode Howard and Ryan unpack it all for you. What does vulnerability really mean?Why is it often mistaken for weakness?How it can actually be a source of strength.?Can vulnerability be transformative?How does it make a difference to your mental health and relatio...
Nov 28, 2025
36 min
Send us a text In this episode, Howard shares his personal journey from a stoic British upbringing to becoming a therapist who specialises in men's emotional health. He reflects on: His early emotional strugglesThe impact of cultural norms on his mental healthHis path to self-discovery and emotional wellbeingHoward delves into his therapeutic practices and how they helped him become more authentic and self-compassionate. The conversation also explores: The importance of finding a ...
Oct 28, 2025
38 min
Send us a text Is true friendship a cornerstone of emotional wellbeing? Friendships that offers support, belonging and genuine connection. If so: Why are so many men in Australia and beyond quietly battling loneliness and isolation? How do male friendships change over time?What does it takes to move past surface-level banter and build friendships that matter? You are invited join Ryan and I in conversation as we unpack the power of authentic male friendships. If this ep...
Sep 30, 2025
32 min
Send us a text There are too many blokes who are way too hard on themselves. In this episode I’m going to break down the myth that self-compassion is soft, weak, self pity or even selfish. What does Self-Compassion really mean?What are the skills?Why is it so hard for some men?How can it actually make you stronger—not softer.If this episode raises your interest to work on Self Compassion and you need get some counselling support Howard is available for consultations in Australia. ...
Aug 26, 2025
25 min
Send us a text Why would you want to sit with uncomfortable feelings? A reasonable question! In this latest conversation Ryan and Howard discuss: What does sitting with feelings even mean and what stops most of us?The impact of avoiding our emotionsSome practical ideas of how to sit with feelingsThe value of finding a ritual or a practice and seeking supportThis episode delves into the complexities of men's emotional experiences. Through personal anecdotes, we emphasise the importance of reco...
Jul 29, 2025
39 min
Send us a text In this engaging and thought provoking conversation, the first co-hosted Man Talk episode, Howard and Ryan unpack what Men's Work is all about. They share some of their experiences of Men's Groups and broader themes of Men's Work today including: What is Men’s Work? Where does it originate? What are some of the core concepts of Men’s Work?Our personal experiences of men’s work: What’s the point? Why put yourself through it?What are some of the contemporar...
Jun 24, 2025
37 min
Send us a text If you push down your feelings and tell yourself to 'man up,' 'she’ll be righ't and keep going on with life, what happens? Bottling your emotions will make you more confused, more frustrated, disconnected from your partner, your kids, your friends, yourself! Despite telling yourself you’re fine, this internalising leaves you carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. If you find yourself bottling your emotions this episode is for you. We’re brea...
May 27, 2025
40 min
Send us a text If communication is the foundation of connection how come relationships can feel distant, strained and disconnected? What are you not talking about with your partner? You know those times when: You want to share how you’re feeling, but you don’t know where to start, so you stay silent. Your partner brings up an issue, and instead of addressing it, you either shut down or get defensive. You feel like no matter what you say, it’s taken the wrong way, so you ...
Apr 29, 2025
25 min
Send us a text Do you get distracted? What kind of distractions get in the way of the kind of relationship u wan t? Do u ever feel: IsolatedDisconnectedMentally overloadedMissing intimacyEmotionally numbInternalising too many thoughtsThese are some of the consequences of distraction and a lack of presence…. the cornerstone of the connection u create with the love of your life! In this episode we unpack : Why does your presence matter?What do you get distracted by, how do u maintain your atten...
Apr 5, 2025
25 min
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