The Man Talk Podcast: Recent Episodes
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With a focus on men, their mental health, emotional wellbeing, relationships and life in general Man Talk is a podcast discussing real life problems, solutions, providing tools, tips and awareness to help men navigate their lives successfully.
Each episode is an honest and illuminating conversation for all men and those in relationship with them.
How do you keep your relationship strong when life gets busy, stress builds up, and connection starts to slip away? If you’ve ever found yourself bottling up frustrations, avoiding tough conversations, or just wishing you and your partner felt more like a team, this episode is for you. In this episode we are unpacking a […]
This episode explores the pervasive issue of avoidance in relationships and why men tend to pull away from their partner. Avoidance is something many of us do—sometimes without even realising it—and it can quietly chip away at your relationship and your self esteem. If you’ve ever wondered why you tend to steer clear of the […]
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: This final episode of the year provides insights on how to start the new year with a renewed, […]
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. If you’ve ever wondered whether opening up is worth the risk, or is vulnerability really all that necessary […]
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: Howard delves into his therapeutic practices and how they helped him become more authentic and self-compassionate. The conversation also explores: This episode is a candid and insightful look into […]
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? You are invited join Ryan and I in conversation as we unpack the power of authentic male friendships. If this episode raises a […]
Life can be full of curveballs, uncertainties and moments that we simply haven’t planned for! Stress and anxiety are hard to ignore. If you’ve been feeling or ever felt worried, stressed, nervous, anxious and your brain has a mind of it’s own racing with overthinking, or looping thoughts – this episode is for you! We […]
Good communication is vital for a healthy relationship. Obvious right! Why do some men struggle with communicating with their partner? This episode provides the practical skills to not only communicate better but to build stronger connection in your relationship. Do you want to learn more ways to improve your relationship skills? Download a free guide: […]
How do you manage conflict? What do men experience when conflict gets in the way of a healthy relationship? This episode takes a close look at negative conflict styles, how it impacts individual partners and relationships, and provides tips and strategies to see conflict as an opportunity to change. Do you want to learn more […]
Have you ever wondered why emotional distance happens in a relationship? It’s more common than your realise. What do men experience when this disconnection happens and what helps to reconnect with your partner? This episode uncovers 6 ways to repair emotional disconnection. Do you want to learn more ways to improve your relationship skills? Download a […]
What is it that makes a relationship successful? How would you describe what makes a relationship a good one? This is the first of the Man Talk Interviews and in it my colleague and good friend Naomi Rubinstein and I chat about the ingredients required in order to become a master of relationships as opposed […]
Losing control of your emotions is often described in a variety of terms. Such as: There are a few psychological terms that describe losing control of emotions. They include: Essentially, it’s the experience of emotions spinning out of control? Whether triggered by an argument, a professional or personal failure, anxious about someone u love, extreme […]
In the book “Emotional Intelligence,” Daniel Goleman describes how anger causes blood to flow to our hands, making it easier for us to strike an enemy or hold a weapon. Our heart rate speeds up, and a rush of hormones…creates a surge of energy strong enough to take “vigorous action.” In this way, he says, […]
In this episode we take a deeper look at anger, one of the most primitive emotions we experience. We’re going to explore: Follow us + Join the ConversationINSTAGRAM FACEBOOK WEBSITE
There are many men who holdback from talking about their stress… for way too long…. It ‘s as if we don’t want to burden anyone! It’s as if we are, invincible, even superman! This episode is dedicated to all the superman men, out there! Recognising the symptoms of stress is the first step to managing […]
Do you find it’s hard to describe emotions or put into words exactly how you’re feeling? There appears to be anywhere between 6, 8, or 34,000 emotions! You can see why emotions are messy and confusing. This episode will provide a little more clarity. Whilst feelings and emotions make our life colourful. Without them, where […]
Many men have a mixed relationship with emotions. There are men who describe themselves as an ‘emotional retard’ a truly awful term, or some men who see themselves as ‘closed off’ or ‘numb’ to their feelings. There are many dilemmas for men when it comes to feelings. And yet, men’s emotional lives are so important […]
There’s a common myth that says men think about sex every 7 seconds! That’s more than 500 times an hour! And more than 8,000 times during the average day! Men can get fixated with sex or physical affection sometimes above and beyond emotional closeness. The truth is that men, women and all genders share the […]
How have you become the man you are today? What or who has influenced you? This episode invites you to think about What Kind of Man Are You? We explore what it means to be a man through the lens of: Masculine IdentityMale StereotypesValuesRole Models Resources from this Episode: Attitudes toward men and masculinityVicHealth The […]
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