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Author: Pod O'Sullivan

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DLTOMI is a podcast brought to you by Pod O’Sullivan, where he has real and candid conversations with experts, celebrities and ordinary men about navigating midlife. The ups, the downs, the surprises, the opportunities, the secrets and how to do it on your terms, gracefully or even disgracefully!


Pod will explore ways to take charge of your health, to divorce well, to reinvigorate your sex life, to find ways to lift your spirit, to join new communities, to make sure you have enough money for retirement, to laugh, to cry if needed, to change perspectives, and most importantly, to ensure your second act is even better than the first.


Pod O’Sullivan has been fascinated with transitions and personal reinventions for most of his life. His career has seen him in the medical industry, in sales and marketing, consulting industries, being self-employed, being an entrepreneur who successfully sold businesses, being an educator at Sydney Business School, an author, an Executive Coach to 100’s of CEO’s all over Asia, a podcaster, the owner of a "failed" tech start up and now the co-founder of The Wisdom Vault and host of this podcast. He is also a Doctoral student in Oxford research how men navigate midlife and how they (we) might do it better.


Migrating from Ireland and England to Australia taught him many lessons. Divorcing with two young kids threw a few more his way. Remarrying and creating the ‘Brady Bunch’ with Carole, his two children and three new daughters, topped off many great life’s lessons.


Pod knows the harsh reality of life’s ups and downs and firmly believes that mid-life, while tough on many levels, can also be lonely on others and downright confusing on yet others; it can also include the best stages in life.


He is here to explore and find those!


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In this episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we speak with Ian Westmoreland, a successful IT worker who left it all behind at age 59 to pursue a second half of purpose and fulfilment. We discuss what drove him to make a change, men's mental health, the honour of being awarded an Order of Australia Medal, and much more.Learn about Mentoring Men: https://www.mentoringmen.org.au/aboutFind out about Kintsugi Heroes: https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/Subscribe to our newsletter for more DLTOMI: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/subscribe/CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Ian's Life and Transformation01:19 The Message That Changed Ian's Life12:11 The Power of Listening and Being Heard20:41 The Metaphor of Kintsugi in Healing24:32 Connecting Through Culture and Stories36:00 The Impact of Vulnerability and Emotional Openness37:09 The Work of Kintsugi Heroes and Storytelling44:55 Reflections on Success, Love, and Life's Purpose48:47 Final Thoughts and Advice#midlife #findingpurpose #mensmentalhealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we speak with Dr Kathryn Page (organisational psychologist and author of Good Work) to understand what is draining our energy in the workplace, why burnout looks different in men, and the importance of maintaining identity outside of our work. Learn more about Dr Kat Page's book here: https://www.drkatpage.com/about-4Subscribe to our newsletter: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/subscribe/CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest02:17 Growing up in a police family and its influence07:45 Work to live versus live to work14:56 The concept of the third space and its significance25:42 The effort recovery framework explained42:23 Languishing versus flourishing and how to move forward01:02:20 Final thoughts and message for future generations#burnout #psychology #midlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we speak with Mark Beretta (Sunrise TV Presenter and ambassador for the Butterfly Foundation) about young men's mental health today, how eating disorders are underdiscussed in society, and how he's reinvented himself throughout his life. Learn more about the Butterfly Foundation: https://butterfly.org.au/Subscribe to our newsletter for more DLTOMI: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/subscribe/CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro02:04 Early life, water skiing, and family memories04:19 Lessons from sport and its role in personal development06:36 Career in television and the evolution of Sunrise10:30 Caring for aging parents19:28 Eating disorders: what dads need to know32:47 Reinvention and following passions in midlife42:24 Involvement in the Australian reserves and service to country48:24 The importance of friendships and social connections52:43 Reflections on life, aging, and legacy#eatingdisorders #midlife #parentingtips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we speak with sobriety coach Sarah Rusbatch to understand grey area drinking, how our relationship to alcohol can change in midlife, and the simple way to determine the tradeoffs we do and don't want to make for alcohol. Learn more about Sarah's work here: https://sarahrusbatch.com/Subscribe to our newsletter: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/subscribe/CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro02:05 What is Grey Area Drinking 04:06 Early experiences with alcohol06:19 Transition from social drinking to career-driven drinking08:16 Moving to Australia and using alcohol to fill voids13:50 The slow decline into problematic drinking17:32 The moment of decision to quit alcohol24:21 Why moderation is often not an option32:49 Defining Grey Area Drinking and its challenges37:43 Tools and strategies for quitting alcohol45:02 The benefits of sobriety and life transformation01:00:18 Looking ahead: aging and living alcohol-free01:01:28 Advice for starting the conversation about alcohol with loved ones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's powerful episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we sit down with author Oliver Christen to discuss his deeply moving book As She Chose, the story of his mother's self-determined end-of-life journey.Learn more about As She Chose: https://www.amazon.com.au/As-She-Chose-conscious-lived/dp/1764067827Subscribe to our newsletter: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/subscribe/CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to the conversation on end-of-life choices01:21 Why this topic matters: removing fear of death02:10 Early memories of Oliver's mother06:21 Global overview of assisted dying laws08:46 Why Oliver's mother chose assisted dying11:07 The criteria for voluntary stopping eating and drinking16:41 Understanding death fasting from a spiritual perspective20:58 Living fully and purposefully21:52 The gap between wishes and reality in end-of-life care25:39 The process and experience of fasting for death28:16 Letting go of identity and expectations30:56 The importance of presence and acceptance33:12 Acts of love and creating meaningful moments37:28 Supporting loved ones through physical decline39:25 The significance of signs and nature in end-of-life44:56 Reflections on conversations and relationships50:39 Conscious completion and letting go56:27 What Oliver learned about his mother01:07:38 Final words of wisdom: live fully and have the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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