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Mid-life Men: the mental health podcastAuthor: Philip Briscoe
Have you ever felt like youve become lost in your own life? Many men struggle to talk about their problems and mental health and grew up believing that to do can be perceived as a sign of weakness or failure. There is also a lack of open discussion in society around mens mental health, especially aimed at mid-life men. As a result, at times many men can feel alone and lost in their own lives. In this podcast series, I talk to mid-life men about their stories; the challenges, the turning points, and the support received to help them find their way so that others who may be suffering in silence or dont know what to do next, realise that they are not alone and there is help available. Stories will cover a whole range of challenges faced by mid-life men mainly relating to the causes of mental health issues including feelings of isolation, depression, job dissatisfaction, addiction, PTSD, and long-term illness.The podcast is NOT a replacement for professional support and we signpost to organisations and their contact details by episode. If you have a story you would like to share or any feedback on the podcasts, please email me: midlifemen01@gmail.com. Language: en-gb Genres: Documentary, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Weight Isn’t the Problem; Your Mindset Is, with Jonathan Boulware
Episode 78
Saturday, 29 November, 2025
What do you do when you look in the mirror and no longer recognise the man staring back? When the weight you’re carrying - physically and mentally - feels impossible to shift?In this powerful and frank conversation, we speak with Jonathan Boulware, a man who went from years of obesity, shame, and hopelessness to completely transforming his life, but not through fad diets or quick fixes, but by rebuilding his mindset, his habits, and his sense of self.Jonathan shares the story of losing his mother to obesity, the moment he realised his own health was spiralling, and the emotional breaking point where he decided something had to change. What he discovered wasn’t a perfect fitness plan; it was a deeper truth: the body follows the mind.His journey led him to become a certified personal trainer, health coach, behavioural change specialist, and author. But what makes his voice essential is his lived experience, knowing exactly what it feels like to be overwhelmed, ashamed, stuck, and convinced that change is impossible.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why the real battle isn’t losing weight, it’s rebuilding your belief in yourself.How hopelessness develops, and how to break out of it.Jonathan’s approach to self-compassion, identity, and sustainable change.Why motivation isn’t the answer, and what actually keeps you going.How to set goals that fit into real life, with work, kids, stress, and pressure.What to do when you fall off the wagon and how to get back on track without shame.Why community and the right support matter more than willpower.The truth about weight-loss drugs and why lasting change still depends on mindset.Why listen: Because so many men live in silence with the same feelings Jonathan describes: failure, frustration, shame, and the belief that it’s too late. His story proves it isn’t. This conversation is about more than weight, it’s about taking back control, rebuilding confidence, and remembering that you are capable of far more than you think.If you want to find out more about Jonathan, his work, and his book Take Control of Your Body (Before It Takes Control of You), visit his website: https://www.youcanbeatobesity.com.
