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There was a moment in my early 60s when my world cracked open. My wife told me she was done, and I honestly never saw it coming. Overnight, my future looked unrecognizable, and I found myself raising my youngest daughter while carrying grief that most people never saw. In this episode, I share the real story behind why I started Next Third Best Third—because I know what it feels like to look at your life and ask, “Now what?”

What changed me wasn’t pretending I was fine. It was learning to be honest, vulnerable, and willing to do the hard work. I had men in my life who refused to let me isolate, who normalized grief, and who challenged me to get healthy. That support helped me see something I couldn’t see at first: nothing would be the same… but it could be better. That’s where the mantra was born—make the next third of your life the best third of your life—and it became my “true north” while everything else was spinning.

I also break down what I believe are five areas of decay that can quietly shrink a man’s life: cognitive (mental), physical, emotional, relationships, and spiritual. Aging is inevitable—and worth celebrating—but decay doesn’t have to be. If you’ve felt isolated, stuck, ashamed, or like your best days are behind you, I made this for you. Join the tribe and grab the free resources at nextthirdbestthird.com—and if this hits home, please like, subscribe, and share it with a man who needs hope.

Chapters:
00:00 The Next Third Can Be Your Best Third
00:18 Why Next Third Best Third Exists
00:45 My Story: 65 Years Old, 6 Kids, Life Turns
02:19 The Divorce I Never Saw Coming
03:00 Single Dad Season and Silent Grief
04:20 The Men Who Carried Me Through Grief
05:37 “Nothing Will Be the Same… But It Could Be Better”
07:34 The Danger of Male Isolation and Absentee Fathers
09:44 The Missing Rite of Passage Into Manhood
14:12 The 5 Areas of Decay Men Must Fight

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Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:

- Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age.
- Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress.
- Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships.
- Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections.
- Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook.

Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third!

Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)