The Man Talk Podcast

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 […]

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. If this episode raises your interest to work on Self Compassion and you need get some counselling support Howard is available for consultations […]

Why would you want to sit with uncomfortable feelings? A reasonable question! In this latest conversation Ryan and Howard discuss: This episode delves into the complexities of men’s emotional experiences. Through personal anecdotes, we emphasise the importance of recognising and addressing emotions rather than avoiding them, highlighting how communication and emotional awareness can improve mental […]

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: Resources: Books Blogs The Man Talk Blog: Offers insights and tips on relationships, emotional well-being, […]

If you push down your feelings and tell yourself to ‘man up,’ ‘she’ll be right’ 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 […]