Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (56)
Since May 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Navigating your next chapter after traditional work requires a new kind of bravery—especially for men. Michael and his guests speak straight to how to overcome the conditioning of our hard-charging career years and explore what will bring us fulfillment.

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Recent Episodes

When Work Is Your Only Social Life

Apr 01, 2026 52m

For a lot of men, their social life is their job. So what happens when that job goes away? In this conversation, Anthony Silard shares what he's learned studying loneliness and relationships—and why…

Feeling Stuck When Life Looks Fine

Mar 25, 2026 47m

Most people go looking for purpose when they feel lost. J.D. Pincus believes that's not where we should start. JD is a social psychologist, researcher, and author of The Emotionally Agile Brain.…

Why Health Doesn't Have to Decline With Age

Mar 18, 2026 45m

We're often told that declining health is just part of getting older. But what if that's not actually true? In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Darren Clair, a physician with over 40 years of…

How to Thrive in the Next Chapter of Life with Rand Selig

Mar 11, 2026 49m

Most of us spend the first half of life building. The second half, if we're paying attention, is when we start asking whether we built the right things. Rand Selig is back on the show and a lot has…

Rethinking Success at 52

Mar 04, 2026 50m

Larry Kesslin spent much of his life chasing success. After leaving corporate America at 29, he built a successful career as an entrepreneur advising business owners across the country. By most…

When Success Doesn't Erase Fear with Guru Yogi Shivan

Feb 25, 2026 41m

At 25, Guru Yogishivan was surrounded by luxury in the Middle East. He had trained as a martial artist and become a boxing champion. By most standards, he had success. But as he spent time around…

A Wake-Up Call at 51 with Howard Rosenberg

Feb 18, 2026 38m

Howard Rosenberg had done what many of us were taught to do. He got an education, built a career, and provided for his family. From the outside, it checked every box. But in his early fifties, a…

Why Retiring Early Didn't Work for Randy Gage

Feb 11, 2026 43m

Not everyone feels finished when their career ends, especially people who are wired to build. This week, I'm joined by Randy Gage, an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who retired at 40 and…

Why Your Brain Predicts Pain When You Try to Change (And How to Rewire It)

Feb 04, 2026 41m

For many men, leaving behind a career also means leaving behind a sense of identity. And much of our response to that change is shaped long before retirement ever enters the picture. My guest today…

Why Americans Struggle With Aging More Than They Should

Jan 28, 2026 46m

What does it really take to age well—and why do so many people struggle with this transition after work? Today's guest is Ken Stern, author of Healthy to 100 and a researcher focused on aging,…

What Comes After Work Ends

Jan 21, 2026 28m

After decades of work, Don Akchin found himself with too much time and very little structure. That moment marked the beginning of a new kind of work for Don: paying attention to what happens when…

Finding Direction Without a Map

Jan 14, 2026 52m

Some people move through life by following a plan. Others move forward by paying attention to what holds their interest. Today's guest, David Litt, spent more than three decades in the U.S. Foreign…

What If You Didn't React Right Away?

Jan 07, 2026 35m

Doug Fleener woke up on an airplane with no idea how he got there. That was the moment his life began to change. Today, Doug shares the story of hitting bottom and rebuilding his life one decision…

What Your Annual Physical Doesn't Tell You with Reed Davis

Dec 31, 2025 41m

As we move into the later chapters of life, many of us begin to think differently about health. Not just how long we'll live, but how well we'll live. What if the symptoms we accept as "normal aging"…

Learning to Ask for What You Want with Paul Quinn

Dec 17, 2025 45m

Why is it often easier to know what we don't want than to ask for what we do? In this episode, I'm joined by Paul Quinn, author of The Big Ask: Unlock the Possibilities in Your Work Life and Dreams…

Letting Go of Old Narratives with Doug O'Brien

Dec 03, 2025 41m

Many men feel caught between the identity they built at work and the person they hope to become. Today's guest helps us explore that space. Doug O'Brien has spent his career studying how our…

A Better Way to Age with Dr. Ravi Kumar

Nov 19, 2025 51m

Modern medicine can treat almost anything. Yet it often misses the root of what makes us sick. Dr. Ravi Kumar is a neurosurgeon who trained at the Mayo Clinic and spent years in operating rooms…

Beyond Reason with Gregg Korbon

Nov 05, 2025 37m

What happens when life forces us to confront the unexplainable? Today's guest, Dr. Gregg Korbon, is a retired anesthesiologist whose life took an extraordinary turn after the loss of his…

Life After the Mic with Peter Haskell

Oct 22, 2025 38m

For nearly 30 years, Peter Haskell's voice was a familiar one across New York. As a reporter for WCBS Newsradio 880, he covered some of the region's most defining moments. When a rare vocal…

Hiking the Appalachian Trail at 72 with Rand Timmerman

Oct 08, 2025 37m

At 68 years old, Rand Timmerman looked in the mirror and thought his life was over. A decorated Vietnam War veteran and successful attorney, he had been undone by alcoholism and the toll of PTSD. Yet…

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