Episodes 29
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jul 2022
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Men are generally not good at talking openly about their mental health, emotional wellbeing, relationships and life in general. Man Talk is a series of conversations exploring real life problems and solutions, providing tools, tips and raising awareness to help men navigate their lives successfully. Howard Todd-Collins is a thought leader in the world of men's emotional wellbeing. He has a thriving Private Practice as a Counsellor, Psychotherapist and a Coach to Men, Women and Couples. He has appeared in numerous Television, Print Media and guest podcast interviews discussing men's emotional wellbeing. Man Talk is for men and those in relationship with them who want to invest in their self development, relationship health and to live a rich and meaningful life. Find out more - www.mantalk.com.au

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S5E13 S.5 E.p 13. Why Do Men Pull Away? And What To Do About It!

Feb 01, 2026 32m

Send a textDo you ever find yourself dodging tough conversations , or skilfully change the subject when things get a bit too real in your relationship? Do you keep people at arms length? Are there…

S5E12 Your Year in Review - 7 Essential Questions to Close 2025

Dec 26, 2025 25m

Send a textNew 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…

S5E11 S5. Ep.11 - Is Vulnerability Really Necessary?

Nov 28, 2025 36m Transcript

Send a textVulnerability 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…

S5E10 What Happens When You Start Therapy? In Conversation with a Male Counsellor

Oct 28, 2025 38m Transcript

Send a textIn 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:His early emotional…

S5E9 Beyond Beer and Banter: Cultivating Authentic Male Friendships

Sep 30, 2025 32m

Send a textIs 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…

S5E8 S. 5 Ep. 8. Too Hard On Yourself? Rethinking Self-Compassion for Blokes

Aug 26, 2025 25m

Send a textThere 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.What does…

S5E7 The Art of Sitting With Feelings - A Man's Perspective

Jul 29, 2025 39m

Send a textWhy would you want to sit with uncomfortable feelings?A reasonable question!In this latest conversation Ryan and Howard discuss:What does sitting with feelings even mean and what stops…

S5E6 Becoming a Better Bloke - The Purpose of Men's Work

Jun 24, 2025 37m

Send a textIn 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…

S5E5 Why Bottling Emotion Hurts - How to Start Expressing Yourself

May 27, 2025 40m Transcript

Send a textIf you push down your feelings and tell yourself to 'man up,' 'she’ll be righ't and keep going on with life,  what happens? Bottling your emotions will make you more confused, more…

S5E4 What are you not talking about with your partner? – Conversations That Strengthen Your Relationship

Apr 29, 2025 25m Transcript

Send a textIf communication is the foundation of connection how come relationships can feel distant, strained and disconnected? What are you not talking about with your partner? You know those times…

S5E3 Men's Hidden Distractions And How To Be More Present in a Relationship

Apr 05, 2025 25m

Send a textDo you get distracted? What kind of distractions get in the way of the kind of relationship u wan t?Do u ever feel:IsolatedDisconnectedMentally overloadedMissing intimacyEmotionally…

S5E2 Breaking Negative Communication Patterns

Mar 05, 2025 22m Transcript

Send a textBarriers to Communication - What does this actually mean?How aware are you of what gets in the way of communicating effectively?Why can it sometimes be so difficult to communicate in a…

S5E1 S.5. Ep. 1 What’s holding you back in 2025? How To Overcome Limiting Beliefs

Dec 24, 2024 32m

Send a textAs you strive to create a fulfilling and meaningful life it’s likely you may occasionally get in your own way! You know those seemingly invisible chains that hold you back from reaching…

S4E6 S4. Ep. 6 Uncovering 4 Hidden Reasons Why Men Get Distracted

Dec 01, 2024 26m

Send a textMen often find themselves too busy and distracted from connecting with their partners. There are many reasons for this. However, there are 4 hidden reasons why many men get distracted -…

S4E5 S.4 Ep.5 Work Hard, Talk Hard - 5 Steps to Balance Life and Mental Health

Oct 31, 2024 25m

Send a textWe live in a world that glorifies hustle culture—where the value of hard work and being busy is emphasized, but emotional health often takes a back seat. Many men find themselves caught…

S4E4 Calm Under Pressure - Handling Stress and Anxiety with Confidence

Sep 29, 2024 25m

Send a textLife can be full of curveballs, uncertainties and moments that we simply haven’t planned for! Stress and anxiety are hard to ignore.If you've been feeling or ever felt worried, stressed,…

S4E3 The Essential Ingredients of Good Communication in Your Relationship

Aug 26, 2024 21m

Send a textGood communication is vital for a healthy relationship. Obvious right! Why do some men struggle with communicating with their partner? This episode provides the practical skills to not…

S4E2 Taking The Heat Out Of Conflict And Get Closer To Your Partner

Jul 23, 2024 22m

Send a textHow do you manage conflict? What do men experience when conflict gets in the way of a healthy relationship?This episode takes a close look at negative conflict styles, how it impacts…

S4E1 How to Repair Emotional Distance in Your Relationship

Jun 12, 2024 17m

Send a textHave you ever wondered why emotional distance happens in a relationship?It's more common than your realise. What do men experience when this disconnection happens and what helps to…

S3E1 S3 Episode 1 - How to have a successful relationship

Mar 01, 2023 32m

Send a textWhat is it that makes a relationship successful? This episode is the first of the Man Talk Interviews and in it my colleague and good friend Naomi Rubinstein and I chat about the…

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