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Man Up / Man Down
We’ll discuss (and have the odd rant about) all the pressures of being a man, approaching (sorry, we have to say it) middle age. All the fears we have but are often too embarrassed to discuss with our friends. And even the fact that you no longer seem to have “friends” just colleagues and other dads that you nod to at school and club drop-offs. But we’ll also look at the science and psychology behind why we often feel how we feel, why even the most successful people (from business to sport to…
Episodes
Man Up / Man DownLions Barber Collective
In this episode of "Man Up/Man Down," hosts David and Volker interview Stuart Wallis, an associate director at Mace, a global construction and consultancy…
Man Up / Man DownMidlife Metabolic Health - Roderick Lambert
In this episode of "Man Up Man Down," hosts David and Volker welcome Roderick Lambert, who specialises in helping midlifers lose weight and regain metabolic…
Man Up / Man DownThe coach with the Spider Tattoo
In this episode of the "Man Up / Man Down” podcast, hosted by Volker Ballueder and David Pawsey, guest Jerry Colonna, a leading executive coach, and CEO of…
Man Up / Man DownSolo - Duo - Episode
This solo/duo episode of Man up / Man down starts with a light-hearted banter between David and Volker, touching on personal anecdotes about local egg…
Man Up / Man DownFrom Suicidal Thoughts to Wellbeing Coach
In this episode of "Man Up / Man Down," Tyler Slade shares his transformative journey from experiencing suicidal thoughts to becoming a mentor and guide in…
Man Up / Man DownGlen Beamson, Chief Technology Sponsor at Welldoing
In this episode of Man Up Man Down, David and Volker host Glen Beamson, the Chief Technology Sponsor at Welldoing, a platform that matches individuals with the…
Man Up / Man DownTaking the stress out of sleep
James Wilson AKA The Sleep Geek is the host of the podcast taking the stress out of sleep. He founded his company kipmate, to help people understand their…
Man Up / Man DownRalph Montague on Sleep, Stress and Longevity
In this podcast episode, host Volker and David, welcomed guest Ralph Montague. Ralph is a longevity coach and founder of the Longevity Clinic. Ralph discussed…
Man Up / Man DownA solo episode: Productivity and New Year Resolutions
In this podcast episode, David and Volker engage in a candid and wide-ranging discussion about personal habits, productivity, and the challenges of maintaining…
Man Up / Man DownCharlie Hoare – Mental Health, Bullying and a Bike Trip
In this podcast episode of "Man Up / Man Down," Charlie Hoare, an executive coach and author, discusses his personal journey dealing with anxiety and…
Man Up / Man DownFuture Men
This podcast episode of "Man Up / Man Down" features Chris Stein, the interim CEO of Father's Development Foundation and Director of Marketing, Fundraising…
Man Up / Man DownFinding yourself, the real me
Ian Sanders runs his storytelling, coaching and creativity/ work life design business. He’s the author of five books on working life including his latest, 365…
Man Up / Man DownA life with ADHD
Caroline Williams is a medical journalist, who has written for a range of mainstream publications and medical journals, including The Atlantic, the BBC, The…
Man Up / Man DownChristmas special: LIVE recording part two
This is the second part of our live recording, which took place in Brighton at the end of November. Our panel included Louise Chunn, CEO of our sponsor…
Man Up / Man DownChristmas special: LIVE recording part one
Christmas special: LIVE recording part one – a roundtable discussion on what it means to be a man in 2023/24 This special episode is the first part of our live…
Man Up / Man DownAn ultra run and prostate cancer
Another first for Man Up / Man Down. Our first returning guest. Andy Delderfield runs the Alcohol Free Runners Facebook community and also coaches those…
Man Up / Man DownAndrew Waddell - Finding Purpose in Midlife
After 20 years in advertising agencies working with lots of well known, and highly demanding, brands, Andrew suffered severe burnout. Andrew re-found his…
Man Up / Man DownStuart Lotherington - Positive Mindset and Endurance
Stuart is someone that David has known for more than a decade. They met when David joined East Grinstead Triathlon and Stuart was membership secretary. At the…
Man Up / Man DownMarc Convey
Marc Convey’s story is one of the most inspiring tales you are likely to hear – it certainly was for us. Despite suffering life-altering injuries from a…
Man Up / Man DownTeenage kids and family rants
This is a topic that David and Volker have discussed quite a bit in private, so felt it was finally time to record a conversation for the podcast. We discussed…
Man Up / Man DownJohn-Paul Davies – Psychotherapy, middle aged men, burnout, and life crisis
John-Paul Davies is an experienced therapist running a full-time private practice from his home in Cobham, Surrey. However, he made this change having worked…
Man Up / Man DownTalkclub
This was a special episode as it was the very first time David and Volker had recorded an episode in the same room. But we also had four guests. With us were…
Man Up / Man DownRuth Devlin - Men....let's talk menopause
Ruth Devlin's career in the health and wellbeing sector started over 30 years ago as a registered nurse, training in Edinburgh. She is passionate about taking…
Man Up / Man DownDan Flanagan - Dad La Soul
Dan Flanagan is the Founder @ Dad La Soul - an award-winning social enterprise that exists to orchestrate a revolution in the way that the stories and…
Man Up / Man DownGill Caleary - Imposter Syndrome
Gill Caleary's career spanned 18 years in the highly competitive realms of retail and airports. Throughout her journey, she worked in senior commercial…
Man Up / Man DownSeason 2 - We are back!
Hello all, After a (we think) well deserved break, we are back with season 2! A very exciting journey ahead, with lots of interesting guests and solo episodes…
Man Up / Man DownWrap Up Season 1 - Thank you!
This is the wrap up of Season 1 of Man Up / Man Down. Thank you to all our guests. We had a lot of fun, and we now have big plans for Season 2. Enjoy this…
Man Up / Man DownAlbertina Fisher - Sex in Middle Age
Albertina Fisher is the co-founder of Revive Sex and Relationship Therapy. Albertina specialises in psychosexual and relationship therapy, working with people…
Man Up / Man DownMatt Pattison, Mindful Eating and Slowing Down
We met Matt Pattison when he put a post out about a course on mindful eating on Leapers. Matt is the founder of TEN - The Experience Network / Anatomy HCD &…
Man Up / Man DownWork Life Balance - Ollie Henderson
We welcome experienced founder and CEO, Ollie Henderson, who pivoted his career while juggling the pleasures and pressures of raising a young family. Living in…
Man Up / Man DownMen's Shed - Charlie Bethel
Charlie Bethel is Chief Officer of the UK Men's Sheds Association, an organisation that supports community spaces across the UK for men to 'Do Stuff'. What…
Man Up / Man DownGrievance and The New Normal Charity - Benjamin May
In today’s episode we welcome Benjamin May, the founder of the charity The New Normal. Another highly inspirational tale for a number of reasons. Ben didn’t…
Man Up / Man DownMick Rigby - Dyslexia and Neurodiversity at 54
Mick is the founder and CEO of Yodel Mobile, one of the world's leading app marketing agencies. Despite founding several successful businesses and winning…
Man Up / Man DownMental Health Awareness Week - Louise Chunn from Welldoing.org
This week’s episode was a special one for a number of reasons. Mainly because we welcomed Louise Chunn, the founder of our sponsor Welldoing. Secondly, we…
Man Up / Man DownDad Coach - Joe Horton
In this episode we welcomed Joe Horton from Guild of Dads. Joe set up the Guild of Dads podcast and brotherhood for dads in 2020 after he went through a period…
Man Up / Man DownFixing it with your father - Steve Core
This episode was recorded back in February, the day before David and his family visited David’s dad. Sadly it was the last time David’s wife and children saw…
Man Up / Man DownAndy Delderfield- Alcohol Free Runners
This week we were joined by Andy Delderfield, the founder of Alcohol Free Runners. Although Andy and David only met a little over a year ago through one of the…
Man Up / Man DownRipped at 50 - Jason Smith
Jason is a former CMO of a multi billion dollar global media business who decided to completely change his life as he approached his 50th birthday. Fed up with…
Man Up / Man Down2x Neurodivergent founder - Roei Samuel
We welcomed Roei Samuel who founded two companies, RealSport which got acquired and then Connectd. RealSport grew to a community of over 8 million monthly…
Man Up / Man DownErectile Dysfunction and Penis Implants
This episode was definitely a sensitive subject to touch on but one that our guest, Andy Barham, dealt with, with grace and humour. When we started the…
Man Up / Man DownBody Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders - Beau Marksohn
Beau Marksohn joined us for an episode on body dysmorphia and eating disorders. He was born and raised in NYC and grew up in a household of severe abuse and…
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Being always on - Social Media and whether Middle Aged Men can keep up :-)
We are all over social media, and feel like we have to be. FOMO, the fear of missing out, we are constantly connected and compare ourselves with others. Volker…
Man Up / Man DownAlcohol Explained - William Porter
In this episode we spoke to William Porter who is the author of Alcohol Explained and other books on addiction. We recorded this episode just before Christmas…
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Sleep - we all need it but are we getting enough?
In this episode we speak about sleep. For David, sleep has always been an issue. We are both light sleepers, and if we didn’t have a good night sleep, we could…
Man Up / Man DownMindfulness for Middle Age - Fiona McKinnon
We welcomed Fiona McKinnon on the podcast, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Moment Company. Originally from the North East of Scotland, Fiona lives close…
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Mindfulness in or beyond Midlife
This week’s topic is Volker’s expert topic. He started meditating over 15 years ago and after noticing so many benefits in his life, he wanted to pass it on…
Man Up / Man DownNutrition and Health for Middle Aged Men - Lurata Lyon
Our first female guest, and the first guest of 2023, is Lurata Lyon.. Many of us start the new year, with the goal of getting healthier and fitter. So we…
Man Up / Man DownMerry Christmas from Man Up / Man Down
Not a lot of notes, just a big thank you for your support. Have a great Christmas and holiday season, and a Happy New Year! David and Volker Hosted on Acast…
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Work Life and the Future of Work
This week’s podcast follows on from our discussion with Matthew Knight, discussing the future of work and how things are changing. David and Volker thought it…
Man Up / Man DownMatthew Knight - Mental Health, Freelancing and Leapers
Our first guest, Matthew Knight, joined us on this episode to talk about his journey as a freelancer, his mental health challenges and the Leapers network…
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Neurodiversity and Middle Age
This was a true revelation for Volker to listen to David and his challenges with adult autism, ADHD (attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder) and…
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Puppy Love - a man's best friend
This episode might not sound obvious for a podcast, however, in our social circles dog ownership seems to have been a major trend. Both David and Volker have…
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Fitness for real and weight loss
Most of us, particularly in our age, have piled on some pounds over the years. Covid didn’t help, lockdowns and less exercise, binge eating and drinking (see…
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Let's talk about Alcohol and middle aged men
This week’s episode is all about alcohol. Many of us focus on various aspects of our mental and physical health but gloss over our relationship with alcohol…
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Mid Life Crisis - what does it actually mean?
This episode is all about identifying what the term midlife crisis actually means. What’s the actual age of a midlife crisis? Are we all destined to have one…
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Episode One - Intro to our podcast Man Up / Man Down
David and Volker were introduced by a mutual colleague and really hit it off. Despite working on an unrelated project, they spent a lot of time discussing how…