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Don't Let The Old Man In
Pod O'Sullivan
17 episodes
4 days ago

DLTOMI is a podcast brought to you by Pod O’Sullivan, where he has real and candid conversations with experts, celebrities and ordinary men about navigating midlife. The ups, the downs, the surprises, the opportunities, the secrets and how to do it on your terms, gracefully or even disgracefully!


Pod will explore ways to take charge of your health, to divorce well, to reinvigorate your sex life, to find ways to lift your spirit, to join new communities, to make sure you have enough money for retirement, to laugh, to cry if needed, to change perspectives, and most importantly, to ensure your second act is even better than the first.


Pod O’Sullivan has been fascinated with transitions and personal reinventions for most of his life. His career has seen him in the medical industry, in sales and marketing, consulting industries, being self-employed, being an entrepreneur who successfully sold businesses, being an educator at Sydney Business School, an author, an Executive Coach to 100’s of CEO’s all over Asia, a podcaster, the owner of a "failed" tech start up and now the co-founder of The Wisdom Vault and host of this podcast. He is also a Doctoral student in Oxford research how men navigate midlife and how they (we) might do it better.


Migrating from Ireland and England to Australia taught him many lessons. Divorcing with two young kids threw a few more his way. Remarrying and creating the ‘Brady Bunch’ with Carole, his two children and three new daughters, topped off many great life’s lessons.


Pod knows the harsh reality of life’s ups and downs and firmly believes that mid-life, while tough on many levels, can also be lonely on others and downright confusing on yet others; it can also include the best stages in life.


He is here to explore and find those!


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DLTOMI is a podcast brought to you by Pod O’Sullivan, where he has real and candid conversations with experts, celebrities and ordinary men about navigating midlife. The ups, the downs, the surprises, the opportunities, the secrets and how to do it on your terms, gracefully or even disgracefully!


Pod will explore ways to take charge of your health, to divorce well, to reinvigorate your sex life, to find ways to lift your spirit, to join new communities, to make sure you have enough money for retirement, to laugh, to cry if needed, to change perspectives, and most importantly, to ensure your second act is even better than the first.


Pod O’Sullivan has been fascinated with transitions and personal reinventions for most of his life. His career has seen him in the medical industry, in sales and marketing, consulting industries, being self-employed, being an entrepreneur who successfully sold businesses, being an educator at Sydney Business School, an author, an Executive Coach to 100’s of CEO’s all over Asia, a podcaster, the owner of a "failed" tech start up and now the co-founder of The Wisdom Vault and host of this podcast. He is also a Doctoral student in Oxford research how men navigate midlife and how they (we) might do it better.


Migrating from Ireland and England to Australia taught him many lessons. Divorcing with two young kids threw a few more his way. Remarrying and creating the ‘Brady Bunch’ with Carole, his two children and three new daughters, topped off many great life’s lessons.


Pod knows the harsh reality of life’s ups and downs and firmly believes that mid-life, while tough on many levels, can also be lonely on others and downright confusing on yet others; it can also include the best stages in life.


He is here to explore and find those!


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show more...
Self-Improvement
Education,
Society & Culture,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health,
Relationships
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Don't Let The Old Man In - Deep Dive 2025
Don't Let The Old Man In
46 minutes 32 seconds
3 weeks ago
Don't Let The Old Man In - Deep Dive 2025

This isn't your typical podcast episode. Instead of one conversation, Pod O’Sullivan brings you 13 pivotal moments from the most powerful interviews of 2025. These are the insights that stopped him in his tracks, the conversations that made him think, "everyone needs to hear this."


What we discuss in this episode

Dr Gordon Spence on health span vs lifespan

  • The cruel gap between how long we're living and how well we're living
  • Why physical decline doesn't fall off a cliff until 70 (if you've been doing the work)
  • How negative age stereotypes undermine our actual physical capacity
  • Training for your last decade starts now, not at 65

Dr Merran Cooper on having conversations about death

  • How a 21-year-old woman faced her husband's terminal diagnosis
  • The chaplain who gave permission to prepare for death while maintaining hope
  • Why every single older person is thinking about death and waiting for someone to talk about it
  • The power of advanced care planning for your loved ones

Ben Larke on shame and vulnerability

  • Understanding the difference between shame and guilt
  • How shame keeps us stuck and prevents growth
  • Why vulnerability is the pathway through shame
  • Practical tools for recognising and addressing shame in our lives

Erin Buttermore on imposter phenomenon

  • Why high achievers often feel like frauds
  • The difference between imposter syndrome and imposter phenomenon
  • How imposter feelings can actually signal growth opportunities
  • Reframing self-doubt as evidence you're stretching yourself

Virginia Cha on Singapore's Distinguished Fellow Program

  • How Singapore leverages experience from their aging workforce
  • Redefining contribution in the second half of life
  • The value of wisdom and experience in a youth-obsessed culture
  • Alternative models for aging and work
  • The distinction between existing and truly living
  • Building resilience through intentional choices
  • Creating a life of vitality beyond your working years
  • Small daily practices that compound into transformation

Stuart O'Neill on personal reinvention

  • Why men struggle to talk about mental health
  • The importance of connection and community
  • Breaking through isolation in midlife
  • Practical steps for building meaningful relationships
  • Navigating major life transitions in your 40s and 50s
  • The courage to start again
  • Redefining success on your own terms
  • Finding freedom in uncertainty

Dr Angela Kwong on preventative health for men over 40

  • Why your metabolism changes and what to do about it
  • The essential health checks every man should get (but most don't)
  • Waist circumference matters more than your weight
  • Testing fasting insulin levels before diabetes develops

Michael Bungay Stanier on relationships

  • The secret to a good marriage: both thinking they got the better deal
  • Maintaining connection through life's transitions
  • Why relationships require intentional effort
  • Creating mutual value and appreciation




Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't Let The Old Man In

DLTOMI is a podcast brought to you by Pod O’Sullivan, where he has real and candid conversations with experts, celebrities and ordinary men about navigating midlife. The ups, the downs, the surprises, the opportunities, the secrets and how to do it on your terms, gracefully or even disgracefully!


Pod will explore ways to take charge of your health, to divorce well, to reinvigorate your sex life, to find ways to lift your spirit, to join new communities, to make sure you have enough money for retirement, to laugh, to cry if needed, to change perspectives, and most importantly, to ensure your second act is even better than the first.


Pod O’Sullivan has been fascinated with transitions and personal reinventions for most of his life. His career has seen him in the medical industry, in sales and marketing, consulting industries, being self-employed, being an entrepreneur who successfully sold businesses, being an educator at Sydney Business School, an author, an Executive Coach to 100’s of CEO’s all over Asia, a podcaster, the owner of a "failed" tech start up and now the co-founder of The Wisdom Vault and host of this podcast. He is also a Doctoral student in Oxford research how men navigate midlife and how they (we) might do it better.


Migrating from Ireland and England to Australia taught him many lessons. Divorcing with two young kids threw a few more his way. Remarrying and creating the ‘Brady Bunch’ with Carole, his two children and three new daughters, topped off many great life’s lessons.


Pod knows the harsh reality of life’s ups and downs and firmly believes that mid-life, while tough on many levels, can also be lonely on others and downright confusing on yet others; it can also include the best stages in life.


He is here to explore and find those!


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.