In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, StreTch sits down with David Alan Brown, writer, speaker, and creator of the Convergent Conversation, to explore what it truly means to live an authentic life.

David shares his raw journey from empowered early success to years spent disconnected from his true self as a stay-at-home dad, slipping into numbness, depression, and even suicidal ideation. Through therapy, self-inquiry, and difficult but necessary decisions, including ending a marriage that no longer aligned.

David began to reclaim his identity and rebuild his life from a place of truth.

This episode is a heartfelt exploration of midlife transformation, inner conflict, and the courage required to live in alignment with your values, vision, and voice.

David also introduces the framework behind his life’s work, the Convergent Conversation, a powerful method to help men integrate their emotional, behavioural, and spiritual selves to rediscover clarity, purpose, and power.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ The cost of living out of alignment with your true self

✅ Why emotional honesty and self-talk matter more than you think

✅ How to listen to your inner voices without fear or judgment

✅ Why authenticity sometimes requires hard choices, and why it’s worth it

✅ Practical tools for reconnecting with purpose and rebuilding self-trust

Whether you feel like you’re drifting, stuck in a role that no longer fits, or quietly questioning your direction, this episode will remind you that your inner truth is still there, and it’s never too late to return to it.

David's Contact Info:

Website: https://davidalanbrown.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthordavidalanbrown

Midlife Assessment ScoreCard: www.midlife-mavericks.com.au

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Aspirations

07:37 The Shift Towards Traditional Success

13:30 The Struggle with Mental Health

20:47 Confronting Personal Truths

31:47 Making Tough Decisions for Happiness

37:52 Navigating Emotions: From Numbness to Awareness

44:17 The Power of Gratitude Over Judgment

51:42 Integrating Inner Voices for Authenticity

01:02:41 Finding Your Path: The Journey of Self-Discovery

01:15:28 Navigating Midlife Challenges