Best David Pawsey Podcasts (2024)

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Podcasting, Midlife and Health Scares 50:49

8d ago50:49

50:49

In this "Man Up / Man Down" podcast, hosts David Pawsey and Volker Ballueder are joined by James Marriott, who works in radio and media and edits the podcast. This episode dives into the experiences and insights from James's life, especially focusing on his journey around mindfulness, alcohol use, and personal growth. James shares his recent decisi…

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Erectile dysfunction & men's health 46:45

16d ago46:45

46:45

In the latest episode of "Man Up / Man Down", we welcome Dr. Luke Pratsides, a prominent NHS GP from East London and head of medical at Numan, the UK's leading men's health brand. Dr. Pratsides is an expert in men's health, particularly in areas like sexual dysfunction, hormones, and weight management, and has a broad experience in hospital medicin…

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On Being Men 42:10

24d ago42:10

42:10

In this episode of "Man Up/ Man Down," hosts David and Volker engage in a conversation with Yaron Engler, the founder of On Being Men. On Being Men is a programme designed for men who feel lost, lacking purpose, and struggle with negative self-talk, judgment, and a lack of intimacy and connection in their lives. Yaron's ninety-day program is not ju…

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Man vs. Fat Football 44:51

1M ago44:51

44:51

In the latest episode of "Man Up / Man Down," hosts David Pawsey and Volker Ballueder interview Richard Crick, the head of Man V Fat Football, a programme that supports men in their weight loss and health goals through football. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the initiative, which combines the love of the sport with a structured weight los…

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Stress, Burn out and middle age men 46:02

1M ago46:02

46:02

In this episode of Man Up / Man Down, hosts David and Volker interview Katie Maycock, the founder of Get Your Shit Together, which offers bespoke well-being strategies focusing on sustainable performance. Katie discusses the importance of addressing stress and burnout, particularly in middle-aged men, a group that often reaches a point of reflectio…

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A Band of Brothers 47:33

2M ago47:33

47:33

In this episode of "Man Up, Man Down," David and Volker talk to Berny Auton from A Band of Brothers. A Band of Brothers is an organisation that mentors young men involved with or at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system. We discuss the organisation's aim to support these young men in finding a purposeful and responsible life path. Foun…

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Lions Barber Collective 47:46

2M ago47:46

47:46

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 company. Stuart shares his involvement with the Lions Barber Collective (LBC), a charity aiming to reduce male suicide rates, particularly in the construction industry, where the suicide rate is …

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Midlife Metabolic Health - Roderick Lambert 49:43

2M ago49:43

49:43

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 health. Roderick shares his personal journey of struggling with obesity for 15 years until a doctor's warning prompted him to delve into nutrition and fitness, leading him to not only lose over…

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The coach with the Spider Tattoo 1:00:42

3M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

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 Reboot, shares profound insights into midlife, personal growth, and finding purpose. Jerry, known for his experience as a venture capitalist turned coach, discusses his journey through midlife, …

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Solo - Duo - Episode 41:56

3M ago41:56

41:56

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 deliveries, dietary preferences, and their affinity for supporting local businesses. The chat meanders through personal histories, including living arrangements in London, reflections on commuting ex…

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From Suicidal Thoughts to Wellbeing Coach 46:09

3M ago46:09

46:09

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 mental and physical health. He emphasises the importance of combining vulnerability with proactive action for mental well-being. Tyler's approach is grounded in the principles of community suppo…

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Glen Beamson, Chief Technology Sponsor at Welldoing 44:10

4M ago44:10

44:10

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 right therapist or coach. Welldoing, known for its support of mental health and self-improvement, has been a long-time supporter of the podcast. Glen, with a background in helping start-ups …

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Taking the stress out of sleep 1:06:05

4M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

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 sleep better, and understand which tips and tools to try to get the best kip possible. He work with organisations, sports teams and individuals delivering seminars, drop in sessions and kipmate h…

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Ralph Montague on Sleep, Stress and Longevity 42:03

4M ago42:03

42:03

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 his work in the anti-ageing industry, a near-death experience, and his evolution into writing self-help books, which gives advice on how we can live longer, with better health. Ralph recounts…

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A solo episode: Productivity and New Year Resolutions 48:00

5M ago48:00

48:00

In this podcast episode, David and Volker engage in a candid and wide-ranging discussion about personal habits, productivity, and the challenges of maintaining New Year's resolutions. The conversation starts with the struggle to maintain New Year's resolutions and the importance of setting realistic goals. David shares insights into his approach of…

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Charlie Hoare – Mental Health, Bullying and a Bike Trip 44:50

5M ago44:50

44:50

In this podcast episode of "Man Up / Man Down," Charlie Hoare, an executive coach and author, discusses his personal journey dealing with anxiety and depression, which inspired his book on male mental health. Charlie talks about how our parents’ generation had a very different upbringing, with the mantra of “a stiff upper lip” and not really expres…

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Future Men 46:44

5M ago46:44

46:44

This podcast episode of "Man Up / Man Down" features Chris Stein, the interim CEO of Father's Development Foundation and Director of Marketing, Fundraising, and Communications at Future Men. Chris has nearly two decades of experience working with at-risk youth, young offenders, expectant fathers, and in the field of men's mental health. The convers…

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Finding yourself, the real me 45:24

5M ago45:24

45:24

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 Ways To Have a Good Day. Ian is resolutely independent, curious, open-minded, and rebel-spirited, and that’s led to a pretty unconventional career. It’s also given him a unique perspective on…

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A life with ADHD 47:16

6M ago47:16

47:16

Caroline Williams is a medical journalist, who has written for a range of mainstream publications and medical journals, including The Atlantic, the BBC, The Boston Globe, The Guardian, New Scientist and The New York Times. She is also author of Move!: The New Science of Body Over Mind. However, David discovered Caroline after reading her article fo…

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Christmas special: LIVE recording part two 32:34

6M ago32:34

32:34

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 Welldoing, Stewart Cumming, head of operations at Dad La Soul and Mick Rigby, CEO of Yodel Mobile (who recorded a great episode with us in the first season, discussing his dyslexia and ADHD diagnosi…

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Christmas special: LIVE recording part one 42:38

7M ago42:38

42:38

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 recording, which took place in Brighton at the end of November. Our panel included Louise Chunn, CEO of our sponsor Welldoing, Stewart Cumming, head of operations at Dad La Soul and Mick Rig…

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An ultra run and prostate cancer 54:05

7M ago54:05

54:05

Another first for Man Up / Man Down. Our first returning guest. Andy Delderfield runs the Alcohol Free Runners Facebook community and also coaches those interested in the alcohol-free lifestyle, but need one-to-one support. Andy came on the podcast last year to tell is about his amazing transformation from booze-guzzling rugby fanatic to alcohol-fr…

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Andrew Waddell - Finding Purpose in Midlife 46:38

7M ago46:38

46:38

After 20 years in advertising agencies working with lots of well known, and highly demanding, brands, Andrew suffered severe burnout. Andrew re-found his direction and purpose in life through therapy and coaching. This resulted in him leaving the corporate world, taking a Masters in Organisational Psychology and qualifying as an Associate Certified…

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Stuart Lotherington - Positive Mindset and Endurance 50:06

8M ago50:06

50:06

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 start of the training season, the club offers a series of talks on how to improve performances. During David’s first season Stuart delivered a talk on how your mindset can impact your perform…

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Marc Convey 1:07:20

8M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

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 devastating fire, at the age of 14, when he was given a 3% chance of survival Marc's strength and determination have turned him into a beacon of hope worldwide. He shares his story and insights as …

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Teenage kids and family rants 44:06

8M ago44:06

44:06

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 how you deal with your “babies” becoming young adults. David’s youngest child starts secondary school in September, so he’s busy checking out local schools. It’s a stark indicator that the c…

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John-Paul Davies – Psychotherapy, middle aged men, burnout, and life crisis 46:54

8M ago46:54

46:54

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 as a solicitor in the City of London for the first half of his career. While working in the legal profession, John-Paul began experiencing severe anxiety, so decided to seek therapy. Discoveri…

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Talkclub 56:24

9M ago56:24

56:24

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 Nathan and Gavin who run Talkclub in Haywards Heath. Talkclub is a about getting men together to talk and listen. This is an organisation that was set up (by another Gavin) after one of their …

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Ruth Devlin - Men....let's talk menopause 44:52

9M ago44:52

44:52

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 a holistic approach to health, which is reflected during talks or when giving treatments as a reflexologist. She founded Let’s Talk Menopause in 2012 and works across all sectors providing in…

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Dan Flanagan - Dad La Soul 45:52

10M ago45:52

45:52

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 struggles of the 6 million dads in the UK are seen, heard, and supported. Dans’ career spans 20 + years working across a range of start-up and multinational media agencies, creating campaigns for bra…

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Gill Caleary - Imposter Syndrome 44:30

10M ago44:30

44:30

Gill Caleary's career spanned 18 years in the highly competitive realms of retail and airports. Throughout her journey, she worked in senior commercial position for various organisations such as M&S and group owned and independent UK airports. As a female professional, she often found herself as the only woman at the table. However, at the age of a…

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Season 2 - We are back! 28:24

10M ago28:24

28:24

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 lined up. Thanks for over 4,000 downloads of season 1. First guest episode going live next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Wrap Up Season 1 - Thank you! 39:45

12M ago39:45

39:45

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 episode and hear you again in September for Season 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Albertina Fisher - Sex in Middle Age 48:02

12M ago48:02

48:02

Albertina Fisher is the co-founder of Revive Sex and Relationship Therapy. Albertina specialises in psychosexual and relationship therapy, working with people from all backgrounds, sexual and gender orientations, relationship types, and disabilities. She helps individuals and couples with sexual concerns and relationship issues. Albertina has parti…

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Matt Pattison, Mindful Eating and Slowing Down 46:55

12M ago46:55

46:55

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 & MeetingProof. He describes himself as: A Mentor/Consultant to many - mid-tier Managers to Vice Presidents/Board members. Primarily on matters of Design, Strategy and Entrepreneurship. A Charter…

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Work Life Balance - Ollie Henderson 47:24

1y ago47:24

47:24

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 North London with his 3 kids and family, he used to run a digital agency. That’s how Volker and Ollie got to know each other. Finding he needed a change, he exited the business in 2020. Not …

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Men's Shed - Charlie Bethel 43:31

1y ago43:31

43:31

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 does ‘Do Stuff’ mean? Woodwork, metal work, electronics... basically making, fixing, upcycling. What does this achieve? 96% reduction in loneliness 75% reduction in anxiety 89% reduction in depr…

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Grievance and The New Normal Charity - Benjamin May 49:13

1y ago49:13

49:13

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 have the most positive start in life. He was expelled from school at the age of 10 and ended up with a criminal record. Ben’s parents were getting a divorce and one of his teachers cruelly told…

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Mick Rigby - Dyslexia and Neurodiversity at 54 44:00

1y ago44:00

44:00

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 industry awards, Mick was diagnosed with Dyslexia and ADHD at the age of 54, back in March 2022. Back when he was in school in the 1980s, he was tested for behavioural ‘problems’ by the local aut…

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Mental Health Awareness Week - Louise Chunn from Welldoing.org 43:52

1y ago43:52

43:52

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 wanted to mark the fact that it’s Mental Health Awareness Week. And obviously we talk about mental health on here A LOT! Thirdly, David was in Portugal for a stag do, so was living the digital na…

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Dad Coach - Joe Horton 47:57

1y ago47:57

47:57

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 of great personal change and upheaval in his own life after his dads’ passing. He now coaches and mentors other professional men and dads who are at the midway point of life - to navigate th…

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Fixing it with your father - Steve Core 44:26

1y ago44:26

44:26

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 him. However, on that day, which was the last opportunity for David to have a coherent conversation with his Dad, following some suggestions from Steve, David got to know a few things about hi…

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Andy Delderfield- Alcohol Free Runners 47:24

1y ago47:24

47:24

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 co-founders of Oner Year No Beer, they immediately hit it off and made a firm friendship. Andy’s story is that having travelled and finally settled in Spain, he began to enjoy the ex-pat lif…

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Ripped at 50 - Jason Smith 43:01

1y ago43:01

43:01

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 his lacklustre energy and lifestyle Jason embraced health & fitness. In a remarkable personal transformation, Jason lost 20kg in weight, while self correcting several ailments and gaining a …

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2x Neurodivergent founder - Roei Samuel 45:11

1+ y ago45:11

45:11

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 unique users across UK, USA & Australia and was acquired in 2018. After spending time as an investor, he realised that many of the frustrations he felt as a founder were also true as an investor …

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Erectile Dysfunction and Penis Implants 42:51

1+ y ago42:51

42:51

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 podcast, the goal was to raise awareness of topics that men are embarrassed to speak about. Erectile Dysfunction is definitely one of those topics. Andy Barham was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Th…

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Body Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders - Beau Marksohn 46:17

1+ y ago46:17

46:17

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 neglect. As a result of this he struggled from the age of five from feeling insecure in his body. He was always scared as a kid growing up, never felt safe, never felt any sense of consistency …

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Being always on - Social Media and whether Middle Aged Men can keep up :-) 44:06

1+ y ago44:06

44:06

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 had been on a social media detox for a few weeks at time of recording. However, he went back to ‘stalking’ others and finds it rather boring now to scroll other people’s images and show offs…

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Alcohol Explained - William Porter 48:31

1+ y ago48:31

48:31

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, when you couldn’t avoid the advertising and association of alcohol to fun and celebration. Similar to Volker, William started drinking and smoking when he was 14 years old which escalated du…

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Sleep - we all need it but are we getting enough? 44:31

1+ y ago44:31

44:31

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 be quite grumpy. Volker loves getting up at 5 am. It’s quiet and he has a morning routine which includes exercises and meditation. But he has to be in bed between 9 and 10 pm, in order to ge…

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