Best Paul Doran Podcasts (2024)

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Quitting vices to regain personal control, with Nico Morales 49:30

30d ago49:30

49:30

In this episode of Midlife Men, Nico Morales shares his story of resilience and personal growth, reflecting on his upbringing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He discusses how rejection shaped his early life, particularly when his sister faced a life-threatening situation, leading to feelings of rejection and fear of missing out. As a child, he shuttled…

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Divorce, Andropause and Other Midlife Challenges, with James Davis 27:52

1M ago27:52

27:52

Welcome to this episode of Midlife Men with Philip Briscoe, featuring guest James Davis, one half of the Midlife Mentors podcast. James shares insights into navigating midlife challenges, drawing from his personal experiences, including living abroad, going through divorce, and addressing the andropause, sometimes known as the ‘male menopause’. Jam…

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F3 Nation: Forging Brotherhood, Transforming Lives, with Steve Cavanaugh and Ridge Mazingo 39:20

1M ago39:20

39:20

In this episode, Steve introduces F3 (Fitness, Fellowship, Faith), a global movement that originated in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2011. F3 comprises men who meet for outdoor workouts, focusing on camaraderie, fitness, and a sense of purpose beyond oneself. The workouts include boot camp-style exercises and running or rucking sessions, emphasizin…

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One family's journey through mental illness, suicide, grief and recovery, with Tim and Sue Iorio. 50:24

3M ago50:24

50:24

In this compelling episode, I am privileged to be joined by Tim and Sue Iorio, who bravely recount the poignant yet ultimately inspiring tale of their son, Nick. Nick was the eldest of three brothers hailing from a Midwestern town in Ohio, a top-class student and athlete, Nick struggled with a mental health disorder, and the only peace he was able …

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How to Tackle Bedroom Anxiety with Shay Doran 37:33

3M ago37:33

37:33

Shay Doran, a men's coach specialising in helping men overcome sexual performance issues, shares insights into the challenges he faced and how he transformed his life. Initially, on the surface, his life seemed great, but he struggled with a bad relationship with porn and sex, thinking it was normal for every guy. It took years for him to realise t…

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Menopause Made Simple: What Men Should Know, with Andrea Newton 32:57

5M ago32:57

32:57

In this episode, I am joined by Andrea Newton, who is on a mission to provide men with a better understanding of menopause. If, like me, your knowledge is slim and you feel out of your comfort zone anytime the word ‘menopause’ is mentioned, then this episode is for you. With over 30 years’ of experience helping thousands of men and women have impor…

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PART 2 When Work Hurts: Coping with Work-Related Depression, with Paul Bayliss 31:24

5M ago31:24

31:24

In part II, of this episode, I continue my discussion with Paul Bayliss, who experienced job-related depression when undertaking a massive transformation project for a large public sector organisation. A combination of the demands and high-pressure nature of the role with a toxic working environment and culture proved to be unsustainable. Finally, …

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When Work Hurts: Coping with Work-Related Depression, with Paul Bayliss 42:11

5M ago42:11

42:11

In this two-part episode, I am joined by Paul (Drew) Bayliss, an accomplished professional with a long and successful career, who shares his experience of job-related depression when he was working for a large public sector organisation in a high-pressure and demanding transformation role. Depression in the workplace is a common issue among profess…

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Conquering anxiety: mastering the mind for a balanced life, with Octavian Constantinescu 38:50

5M ago38:50

38:50

In this episode, I welcome back Octavian Constantinescu who last time talked about how he was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. This time, he describes his experience of living with anxiety, which he initially mistook as a normal way of living. Octavian constantly felt a sense of dread and had difficulty sleeping due to worries about work and other …

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Navigating High-Pressure Careers: Insights from a Law Enforcement Veteran, with Richard Podkowski 29:25

6M ago29:25

29:25

In this episode, we dive into the world of high-pressure careers, particularly in law enforcement, with Richard Podkowski, a seasoned law enforcement professional. He shares his experiences dealing with the constant stress that comes with protecting U.S. Presidents and major security assignments both domestically and abroad. Richard discusses the s…

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Breaking free from alcohol addiction, with Duncan Bhaskaran Brown 38:46

7M ago38:46

38:46

In this episode, I am joined by Duncan Bhaskaran Brown, coach, speaker, and Morris dancer, who helps people with alcohol dependency issues. He is also an author. His first book ‘Get Over Indulgence’ outlines a simple system to revolutionise your relationship with food, booze, and life. His new book ‘Real Men Quit’ is out in December. Duncan shares …

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Breaking the Silence: Empowering Men in Suicide Prevention, with Steve Whittle, founder of Tough to Talk 31:01

7M ago31:01

31:01

In this episode, I am joined by Steve Whittle, founder of Tough to Talk, a charity committed to helping business and community leaders reduce male suicide rates by empowering men to speak openly about their struggles. Steve shares his own experiences of suicide behaviours and how this led to him starting Tough to Talk. He addresses the critical iss…

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Heart transplants, mental health, and finding humor in life's darkest moments, with Jonathan Bogner 37:09

8M ago37:09

37:09

In this episode, I am joined by Jonathan Bogner, executive producer of reality TV & movies, and entrepreneur with multiple businesses. In 2007, life was great for Jonathan, living in Beverly Hills with his wife and children, living his dream job producing movies and had just sold a movie at a major film festival. Life was to change drastically in a…

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Exploring mental health in football, with author Johnnie Lowery 40:15

8M ago40:15

40:15

Welcome to the Mid-Life Men podcast. In this episode, I am joined by author Johnnie Lowery, who writes about his passion for football, but also about mental health and the relationship between the two. Johnnie’s first book, Six Added Minutes, was written while he was at university and published in November 2019 and his second book, Match Fit, was p…

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A Dave Williams Masterclass: Simple techniques to combat depression 37:36

8M ago37:36

37:36

Welcome to the Mid-life Men podcast aiming to break the stigma of men talking about their mental health. In this episode, we’re looking at techniques you can practise for combatting depression. According to some reports, up to 14% of men in the UK experience depression, and I suspect that number's actually a lot higher. This episode is a little dif…

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Embrace Your Calling: Becoming a teacher at 50, with Russ Hoadley 25:09

9M ago25:09

25:09

In this episode, I talk to Russ Hoadley on corporate burnout, changing career mid-life, and finding your true calling, in his case as a teacher. Russ was working up to 115 hours a week with a demanding job in international finance, spending his life on an aeroplane, resulting in an unsatisfactory work-life balance especially with a young family. Af…

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Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult with Octavian Constantinescu. 31:37

11M ago31:37

31:37

In this episode, we discuss Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with my guest Octavian Constantinescu, who shares his life experiences and how an adult ADHD diagnosis helped him find clarity and focus. To listeners feeling frustrated at work or not meeting their expectations, Octavian advises investing in their mental health. While exte…

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Rescuing yourself from childhood trauma, with Tom Mitchelson, author of "Don't ask me about my dad". 23:27

12M ago23:27

23:27

In this episode, Tom Mitchelson, the author, speaker, and writer, talks candidly about his experience growing up in a home where his dad's behaviour was at best unpredictable and at worst violent and aggressive, especially towards his mum. He has since published his story in a memoir titled 'Don’t ask me about my dad'. Tom discusses his life from a…

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Being dad to a child with special needs 45:36

12M ago45:36

45:36

In this episode, Simon Mcmurdy and Gareth Birkett share their experiences as fathers of children with special needs and life-limiting conditions. Simon and Gareth had previously worked together and ran into one other in a hospital corridor, when they recognised they shared a common bond. They share firsthand accounts of the difficulties encountered…

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Gambling with Lives, with James Grimes 27:04

1y ago27:04

27:04

In this episode, we look at the devastating impact that an addiction to gambling can have on people's lives. We talk to James Grimes, Head of Education at Gambling with Lives, a community of families bereaved by gambling-related suicide that provides support, raises awareness, and campaigns for change. James is also the founder of The Big Step, a c…

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Talking Bollox with Daren Elsley; the underwear brand highlighting men's cancers 18:27

1y ago18:27

18:27

In this episode, I talk 'Bollox' with Daren Elsley, founder of the underwear brand 'Bollox', which aims to raise awareness of men's cancers. After the death of a good friend from cancer, Daren wanted to do something to highlight men's cancers, so he decided to start his own underwear brand. After trying to balance it with a full-time job, he made t…

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What about making a motorbike? with the UK Men's Sheds Association 23:13

1y ago23:13

23:13

In this episode, I talk with Mike Jenn, founder, and lifetime president of the UK Men's Sheds Association, enabling community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are often similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together. They help reduce loneliness and isolation, but most importantly, they’re fun…

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Finding your cabin in the woods with The Cornermen 33:12

1+ y ago33:12

33:12

In this episode, I talk to John Houston head coach and founder of the South Moreton Boxing Club in south Oxfordshire. A year ago he started The Cornermen, a service aimed at improving men’s mental health and suicide prevention and how doing something and talking whether it be walking, talking or boxing is the key to getting men to open up. Suicide …

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Breaking down the stigma of mental health with The Proper Blokes Club 20:10

1+ y ago20:10

20:10

In this episode, I talk to Scott Oughton-Johnson, the founder of The Proper Bloke's Club, a peer-to-peer support group with the aim to provide a safe and relaxed environment to break down the stigma of men talking about their mental health. Suicide is the leading cause of death in men under 50. Sadly, 115 people die by suicide in the UK every week,…

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Finding your Ikigai with Koj, MasterChef finalist 33:33

1+ y ago33:33

33:33

In this episode, I talk to Andrew Kojima (better known as Koj), the British, Japanese chef, teacher, and author, about his career shift from finance to food. After graduating in Classics from Oxford University, Koj stumbled onto the treadmill into finance, where he spent ten years as an investment research analyst. Eventually, in 2012, he seized th…