In this episode, we’re diving into something that doesn’t get talked about enough - the double standards at midlife for men and women - in the press and in society as a whole.
Increasingly, and brilliantly - midlife women are being encouraged to see this stage of their life as empowering and liberating - a positive midlife crisis - as they question their marriages, sexuality and what’s next for them. However, for men, this stage of life is often mocked. They’re labelled as grumpy, broken, or just going through a cliché.
We’ve seen this first-hand. James has faced resistance from female journalists unwilling to even entertain the idea of male midlife struggles — writing it off as “just another moan from a middle-aged man.”
But here’s the truth: both men and women deserve space to evolve, reflect, and grow in this season of life — without shame or judgment.
So today, we’re calling out the bias, sharing our personal experiences, and exploring how we can rewrite the narrative — together.
Let’s get into it.
IBIZA RETREAT: https://themidlifementors.com/retreats/
JAMES' BOOK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Midlife-Male-Handbook-Thriving-Andropause/dp/0912106395
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