The Podcast by KevinMD Why midlife men feel lost and exhausted
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Jan 4, 2026 Kenneth Rowe, an emergency physician and author of 'Prime, How to Win the Second Half,' delves into the unique challenges faced by midlife men. He discusses how many seek hormone tests when their struggles are rooted in identity loss rather than clinical issues. Kenneth critiques the medical system for missing vital psychosocial factors and the impact of a stoic culture on men's health. He emphasizes the importance of asking deeper questions and reframing midlife from a crisis to a journey toward purpose and fulfillment.
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Midlife Is A Universal Transition
- Midlife transition is universal and often mislabeled as a 'crisis.'
- Kenneth Rowe frames it as a second-half life stage needing attention, not ridicule.
Culture And Medicine Miss Men's Aging
- Men often lack cultural and medical frameworks to navigate aging and identity shifts.
- This gap leaves many midlife men feeling unanchored despite professional success.
Symptoms Often Mask Identity Loss
- Men will present with physical complaints but often seek validation, not tests.
- Kenneth Rowe warns that focusing only on biomarkers, e.g., testosterone, misses identity issues.
