Man Talk
Men are generally not good at talking openly about their mental health, emotional wellbeing, relationships and life in general. Man Talk is a series of conversations exploring real life problems and solutions, providing tools, tips and raising awareness to help men navigate their lives successfully. Howard Todd-Collins is a thought leader in the world of men's emotional wellbeing. He has a thriving Private Practice as a Counsellor, Psychotherapist and a Coach to Men, Women and Couples. He has appeared in numerous Television, Print Media and guest podcast interviews discussing men's emotional wellbeing. Man Talk is for men and those in relationship with them who want to invest in their self development, relationship health and to live a rich and meaningful life. Find out more - www.mantalk.com.au
- Update frequency
- every 26 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 24
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
S. 5 Ep. 8. Too Hard On Yourself? Rethinking Self-Compassion for Blokes
There are too many blokes who are way too hard on themselves.
In this episode I’m going to break down the myth that self-compassion is soft, weak, self pity or even selfish.
- What does Sel…
The Art of Sitting With Feelings - A Man's Perspective
Why would you want to sit with uncomfortable feelings?
A reasonable question!
In this latest conversation Ryan and Howard discuss:
- What does sitting with feelings even mean and what stops …
Becoming a Better Bloke - The Purpose of Men's Work
In this engaging and thought provoking conversation, the first co-hosted Man Talk episode, Howard and Ryan unpack what Men's Work is all about.
They share some of their experiences of …
Why Bottling Emotion Hurts - How to Start Expressing Yourself
If you push down your feelings and tell yourself to 'man up,' 'she’ll be righ't and keep going on with life, what happens?
Bottling your emotions will make you more confused, more frus…
What are you not talking about with your partner? – Conversations That Strengthen Your Relationship
If communication is the foundation of connection how come relationships can feel distant, strained and disconnected?
What are you not talking about with your partner?
You know those tim…
Men's Hidden Distractions And How To Be More Present in a Relationship
Do you get distracted? What kind of distractions get in the way of the kind of relationship u wan t?
Do u ever feel:
- Isolated
- Disconnected
- Mentally overloaded
- Missing intimacy
- Emotionally num…
Breaking Negative Communication Patterns
Barriers to Communication - What does this actually mean?
How aware are you of what gets in the way of communicating effectively?
Why can it sometimes be so difficult to communicate in a …
S.5. Ep. 1 What’s holding you back in 2025? How To Overcome Limiting Beliefs
As you strive to create a fulfilling and meaningful life it’s likely you may occasionally get in your own way!
You know those seemingly invisible chains that hold you back from reaching…
S4. Ep. 6 Uncovering 4 Hidden Reasons Why Men Get Distracted
Men often find themselves too busy and distracted from connecting with their partners. There are many reasons for this.
However, there are 4 hidden reasons why many men get distracted -…
S.4 Ep.5 Work Hard, Talk Hard - 5 Steps to Balance Life and Mental Health
We live in a world that glorifies hustle culture—where the value of hard work and being busy is emphasized, but emotional health often takes a back seat. Many men find themselves caught…
Calm Under Pressure - Handling Stress and Anxiety with Confidence
Life can be full of curveballs, uncertainties and moments that we simply haven’t planned for!
Stress and anxiety are hard to ignore.
If you've been feeling or ever felt worried, stressed…
The Essential Ingredients of Good Communication in Your Relationship
Good communication is vital for a healthy relationship. Obvious right!
Why do some men struggle with communicating with their partner?
This episode provides the practical skills to not …
Taking The Heat Out Of Conflict And Get Closer To Your Partner
How do you manage conflict?
What do men experience when conflict gets in the way of a healthy relationship?
This episode takes a close look at negative conflict styles, how it impacts in…
How to Repair Emotional Distance in Your Relationship
Have you ever wondered why emotional distance happens in a relationship?
It's more common than your realise.
What do men experience when this disconnection happens and what helps to reco…
S3 Episode 1 - How to have a successful relationship
What is it that makes a relationship successful?
This episode is the first of the Man Talk Interviews and in it my colleague and good friend Naomi Rubinstein and I chat about the ingred…
How To Tame Your Brain - 8 Steps to Control Emotions
Losing control of your emotions can be described in a variety of terms:
- “hissy fit”
- "throwing a tantrum"
- “ fit of rage”
- “losing the plot”
- “ out of control “
The psychological terms that de…
S2. Ep. 3. The Other One About Anger!
In the book “Emotional Intelligence,” Daniel Goleman describes how anger causes blood to flow to our hands, making it easier for us to strike an enemy or hold a weapon. Our heart rate s…
S2. Ep. 2 The one about Anger - Part 1
- Do you get angry?
- What kind of anger is it?
- How do you make sense of anger and it’s impact on you and your life?
In this episode we take a deeper look at anger, one of the most primitive…
S2. Ep. 1 Talking about Stress Takes Balls! - How big are yours?
There are many men that withhold talking about their stress… for way too long.
It ‘s as if we don’t want to burden anyone!
It’s as if we are, invincible, even superman!
This episode de…
Episode 5 - Men and Emotion Part 2 - Emotion and Feelings
Do you find it’s hard to describe emotions or put into words exactly how you’re feeling?
There appears to be anywhere between 6, 8, or 34,000 emotions! You can see why emotions are mess…