{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68df6f255f95c3d4193089e4/69e97fd1289eeb2c7b91c28a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"3 Actions For Men To Level Up Their Midlife Friendships","description":"<p>Most men in midlife have fewer close friends than they think. Research shows the average man has just 2. Two people he could truly confide in. For many, it's even less than that.</p><p><br></p><p>In this follow-up episode, we break down the 3 most powerful takeaways from our conversation with Pasco Ashton, founder of Men's Circles and one of the leading voices in men's personal development. 3 simple, actionable steps any man can take this week to level up his relationships and start building the connections that actually matter.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you'll discover:</p><ul><li>The Friend Audit — How to take honest stock of how many people you can truly confide in, and why most men are shocked by the answer</li><li>The Side-By-Side Method — Why men open up more easily when they're not face-to-face, and how to use everyday activities to spark the real conversations</li><li>The Power of \"I Don't Know\" — Why admitting uncertainty is one of the most trust-building things a man can say, and how it transforms male friendships overnight</li></ul><p><br></p><p>These are three practical moves, grounded in years of Pasco's work with men's circles across the world, that you can start today.</p><p><br></p><p>Pod O'Sullivan brings you the weekly midlife learning podcast: from taking charge of your health, to strengthening your relationships, and finding ways to reconnect with what lifts your spirit – Don’t Let the Old Man In is designed to make sure your second act is even better than the first. Where career pivots, relationship evolutions, and personal reinventions meet practical wisdom, genuine brotherhood, and a healthy dose of humor.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Pod O'Sullivan"}