Don't Let The Old Man In

What’s still possible in the second half of life? And who gets to decide the limits, is it your body, your age, or the stories you tell yourself?In this episode of Don’t Let the Old Man In, we sit down with Ross Youngman, a man who quietly dismantles many of the assumptions we hold about aging, ambition and reinvention. At an age when many people are thinking about slowing down, Ross chose to lean in and challenge himself physically, intellectually and purposefully.In this episode, we explore:Why marathon swimming is 75% psychological and only 25% physicalHow social connection, not willpower, sustains long-term fitnessThe power of starting small and building confidence through graduated challengesWhat swimming taught Ross about focus, endurance and staying in the water when it gets uncomfortableHis transition from a high-pressure global finance career into purpose-driven philanthropyWhy he returned to university in midlife to study coaching psychologyHow optimism can be a conscious, disciplined practice — not blind positivityWhat it really means to “not let the old man in”Along the way, Ross shares hard-earned insights about parenting, timing, patience and resisting the internal voices that quietly talk us out of possibility.

In this special deep dive episode of Don't Let The Old Man In, Professor Virginia Cha joins Pod O’Sullivan to unpack Singapore's new "blue zone" status and the benefits of growing old. If you’re a man navigating midlife and wanting real talk, practical wisdom, and a community that gets it, you’ll find this one hits home.Watch, learn, take something with you, and keep moving forward.

In this special deep dive episode of Don't Let The Old Man In, Dr Merran Cooper joins Pod O'Sullivan to shed light on what it means to suffer loss at a young age, the power of advanced care planning and how families can navigate end-of-life decisions.Perfect for the busy holiday season when time is short but the need for reflection runs deep.If you’re a man navigating midlife and wanting real talk, practical wisdom, and a community that gets it, you’ll find this one hits home.

In this special deep dive episode of Don't Let The Old Man In, Dr Gordon Spence joins Pod O’Sullivan to unpack midlife transitions, fitness and good habits.If you’re a man navigating midlife and wanting real talk, practical wisdom, and a community that gets it, you’ll find this one hits home.Watch, learn, take something with you, and keep moving forward.

In this special deep dive episode of Don't Let The Old Man In, Dr Angela Kwong joins Pod O’Sullivan to unpack GLP-1s, also known as fat jabs. If you’re a man navigating midlife and wanting real talk, practical wisdom, and a community that gets it, you’ll find this one hits home.Watch, learn, take something with you, and keep moving forward.

Note: this episode contains discussion of depression and suicide. Today, Stuart O'Neill from Just One Reason joins Pod O'Sullivan to discuss suicide prevention, as well as Australia's very first mental health pub. If you’re a man navigating midlife and wanting real talk, practical wisdom, and a community that gets it, you’ll find this one hits home.Watch, learn, take something with you, and keep moving forward.

In this special deep dive episode of Don't Let The Old Man In, Dr Jon Glass joins Pod O’Sullivan to unpack all things retirement.If you’re a man navigating midlife and wanting real talk, practical wisdom, and a community that gets it, you’ll find this one hits home.Watch, learn, take something with you, and keep moving forward.

In this special deep dive episode of Don't Let The Old Man In, Erin Buttermore joins Pod O’Sullivan to unpack the imposter phenomenon.If you’re a man navigating midlife and wanting real talk, practical wisdom, and a community that gets it, you’ll find this one hits home.Watch, learn, take something with you, and keep moving forward.