Giving Men The Tools To Talk || CEO of Men's Table on the power of opening up.
Don't Let The Old Man InShow Notes
Why are so many men emotionally alone, even when surrounded by people? In this episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we sit down with David Pointon, founder of Men's Table, to explore how giving men a space to be heard can change their lives entirely.
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In this episode, you'll discover: Why most midlife men feel something is missing, even when life looks fine from the outside The simple monthly format that creates deeper friendships than 25 years with your golfing buddy Why "banter" isn't the same as real connection, and what it's costing men The concept of caring connection and why it's the most powerful antidote to toxic masculinity How one man's willingness to open up can unlock an entire room The ripple effect: how men showing up for themselves transforms their relationships and families David's own story of marriage, separation, and how men's work helped him reset everything
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