Show Notes
With decades of experience in mentoring, coaching and leadership, Michael Seery (The Grandpa Coach) now works with widowed men who are no longer in crisis but know they are drifting through life after the loss of their partner.
Drawing on his own journey after the death of his wife Neryl, Michael helps men rebuild identity, purpose and direction without feeling they are leaving their partner behind.
His work is not about “moving on” from love. It is about learning how to lead life again while still honouring the person they lost.
As an NLP Trainer and Master Practitioner, hypnosis coach and trainer, Michael combines practical, science-backed approaches with grounded conversation, accountability and lived understanding.
He creates a space where widowed men can stop simply surviving and start building a meaningful future again.
Michael does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. He coaches men through practical, safe and structured steps forward.
www.thegrandpacoach.com
This conversation delves into the themes of fatherhood, loss, grief, physical health, aging, retirement, and navigating midlife challenges. It explores the impact of loss on physical activity, the importance of mobility and health in midlife, and the journey of grief and healing.
We also discuss the impact of retirement on health and well-being, as well as the challenges of navigating depression and rebuilding in midlife.
The conversation covers topics such as resilience and grief, community involvement and relationships, parenting and reflections, self-identity and reinvention, and physical changes and health.
Michael Seery shares his personal experiences and insights on these themes, providing valuable wisdom and guidance for listeners.
Takeaways Grieving and Moving Forward Physical Health and Aging Resilience and Grief Community Involvement Parenting and Reflection Self-Identity and Reinvention Physical Changes and Health
Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Grief and Healing 01:35:17 Physical Changes and Health
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