Best Sound of Solitude Podcasts (2025)

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Self-improvement 31:54

5M ago31:54

31:54

The final chapter of series one. If you think about the male gurus in the self-improvement space, they tend to have a certain flavour. It’s all about ‘high performance.’ You know, getting up at 5am for powerlifting, cold-water exposure and micro-dosing your own piss. We explore what this reveals about modern masculinity. Plus, you'll get to know jo…

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Feelings 18:54

5M ago18:54

18:54

Men need to ‘talk about their feelings’ more. The modern man hears this refrain constantly: in the media, from online influencers – and often from their romantic partner. But what does it mean in practice? And how do we get better at it? You'll meet men’s therapist James Hawes who explains that the average man has just six words to express the full…

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Water, Words, and Vibrations: How Sound Influences Life 6:10

7M ago6:10

6:10

In this episode of The Low Voice, we dive into the fascinating world of water and its connection to our emotions, words, and the sounds around us. Inspired by the work of Japanese scientist Masaru Emoto, we explore how words and vibrations can transform the structure of water—and, by extension, our own well-being. From religious practices like sayi…

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The Cracks That Let the Light In 4:50

7M ago4:50

4:50

In this episode, I reflect on the beauty of imperfections and how they shape our lives. Drawing parallels between a broken amphora, the art of Japanese kintsugi, and the marks left on the skin of the elderly, we explore how life's cracks and wrinkles symbolize experience, resilience, and transformation. Join me as we uncover the stories hidden in o…

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The Illusion of Relief: What if the Problem is Us? 4:40

7M ago4:40

4:40

In a world where stress pushes us toward therapists, doctors, and sometimes even 'magical solutions,' it’s time to ask an essential question: what if our problems are largely created by ourselves? In this episode, I explore the negative energies surrounding us, the pursuit of quick fixes, and the personal responsibility many of us avoid. A sincere …

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Friendship 28:39

7M ago28:39

28:39

According to researchers, men are facing a ‘friendship recession.’ And it’s making us miserable. But what can men do about it? You'll be introduced to evolutionary anthropologist Dr Robin Dunbar, probably the world’s foremost expert on friendship. He explains the differences between the male and female social worlds – and what guys need to do to ke…

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The Depth of Hope in a Flawed World 7:55

7M ago7:55

7:55

In this episode of The Low Voice, we reflect on the resilience of hope amidst the chaos of our world. With wars, conflicts, and everyday negativity surrounding us, can we still believe in the goodness of humanity? Drawing from personal reflections, spiritual wisdom, and the story of Pandora’s Box, this episode explores humanity’s capacity for kindn…

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Modern Solitude: Connected but Lonely 5:42

7M ago5:42

5:42

In this episode of The Low Voice, we delve into the paradox of modern solitude—how technology connects us to those far away while creating distance with those nearby. Through personal reflections, Amelie explores the impact of moving to a new country, the shifting dynamics of friendships, and how to transform solitude into a source of strength and …

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The Illusion of Control 5:01

7M ago5:01

5:01

In this episode, I dive into the concept of the illusion of control: why we try so hard to control everything, what happens when things slip out of our hands, and how to learn to let go. I share a deeply personal experience, inspiring ideas, and practical advice on embracing uncertainty and trusting life’s process. Take a moment to listen and disco…

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Contradictions of the Heart: Loving the Rain but Grabbing the Umbrella 10:37

7M ago10:37

10:37

In this episode of The Low Voice, we explore the profound contradictions that define human behavior and relationships, inspired by a thought-provoking poem. Why do we say we love rain but open our umbrellas? Why do we seek shade while claiming to love the sun? And how do these small paradoxes reflect our deeper fears and complexities when it comes …

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The Meaning Of Success 5:08

7M ago5:08

5:08

In this episode 9 of The Low Voice, we explore the concept of success. Is it a destination, or is it a journey? Together, we’ll reflect on how success can be deeply personal, the obstacles we face along the way, and the keys to defining and achieving it on our own terms.By ALM

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Embracing Changes : A Step Toward Growth 3:54

7M ago3:54

3:54

Change is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be daunting. In this episode of The Low Voice, I explore the transformative power of life’s transitions, showing how even the most challenging shifts can lead to growth and new opportunities. Join me as I share reflections on embracing change, seeing it as a symbol of progress, and learning to navigate i…

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A Mother’s Love: An Ode to the Warriors Who Shape Us 5:05

7M ago5:05

5:05

In this heartfelt episode, I take a moment to celebrate the incredible strength, sacrifices, and unconditional love of mothers. From personal stories to universal truths, I reflect on how mothers shape our lives, inspire us, and give us everything—often at the expense of their own dreams. This episode is also a special thank you to my own mom, who …

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Freedom of Expression and Respect: Where Do We Draw the Line? 2:57

7M ago2:57

2:57

In this episode, I reflect on the balance between freedom of expression and respect. While we have the right to say what we think, does that mean we should say everything? Where is the line between expressing our ideas and respecting others’ sensitivities? Together, we’ll explore this complex dilemma, considering the responsibility that comes with …

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Time: Enemy or Life’s Reminder? 4:51

7M ago4:51

4:51

In this episode, I share my vision of time: a universal concept experienced differently depending on our lives and perspectives. Is time an enemy that pressures us, or an ally that supports us? Or, as I see it, simply a reminder from life to cherish every moment. Join me in this personal and philosophical reflection.…

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Wisdom in the Silence: Lesson from our Elders 3:35

7M ago3:35

3:35

In this heartfelt episode, I reflect on the beauty of connecting with someone from a different generation and the profound lessons it brings. Through an unexpected friendship with a 70-year-old man I met in a café, I’ve discovered the joy of shared passions, philosophical discussions, and the unique wisdom elders hold. Join me as I recount our conv…

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Art Without Borders: Stories of the Desert, Nature, and Humanity 7:56

7M ago7:56

7:56

In this episode, I take you on a journey through art as a universal language. From my photos of endurance horse races in the UAE to my images of falcons and 4x4s in the desert, and even my illustrations inspired by nature, I share how photography and creativity tell stories that transcend cultures and connect souls. Discover how I’ve turned my pass…

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Fashion 30:00

7M ago30:00

30:00

When his wife offers to pay for him to see a stylist, Max realises he’s a sartorial basket case - but he's not alone in this. So, in this chapter, you'll be invited to explore why many men have such an ambivalent attitude to fashion, with the help of men’s stylist Sarah Gillfillan. We also take a detour via the men's approach to dancing. CREDITS Wr…

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Small Habits,Big Calm : Everyday Ways to reduce Stress 4:35

8M ago4:35

4:35

In this episode, we dive into practical and powerful ways to reduce stress by incorporating simple habits into our daily routines. From creating a mindful morning to taking movement breaks, practicing gratitude, staying hydrated, and winding down in the evening, each tip is designed to help you feel calmer and more in control. Whether you’re naviga…

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The Power of Silence in Daily Habits 3:55

8M ago3:55

3:55

This episode explores the often-overlooked power of silence in daily life. From morning routines to mindful breaks and evening wind-downs, silence has the potential to transform thoughts, enhance focus, and bring a renewed sense of peace. Learn practical, simple ways to introduce moments of quiet into even the busiest schedules and discover how the…

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Bad Boys 27:48

8M ago27:48

27:48

Exploring sex and the modern dating scene through the ubiquitous cultural trope of the ‘bad boy.’ In this chapter you're brought into a provocative question: can men and women be modern and moral and still, you know, hot? Helping Max make sense of it all is Hayley Quinn, the UK’s most in-demand dating coach - and former ghost writer for some of the…

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Babies 25:44

8M ago25:44

25:44

Infertility effects hundreds of millions of couples worldwide. And problems on the male side are the cause in around 50% of cases. In this episode, Max explores male infertility and invites you to come with him as he goes for a fertility test. Along the way we hear pained stories from the large constituency of men who are involuntarily childless, a…

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Solitude 26:38

8M ago26:38

26:38

Why is it that blokes fantasise about having a ‘man cave’? Or that so many guys like nothing more than tending to their allotment? Or tinkering in the garage? Or building their model railway? And why do men spend so long in the toilet? We don’t shy away from any of the big issues as we explore men’s relationship with solitude. Plus, you'll meet She…

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Success 28:38

8M ago28:38

28:38

What makes a man ‘successful’ now? And who gets to decide? In this opening chapter of The InBetween Man, Max reflects on what sort of bloke he aspires to be, taking the scenic route via Lynx Africa, Nuts magazine, and Jamie Oliver’s moped. He also meets Fernando Desouches, Managing Director of advertising agency New Macho, who explains: ‘Success is…

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Introduction 1:41

9M ago1:41

1:41

Meet the Inbetween Man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Listen Now: Hysterical 6:43

11M ago6:43

6:43

Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass…

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“Not Knowing Is a Gift” with Marty Linsky 41:06

3+ y ago41:06

41:06

Before 70 Over 70 goes on hiatus, Max sits down again with the person who inspired the show, his dad Marty, to talk about what he has learned from these conversations and what he hopes will stick with listeners. Thank you to the more than 70 people over 70 who helped make this show possible: Alice Waters, André De Shields, Anna Fisher, Dr. Anthony …

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“70 Sounds Young to Me” with Dr. Diane Meier 44:57

3+ y ago44:57

44:57

Paul Price shares what he has learned about how to make the most of the time we have left. Then Max talks with Dr. Diane Meier, a geriatrician and founder of Mount Sinai’s Center to Advance Palliative Care, about what she has learned from helping so many people make meaning of their lives, how to have hard conversations with people we care about, a…

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“Be. Do. Have.” with Judith Light 47:30

3+ y ago47:30

47:30

Greg O’Brien shares how a terminal diagnosis revealed his purpose in life. Then Max talks with Judith Light about how her career opened up when she started to focus on what she could give rather than what she could get, and how that transformation has helped her think about death in a “real, conscious and alive way.” -- Know someone who should be o…

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Revisiting Our First Episode with Sister Helen Prejean 38:38

3+ y ago38:38

38:38

This week we’re going back to our first interview of 70 Over 70 with Sister Helen Prejean, who has dedicated her life to ending the death penalty in America. Sister Helen’s interview helped set the tone for our show, and as 70 Over 70 comes to an end—yup, we’ve only got a few episodes left—we wanted to revisit this first conversation and share Sist…

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“You’re Not Gonna Get Younger” with Twiggy 35:04

3+ y ago35:04

35:04

Diedre Wolownick tells the story of how she became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Then Max talks with Twiggy about her career as an international supermodel, how she thinks about that time in her life now, and why getting older doesn’t faze her. -- If you want to hear more from Twiggy and her friends, check out her …

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“What You Earn Today Will Carry You on for the Rest of Your Life” with Lilly Ledbetter 33:37

3+ y ago33:37

33:37

Phyllis Irwin and Lillian Faderman share the story of how a legal loophole allowed them to create the life they had always dreamed of. Then Max talks with Lilly Ledbetter about the amazing story behind the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, how a single moment in her 60s led her to become a prominent activist in her 70s and 80s and why her fight for equ…

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"I Wish My Age Weren't Happening" with David Crosby 32:36

3+ y ago32:36

32:36

Konai Helu Thaman explains how teaching high school English deepened her appreciation for her native language. Then Max talks with David Crosby about why he feels incredibly lucky to still be alive at age 80 and how he’s starting to plan for a future where he’s no longer able to make music. -- Know someone who should be on 70 Over 70? We’re looking…

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"The Difference Between Loneliness and Solitude" with Russell Banks 38:34

3+ y ago38:34

38:34

Krishnamurthy shares what it feels like to accept new limitations. Then Max talks with Russell Banks about why writing comes more easily now than ever before, how he learned to let go of the anger that drove him for so long, and what it really means to be alone. -- Know someone who should be on 70 Over 70? We’re looking for all types of stories and…

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"We Are This Crazy and Magnificent Species" with Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk 35:02

3+ y ago35:02

35:02

Sid and Miriam Moss explain why their 67 year-long marriage has been so successful. Then Max talks with Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk about his life-long pursuit to understand the nature of trauma: how the pandemic has reshaped his definition of trauma, how he applies his experimental research to his own life and how we can make peace with our past at an…

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"Letting Go of Perfection" with Susan Lucci 40:17

3+ y ago40:17

40:17

Jackie Batson shares why she hasn’t given up hope on finding the man of her dreams. Then Max talks with actress Susan Lucci about what playing the same role for 41 years — Erica Kane on the soap opera All My Children — taught her about herself and about getting older. -- Know someone who should be on 70 Over 70? We’re looking for all types of stori…

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"The Gentleman’s Time Has Expired" with Barney Frank 39:28

3+ y ago39:28

39:28

Michelle Drappi and Father Joe Carey share the story of their unlikely friendship. Then Max talks with Congressman Barney Frank about how the world has changed since he started in politics and how, after a career dedicated to helping others, he has learned to accept help in his own life today. -- Know someone who should be on 70 Over 70? We’re look…

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"Memory Is Eloquent" with Lois Lowry 40:39

3+ y ago40:39

40:39

Donalda McGeachy shares how she is still learning to overcome new challenges at age 101. Then Max talks with Lois Lowry about how writing books for young adults has helped her prepare for her own death. -- Know someone who should be on 70 Over 70? We’re looking for all types of stories and people to feature at the top of the show. To nominate yours…

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"I Did It Right the First Time" with Dr. Joycelyn Elders 42:19

4y ago42:19

42:19

Arlene Heyman reads an excerpt from her short story collection Scary Old Sex. Then Max talks with Dr. Joycelyn Elders about her time as Surgeon General under Bill Clinton, what happened after she was forced to resign, why she will forever be known as “the condom queen,” and why older and younger generations should know how to have good, safe sex. —…

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"I’m in the Prime of My Life" with Diana Nyad 41:19

4y ago41:19

41:19

Carolyn Doelling tells the story of how she rebooted herself as a fashion model at age 74. Then Max talks with Diana Nyad about her epic, record-breaking swim from Cuba to Key West at age 64, how her relationship to her body has changed since then, and what she expects from it going forward. -- Know someone who should be on 70 Over 70? We’re lookin…

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Introducing: 9/12 7:26

4y ago7:26

7:26

How did 9/11 the day become 9/11 the idea? That question drives award-winning host Dan Taberski (Missing Richard Simmons, Running From COPS, The Line) to shift his focus to what happened on 9/12, and every day after that. 9/12 is a poignant, surprising, and surprisingly funny seven episode series about people who wake up on 9/12 having to navigate …

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"You Are Really Several People" with Renata Adler 42:31

4y ago42:31

42:31

George Pettigrew explains how a deep dive into his family’s untold history changed his life. Then we’re doing something a little different this week: sharing a conversation from 2015 that helped inspire 70 Over 70. Max interviewed the writer Renata Adler for the Longform Podcast and they talked about how her relationship to her work has changed ove…

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“I'm Going on All Cylinders” with Dr. Anthony Fauci 39:47

4y ago39:47

39:47

Lucia DeRespinis explains why empathy — and knowing how to throw a good party — is the key to success. Then Max talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci about what these last 540 days have been like for him: how he has taken care of himself throughout the pandemic, how his 37 year career as the director of NIAID has prepared him for this last year and half and…

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"I Hate Myself a Lot Less" with Maira Kalman 35:25

4y ago35:25

35:25

Shirley Ross and Scott Kalin share the joy, the little annoyances, and the responsibilities that come with having a good roommate. Then Max talks with artist Maira Kalman about how she discovered a newfound sense of herself during the pandemic and why she’s no longer looking for answers to life’s biggest mysteries at age 72. -- Know someone who sho…

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"I’m Tired of Waiting" with James Hong 32:46

4y ago32:46

32:46

Liliana Weisbek reveals why she’s not interested in writing a will. Then Max talks with actor James Hong about playing more than 600 roles over the course of his Hollywood career, why he thinks the entertainment industry will never give Asian actors the support they deserve, and why he continues to pursue his dreams of playing the lead role in a mo…

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"I'll Do as Much As I Can As Long As I Can" with Dolores Huerta 37:10

4y ago37:10

37:10

Dr. La Verne Ford Wimberly shares her advice on how to look your best no matter your age.Then Max talks to activist Dolores Huerta about where she finds the motivation to keep fighting for civil rights at age 91 and the one simple act we can all take to change the world. -- Know someone who should be on 70 Over 70? We’re looking for all types of st…

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“Retirement is a Four Letter Word” with Madeleine Albright 38:36

4y ago38:36

38:36

Darryl Cox explains why he’s not ready to retire from his 43-year-long career as a London taxi driver. Then Max talks with Madeleine Albright, the former US Secretary of State, about what she calls “the human part” of that job—the great friendships she made over her career and the importance of empathy in that role—and why she hates being 84 years …

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“They Don't Call Those Years Formative for Nothing” with Raffi 37:31

4y ago37:31

37:31

Deanna Gobio tells the story of getting her first tattoo when she was 79 years old. Then Max talks to Raffi about his musical roots, how he learned to embrace his career as a children’s musician, and how it feels to keep playing songs like “Baby Beluga” to thousands of adoring kids and their families after all these years. -- Know someone who shoul…

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“I Cannot Go from Sixty to Zero” with Bob Iger 41:56

4y ago41:56

41:56

Anna Lee Fisher reflects on her career as an astronaut and how traveling to space helped her define her priorities. Then Max talks with Bob Iger about the impact he has had on the world as the CEO of Disney, how he has balanced personal relationships with the demands of that job, and how he plans to move on when he retires at the end of this year. …

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“Everybody’s Job Changes” with Nikki Giovanni 40:31

4y ago40:31

40:31

Howard Kakita explains how surviving the atomic bomb has impacted his perspective on aging. Then Max talks with Nikki Giovanni about why she thinks getting older is a good idea, how she decided to let the next generation of activists take the lead, and why her only goal at age 78 is to find someone to love. -- Learn more about Howard Kakita’s A-Bom…

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