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The Middle-aged Bodcast

Raging Rich & T.A. Shelano
Mental Health
Andy's Man Club
Walking
Prostate Cancer
Weight Loss
No Fly Travel
Age UK Act Now, Age Better Campaign
Birmingham
Parkrun
Tech Addiction
Digital Detox
The Middle-Aged Bodcast
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Fundraising
Train Travel
Battersea Power Station
Transformers
Emotions
Prostate Specific Antigen
Hollyoaks

Co-hosts Raging Rich and T.A. Shelano navigate middle-age and the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, while still enjoying the odd takeaway!

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Latest Episodes

The Middle-aged Bodcast is proud to support Age UK's "Act Now, Age Better" campaign.

Age UK’s research found that nearly half of mid-lifers used to dread school PE lessons, with millions still feeling traumatised by PE or put off exercise and sport ... more

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It's our 75th episode, and we're going back to 1991 for a look at one of the greatest sequels ever made, Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

Rich and T.A. revisit the James Cameron classic 35 years on, from Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic T-800 to Robert Pat... more

In this episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, we are joined by inspirational speaker, author and survivor Chris DT Gordon.

Chris shares the incredible story of how a small scratch on his hand led to sepsis, necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-e... more

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In this episode of Season 7, we catch up on what we've been up to since completing our 12-mile charity walk in aid of Andy’s Man Club.

T.A. talks about taking on his first Parkrun as we continue trying to stay active in midlife, while Rich gets back... more

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Chris Gordon
Former middle school special education teacher; necrotizing fasciitis survivor; author
Author of From Survivor to Striver
Episode: Chris DT Gordon: Surviving Flesh-Eating Bacteria and choosing gratitude
Liz McClarnon
Member of Atomic Kitten, involved in No Fly Traveller
Atomic Kitten
Episode: Best Of The Bodcast: No Fly Travel
Caralyn Dreyer
Mental health blogger, online writing tutor; advocate
Self-employed / Blogger
Episode: Repost: Caralyn Dreyer on Mental Health, Identity & Finding Strength in Recovery
Joel Flanagan-Grannemann
Fantasy author, author of Servants of the Moon and Sun
Self-published/Indie author
Episode: Repost: Fantasy, Wellness & Fairy Realms – with Joel & Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann
Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann
Editor, narrator, and web/administrative lead for the books
Self-published/Indie author team
Episode: Repost: Fantasy, Wellness & Fairy Realms – with Joel & Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann
Stephanie Waring
Actress known for Hollyoaks; life coach and author of Breaking the Script
Hollyoaks; Breaking the Script
Episode: Stephanie Waring: Hollyoaks, mental health & Breaking the Script
Brian Hall
Author focusing on tech usage and feelings
Author, speaker
Episode: Brian Hall: Men's Mental Health, Tech Addiction & Living Offline

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Raging Rich
Host of The Middle-aged Bodcast
TA Shelano
Co-host of The Middle-aged Bodcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Down to earth, self-aware (but not too serious)

    Great back-and-forth between two very honest hosts and some interesting guests. We need more guys like this, who aren’t afraid to tackle topics like mental health and what it’s like to inhabit an imperfect, aging body :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    briandavidhall
    United States6 months ago
  • Super Bodcast

    Fab little pod, engaging, entertaining, and I can’t wait for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luke Hassan
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Balanced mix of humor and serious health topics
Honest discussions about aging and mental health
Great for listeners who want real stories and actionable tips
Down-to-earth banter between hosts and guests
Promotes relatable, practical wellness without preachiness

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Brian Hall: Men's Mental Health, Tech Addiction & Living Offline
Q: What inspired you to write the book about feelings and mental health for men, and how does your background in tech inform that work?
Brian discusses writing to address his own need to understand his emotions, the beta status and accessibility of the book, and how his tech experiences shaped the framework he uses to explore feelings.
Chris DT Gordon: Surviving Flesh-Eating Bacteria and choosing gratitude
Q: What advice would you give to someone in midlife trying to become more physically active?
Find activities you enjoy, schedule them as non-negotiable priorities, and use practical routines and accessible programs to build sustainable habits.
Chris DT Gordon: Surviving Flesh-Eating Bacteria and choosing gratitude
Q: What does the attitude of gratitude mean to you?
It's about recognizing and focusing on the good in life, even in small ways, and translating that awareness into actions that help others and fortify personal resilience.
Chris DT Gordon: Surviving Flesh-Eating Bacteria and choosing gratitude
Q: Tell us about that experience.
He details a sudden progression from a minor scratch to rapid infection, the life-saving surgeries, the fear of amputation, and the pivotal decision to seek treatment at Mayo Clinic, which marked a turning point in his recovery.

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What is The Middle-aged Bodcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on midlife wellness, mental health, and practical lifestyle tips delivered with warmth and humor. Episodes frequently explore resilience, healthy habit formation, and staying active as people navigate aging, work, and family responsibilities. Guests often share personal health journeys, career pivots, or advocacy stories, weaving in actionable takeaways for listeners who want realistic, doable self-improvement ideas without sacrificing everyday enjoyment. A notable edge is the blend of candid health conversations with lighthearted banter, charity drives, and community-focused activities that create an approachable, relatable vibe for middle-aged audiences.

What stands out is a consistent emphasis on tangible wellbeing step... more

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