On the surface, I had everything; inside I was unravelling, with Mike Flynn
In this powerful and quietly revealing episode, Mike Flynn talks about a mid-life experience that will sound painfully familiar to many men: ticking all the boxes, doing everything “right”, yet feeling completely disconnected inside.
Mike describes how success masked an emotional emptiness he didn’t fully understand until it almost broke him. He speaks candidly about the subtle slide into burnout, the role of people-pleasing and control, and the cost of never stopping long enough to feel anything real.
This is an episode for men who feel like they’re going through the motions, unsure where they went or how to come back.
You’ll hear:
- The danger of “just existing” in your 40s and 50s,
- Why control and productivity often mask emotional detachment,
- How childhood experiences shaped Mike’s adult identity and relationships,
- What happened when he finally stopped, reflected, and told the truth,
- How he began to live from the inside out, not just the outside in.
If you’ve ever thought “This can’t be it,” this conversation is for you.
To find out more about Mike and how he works with men to ignite their purpose visit his website: mikeflynn.coach.
Mike also talks about Andy’s Man Club in the UK - free, peer-to-peer support groups across the nation and online running every Monday evening, providing a space for men to come together and speak openly about their issues. To find out more visit andysmanclub.co.uk.
Listen now on Apple, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform.
