Ep 5 - 50+ and Being Bullied? Not Today!

Title: Not Today: Bullying After 50, Boundaries & Your Next ChapterSummary:Recorded on a warm mid-August night in Northern Ontario, Tom shares a formative high-school story about facing a bully—and what it taught him about boundaries, dignity, and dealing with adult bullying in your 50s. He answers a listener’s Campfire Question on how to respond when someone tries to push you around, then opens up about life changes, winter prep in the north, and a new truck-camper setup for future “Out Here” adventures.HighlightsA grade-nine gym-class moment that flipped the power dynamicAdult bullying: how to recognize it, why there’s no shame in being targeted, and how not to stay a victimPractical responses: call it out, document it, escalate appropriately (supervisor, legal counsel, police)Talking to our kids about being upstandersLife update: long commute, reconsidering the coaching side-hustle, winter readiness in Northern OntarioAdventure plans: Ford Super Duty + truck-bed camper, photography, hiking, kayaking, snowshoeingCampfire wisdom: shifting from 1:1 “hand-holding” to broader “hand-ups” and helping the next generationThe Four Agreements as a north starChapters Welcome & summer check-inWhy talk about bullying nowThe high-school story that changed everythingCampfire Question: “I’m in my 50s and still shrink from bullies—what do I do?”Boundaries, consequences, and safe escalationParenting note: raising witnesses and upstandersLife update: work, commute, coaching decisionWinter prep & the truck-camper adventure rigCampfire Wisdom: making your mark in your 50sClosing & how to send your questionsLinks & MentionsPodcast site: tomsview.caInstagram: @tomslifeafter50Email: [email protected] mentioned: The Four Agreements (Don Miguel Ruiz)Listener PromptHow will you help the next generation—without carrying dead weight—this year? Tell me on Spotify or YouTube comments.NoteIn the intro I joke about the episode number—this is Episode 5.DisclaimerPersonal stories and general information only; not professional, legal, or medical advice.