Men’s Health, Hormones, and Emotional Wellbeing with Jed Diamond

We talk a lot about women’s cycles — hormonal, emotional, seasonal — but rarely about men’s. In this episode, Jed Diamond helps bring men into the conversation.With over 50 years of experience working with men and families, Jed explains how men move through powerful biological and emotional rhythms across their lives. From daily and seasonal hormonal shifts to the deeper transition of male menopause, these cycles influence mood, energy, libido, relationships, and identity — often without men or their partners realising what’s happening.Rather than framing midlife as a crisis, Jed offers a different lens: a threshold. A moment where the first half of life gives way to a second mountain — one shaped less by proving and producing, and more by purpose, connection, and contribution.We also explore Irritable Male Syndrome, unpacking why irritability, anger, withdrawal, and low mood can emerge at any age, and how stress, diet, isolation, and unresolved trauma interact with male biology. Throughout the conversation, the emphasis is practical and compassionate, grounded in real-life patterns rather than blame or stigma.This episode is an invitation to build literacy around men’s inner lives — for men themselves, and for anyone who lives, works, or loves alongside them.In This Episode, We ExploreHow men’s hormones fluctuate and influence mood, energy, and behaviourWhat male menopause is — and why it’s often misunderstoodThe relationship between testosterone, irritability, depression, and withdrawalIrritable Male Syndrome and its biological, psychological, and cultural rootsHow stress, diet, sleep, and connection affect men’s emotional wellbeingWhy midlife can be a transition rather than a crisisThe role of friendship, vulnerability, and emotional awareness in men’s healthChapters:00:00 – Midlife, hormones, and men’s health02:25 – Jed Diamond’s story and why this work matters09:30 – Do men have cycles?18:40 – Male menopause and midlife change29:20 – Irritable Male Syndrome39:15 – Relationships and emotional wellbeing50:20 – Purpose, ageing, and the second half of lifeGuest Bio: Jed DiamondJed Diamond, PhD, is a leading voice in men’s health, hormones, and emotional wellbeing. He is the founder of MenAlive and the author of 17 books, including Surviving Male Menopause and The Irritable Male Syndrome. For more than five decades, his work has focused on helping men understand life transitions, emotional health, and relationships.https://menalive.com/About the Bountifull PodcastThe Bountifull Podcast is where we explore what it means to live a bountiful life. Through thoughtful, honest conversations with interesting people from diverse backgrounds, the podcast explores joy, resilience, health, purpose, and the small choices that shape how we live every day — especially in a world that often rewards more, faster, and louder.Over on email every week we share a question for reflection and conversation — you’re welcome to join if that feels useful, sign up here.