Just Glen

Why is it called MENopause? And at what age do you get to start walking with your arms clasped behind your back?In this episode of Just Glen, we’re covering the big questions. We’re also taking a trip back to the 80s to remember the terrifying reality of having to call a girl’s landline and get past her dad, plus the time we had to manually squeegee a Toyota Corolla while driving down the Nepean Highway in a torrential downpour.But then we go deep. For the first time, Glen opens up about a 35-year battle with food. From being the "fattest kid in school" to developing anorexia and bulimia, Glen shares the reality of male eating disorders—a topic that is almost never talked about. He explains the mental torture of food obsession, how he finally broke the cycle with keto and intermittent fasting, and why building a home gym at 56 proves it’s never too late to become the healthiest version of yourself.Plus, a hilarious story about what happens when you leave your Amazon Prime account logged in at a luxury Maldives resort.Timestamps:•00:00 – The Menopause rant: Why are we getting the blame?•02:46 – At what age do you start walking with your arms behind your back?•04:07 – 80s Nostalgia: No stack hats, and the legend of "Danny and the Squeegee"•10:13 – The 80s Landline Gatekeeper: Trying to call a girl's house•12:20 – What I'm Watching: The Afterparty, Your Friends & Neighbours, Shrinking, and Summer House•16:48 – The Deep Dive: Being late to a healthy lifestyle and building a gym at 56•17:21 – The 35-Year Diet: Surviving anorexia, bulimia, and the mental torture of food•25:28 – What finally worked: Atkins, keto, and 18:6 fasting•30:13 – The Maldives Prime Hack: "Glenn can't get it up"•32:38 – The Takeaway: It is never too late to turn it aroundIf you’re curious about life coach training and want to have a chat, Anthony on our team would love to connect with you — https://calendly.com/tlcccoach/become-a-coach-chat

Happy birthday to Just Glen! This week we're celebrating Glen's 56th birthday with one of the most wide-ranging episodes yet. It starts with a phone call from a law firm asking if Glen wants to be the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against Google — and the very tempting, very brief fantasy of seeing his name in the headlines. Then we cover the ongoing chaos of Trump and Iran, celebrate the miracle of Essendon finally winning a game of football, and question whether Cameron Green should still be in the Australian cricket team.We head back to the 80s for Goon of Fortune, drinking games at Jason's house, and the legendary night Glen surfed on the roof of a minivan down Nepean Highway to get to Food Plus. Then we talk about how easy kids have it today — Blockbuster, landline gatekeepers, and the complete absence of anything resembling convenience.In What I'm Watching, the Summer House Amanda and West saga continues to spiral, and Glen delivers his verdict on MAFS Australia — spoiler: he's Team Danny, and he's not apologising for it.The Deep Dive covers the great Australian dream of owning a pool (42 solar panels, two batteries, and a wife who won't swim in anything under 29 degrees), and we close out with the Razor Blade Wars — the petty domestic battle that is very real in the Murdoch household.Timestamps•[00:00] Welcome & Glen turns 56 — the birthday pod begins•[01:38] The Google lawsuit — should Glen sue the company keeping his business alive?•[04:13] Trump & Iran — still nobody knows what's happening, plus the Sayona lithium share play•[07:09] Essendon finally win! 323 days, 17 straight losses — the curse is broken•[09:42] Cameron Green, the IPL, and whether he should still be in the Australian team•[10:53] Growing up in the 80s — Goon of Fortune and drinking games at Jason's house•[15:02] Surfing on the roof of a minivan down Nepean Highway to Food Plus•[17:26] Kids have it too easy — calling a girlfriend's landline and surviving the gatekeeper•[19:31] Blockbuster — trying to explain to Lara what it meant to "rent" a movie•[22:57] Manus AI — the discovery that makes ChatGPT look like it has an IQ of six•[24:07] The philosophical question: if the world reset tomorrow, what could you actually rebuild?•[25:56] Singapore Airport — autonomous wheelchairs and the crazy world we live in•[26:54] Summer House — Amanda and West, Ciara's revenge dress, and the In The City spinoff•[28:36] MAFS Australia — Team Danny, not Team Bec, and why David's mic drop was perfect•[31:29] The Deep Dive: The Reality of Owning a Pool in Melbourne•[36:35] The Razor Blade Wars — men vs. women and the unspoken rules of domestic life•[38:44] The Takeaway & sign offQuotes from This Episode"Glen Murdoch from the Life Coaching College sues Google. Can you imagine the headlines? Look, I'm not going to lie — part of me was like, that would be pretty cool.""Manus makes ChatGPT look like it has an IQ of about six.""The only reason those 42 solar panels are on that roof is to keep that bloody pool warm.""Maybe all the times Danny said he wasn't attracted to her... was the hint."Connect with Glen•Podcast: just-glen.captivate.fm/listen•The Life Coaching College: thelifecoachingcollege.com.au•Curious about becoming a Life Coach? Book a chat with our team at thelifecoachingcollege.com.au

I’m back! After a couple of weeks away jet-setting with Beth, I am back in the seat and I have a lot to catch up on.We start this week with a serious question: Why, in 2026, are Australian men still subjected to the primitive, godforsaken trough urinal? After experiencing the luxury of Singapore airport toilets, I am officially starting a petition.From there, we dive into the baffling reality of Tiger Woods’ latest accident and ask a deeper question about what happens when you achieve every dream you ever had but still can’t find baseline happiness. Then, for my reality TV nerds, we need to talk about the Summer House scandal. Amanda, West, Kyle... where do we stand on dating your mate's ex-wife?Plus, a throwback to the terrifying 80s Olympic sport of sneaking out of the house (shout out to Tina!), and a deep dive into my recent trip to the Maldives. Beyond the business class flights and the unbelievable snorkelling, I share some really honest thoughts on the reality of working with your spouse every day, and why taking a 9-day trip without the kids was the best thing we could have done for our marriage.In this episode, we cover:•[00:00] Welcome back and the absolute luxury of Singapore Airport toilets.•[01:45] The Men's Room Rant: Why it's time to ban the trough.•[03:20] Tiger Woods: The latest accident and a coaching insight on the "hedonic treadmill" and baseline happiness.•[07:15] What I'm Watching: The Summer House drama and the golden rules of dating a mate's ex.•[11:30] Growing up in the 80s: When sneaking out of the house was an extreme sport (and how my Mum busted me).•[15:10] The Maldives Trip: 28 hours of travel, paying $2500 for a sleep, and swimming in a real-life aquarium.•[21:00] The Deep Dive: The honest truth about running a business with your wife, and why couples need to put their own "oxygen masks" on first.•[25:30] The Takeaway: A challenge to carve out distraction-free time with your partner this week.Quotes from this episode:•"Who thought it would be a great idea to line a whole bunch of blokes up in this primitive, godforsaken lineup, get our bits out, and pee shoulder to shoulder?"•"The real game is played between your ears. That is where you truly get to decide your happiness."•"If we had our time again, I have no doubt that our relationship has not been stronger because we work together every day."Links & Resources:•Find out more about Glen and his work at The Life Coaching CollegeIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who might need a laugh (or a holiday) today.

Episode 8: Thinking out loud about Trump, Petrol and my sobriety journeyEpisode Description:Welcome back to Just Glen. This week starts off light but goes somewhere deeply personal. I'm thinking out loud about the crazy state of the world—from the fact that it just cost me $250 to fill up my car, to the absolute reality-TV chaos of Donald Trump's situation in Iran. We also take a quick detour into what I'm watching right now (including the weirdest Will Ferrell movie I've ever seen).But the core of today's episode is something I've been wanting to share for a long time. Tomorrow, March 25th, marks exactly four years since I had my last alcoholic drink.For over 30 years, I never went to a social event without a drink in my hand, and I never once thought to ask why. Today, I'm talking about the drinking culture of the 80s, the raw panic of my first sober social event, and the profound "aha" moment when I realised that alcohol was never actually my problem—it was the solution to a problem I didn't know I had.This is a real, raw, and unscripted look at anxiety, childhood trauma, and the incredible clarity that comes from putting the drink down and finally meeting the person who picked it up in the first place.In this episode, we cover:•[00:00] The $250 fill-up: Why petrol prices are mental right now and my short-lived dream of buying an electric car.•[01:50] Geopolitics with Glen: Trying to make sense of Trump, Iran, and the "orange man's presidency."•[03:11] What I'm Watching: Why you need to see The Afterparty, the Cougar Town connection to Shrinking, and waiting for the jokes in the Will Ferrell drama Downhill.•[05:57] The Deep Dive: Celebrating four years of sobriety and the turning point that made me stop.•[14:47] The first hurdle: The raw, unmedicated panic of attending a black-tie ball completely sober.•[16:06] The Epiphany: Discovering that social anxiety—rooted in childhood trauma—was the real reason I drank.•[17:53] Life now: How I navigate social events today, learning to be the "observer," and the power of the Irish exit.•[21:46] Meeting the real me: Navigating friendships when people only ever knew the "drinking, partying" version of you.Quotes from this episode:•"I felt like a carpenter turning up to a job site without his tools. I was really exposed. It was terrifying."•"The problem that I had was never alcohol. The alcohol was the solution to a problem I didn't know I had."•"It's been the best four years of my life, and there's no doubt that four years has coincided with me not drinking. That's the actual truth."Links & Resources:•Find out more about Glen and his work at The Life Coaching College•Shows mentioned: The Afterparty (Apple TV), Shrinking (Apple TV), Paradise (Hulu/Disney+), Downhill (Netflix)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who might need to hear it today.

This week started with me watching cricket grand finals… and realising something I didn’t expect.Part of me was loving it.Part of me was thinking… I used to be out there.That strange feeling of getting older — still feeling the same on the inside, but living a very different life on the outside — kind of set the tone for this one.In this episode I cover:⭐ Start of the Week: Wade King (McKinnon CC) and a standout Grand Final performance💍 18 years of marriage — and how I ended up booking a pottery class (yes… porcelain 😄)🏏 The weird reality of watching sport when you used to be the one playing🍃 The unspoken rules of leaf blower etiquette (some people need a lesson…)🚗 Why Uber drivers all seem to drive like they’re in a washing machine😂 A public confirmation that yes… the stripping story is unfortunately true📺 Recommendation of the week: Paradise on Disney+🍄 My honest thoughts on microdosing and “finding yourself”We finish with Star of the Week and a reminder that great moments don’t just happen at the elite level — they happen everywhere.

This week on Just Glen, I’m thinking out loud about bucket lists, sporting heroes and whether golf technology can actually fix a slice.I finally tested the famous Fly Straight Golf Balls that claim to remove side spin and stop your slice. The surprising result? They might actually work.I also ticked something off my bucket list after more than 20 years — attending the Australian Grand Prix. From the noise of the cars to the incredible atmosphere around the paddock and the shock moment when Oscar Piastri crashed before the race even began, it was an unforgettable experience.This week’s Star of the Week is my old university mate Nick Morris, a Paralympic gold medalist in wheelchair basketball whose resilience and achievements are truly inspiring.I also take a trip back to the 1980s school sports carnivals, remembering house colours, ribbons and the kids who seemed to win everything — and reflecting on how proud I am now watching my own kids compete and enjoy sport.And finally, my show recommendation of the week: the political thriller The Night Agent on Netflix — a fast-paced series that’s very easy to binge.In this episode• The Fly Straight Golf Ball experiment • Why golfers will try anything to fix their swing • Ticking things off the bucket list • The atmosphere of the Australian Grand Prix • The shock of Oscar Piastri’s crash • Star of the Week: Paralympic gold medalist Nick Morris • 80s school sports carnivals and house spirit • Show recommendation: The Night AgentIf you enjoyed the episode, follow Just Glen on your favourite podcast platform.Just Glen is one man thinking out loud about life, work, sport and everything in between.

In this episode of Just Glen, I ask a simple question:How did I get here?From starting a Commerce degree at Melbourne Uni (inspired, if I’m honest, by Alex P. Keaton), to hitchhiking through the Belanglo State Forest in the 80s, to working retail, replacing cigarette ads with Coke branding, teaching overseas, starting software companies and eventually founding The Life Coaching College — the path hasn’t exactly been linear.Along the way, I lost my mum. I didn’t realise how much that shaped me at the time. I kept moving. I kept saying yes. Sometimes I was building. Sometimes I was running.This episode is a reflection on youth, invincibility, risk, grief, reinvention, meeting the right people, and how small decisions quietly shift the timeline — a bit like Back to the Future.At 55, looking backwards, it all feels intentional.Living it? It felt chaotic.Maybe the answer isn’t one big decision.Maybe it’s just turning up… and eventually choosing to stay.Thanks for listening.

In this episode of Just Glen, I think out loud about bravery, responsibility, and the uneven ways they show up in everyday life.From Winter Olympians launching themselves down frozen mountains, to wandering aimlessly around Chadstone Shopping Centre, to the curious art of dodgy apologies on reality TV — I’ve been noticing the difference between physical courage and emotional ownership.There’s also a quick dream-related confession, a nostalgic nod to 80s “bob-a-job” days, and a short review of Bad Sisters.No lessons. No agenda. Just a few thoughts from the week.Thanks for listening.

In this episode of Just Glen, I think out loud about how different life feels now compared to when we were kids.I reflect on recording songs off the radio in the 80s — waiting patiently with a finger hovering over the record button — and how that patience contrasts with the instant access we expect today.I also revisit the early years of marriage and what it meant to carry long-standing commitments, like cricket training and Saturday games, into a new season of life with young kids. It left me wondering: how long do you get to keep what you started with?There’s a quick update on being a tennis dad, a slightly optimistic purchase of “fly straight” golf balls, and a reminder of why I still love Valentine’s Day — even if it looks different now.No advice. No agenda. Just a few honest thoughts from the week.Thanks for listening.

In this episode of Just Glen, I think out loud about a few things that sat with me this week.I share a frustration around trying to buy Bitcoin and being slowed down by systems designed to “protect” you, reflect on what marathon training looks like when your body hasn’t quite signed off on the plan, and laugh at the reality of becoming an unpaid Uber driver for your kids.I also dip back into reality TV — MAFS, Below Deck and Summer House — and what those shows reveal about human behaviour under pressure.No advice. No agenda. Just a few honest thoughts, shared as they came.Thanks for listening.

In this first episode of Just Glen, I talk through why I wanted a space with no agenda — just somewhere to think out loud.I reflect on a few moments from the week, including family, sport, TV, and questions that don’t need neat answers.This isn’t coaching or advice. Just honest thoughts, shared as they come.