# Emotional Depth, Loneliness & Letting Go of Old Expectations: International Men's Day 2025

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Podcast: [The Instructor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-instructor-4006714)
Published: 2025-11-19T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-instructor.captivate.fm/episode/emotional-depth-loneliness-letting-go-of-old-expectations-international-mens-day-2025
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Terry sits down with psychotherapist and podcast host Richard Nicholls for a conversation that goes far deeper than International Men’s Day soundbites. What starts as a lighthearted catch-up quickly opens into something honest, warm, and surprisingly relatable. Richard breaks down what a psychotherapist actually does , before the two dive into the messy, complicated reality of being a man today: expectations, identity, emotional depth, stereotypes, and why so many blokes still feel the pressure to “stand on the roadside” and protect everyone around them. Along the way, Terry shares openly about the last few years of his life; highs, lows, losses, and personal growth, while Richard explores how men process difficulty, why emotional expression still feels taboo, and how lived experience shapes behaviour more than we realise. They also dig into loneliness, cultural messages about masculinity, and the challenges male driving instructors face around mental health, wellbeing, and identity. It’s thoughtful, funny in places, and packed with those moments where you find yourself nodding along because it just makes sense. If you want a conversation that feels human, grounded, and genuinely useful, especially if you're a man navigating the world or someone supporting men, this is well worth your time. Listen to the Richard Nicholls Podcast 🔥 Get More Than Just Test Passes – Join the Premium Membership If you're a driving instructor who wants to teach better, earn more, and stand out from the crowd, the Premium membership is where it happens. With exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else — from expert sessions to confidence coaching, business building, and beyond — this is the stuff no one else is giving you. 👉 Start your free 7-day trial now: Sign up here Get the Workbook f…

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