156: Guy’s Guy Radio with Robert Manni - Episode 156

156: Guy’s Guy Radio with Robert Manni - Episode 156

What drives someone to seek a life beyond money, status, and the next big night out? This episode of UK Health Radio’s Guy’s Guy Radio zooms in on that question as host Robert Manni chats with Australian husband, father and “conscious guide” Christopher James Hanlon. Aimed at men who feel something’s missing – especially dads – the conversation unpacks modern masculinity, relationships, and parenting without any airy-fairy jargon.

Chris shares how he grew up in a typical middle-class family, chased success through corporate recruitment, heavy partying, drugs and alcohol, and still ended up feeling lost despite having “the money, the house, the cars, the wife, the two dogs.” Therapy, retreats and a painful divorce pushed him into deep self-questioning and a more intentional life. Robert steers the talk into the tough stuff many men dodge: emotional safety, vulnerability, and the pressure to be the perpetual provider.

Chris explains how his second marriage works differently, with honest conversations about alcohol and partying, clear boundaries, and a shared commitment to being two whole people rather than “completing” each other. The pair also dig into conscious parenting and Chris’s work with The Conscious Dad Network, a space for fathers who want to be present, reflective and less reactive.

They touch on co-parenting after separation, the impact of social media on kids, and why building children’s self-worth from the inside out matters so much. Listeners who are reassessing their relationship with alcohol, work, or old identities may recognise themselves here. With practical tips like learning to meditate, questioning long-held beliefs and finding joy instead of just ticking boxes, this chat offers a grounded look at how men can show up better as partners and parents.

Could this be the nudge to ask, “Am I really living the life I want?”