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The Jabber is the honest, no-filter journey of a middle-aged family man navigating the second half of life. From weekend parenting wins (like umpiring Mini cricket) to deep dives into life's biggest challenges (like finding your agency and purpose), this is where practical life lessons meet raw, daily reflection. If you're chasing dreams, striving for better, and sometimes wondering "where did the joy go?" - this show is for you. Love yourself. Keep jabbering.
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26 Episodes
20 – 26

Gym-bo in the saddle: Why small routines anchor your biggest ambitions

Is your life feeling chaotic? The solution might not be a grand plan, but a small routine. In this episode, our middle-aged family man reflects on his long-standing habit of working out at the gym. What started as a quest for physical strength has evolved into a necessity for mental…
10 Nov 2025 11PM 1 min

Recapture the unbridled joy: The cure for adult complexity

What if the secret to a richer life is less analysis and more pure joy? This week, the middle-aged family man steps onto the field for the first time as a cricket umpire for his youngest son's KFC Minis game. Surrounded by 350 aspiring cricketers, he witnesses a profound lesson…
10 Nov 2025 6AM 1 min

The annual ME day - do you for you

In this celebratory episode, our host shares the importance of his annual "Me-Day" - his birthday - which he has turned into a non-negotiable pause for intentional self-care. We explore why carving out a day for a massage, a haircut, and simple family moments (like watching the eldest play cricket)…
6 Nov 2025 2AM 1 min

The closing circle: Run your race

In this episode, our host shares the challenging experience of moving his mother, who suffers from dementia, into a care home. He unpacks the raw, mixed emotions that accompany this transition - the relief of seeing her in a safe, professional space versus the stark reality of a chapter coming…
5 Nov 2025 4AM 2 min

Rejigging the workflow - it's all about financial freedom

After twelve years in a dynamic, independent publishing world, our host has undergone a major professional shake-up, transitioning from a reliable monthly salary to a pure commission structure. In this episode, we unpack the lessons learned from this forced change management. It's an honest look at the fear and the…
4 Nov 2025 12AM 2 min

Just start… they cried

The Daily Jabber begins where many of us find ourselves: looking around at a full, busy life and realising that the circle is closing. In this inaugural episode, your host, a middle-aged family man, sets the stage for his daily journey. He reflects on the recent realisation that life's options…
3 Nov 2025 7AM 1 min
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