Why do so many people reach midlife feeling disconnected from themselves?

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Brian Dixon — known professionally as Dixon — shares his journey from quiet misalignment and emotional drift to reclaiming purpose, courage, and authenticity later in life.

Dixon, is an adventurer, author, speaker, and founder of The Someday NOW Project, a human re-engagement movement dedicated to helping people reconnect with purpose, energy, and the parts of themselves they may have lost to burnout, routine, and misalignment.

After a life-threatening pulmonary embolism following a mountain bike accident, Dixon realized the life he was living no longer aligned with who he truly was. At 52 years old, he trained for two years before launching a paraglider solo off Lookout Mountain in Colorado, a moment that became symbolic of reclaiming his voice, identity, and future.

Today, Dixon helps individuals, leaders, and organizations recognize the signs of disengagement and reconnect with meaningful action, ownership, and authentic living. He is the author of Hold My Beer: I’m Going Back in the Game.

Together, we explore:

why so many men silently struggle in midlife
the emotional cost of always playing the provider or superhero role
what Dixon calls the “Man-Zombie Epidemic”
the importance of challenge, adventure, and authentic living
and how reconnecting with yourself can completely change your life

This episode is deeply honest, inspiring, and relevant for anyone who has ever felt disconnected from themselves or stuck living a life that no longer fits.

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Book:

Hold My Beer: I'm Going Back In The Game -
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