53: The 5 Pillars That Transformed Our Lives In 1 YEAR!!!

This past year has been nothing short of incredible. I started Next Third Best Third with nothing but a vision, and here we are—one year, 52 episodes, 200,000 views, and 3,000+ hours of listening later. It's been completely organic growth, and I’m so thankful to every single person who has listened, shared, and supported this journey. It’s clear: people are hungry for real transformation. We’ve been talking about five pillars—your thought life, physical health, emotional wellness, intentional relationships, and healing from the lies you’ve believed—and how they shape not just who you are now, but who you’re becoming.

What’s made this so personal for me is that I’ve actually lived these conversations. My thought life has changed—learning to speak life over myself has brought a new peace. Emotionally, acting classes gave me a safe space to process feelings I’d buried for years. Physically, I’ve hit some setbacks, but I’m aware and making adjustments. And relationally? I’ve been intentional about connecting deeper with friends like Taylor, investing in the legacy I want to leave—not just wealth or accolades, but people. Men need real brotherhood. Vulnerability. Courage. That’s what I’m going after in year two: more connection, more truth, more transformation. I’m working on a book on legacy, we’re planning live gatherings for men, and we want to equip others to do this in their own communities.

We’ve had some powerful guests—Ron Atkins’ story of redemption after 500 years in prison, David Dorman on “highest and best use” of our lives, Tyson Morlet on embracing our fathers’ strengths despite their flaws—and the impact has been real. Men are realizing it's never too late to change. I’m living proof of that at 66. Taylor’s walking it out at 37. Whether you’re rebuilding after divorce, parenting in a way you never saw modeled, or simply waking up to the man you want to be—it starts now.

If you’ve been impacted by an episode, let us know in the comments. And if there’s something you want us to talk about, we’re all ears. We’re here to serve you, encourage you, and see you make the next third of your life your best third. Let’s keep going.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & 1‑Year Celebration
01:00 – Milestone Metrics & Gratitude
02:00 – The Five Pillars Recap
04:00 – Flagship Episodes: Boundaries & Use What You’ve Been Given
06:00 – Ron Atkins’ Redemption Story
08:00 – Overcoming Shame & Emotional Restoration
12:00 – Parenting with Compassion & Malware-Free Legacy
16:00 – Intentional Male Friendships & Vulnerability
22:00 – How I've Lived the Pillars Personally
26:00 – Year‑Two Goals: Book, Live Events & Men's Groups

Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:

- Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age.
- Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress.
- Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships.
- Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections.
- Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook.

Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third!

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