A simple practice for men after 50 to ground emotions, reduce midlife crisis stress, and reconnect with themselves.Midlife can feel like a storm inside your head — racing thoughts, old regrets, and an uncertain future. For men after 50, this so-called “midlife crisis” often hides a deeper truth: midlife grief, identity loss, and the quiet pull toward midlife transformation.In this episode of Good Grief, John Doe, experiential psychologist Nelson Pahl introduces Sensory Mapping — a simple yet powerful practice that helps the midlife man reconnect with his body, calm his nervous system, and uncover the emotions buried beneath midlife angst.You’ll discover how to:Ground yourself using your five sensesTranslate vague feelings into vivid clarityRelease the hidden tension behind anger, anxiety, and midlife crisis depressionCalm the inner storm and reclaim your presenceWhether you’re navigating identity loss, letting go of old roles, or seeking personal reinvention after 50, Sensory Mapping can help you process what’s unspoken — and begin your midlife reinvention with strength and clarity.🎧 Listen now and learn how to transform midlife angst into midlife clarity.Episode HighlightsWhat Sensory Mapping IsHow Sensory Mapping Helps Men After 50Getting Started with Sensory MappingA Midlife Man’s ExampleHealing Links5-Day Challenge: Resurrection CampSupporting LinksEmpirical Research: Interoceptive Awareness & Emotional RegulationNeuroscience Research: Mindfulness and Sensory ProcessingClinical Research: Somatic Experiencing EffectivenessHarvard Health Article: ”What is Somatic Therapy?Next Episode: Men After 50: Create a Moment that Marks the Change (Good Grief, John Doe mini-course - Part 3)About the HostNelson Pahl, Ph.D. is an experiential psychologist that helps midlife men move from midlife crisis depression to midlife reinvention. Through his proprietary approaches — Resurrection Camp, the Six Stones Retreat Arc, and his Legacy Lab — he guides men after 50 through identity loss, midlife transformation, and personal reinvention. He's also author of the book, Escaping Sartre's Hell: A Guide for Self-Validation in Midlife.Want to Share?If his episode resonated with you, drop a note or a timestamped comment — or send a private message.

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