We know men find it hard to reach out and share their emotions, for fear of seeming weak. What’s more, as men age, their social networks get smaller, leading to isolation and increased loneliness. Add andropause into the mix, which impacts cognition, self confidence, relationships at home, energy and body changes, it’s understandable why life begins to feel overwhelming (and possibly even hopeless). The truth is, most midlife men haven’t even heard of the andropause. Perhaps they (and others) have jokingly labelled it a midlife crisis or a case of justing ‘getting old’. But the andropause is a real thing and it’s time we changed the narrative. To that end, James believes there’s a strong case for organisations to support male staff, as they experience the struggles associated with changing midlife hormones. A space needs to be created that fosters awareness and change but above all, science based tools that avoids the fluff and get results. And similar to the menopause, this isn’t just a male issue. Inclusivity needs to be approached from all angles and these conversations need to be had to foster healthier work and home environments.