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How to have a fresh start

October 6, 2026 · 35 min

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Sometimes a fresh start is a choice. Sometimes it's chosen for us. But how do we make it stick?

Liz Selman of The School of Life at Work and ProAge CEO Mike Mansfield join host Dr Tom Mathar to explore how we can make a fresh start – whether that's at work, in our relationships, or through our daily habits.

In the final episode of season four, we look at the three Rs of a successful reset, how to let go of what no longer serves us, and what Mike learned from rebuilding his career after redundancy.

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Get to know Dr Tom

Dr Thomas Mathar (or Dr Tom for short) is an author, podcaster, and financial wellbeing speaker. You can follow Dr Tom on LinkedIn.

And a huge thank you to our guests, Liz Selman and Mike Mansfield

Liz Selman is Head of Learning Experience at The School of Life at Work, where she designs and delivers learning focused on emotional intelligence and modern workplace dynamics. Visit theschooloflife.com for more information.

Mike Mansfield is CEO of ProAge, a charity dedicated to age inclusion and reducing age discrimination in the workplace. After redundancy prompted a fresh start of his own, Mike now works with employers to recognise the value of older workers and build stronger multigenerational teams. Visit proage.org for more information.

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